AnnaK
Junior Member
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2021
- Posts
- 4
- Reaction score
- 3
- Location
- Portales New Mexico
- Ram Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 8 Cly 5.7L
Hello,
My name is Annaleigh. I am 26yrs with two awesome little sons. I am not a strictly dodge fanatic. More so a car enthusiast. I will say though, my dream car is a 69 camaro. But I am not one to hate, I appreciate the effort someone has put into their vehicle no mater the make.
Now,
I am about to buy a ram almost identical to the one my dad had bought brand new years ago when we hauled drag cars we built together to the drag strip every other weekend but due to his poor financial decisions it was repossessed. Now the one I am buying, It is a 2006 Ram 1500 8 Cyl 5.7 L 146,000 miles. 3 previous owners, one of which did not drive it much
I remember how reliable the one my dad had was. Although my dad was kind of rough on it, as were our very crappy roads out here in New Mexico.
But it was repo'd back in 2008-09ish so he onlu had it for two years. Which leads me to my questions....
For those who owned one, can you tell me about the longevity of the 06 models?
What was the most expensive repair you ever needed on it?
Any reoccurring issues?
Any and all feedback is welcome, this will be the first vehicle I purchased from someone who is not a direct family member and my most recent vehicle was a divorce present from my mother, her 09 ford fusion. Which was quite reliable up until I almost rolled it outside Lubbock.
My name is Annaleigh. I am 26yrs with two awesome little sons. I am not a strictly dodge fanatic. More so a car enthusiast. I will say though, my dream car is a 69 camaro. But I am not one to hate, I appreciate the effort someone has put into their vehicle no mater the make.
Now,
I am about to buy a ram almost identical to the one my dad had bought brand new years ago when we hauled drag cars we built together to the drag strip every other weekend but due to his poor financial decisions it was repossessed. Now the one I am buying, It is a 2006 Ram 1500 8 Cyl 5.7 L 146,000 miles. 3 previous owners, one of which did not drive it much
I remember how reliable the one my dad had was. Although my dad was kind of rough on it, as were our very crappy roads out here in New Mexico.
But it was repo'd back in 2008-09ish so he onlu had it for two years. Which leads me to my questions....
For those who owned one, can you tell me about the longevity of the 06 models?
What was the most expensive repair you ever needed on it?
Any reoccurring issues?
Any and all feedback is welcome, this will be the first vehicle I purchased from someone who is not a direct family member and my most recent vehicle was a divorce present from my mother, her 09 ford fusion. Which was quite reliable up until I almost rolled it outside Lubbock.