Dodge Ram 1500 Review | 1994-2001 | 2nd Gen

[@waydebaker33]

Just bought a '94. $400. Best thing I've ever done besides pulling out.

[@mr.mopedmadness3441]

Both very very good decisions 😎🤙

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Does everything work somewhat well on it?

[@swacfan2791]

😂😂😂😂 classic 👍

[@waydebaker33]

@@darthdarthbinkss Dude, I hit 80 today going down the free way, loaded down with tree limbs and dirt. I wish I could post a pic of her on here. Cosmetically, she's had better days. But so has my Ol' Lady... I have to replace the seats and put a radio in it. The guy I bought it from said the Tranny is slipping a little, so I'm gonna change the filter and fluids and use the Lucas transmission fix. I've got a transmission I can switch it out with, but I'm gonna exhaust all options first. I could post videos on my page of her and all the work couldn't I? That would be fun. But you guys can't get all jealous or weird when I start taking her apart, and showing y'all her insides. I don't want her to get to nervous.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

@@waydebaker33 Damn, that's a good deal regardless. Where'd you find it btw?

[@blueduck9409]

I love my 01 Ram. I wont get rid of it. Im going to drive it till the wheels fall off, then change the wheels, and keep driving it. No way im getting a new one!

[@markmillerm6472]

Amen to that! 01 Ram v10 sport , best vehicle I’ve owned.

[@blueduck9409]

@@markmillerm6472 I actually had a much newer dodge ram truck. It was not as well built, and after the entire front end wore out and needed about $7,000 worth of work done i sold it and specifically went looking for the 01 model. It is a much better truck.

[@cptchuff2741]

Would you drive it cross country?

[@blueduck9409]

@@cptchuff2741 Yep. I sure would. It would be expensive, as my ram is a 3/4 ton 4x4, and at best gets 12 miles per gallon, but i would if i had to. Right now i just drive it around town, and use it for hauling firewood.

[@cptchuff2741]

@@blueduck9409 Thanks I'm thinking of getting one because it looks badass and is reliable. Gas mileage isn't a huge issue for me as I used to own a Bronco with 8 mpg lol

[@vr4787]

Say what you will about the old D-Series, they were no nonsense bruit work trucks.The old LA engines were hard to kill, my grandpa’s 86 D-150 went 400,000 miles with the 318 and was still running when sold.

[@billgreenly5522]

Exactly, personally I think they’re the best trucks there are

[@oscarwalton1188]

My dad had a 69 d300 with a 440 and 4 spd granny absolute tank

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

I have just over 200k miles on my 2001 2nd gen 1500. I love the heck out of that thing. It has never left me stranded and has been put through hell over it's lifetime. The only major complaint I have is that the plastic around the dash is complete garbage. You will 100% have to replace it with aftermarket pieces if you want it to last. That said, I have literally zero other complaints. I'd buy it again if they sold it new.

[@kathyrobertson4493]

Me too.

[@Tremonti4ever]

How many Transmissions have you had to put in it? I mean I LOVE that generation of Ram’s (thanks in part to the movie Twister) BUT it’s also notoriously well known for having trans problems!!

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

@@Tremonti4ever at the time I wrote this comment I was on the original trans that came with it. I only just replaced it around 220k. Tbh it was only barely slipping when it was cold but I figured I wouldn't risk driving on a trans at that stage. New trans is in, also refreshed the suspension (shocks, bushings, ball joints). No issues to report. Just change the oil and the regular checks.

[@kathyrobertson4493]

@@Tremonti4ever zero

[@rodrichardson2840]

Same here

[@xxsuperbirdxx]

One of the best, most durable half ton 4x4's ever produced. Strait front sxle, factory lift, manual floor shift 4x4, and that solid 360 V8 gasser that will run forever!!

[@waydebaker33]

You're not lying man. I have a 94, and the thing is a cockroach.

