Mr. Truck On Trucks: Here's Everything That's GREAT (And Not) About The 2nd-Gen Dodge Ram 1500!

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[@PedroMendonza]

Mr Truck is the best. Incredible knowledge about trucks

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks, my hard drive on top of my shoulders is full, my memory ain't what is use to be.

[@dakotabever3772]

I now own one but no. square body Chevy are but these dodges are amazing

[@KoenSchonauer42]

And an 80s Chevy s square body

[@codydayton3573]

I have the 5.2 V8 Magnum 98 with a 5 speed . It's actually my welding truck . It carries about 1500 lbs in the bed at all times and it keeps moving along . 160xxx on it . Great trucks. No major problem s I've had it for 6 or 7 years now .

[@odiarroyo6144]

My has 80

[@blankeny]

Just purchased my 1998 1500 Laramie in January for $8500 with 45,000 miles on the clock. Mine has the 360 and the off road option, 2" lift, Trans cooler, skid pads, and tow package. The interior is about factory perfect, it also has a camper shell painted to match in Viper red and the box is bed lined, color matched! I think I got a good deal! No rust and factory Infinity stereo is quite good...

[@Mrdeadneck]

Man my 1998 was my first veichle bought it for 1500 in 2014 and still driving it today 340,000 miles never fixed anything just waiting for it to break down to buy somthing new but it just won’t 😂

[@ferrotee2629]

2001 Sport current owner. I have 334248 miles on my truck. Bought the truck with 72K on it. I have had a stock rack and a Brahma Bull in the bed. I fabricate 3 cm Natural Stone countertops have had those in the bed. Hauled two pallets of flagstone which exceeded my haul by 1500 lbs at least! Oh I have romped my truck with a frew brew on back roads. And never to this day have I ever engaged the 4X4! The 5.9 360 Magnum V-8 all the way! My truck keeps everyone honest on the road around me when I drive. People do not pull out in front of me, people will slow and stop at a red light and wait for me to pull through. Yeah this is one amazing TRUCK!!

[@badgerpa9]

I remember Mr. Trucks big dodge godzilla. Always nice to see Kent and Andre doing a review together.

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@johnlincicum6390]

@@MrTruckTV we have a 1996 extended cab without the rear door(s) (I don't know if they were on both sides on the 2001.) with the 6.5' box with the 360. It has 251,500+ miles on the original engine, but it's on it's 4th transmission. It was on it's second transmission when we got it. The engine holds over 40 lbs of oil pressure still and doesn't burn any oil. Those transmissions and 4wd levers being vacuum operated to the front axle are it's weak points for sure. Lots of rust with those thin bodies and being in Illinois and Wisconsin a good bit of it's life too. It fits 33x12.5R-15's pretty easily. It has aftermarket aluminum alloy wheels, factory was 16" wheels. We have Federal Couragia MT's on ours. My dad and I always said the second generation reminded us of the ugly 1970's and 1980's Mercedes-Benz cars like Tommy's. Lol! We didn't like them very much, but it was the only thing affordable at the time at $1500.00.

[@stonewalljackson6660]

Dodgezilla

[@JamesRussoMillas]

These are probably the greatest looking pickups of all time!

[@MrTruckTV]

They are still everywhere I drive. People keep them

[@burtbunns2270]

I got one just like this one it's a white sport quad cab 4x4 ....I love the look better then the new Rams....👀

[@marcusholtzheimer9316]

Just got one I find I like it more ever time I look back after getting out

[@sonandsanford4963]

I liked, the comment even if its not my favorite looking one but I own a 97, 2500 4x4 w/cummins 5sp. My favorite looking on is the "79" and mid 80's Dodge Ram which I've also owned.

[@jimmiemacd3603]

Think I have to agree, wish I would’ve of picked one up and a third gen in my younger days when they were still fairly new.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Since the trans had an aftermarket cooler you could probably just adjust the bands up and be good. Dodge factory trans cooling was really the biggest issue causing the trans to fail.

[@kunu98]

They’re reliable, sturdy and easy to fit. Use OEM sensors, baby the auto trans and it’ll be happy. Dash cracks but you can get a dash cover. They’re cheap and get the job done. Gas milage sucks but it’s a v8, interior is comfy. Swap out radio n speakers n it’ll be a nice ride. Heatercore usually fails but if dash is destroyed, it’s easy to swap out. Find one with minimum rust, not worth repairing if the rust taken over.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

"heater core is easy to swap out"? You must enjoy suffering

[@workingshlub8861]

the fenders are a pain to replace on these..

