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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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2009 Dodge Ram unmasked....?

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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I like that much better than the current model. The current truck has always looked kind of bloated/ awkward to me (kind of like the 2nd gen Durango).
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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Nice Looking Truck! If they tame the Hemi's thirst, might make a nice replacement fo the Durango (gotta have something to haul the boat )
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Definitely a more mature and less cartoonish design. I'd heard other publications say it's more feminine, but I suppose that's only because the current model is trying way too hard to look tough.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Looks a bit awkward.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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I thought the 2009 was going to get a more Rampage look? I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person or better photos
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Looks better than the current (third-gen) truck, but it's still a far cry from the perfection that was the '94-'02 (second-gen) Ram.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Much,much better looking.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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I really like it! BUT.... put your hand over the grill.... it SCREAMS last gen Tundra mixed with a little F-150.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverado C-10
I really like it! BUT.... put your hand over the grill.... it SCREAMS last gen Tundra mixed with a little F-150.
It interesting you mention the Tundra since a lot of people, mostly on the Dodge boards, though the new Tundra took a lot from the current Ram.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Much better, tho the 2-tone color reminds me of older Fords.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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I thought the 2009 was going to get a more Rampage look? I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person or better photos


I can see it a little.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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I think that's the real deal.
And I, for one, like it. It's way more classy than the current Ram.
Much more refined.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric Bryant
Looks better than the current (third-gen) truck, but it's still a far cry from the perfection that was the '94-'02 (second-gen) Ram.


I like the current gen ram, a LOT. Even more than the '04-'01 version. Even after all these years, I still rank it near the top of the full sizers, right next to the '07+ Sierra.

This new one looks handsome, too.

Of note to me, it looks like a proper crew cab to go against the other half ton crews, based on that pic...

Currently, you get either their quad cab, with baby sized front hinged rear doors and maybe a bit more space than others' extended cabs (with a 6'3" bed instead of the industry norm 6'6" bed), OR you get the ginormous MegaCab, which sits on the same wheelbase as the quad cab LONG bed.

Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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A more grown up and refined Ram for sure. Dodge just needs to back up the looks with quality and craftmanship that past Rams havent had.



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