[@DentSideDee71]

175k still running strong

[@Tremonti4ever]

Yep, as long as you don’t mind swapping out Transmissions….I LOVE this generation of trucks but WE ALL KNOW THEIR TRANSMISSIONS LEFT A LOT TO BE DESIRED!!!!

[@WhatsTheDylBr0]

I’ve got the 318 it’s a 98 with 250,000 miles on it, still going strong!

[@kevinmoncada5120]

@@Tremonti4everthats why i bought a manual and had to learn manual. Really wanted a second gen

[@viewme6598]

Best best best best review ever done on this truck I'm so happy this guy did this I think you should do all reviews as in dept as this one.

[@joseluiscupatrevino6138]

Hello.. I have a 2001 Dodge pick up 4x4 ram. New original pain. How much do you think it can cost..? I got from 2001 brand new, never had any accidents. It 156k original.

[@skyartrc8286]

I like the 2gen trucks, when they came out in 94 I was hooked on dodge, especially the v-10

[@juanhurtado4712]

I bought brand new in 1999, my dad had it 2002-till a few days ago. I’m getting all stock OEM parts to bring it back to looking like new. Best investment I have done in a vehicle to tell you the truth. I’m very pleased with this model.

[@victorviveros3745]

You got a truck, mine is 1999 sport and still on the road, just bough the glove box thst was cracked

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

I have a 98 sport myself. 1500 quad cab 2wd absolutely love it.

[@DentSideDee71]

Inherited a 1999 sport 175k still runs strong like day one gonna throw new bed on her 🙏🏽💯 god bless

[@ace7053]

I think this was the best looking dodge ram truck ever made in my opinion I wish they were still making this model it's so nice

[@Odin029]

As a guy who still drives his 98 Dodge Ram 1500 at least 3 times a week, if you push that little button on the end of the shifter handle, you'll turn overdrive off which really helps when accelerating onto the highway. Just make sure you turn the overdrive back on if you want to get above 60mph or so.

[@FB-gm6el]

that OD button is on the dash on a '97

[@maximumredline97]

helps the trans also. i turn my over drive off when im going under 55-60

[@justarandomrussian9948]

This is my first car that i have right now and im 16 I got a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT already love it. but mines also black on top red in middle and black on bottom.

[@isaaccruz455]

Same my first truck and I’m 16

[@hook86]

Just got a clean 2500 Laramie V10 with thousands of dollars worth of lift and off road upgrades, 80k miles. Looks brand new... Pretty happy with it

[@monkeejpeg]

Just traded in my elantra for a 1996 Ram 1500 laramie 2 door RWD. Definitely shows it's age but for $6300 and a healthy 190k miles, she's running incredibly. Love hearing the 5.9L purr. And lower payments and insurance more than make up for the less than stellar gas mileage.

[@Tag980]

How’s it holding up so far? Still got it?

[@monkeejpeg]

@Doc-Ock With a new battery, water pump, fuel pump, radiator hoses, fan clutch, oil pan gasket, alternator, all new belt pulleys, and several smaller repairs, she's still kicking. Engine is practically newly built at this point

[@Mike-ne9cw]

anytimes you wish it was awd?

[@_Nomad_0]

Omg, I just got a 94 4x4 2 door 120,000 for $2500, 6k is wild, didn't know they went that high

[@marchingbandboi553]

My mom bought a retired construction guys ‘95 1500 2dr club cab and it’s a tank. Even with minimal maintenance done to it as my mom didn’t wrench on it until I could recently being old enough to work for parts etc. however this thing is a tank clocking in at 410k miles. Love these trucks and would own one over anything new from nostalgia.

[@DanaDoesStuff]

I've had my '95 Laramie SLT for 25 years and it's still in great shape. Most have rusted out by now, especially in northern states. For the sake of accuracy, the truck in Twister was a Ram 2500, not a 1500. :)

[@urbanwarchief]

Mine is lifted and still holding out in deep woods kanata

[@michaelbuchmyer5555]

It was a mixture of two trucks it was a 2500 and a 1500 you can look at the wheels and tell by the lugs

[@moparchopper4464]

I have a 01 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 318 and it is a great truck, great truck to haul firewood too! I will never get rid of it!!! 🐏🐏🐏🐏

[@cptchuff2741]

Manual or auto?