[@kunu98]

@@aliassmithandjones9453 if the dash destroyed, it’s easy to swap.

[@burtbunns2270]

I love my 2001sport ram quad cab 4x4 ...200,000 miles still runs great.... I'll NEVER buy a new one if motor gets bad I'll rebuild or get a remanufactured lol

[@lerg12]

Same here lol

[@wasupfool5692]

Can't believe the shape it's in, looks like no rust at all. Here on the east coast of Canada there would be nothing left by now

[@cptchuff2741]

Same here in Maine. You and I are not so different

[@ace7053]

Gen 2 dodge rams had the best look I want to see if I can buy one of these

[@joshuawebb3337]

Could you guys do one one what 3/4 ton heavy duty truck to buy from late 90s early 2000s? Looking for something to pull 6-10k lbs. Also full back seat. Kinda pricey trucks though.

[@marvnation924]

@@wildbill23c That sounds like a real nice truck, 680k is pretty insane. Shows the reliability of the truck with good solid maintenance. The amount of money you've probably spent on maintenance and gas probably pales in comparison to 3 similarly equipped brand new F250's each reaching 220K miles

[@Rchan925]

I love my 360.i have it in a 02 gen 3 and it runs great with 150000 miles. I got it for 2500 dollars and had to change the waterpump. A 100 dollar part and its been great.

[@matt89447]

Wow. My truck. I own the same 2001 Off Road but in Silver and perfect condition other than the stock radio which I'm going to replace. Beautiful paint. 1 have 118k miles and my for sale price just went up. Thanks for this video! :)

[@petewadnlk6756]

I bought my 01 ram sport quad cab new still own it and still looks pretty close to new. Original black exterior with tan interior. No faded crap paint not rotted or rusted not garage kept never seen a car wash in 23yrs. Hand washed only. Absolutely love that body design. Not really a big fan at all of New body design. Gen 1 and 2 I think were the best design. I hope to keep keep this for another 23 years as long as parts are available and someday it actually might develop rust it will get a totally new paint job. Doubt very much there is a 01 black not garage kept that pretty much looks great as day one. Hell it still has the original factory carpet floor mats which still look like new.

[@waiting4aliens]

4L80E trans in the GM's is almost impossible to beat. Maybe the available Allison was better? The Dodges all needed solenoid kits, larger coolers, and external filters.

[@denisestarr2314]

I just bought a 95.4x4 . Truck runs great . Rough n tough. Building a boondocker with a camper shell . Got my work cut out .

[@Michael_ryan91]

That thing was worked hard pulling a 5th wheel with a half ton is kinda rough. To bad it isnt in the same condition as that old chevy that truck looks like an old man special never towed anything.

[@johnswanson3741]

GM don't build trucks like Ford and Dodge, they build pickups for back and forth to your job

[@specialopsdave]

I have an extended cab (2 door 2 row) 2WD auto truck, and I don't drive it on the interstate, it doesn't seem to like going above 65mph. Then again, I think it needs an alignment

[@workingshlub8861]

these are the best half tons to plow with with the solid front axle...

[@jamessizemore7103]

I just picked up a 2nd gen manual 4x4 1500 for $1500. Has 240k on the clock but but she starts up everytime

[@bronzechicken4437]

I got a 98 SCSB with the OEM lift, 360 and 4X4 a while back for $500 because the kid couldn't fix the electrical. I've rarely been as happy as I was to get the papers back to start working on it.

[@mattleibrock]

I got the 96 1500 5.9 magnum 360 motor 307k miles still runs n drives like new I wouldn’t be surprised if I went 700k in this thing

[@texmexican3654]

I have a 99 Sport that looks exactly like this one. It's currently parked but when it did run it was a joy.

[@He-Man_lovesthebox]

TIME TO RESURRECT IT, I'M DOING IT TO MY 99

[@marvnation924]

I really like that dodge I'd love to see it go up the ike

[@joelbeske1504]

Always been a great looking truck along with the same year 2500.

[@johnnyreb360]

There’s a red truck that got a chance to fly in the movie Twister with Bill Paxton driving it. And another one that Chuck Norris drove in Walker Texas Ranger.

