2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Turbo Diesel Pickup Truck Review - About - News & Issues (blog)
If you think "big" and "diesel" are both characteristics that predict a truck will have a noisy, rough ride, the Ram 3500 Turbo Diesel will be a pleasant surprise. It's as quiet as can be inside the cab and the truck takes you down the highway in smooth comfort. The Ram 3500 is powered by a 6-cylinder 5. 9-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine that delivers 325 hp and 610 lb. -ft. of torque. Its 4-speed automatic transmission has a handy Trailer Mode setting to help minimize those annoying up and down gear changes that take place when you're pulling something behind you -- a feature I'd put to use real often. The truck's oversized power side mirrors with convex inserts are worth a look. Make a mental note to order a set of running boards -- the one accessory this Ram truck needs to help us older folks climb in and out of the cab. In the Dodge Ram Truck Driver's Seat. Sitting behind the wheel of this big truck makes you even more aware of its size. Controls are easy to reach from the driver's seat and a quick read through the manual is all you'll need to understand how things work, even the navigation unit. Source: trucks.about.com
