Posted by Mike W. on July 22, 2000 at 09:50:29:
In Reply to: Need opinions on 2001 Dodge Ram diesel 2500 pickup posted by Mark Davis on July 20, 2000 at 11:43:32:
I've been told the crew cab is going to be available in another year or so, haven't seen anything in writing to that affect.
These and the Ford diesels seem to get about the best mileage if you keep the tach to 2000 RPM or less so the 3.54 gears will let you cruise about 65. Reported mileage with a manual trans is about 17-18 at that RPM although there are ones getting much better, that is all my 91 would get but it was an automatic 4x4 and I don't drive 65. Needless to say a 2x4 truck will get better mileage, the 4x4 would also if Dodge still had the 205 transfercase and the manual hubs on the front axle.