[@Tonka_6.7]

They ended in mid 2002 and they sold so many bc of the cummins motor that motor saved them the v8 wasn’t the most sold in these trucks at all let’s get that straight

[@josephmalinowski6817]

One thing I like about the older truck one you could get a manual transmission but a lot of people have the problems with the dashboard also but one thing I don't like about the new trucks push button 4 wheel drive I rather have shifter on the floor this way nothing could go wrong if you were four-wheeling somewhere but living on Long Island never have a chance anymore to take my trucks off road. I always purchase trucks with the extra tow package and transmission cooler even though I've never told a trailer but it's useless to buy a truck in 2 wheel drive the only time I get to use four-wheel is when it snows

[@w-dad4040]

Birds??? dodges haven''t ever had a good paint job in the 80's or 90's or early 2000's

[@HaydenBlackler-gl8de]

Stop hating there reliable have one and 250*** miles no probelm at all W

[@MoparFeenz]

We got 2 -96 dodge Indy 500 both of them have complete dash😮

[@josephmalinowski6817]

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 extra cab 8' bed diesel with a few Gale Banks parts four-wheel drive and added extra leaf springs to make it a 3500 but also came with snow package and camper package but same thing with the paint fading really bad must have been the paint they used but the truck has so much power. I probably get someone wanting to buy it every few months because how great it runs purchase it used in 04 I purchased a new 04 Ram Hemi in 03 and I seen the 01 diesel I had to have them both. Looking to maybe sell both trucks or also my 2014 Ram sport hemi just have too many vehicles looking at the new Ram trunks just love how they are made.

[@bosse641]

Awesome guys.

[@capone9776]

I just bought from my uncle v8 5.9 150k miles good condition still wondering if i made a good decision what yall think

[@tl270]

01 1500 4x4 5.9.. 120,000 miles.. looks and drives perfectly but my dashboard is exploded 😂😂

[@lanceripplinger8352]

More of Mr. Truck and Andre? More please! 😁

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

More of Mr Truck but with Tommy or Nathan

[@RoverRacer913]

Throw in some amsoil trans fluid it will help keep that trans from slipping if it's not too bad it really does work

[@kennethwalton2380]

It does

[@coryernewein]

My 08 Tundra had a similar grill setup and front sloping fenders. Dodge was onto something if Toyota decided to copy them🤓

[@johnswanson3741]

Everyone was copying the 2nd gen looks. Only Chev could never build a durable truck that held up to any abuse, lol!

[@confusedworld9271]

Redoing mine

[@29madmangaud29]

Yuma, Arizona

[@chadkidder713]

Love this style truck... if I didn't live in the rust belt I'd contemplate getting a 2500. A couple corrections... the last year of that body style was 2002. Also, tow mirrors did come on a 2001, but as an extra option (my dad had an 01' with Off-Road package that came with tow mirrors).

[@johnswanson3741]

1500 1/2 ton ended in 2001, the 2500 ended in 2002

[@rickydavis5541]

Great around trucks of the year!

[@sinaidepp]

I just bought a 99’ ram Laramie club cab 8cyl 5.2l. Any advice to maintain? It all looks good for now..

[@06mkmartin]

Guys, what do you think? 2002 Ram 2500 with the 5.9L V8 and manual trans. 77k miles.

[@30smsuperstrat]

Kenworth is part of the Peterbuilt thing now😄

[@alexandermcdonald6586]

Kenworth and Peterbuilt both are and have been manufactured by Paccar

[@alexandermcdonald6586]

Paccar acquired Kenworth in 1945 and then Peterbuilt in 1958, so I guess you could actually say Peterbuilt became part of the Kenworth thing.

[@nicholasfimbinger3253]

I remember they called it the “new dodge”

[@rykerelwyn5433]

I love my 2002 ram 2500

[@rykerelwyn5433]

I got a 5.9 gas

[@carlasghost656]

1:38 What happened here? Chrysler, Chrysler is what happened. Somewhere around 1990 they changed the paint process. Almost all manufacturers had to because of new EPA rules. Some figured out how to get it right faster than others. Chrysler took the longest, their clear coating and painting process was abysmal through the 2000's. At least it isn't as bad as the first generation Neons. They could lose anything from dime sized chips to most of a pannel just by driving through a carwash.

[@tallll70]

I have 4th gen Ram, but i like the recent F150 steering more, because it has variable weight and gets heavier in speed... they both have electric steering, but obviously Ford did this better

[@joeschleprock3409]

The rear end is limited slip with 410 gears.