[@Pete856]

I'm only watch this as I recently saw a red (with lots of chrome) 1996 RAM, and written on it's side it said "OFFICIAL TRUCK 80th Indianapolis 500 May 26,1996". Which I thought was pretty cool considering I saw it in Timaru, New Zealand, so I took a photo of it.

[@damonhighley5020]

Bought my '97 1500 5.2 with 132k miles 3 years ago for $300. It sat for 16 years before I bought it. Gave it a tune up, new fuel pump and fresh gas and it fired right up. I put about $800-$1000 into it and it's my daily driver now. I love it.

[@AS-gw8el]

I'm only owner for a 1998 Dodge Ram classic red/grey color with SLT package V-8 5.9 quad cab. I bought this one exactly 12/30/1997 and as of today got 212.200 miles - Never got any issue but the regular maintenance - motor - transmission and important parts never failed. I'm so glad to have this truck - still original paint - some dents produced by reckless people and nothing else. It's an antique but still don't use that horrible blue tag - grrrr - The best truck made by Dodge and I'm so fortunate to have one. Most of the time is parked under building roof, that's why the paint still is good. A few parts has been replaced but for the most still is the original DODGE RAM 1998. Originally I bought in the state of Georgia! :) Love this truck!

[@BALrider1Steve]

Love how you admire this truck I have as well one and it’s my one and only

[@austinreeves9112]

I love 2nd gen Rams, I just wish they were more reliable and had better quality parts.

[@slant6guy]

Have a 1998 RAM 1500 Quad Cab 5.9L v8 w/ 4 speed auto transmission. The big failing of this truck was the horrible top of the dash, Torqueflite transmissions with bad servos / transducers / plastic overdrive accumulator piston, shoddy sheetmetal at door bottom & rear wheel well tops, vacuum disconnect 4wd system and lack of real 4 doors...but other than that, they are cool!

[@christopherheredia1217]

5.9 manual cummins. Ye. Ye.

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

My 98 and my wife's 01 1500 Rams each have the original dashes and trans in perfect shape *knocks on wood*

[@bossman2108]

@@slumpnmyrump4986 same. Knock on wood

[@cptchuff2741]

They are reliable from what I heard

[@moeanthony9308]

Great review. Solid truck

[@VyondJames21357]

I have a 2001 Ram 4 x 4 short wheelbase with over 215,000 miles and still running

[@ZaneBezesky]

Awesome! I have the same. 147k miles and runs perfect. Have you run into any problems?

[@gregkocher5352]

Fixing up my Dad's 1995 1500, 5.9l, 70,000 miles. It looks like its time for Ziebart. Runs good. It was parked for ages, so I'm running more often for him.

[@SRGTbaron112]

I can smell that interior and that's a good thing

[@talschuricht4847]

I own a 1998 4x4 5.9L and a 2000 2wd with 5.2L ...both running strong

[@ashleybull4450]

Just bought my first 2nd Gen Ram, 5.2 Magnum, Red, 6ft bed. Looks pretty much exactly like this one!

[@MrBIGGERBOSS]

I’ve got a 2001 Dodge ram 1500 5.9 4x4 sport. 222k runs like a champ! Love it

[@Willg95]

I have a 2000 ram 1500 with the 318. That thing pulled a fully loaded 9900 pound dump trailer with it only starting to over heat after the second trip

[@AA-nt4rm]

Thanks for reviewing this gem

[@jimfeaster4837]

This is a super review

[@ethancummins8385]

I've wanted one since I was 4 or 5 years old watching Walker Texas ranger with my grandma

[@wyunaboy]

the only reason I came to here is that I just watch the movie twister hehe

[@granturismo4000]

I was the exact same, was a huge fan of this truck just because of that movie Twister, it’s one of my all time favourite movies.

[@rushtonworks9186]

Liked your review. I have the 2001 and I Raptor lined it on my channel. This one is way clean!

