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SamCassidy

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Marquette MI
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2009
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5.7
Yesterday I traveled 5 hours to look at a 2008 ram 2500hd quad cab long bed. The drive train was really clean and it was practically rust free and the interior was in grat shape. After finding out that it had a 7/10 repaint job and some Bondo I was already not on good terms with the dealer because of how he talked about it on the phone. It drove fantastic and the engine compartment was last minute poorly cleaned but it looked as if they were trying to cover something up. Here's what turned me away, the fuel econ Avg was 9. I reset it before the test drive and it went down to 7. now I know this thing is not a fuel saver. I was expecting around 13ish but 7??? that put up a red flag for me and I walked away. Here's a link to the truck. tell me what you guys think Used 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 For Sale | Battle Creek MI
 

bhonshell37

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hemi 5.7
You made the right choice to walk away.

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ramportin1

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Well my 07 1500 qc reg bed with a few bolt ons and tuned gets around 12 city with a very light foot. According to another forum the 2500 can range from 15 hwy all the way down to 5.5 hwy just depending on variables.

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Bayoutalker

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Hemi 5.7
My 2017 2500 with the 6.4 Hemi gets about 14 hwy with the low gear ratio.

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quietpeen

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stick with your gut feeling...you walked away for a reason.
 

ramportin1

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I do agree with quietpeen, when looking at a vehicle if it doesn't feel right don't buy it

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chrisp2493

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392 Hemi
I have an 03 1500 hemi, best I have EVER gotten was 14.5 straight highway crusing at 75. It sucks
 

BiGMERF

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dont second guess yourself....
 

Core-Lokt

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2005 Ram 2500 4X4 ST
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My truck (2500 4X4 Hemi) is solidly ~13 MPG highway empty. 9 MPG is what I'd see towing.
 
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