[@elijahmontgomery4146]

I don’t dislike the 2nd gen 1500, but I’d rather have a 2nd gen Cummings or a Dakota rt with the 5.9

[@jerasmovg]

Hi. Thank your for your videos. I need your advice in trucks matters. I would like to buy an used pickup, but I can afford $17,000 US. Based in your experience and knowledge about this topic, can you give me some reliability options to buy this year??

[@cptchuff2741]

I would recommend a 1996 Ford F-150 as they are very all around solid trucks. or a 2001 Ram 1500 that has transmission issues but the engine is good and they are most likely the cheapest . Maybe a 1998 Chevy K1500 those have electrical issues but are good as well. All great trucks

[@enjoythesho1992]

Power difference between the 360 magnum and 318 magnum was not that much 318 had 14 less hp and 30lbs less torque

[@AndrewLee-cg6uk]

but still a difference

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I only want it if it has the 5.2L

[@funkymonkey529]

My 03 dakota 4x4 4Gen? has the 5.9 360 mag. Does that make it 2nd gen?

[@CCDProductions]

Here because im being offered to buy a 2000 dodge 3500 dually 5.9 cummins with 104k miles.

[@tima6549]

So far I haven't been too impressed with 'Mr. Truck." Doesn't seem to know all that much really

[@Mtdewman41]

I've got the last 2nd gen 2002 dodge ram 2500 slt 5.9 V8 Magnum has almost 300,000 love my truck

[@4dirt2racer0]

lmao around 4:40 "the trucks in kinda rough shape" "yea thats what u want" ....what?? lmao the old guy has some interesting thoughts lol hes really tryin to defend these dodge lol thats a bad position to b in brother lol :p

[@TheTechCguy]

I love these old Dodges, man! Old cars and trucks are the best! So underrated! Lol!

[@frankmartin3182]

Offroad has 4:10 gears to

[@gabrielmartinez3171]

125000 miles so it's on its 9th transmission.

[@4dirt2racer0]

around 7:56 yea absolutely horrible idea n design.. every front end component is constantly spinning anytime ur driving, meaning not only is it messing with ur gas milage but its also putting all that extra wear on everything

[@charlesbunting1790]

Don't they ever do anything on th 5.2

[@bradboisvert4892]

Dodge & Ram 4 Life 👊

[@dlinder7]

My 02 is pretty reliable

[@MrTruckTV]

Yes, 2002 was the last year of this body style in the heavy Duty, which introduced the one are towing mirror like this one

[@therealsnow]

Who the hell puts a 5th wheel on a 1/2 ton gas pickup? O.o

[@rykerelwyn5433]

I want this truck

[@kc0lif]

hi mr. truck no kelsey ah man. i like that dodge it's roomy.

[@MrTruckTV]

Hey

[@seannicol7309]

Poor little 1500 was abused. If you need a 5th wheel you need to be buying a 3500 not a 1500

[@4dirt2racer0]

dodge was so cheap they couldnt even b bothered to put a proper plug in the rear :P

[@sonandsanford4963]

Put a 727 transmission in it and truck on!

[@UrbanRedneckin]

these guys are painful to listen to

[@live3zr]

good trucks i got 2

[@doctormdds]

First

[@brly4542]

The best Dodge to buy, is one with a warranty...

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Sit down child

[@brly4542]

Awe, the Dodge guy doesn't have a sense of humor

[@watferfoot1467]

I have a no-warranty Cummins. Probably more reliable as a whatever warranty new truck.

[@patchworxbrewing4164]

There's a reason I sold my 2017 Bighorn Ram 1500 Crew cab 4X4 hemi and kept my 1995 Dodge ram 1500 if you get a newer ram you'll need the warranty

[@damitbobby6677]

Thats the truth

[@shawn1928]

The best Ram to buy is a Toyota

[@sirmingusdewiv8325]

There's no such thing.

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

The second gens are awesome. My 2001 1500 has the 318 and over 200k miles. Only ever had to replace 2 water pumps, a radiator, and fix the rear door handle. The trans slips a bit until it warms up but really I have had hardly any problems with it. I love it to death.

