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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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2009 Dodge Ram

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/09/i...009-dodge-ram/

 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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From the mirrors back it looks like a new tundra to me. I can't decided if I like the front of it yet. I don't know what I think. I will have to wait for some more pictures.

Edit: I think I see the coil spring setup on the rear end.
 

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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We're expecting the new Ram to be coming to market with a light-duty V8 Cummins turbodiesel will have about 260-300 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, with gas mileage supposedly to hit 20 mpg city and 25 on the high way (compared with the Hemi's 13/17).
If this happens Dodge wins PERIOD! A consumer would have to be retarded not to buy a model that's 20% more efficient.

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http://jalopnik.com/cars/2009-dodge-ram/are-you-the-2009-dodge-ram-331680.php
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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If this happens Dodge wins PERIOD! A consumer would have to be retarded not to buy a model that's 20% more efficient.

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I had read that a couple of weeks ago. It seems like Ford, Dodge, and Chevy are all going to put a small diesel in the half ton trucks. I guess it will just be who can get there stuff together and make it work the best.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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One thing I have to say there cab design looks a lot better not just slapped together look of the mega cab.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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1st of all, The Megacab is gone for 2008! Just did not sell well.
BTW,,, If you look at the headlights and turn them over,,, You got a Tundra!

Also, for those who can not get the link to work, This is the photo.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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I like it. The nicest of the new models to come or be coming out of late. And yes, that also includes the 09 F150.

If the spy shots going around here are indicative of what the new F150 is going to look like, it hasn't changed much.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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you people like it?? i think its uglier then the tundra! but to all there own.

i like the wheels though
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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If you squint your eyes it almost looks like the 99-2007 superduty. Well at least they have finally stopped making every production models sheetmetal buldged out as much as possible. That was hideous IMO.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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To me, the front looks like a current model Mustang only bigger. I like it's looks. As for the diesel thing, it is a very good idea for people who want or have a use for a diesel. Put a reasonable price tag on it, and it will sell.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Yea as long as the diesel option is a 5-6k price tag, I wouldn't buy it, but if they could make it a 1-2k price tag I would think about it.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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I like it. It has a lean to forward looking stance to it.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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wow! Big improvement for sure! All auto manufactures seem to look at each other for some kind of styling ideas. Look how the 08 superdutys, the sides of the body where the headlights are located is lower then the rest of the hood, like dodge.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Not bad. It'll look MUCH better on the heavy duty platform with a 6.7 under the hood.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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It's not a bad looking truck but I like the current version better IMO
 
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