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Bikertrash3531

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Hello,

I am considering the purchase of a 1992 W150 listed with a 5.2 and 3spd Auto. It has 144k on the clock and looks brand spanking new. Has all documentation since original purchase.

First of all i have never owned a Dodge Ram, so i know very little about them. I have always heard that the 5.2l is pretty die hard and dependable. Is there any known issues with the engine that i should look for? Secondly, i question the listing of 3 speed auto. I would think by 92 it would have an overdrive trans. Lastly what kind of fuel mileage should i expect from a well maintained Ram with this set up? I would think around 15 - 18 MPG average driven appropriately. Then again i have no idea of the gearing.

Thanks in advance.:cheers:
 

LB3711

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i cant put too much of my opinion in this but 3 spd sounds about right for that generation. seeing 15 mpg might be a reach though. My gf had a d150 with the 5.9 and I know her mpg was counted on 2 hands lol.
 

ramhunter9

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I had a old D50 5 speed with a Mitsubishi 6 cyl ... that truck was awesome !
Came from Dodge with that engine ..LOL

But not a D150 .. sorry .. just reminiscing on my old D50
 

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I had a old D50 5 speed with a Mitsubishi 6 cyl ... that truck was awesome !
Came from Dodge with that engine ..LOL

But not a D150 .. sorry .. just reminiscing on my old D50

I remember the first time I saw one of those. I was truck shopping. me and my dad looked at it, then looked at each other and laughed. sure was confusing for a moment. I had to step back and look at the badging again. lol
 

ramhunter9

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It was a lil tank , great MPG and light
 

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there is a fair D something forsale near my work. with some volly firestation paint on the door.
I wish I had the time and money to fix it. if it was a cummins, I'd find the money.
 
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