[@gorgreez6775]

320,000 on my 318

[@bendergod5747]

148k on my 2000 5.9 . Love it to death

[@charlespearson9467]

Just got mine, took it mudding today, definitely wanted a 2nd gen for a long time. I got a gasser 360 in my 1500, I was wanting a 12 valve but ill take the 360 any day of the week, 224k and I'll end up having it rebuilt and 6spd swap after I redo the suspension

[@sknfjuebc]

mines in the shp now getting heavy duty trany rebuild i love driving this truck more than my c6z

[@matt89447]

I own same year and was gonna sell. For a lot less. Now I'll rethink. Mine is 118k miles. Dash cracked and I replaced it. Have new bezel to install when I find a radio. This one died. If he got 5k I should be able to get 8 or 9k. Mine has a Diamondback bed top w/headache rack, chrome nurf bars, 33" tires and dual exhaust, Flowmaster turbos. 5.9L. Original owner. Glad they made this video!

[@9DodgeFan]

I miss my 2nd gen 😢. But I needed a crew cab, so I have a 4th gen now. I hope to switch back someday if I can find one in good shape!

[@nc_rider_7046]

I bought this same exact truck with 118,xxx miles. Put set of tires replace high pressure fuel line, replace rear brake cylinder. Other than she is clean no rust. I'm loving my old ram. Hope you get another!

[@brandonpurple8938]

2nd gen single cab short bed is it 🥵

[@Way2EasyDIY]

Got one in Florida for sale 116,000 miles.

[@jaimegonzalez1824]

Same here I hope to find one in good shape as well .

[@justsnuggle]

Ummmmmm Mr. Truck should know that is NOT BIRDS. 99.99999% of those trucks have paint like that. Something was wrong with the paint, everyone knows that.

[@kdubw900l]

I got a 99 1500 with the 5.9 magnum. Only issues with the 2nd gen gassers is the transmission and the dash.

[@nicholasperna1072]

Had the opportunity last year to purchase a VERY clean 98.5 2500 with ~95k miles. Best decision I’ve ever made. I love these 2nd gens

[@tedll75]

Always a good thing when Mr. Truck comes by!!

[@MrTruckTV]

I appreciate that

[@wb8430]

Going to buy my 2nd gen tomorrow. I’m beyond excited to go pick it up.

[@DWRyota]

Same ❤

[@oreoscadoosh3360]

My dad bought a new one of these in 2001. Base model, man I miss that truck. Id love to buy it back again.

[@blueduck9409]

Now is the time to buy them. They are pretty cheap now. The value of them will only continue to climb as time goes by. They are cheaper to maintain and repair too. When my 3rd gen Ram died, i went out and specifically went back to the 2nd generation model. Its just a much better truck, in practically every way possible. I hope you find one.

[@oreoscadoosh3360]

@@blueduck9409 What trim level do you own/recommend? I was thinking of getting a SLT Laramie 2nd gen, but I heard the alarm systems can go wonky as they age. Ours was a base model, had manual locks, so we didn't have to worry about that.

[@blueduck9409]

@@oreoscadoosh3360 I have a 3/4 ton dodge ram, its a 2001 SLT Laramie 4x4. It also has a 4 inch lift. It has the 5.9 liter V8 gasoline engine. Currently i have the BFG K02 all terrain tires in 285 75R 16. I found it at a used car lot in Lakewood Colorado. The asking price was $6,000. The breaks were shot, the steering had about 4 inches of play in it, and the transfer case seals were leaking, but only had about 100,000 miles on it. The body and interior is in great shape. The engine, transmission, and drive train are in excellent mechanical shape. I had to spend a little bit of money fixing it up, but got it restored. I had to replace every part of the steering mechanism. I put Moog brand parts in it, and, surprisingly, they were not as expensive as i thought it would be. I really enjoy this truck, and i drive it around town every time i go somewhere locally. It is fantastic in mud, snow, ice, dirt, pavement. Im keeping this one and will not be getting another truck unless this one is destroyed. It is so much better than the 2003 ram i had, or even the 2010 model a relative of mine had. My 2001 ram has electric locks and windows, manual 4x4 shifter, and very few sensors that trigger that pesky check engine light. I love this truck.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Mines a 2001 2WD short bed, getting its third cam next week. LOTS of fun!

