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Buyer's Guide: 2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500
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Reader Ratings:
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the Dodge
Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500.
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For This Truck:
Ram 2500: CarsDirect.com
Ram 3500: CarsDirect.com
Price:
$20,995* (2500 4x2 ST Regular Cab Long Bed)
$22,960* (2500 4x2 ST Quad Cab Short Bed)
$23,150* (2500 4x2 ST Quad Cab Long Bed)
$24,200* (2500 4x4 ST Long Bed)
$26,075* (2500 4x4 ST Quad Cab Short Bed)
$26,265* (2500 4x4 ST Quad Cab Long Bed)
$22,880* (3500 4x2 ST Regular Cab)
$25,675* (3500 4x2 ST Quad Cab)
$25,905* (3500 4x4 ST Regular Cab)
$28,765* (3500 4x4 ST Quad Cab)
Add $715 destination charge.
*Prices are base prices.
Engines:
Three
engines are available for the Dodge Ram 1500:
5.9-Liter
Magnum®, OHV, 16-Valve SMPI V8
245hp @ 4000 rpm
345ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm
8.0-Liter
OHV, 20-Valve SMPI V10
310hp @ 4000 rpm (federal)
450ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm (federal)
305hp @ 4000 rpm (California)
440ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm (California)
5.9-Liter
Magnum®, OHV, 24-Valve, Direct Injection Inline 6 Turbo
Diesel
235hp @ 2700 rpm
460ft-lbs. @ 1600 rpm
5.9-Liter
Magnum®, OHV, 24-Valve, Direct Injection Inline 6 Turbo
Diesel High Output
245hp @ 2700 rpm
505ft-lbs. @ 1600 rpm
Transmissions:
Three transmission choices exist for the Dodge
Ram 1500:
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45RFE -Automatic, Multi-Speed Overdrive
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46RE - Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
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NV3500 - Five-Speed Manual Overdrive
Fuel
Economy (City/Highway):
Competitors:
Chevrolet
Silverado HD
Ford SuperDuty
GMC Sierra HD
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Overview:
The 2002 Heavy Duty Dodge Ram 2500 (three-quarter) and 3500 (one-ton)
models are carryovers from 2001 in preparation for the debut of
an all new Heavy Duty Ram for the 2003 model year.
This
review does not cover the all-new Dodge
Ram 1500.
The
Ram 2500 is only offered as a fleetside pickup while the Ram 3500
arrives either in dually rear wheel configuration or as a chassis
cab for custom and medium duty applications.
The
3500's minimum gross weight rating is 10,500 pounds, and with the
optional V10 or Cummins diesel it is capable of towing trailers
weighing up to 13,900 pounds.
Four-wheel
disc brakes and rear wheel ABS are now standard on the 2500/3500
for 2002.
Exterior
Design:
There are no changes to the exterior for 2002.
Interior
Design:
There are no interior changes for the 2002 model year.
Powertrain:
The base engine for the Ram 2500 is a 5.9-liter V8. A 5.9-liter
Cummins diesel and powerful 8.0-liter V10 gasoline engine are also
available. A high-output version of the Cummins diesel is also available.
All engines are available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed
automatic transmission except the new HO Cummins, which comes with
a 6-speed manual transmission.
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