For a 4×4 that has it all, including an attractive and affordable price tag, you need to be shopping for a 2005 Dodge Ram. Dodge is name Americans have come to love and trust, and the Ram model is a vehicle you’ll be able to count on for whatever the day may bring.
The Dodge Ram is available in two different cab models; the Regular Cab and the Quad Cab. Both models are available as 4×2 and 4×4 vehicles; however, the Quad Cabs are four door versions. To compensate for this, the Ram Quad cabs have a wheelbase that is 20 inches longer than its sister model.
Two bed lengths are available for both Regular and Quad cabs; the standard length is 6’3” and the extended length is 8’. Ordering the 8’ bed will obviously increase the price of your Ram, but it will also increase the wheelbase by another 20 inches, as well as the capacity of the fuel tank. The standard fuel tank size in a Ram model is 26 gallons; long-bed Rams have a capacity of 35 gallons.
Several engine sizes are available for the 2005 Dodge Ram, and there really is a choice for everyone. From the conservative and cost effective 3.7 litre V6 engine for the money minded, to the 5.7 litre Hemi V8 beast of an engine, for those who really want their Dodge Ram to move. However, the little economic 3.7 litre engine is only available in two wheel drive models. This is why the 4.7 litre V8 engine is becoming the most popular choice with consumers buying the Ram model. Both the 3.7 V6 and 4.7 V8 come with six speed transmission as standard; helping your Ram model to coast cosily on all kinds of roads.
If you are looking to take your Dodge Ram off the road at any point, then you will need to purchase the off road package in advance. Obviously if you’re looking for a used 2005 Dodge Ram, and you plan to go off-roading, look for this optional feature as part of your searches criteria; as this will help you get more for your money.
The Dodge Ram offers many improvements and upgrades on previous models; this includes both standard and optional extras. The Ram model is a fabulous looking vehicle; although the design is based on a concept nearly a decade old, the design has had a makeover in recent years, giving the Dodge Rams a cutting edge look and feel. Ram models are certainly practical automobiles that can live up to the requirements of the consumer.
In short, Dodge Ram models are powerful vehicles with plenty of potential. They are comfortable for day to day driving, and they are versatile and practical when the going gets tough. The 2005 Dodge Ram offers aesthetically pleasing and affordable versions of a well known American classic, and is superior in design and usability compared to models from previous years.