[@digitalranger4259]

My 1999 Club Cab 1500 has rear doors. It was introduced in 1999, the 1998 models didn't have them.

[@digitalranger4259]

I saw the handles to open the rear doors on this truck.

[@chancelee4070]

Thinking about buying one this very year and color 132k miles is it worth it.

[@LamontBoucherville]

the best generation Ram

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

I had a 98 4x4 with the 5.9 magnum, that thing was bulletproof. Never broke, drove it until 220k miles and then sold it for $500 more than what I paid for it lol

[@jimfeaster4837]

The best review !

[@mac76311]

I'm currently going to look at a 2000 model Sunday. I've never had or been around many of these but always thought they look cool

[@mapavlikify]

I bought a 99 with transmission issues from a guy for 600 a few years ago. With the band gone and it slipping out of drive and over drive it still managed to towe a car 4 hours. The transmission got maintenanced and it is still running great today. Hope you got yours, they are great

[@michellemetcalfe5180]

I bet you bought it too. They are strong and last forever if you take care of them. I hope your enjoying yours like I do mine. I love it!

[@mac76311]

@@michellemetcalfe5180 didn't end up getting it. Turned out it had alot wrong, didn't even get to see it. Another truck came along

[@Arguez123]

VERY!, Great Review !

[@HankGallows]

This is my dad's old truck. It was in rough shape. My upgrading and fixing everything now.

[@hauptfachhauptfach6202]

I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 gen 2 i put a 6.0L v8 and flow master and lowered it is powerful i barley touched the gas tires spin and i hope i can put a super charger in it idk

[@jaydawg2023]

Dang. When they still knew how to build trucks! A basic instrument panel? Yes, because that is all you need to know. Dont have patience for all that other bullshit you find in modern vehicles. And trucks from this era have soft, comfortable seats! Whatever happened to those?

[@jimfeaster4837]

Super insight review!

[@starman9458]

I have a 2006 Ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.7L Hemi V8 quad cab, I get about 13.2 MPG in city 15.6 on highway averaging about 15 MPG combined because it’s a 4x4 and my truck is well maintained with only 115,000 miles.

[@tylerodell7501]

Love these trucks have a 2000 5.9 with 235xxx miles on it, it was my first truck it got rusty as hell so it’s now my parts truck for my 96

[@brandonkelly8383]

In January, I got my dark green 01 1500 4x4 Laramie SLT Quad Cab with Leather. It came with the original 5.9 L V8 and it has a 3 inch leveling kit and 33s. I couldn't ask for a better truck, and I was originally going to get an old f150 but I'm glad I didn't. Not really much of Dodge guy but that's changed ever since I've got my Ram. History of it, it came from Florida and a woman had owned it. Its got 126k miles on the body and 20k on the rebuilt 5.9 L V8 motor I put in. So I named it "Gator." As far as everything goes with controls and whatnot it really was ahead of its time and overall is a damn good truck. Most of my friends named it the "Highway Rig" mainly because of how good it cruises. But its badass and has a lot of power. I love starting it every morning to hear that growl. From a 17 year old, I prefer this to be a good first car. I highly recommend it💯

[@ajweaver-oy9mu]

In twister in was actually a 3500 just had to mention

[@concreek449]

Awesome truck!

[@DarienDrakee]

Not that it matters, but the Dodge Ram in Twister was actually a 1995 Ram 1500, but they also used 2500, with the V10 - Laramie SLT for stunts.

[@the_regulator1145]

I’m working on restoring my 01 now. Fenders, wheel arches, front and rear bumper and some paint. No big problems besides tranny and water pump. 167k, still screaming down the highway.

[@patrickhamilton1617]

If the tranny is Shifting funny this change out the transmission shift solenoid

[@2mkholley]

It's my favorite pickup. I'll have another one next few years.

[@trclark7689]

I loved my 2001, it broke my heart to get rid of it. One thing is for sure though, when it comes to the 2nd generation Ram trucks, it's absolutely about the smiles per gallon, rather than the miles per gallon.

