Looking into new truck

[hawk8945]

So been looking around at trucks, need to get a newer truck my sport trac has about 140,000 on it and need something a little newer and less miles. I have had all vehicles first was a 73 chevelle an 87 camaro, 96 monte carlo 02 intrepid, 92 2500, and now my sport trac so had a little bit of everything. Been looking at the dodges cause the pricing is a little better than a ford or chevy. Plus I like the way the dodges look. Now I had a question what is the difference in the hemi and 4.7? I know there is power but which is more reliable and how is the mpg? My truck is getting around 15 I drive between 30-40 miles a day so that isn't horrible but a few miles better would be good.


I ran into this gem on the internet at a local dealership what do you guys think?


Mcallen, TX 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Used Quad Cab Mission, TX Corpus Christi, TX Payne Rio Grande City Ford


Thanks in advance.

 

[quietpeen]

Welcome. Both the hemi and 4.7 are good motors. The hemi is the way to go for power and with the mds on the 07 you will get better mpg's

 

[hawk8945]

Thanks I really appreciate it.

 

[LoneStar210]

Look for a hemi for sure.

 

[Roll_HEMI_Tide]

For sure, go for the Hemi. I test drove a 4.7L...it wasn't very exciting. Test drove a Hemi...had to have it.

Buy a hemi.

 

[DodgeGirl]

I agree. Definitely go with the Hemi. I too test drove a 4.7L and then the Hemi 5.7L and it was a no-brainer to me, Hemi all the way!! Way more "get up and go" and still has power to spare even when towing (provided you're not towing a house!). Honestly, I can't ever see myself not having a Hemi. I loooooove mine and I'm sure you will too

Nice looking truck by the way... love those white trucks (and of course the orange ones too! ). I say go for it.

 

[Ram-NB]

Picked up my 2013 today with the 5.7 HEMI and the growl that you can feel and hear while cruising around is awesome!

 

[MADDOG]

Good lookin' clean truck. I'd go for the HEMI. The 4.7L is a bit underpowered for the trucks and the mileage is about the same between the two engines. My 2007 Ram with the HEMI has been almost flawless and I have 72K miles on mine.

 

[norsman]

Thats a great price on that truck,I just bought the same one in red and gave more then that

 

[jbrew717]

Def go for the Hemi. MPG is almost identical between the 2 motors with the Hemi having alot more power. That truck looks really good and that's a great price I say go for it!!

 

[hawk8945]

Well I tried to get that truck but it was gone by the time i got to it, so looked around and found another 07 no hemi but i was thinking about it it will just get me in trouble. So i got the 07, pics to come. Thanks for the advice and yeah the hemi would have been nice but i have a heavy foot.

 

[triangleman29]

Welcome! Yeah can't wait to see the pics!

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Sounds good.

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[darrenk]

Congrats, post some pics when you can