[@dommm111]

Dodgezilla was a TFL Truck icon as well as Mr. Truck's american flag boots 🤠

[@MrTruckTV]

Dodgezilla was fun,

[@durandal64]

I’ve had my 2001 1500 360 v8 Sport for about 10 years and it has about 210k on the clock. No issues with it at all (other and wear and tear) until this year when I lost park and 2nd gear and required a trans rebuild. A fresh trans woke it back up and I plan on keeping it for another 100k if possible.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

My former neighbor had a 2500 Ram 4x4 truck with the 360 engine. In 98k miles, three transmissions, one transfer case replacement, two fuel pumps, two complete exhaust systems, dash broke at 71k miles and the frame cracked in two places at 68k miles, and fuel gauge failed twice. Only towing it ever did was towing a 16' aluminum boat once in awhile. At 98k miles, the rust was so bad, he got rid of it and bought a Ford F250 4x4 Super Duty. It currently has 161k miles and doing just fine without any problems.

[@durandal64]

@@sergeantmasson3669 that’s some back luck.

[@BrennenWatts]

What’s the rebuild cost?

[@durandal64]

@@BrennenWatts it was around 4500ish. Comes with a lifetime warranty. The shop is good and has a rep for solid, reliable work. They also did some extra work to the transfer case and replaced part of the cooling system.

[@Dankcatvacs]

the 318 is fine for towing picked up my brothers 93 subaru in horse shoe bend idaho and still got 17 mpg! all the way back to lebanon or

[@erniearruda8861]

Yes mr. truck my first truck was 1998 dodge,ram extended cab sport (no quad doors) 4x2 white. Fell in love with this style truck after watching the movie Twister🇨🇦👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrTruckTV]

Yes, I remember that movie

[@cptchuff2741]

🇺🇸

[@4dirt2racer0]

around 8:12 "i could feel the trans slippin, im ready to pull a trailer in the mountains tho, lets go" .... seems smart..

[@SkullNBones19]

Mr. Truck loves this truck, give him a good deal.

[@MrTruckTV]

Yeah, that's the ticket

[@jeremyneufeld6541]

ORE provided 2" lift, red shocks, gusseted front diff, skid plates, tow hooks, 4.10 gears, and special badging. Produced 2000-01 only. Ram hubs are always engaged. The vacuum actuator connects the stub shaft via a collar midway on the axle. Everything else is pretty accurate.

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Also the ore 17x8 wheels

[@ferrotee2629]

What would you charge to swap out a motor in this exact same truck?

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

The OR edition also came with 4:10 gears and a LSD, iirc.

[@1800BusterCheeks]

The dash’s always get there asses handed to them 🤣

[@evankoenen9381]

As good as these trucks looked, they were piles. The only good thing about this generation of trucks was the cummins in the 2500 and 3500's. These trucks also had glass transmissions, front ends would chew through parts in 50k miles, and had really bad rust problems

[@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738]

A 1998 1500 2wd LB with a 360 and a RE46 transmission saved my life, last January an idiot driving under the influence plowed in to me head-on at over 70 mph as I was coming to a stop to make a left turn; I was doing maybe 10 mph, the air bags deployed for me and the seat belt worked as well; the other died... he was driving a Toyota Corolla. That Dodge was my favorite ride and she had a lot of miles left on the clock, so if you have a chance to buy a 2nd generation Dodge Ram, DO IT! As for my new favorite, a 2021 Toyota Tundra

[@Slumpy_Sloth]

Goin to go look at an 01 360 4x4 with 130k original miles on it in about 2 hours, I figure regardless what's wrong with it, $3500 is a steal

[@FunkMasterJunk]

My 99 Dakota's paint did the same. What a truck. 5.2L with 5spd Manual.

[@dabnisbrickey6527]

My father had a 2000 Dakota 3.9 with the 5 speed and it’s paint did the same exact thing. That was the best truck ever. 260,000 miles and it never had any problems

[@mps397]

I think Ill keep my old beater ram a while longer. I cant seem to justify buying a 50 or 60k truck when I know itll be well used and abused. Far less cost of fixing it than a new one. Its also better having the 8ft bed. Hard to find a 8ft bed on anything these days period. Mpgs are awful but still everything I've ever had to fix has been pretty trivial to far.

[@lerg12]

Also I strongly believe these new 50-60K trucks will never last as long as these did

[@nc_rider_7046]

I went the same route as much as I wanted a newer truck I couldn't justify the cost of these trucks. So I found me a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.9 4x4 sport extended cab with a 118,xxx miles with no rust. I'd rather fix a old truck than a new one.