[@mrchill4402]

I got a 5.2 5 speed 4x4 and you can hit some speed in it or you can lay back low in the rpm.s and save on gas and the 5 speed is a lot more reliable in this truck

[@kobek4159]

Best truck ever! I've owned 5 of them since 94.

[@relaxation2380]

I always like seeing different versions of my truck! I've got a sport/off road package, no rear seats, manual, and my cup holders are on the floor connected to the base of the stick which is nicer in my opinion but apart of me does wish for the backseat

[@laneloessin9419]

What tires are those they look good

[@filoIII]

Found an '02 Ram 1500 v6 3.7L 2wd 5-sp w/ 165k miles for $3900. From a dealer. Thoughts???

[@michaelhildebrand3997]

I bought my 1999 1500 4X4 8 years ago and what an old beast that won't die . 277.000 miles and purrs like a kitten. Biggest issues were the fuel pump and heater core . I would buy another one in a heart beat.

[@phantomwolf6.7l65]

Actually the truck in the movie twister was a 2500 ram Laramie four-wheel drive was a 8 liter V10

[@DrivenCompanion]

Are you trying to crush my dreams :-) I couldn't remember if it was a 1/2 ton or 3/4 but it was red!

[@nicksemanco9535]

It is a 3500 v10 slt. You can see it on the side in the movie when it is getting spun by the twisters by the two ponds

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@nicksemanco9535 actually I was all 3 1500's,2500's,and 3500's all were made to look like a 3/4 ton dodge.

[@generaltso762]

@@nicksemanco9535 3500 are dually only

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@generaltso762 the ones used in the movie were converted to a single wheel

[@bdulrahmanarzani27]

A four door one with all red exterior and new headlights is prefect.

[@SilentEdgeTv]

I love my 96 ext cab 1500 ram manual transmission.

[@Mrburger-um8by]

They based the front end off of kw that is why they had such a cool front ....

[@maximumredline97]

iv had over 10 of these trucks and aside from keeping up the service on the trans they were tough and very dependable. ran good. decent gas milage for what it is. towed and packed a load good. very strong engines that can stand alot of abuse and neglect. the dashes are weak. good strong truck and looks badass!!!

[@roberth9948]

Just found one of the cleanest '98s i've ever seen. 100k miles. It's my first truck

[@edjones9291]

The movie twister at a 1994 model with a 2500 three-quarter ton you can tell by the rims in the bolt pattern

[@jaymoar3561]

In the movie Twister the truck was a 2500, not a 1500.

[@mikemarks1921]

I bought mines a few years ago with 240k miles on it the guy it bought it from replaced the drive train on it I love my truck so much its legit the best vehicle I've ever owned and I've had alot of different cars lol

[@donegone6314]

Never seen a 1999+ ram extended cab without opening rear doors......odd

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Me neither. Weird

[@brockiie9949]

I have a 2000 extended cab with opening rear doors, that is odd.

[@desmonthebeast]

Yea i got the 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with the 5.9 and the back doors open

[@donegone6314]

@P Mason my dad had a 1997 with rear doors. He waited 9 months for it in flame red with silver two tone, with the bose stereo option.adein USA instead of Canada

[@PrOdRgZ]

My dad has an extended cab 2001 1500 and the back doors open also. I just recently bought a 2000 1500 myself.

[@felipeochoa1662]

coolest design for trucks in the 90s!

[@hakeemsd70m]

My personal favorite alongside the '99 Silverado and Sierra. I'm a big time GM guy, but I love Dodge and other Mopars too.

[@iplaymytele]

I have a beautiful, 1998 2 Wheel Dr. club cab, 1500…. I have owned it for around 10 years I purchased it for the same reason you did. I thought the truck in the movie twister was about as cool as cool gets…! Especially with the Studebaker front end…! I do not ever see me getting rid of my truck unless something horrible were to happen to it but I don’t see that happening …

[@470HELLEPHANT]

I came here because my 2010 Ram has no leather seats but hard cushion and I came to see some real comfy cushion cloth seats !

[@sinaidepp]

I just bought a 99’ ram Laramie club cab 8cyl 5.2l. Any advice to maintain? It all looks good for now but anxious to see if it’ll bring me any bad news 😭

[@onemanghetto2429]

I would buy this version ram. Great looks and still a truck, and not an obscene amount of electronics BS that got added later. Dodge has a reputation for electrical gremlins so less is more I say!

[@StBeter-tc2te]

they are the most garbage transmissions ever installed and electric problems. they have a good diesel.

[@patrickhamilton1617]

@@StBeter-tc2te most of the time is the shift control solenoid easy change

[@christophervichiola7044]

A paraprofessional at torrington high school had a white 2001 ram 1500 extended cab

[@gabe5946]

Good review thank you 👍

[@themechanic4592]

I have a chevy 1500 Silverado and I just realized that the no driver side back door is the same on my truck it only has the one door on the passenger side.

[@jesusgodinez9738]

This generation for me the ram 1500 looks nice in single cabs while the 2500 being only quad cabs.

[@rickd3777]

there is a chinese cartoon that’s likely to be set in the early 2000s called Boonie Bears, one of the main character, Logger Vick, drives a blue 1996 Dodge Ram, you can search up “boonie bears car”.

[@buttertoastvlogs2512]

My 89 ram is the best truck, love the first generation

[@Varna_Cairo]

My top favorite rams 1.second gen. 2.first gen. 3. 2008 model

[@samcartwright2542]

I want one of these so badly

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

good job dude

[@mightydodgefarms]

250 on mine and no engine problems but the trans is starting to go out but no biggy take it out slap a new one in and it could be 600k before it gives' up

[@Joebauers2505]

That storage space next to the cigarette lighter is an ashtray

[@slant6guy]

*_The rare Unicorn of the Dodge 2nd gen RAM_* : _1998 (not 1998.5) 3500 Dually QuadCab 4x4 with a TWELVE valve Cummins turbo diesel and manual transmission_ . These RAM trucks came out in my early 20s in 1994 and glad I'm steward of a 1998 RAM 1500 QuadCab 5.9L auto in Silver: Walker Texas Ranger had a RAM too!

[@paulfargnoli690]

I have a 1998 ram with a 318 in it great truck

[@DannyLanders-k7z]

Just me, but here it is 2024 and it’s still the best looking truck.

[@Bigjamez2011]

Don’t forget chuck norris drove a Dodge Ram

[@rykerelwyn5433]

I got a 2002 ram 2500 gas and automatic Original transmission and engine and I got 130,000 miles on mine

[@rykerelwyn5433]

Runs great aswell

[@smokeyyy_da_tree]

Bought a 99 v8 magum with a 318 an rebuilt trans for $600

[@AuntAlnico4]

Just got a1996 dodge 1500 4X4 318 with new trans for $700.

[@rileyetchison9160]

Thinking about buying a 98 ram 1500 club cab. Can anyone tell me how the transmissions hold up

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

I've been daily driving these trucks for years never a transmission issue however I drive like a grandpa and am very good on maintenance so that's probably why they've held up

[@ncurc9766]

I love these trucks

[@ICBRealEstate]

I wish dodge would go back and make this style again the new trucks are terrible

[@patrickhamilton1617]

Just buying one and rebuild it

[@hakeemsd70m]

Yeah the 94-01 trucks are gorgeous.

[@ICBRealEstate]

@@hakeemsd70m yes they were, they always screw up a good thing for the future, screw the future far as I’m concerned 😟

[@jdpinbaytown]

The Twister Truck was a 1995 2500 V-10

[@larrykeesee1442]

They have short block engines for 995.00 ar express..

[@jnb9458]

Wasn’t it 94-03? You’ve said 01 in multiple videos...

[@bradley4698]

Yeah

[@michaelherrin7513]

The Dodge Ram in Twister was a 2500 with the gas engine in it