Used Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 in Gladstone, Oregon - Ron Tonkin Dodge

Hard to find-HIGH DEMAND Lifted Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4X4 with the Cummins turbo diesel engine and well equipped with both the SLT and Big Horn packages....Wheel flares add great curb appeal with Premium wheels and Oversized Off-Road tires..A new 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel debuted last year that seriously upped the Ram 2500's towing and hauling potential. Packing 350 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, the big six-cylinder diesel helps this Ram tow up to 13,350 pounds.
The diesel-fueled 6.7-liter turbocharged inline-6 produces 350 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. This mighty diesel engine is paired to as six speed automatic transmission. For the diesel, Dodge also includes an exhaust brake. An unusual feature for a from-the-factory pickup, an exhaust brake provides additional stability and braking power when towing very heavy loads. The big Cummins is also the first diesel engine in the truck market to meet the more stringent 2010 federal emissions requirements.
Although it's built to take on the most demanding tasks, the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 is still a surprisingly comfortable truck for daily use. Its steering is light and its turning circle is smaller than that of other heavy-duty trucks. Ride quality is also respectably supple and is nearly as comfortable as most half-tons.  For serious towing and hauling (plus decent fuel economy), the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel is essential.
The Ram Heavy Duty models are equally at home serving solo contractors, landscape crews, or families with big toys, and everyone in between.Despite a reputation for being the most truck-like, the heavy-duty Rams are civilized and make trucking enjoyable. You will find the Dodge Ram Cummins turbo diesel quiet, powerful and responsive.The exhaust brake provides engine braking down long highway grades, thereby leaving the brakes cool, fade-free, and ready for stopping.The diesel's power and fuel economy make it an excellent choice for owners who tow heavy trailers long distances.
Standard equipment include; air conditioning, ABS, CD player, intermittent wipers, sliding sun visors, a full-size spare, and tinted glass.The SLT package adds; power mirrors/windows/locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry, carpet, cloth upholstery, an overhead console, speed control, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, and power mirrors. Options include; Premium sound, Power sliding rear window, Running boards, Tow pkg, Premium wheels on Oversized off road tires, wheel flares and Lift kit...
Safety features include dual front multi-stage airbags, three-point belts in all seating positions with constant-force retractors, LATCH child-seat anchors, child-protection rear door locks, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
The vaunted Cummins is an inline six-cylinder built like a tractor-trailer engine, with exceptional longevity and low-end grunt, and it's frequently used in trucks and motorhomes that carry 2-10 times what a Ram pickup will.With the latest injection system, it is very clean (the tailpipe won't even go dark), much quieter (you won't even hear it with the stereo on), more responsive, and more powerful.The Cummins makes 350 hp at 3000 rpm, in the same neighborhood as Ford (350 hp) and GM (365 hp).Torque when paired with the manual gearbox is 610 pound-feet at just 1400 rpm; with the automatic it's 650 lb-ft at 1500 rpm.Torque is what gets a load in motion, so the Cummins is the obvious choice for towing heavy trailers.The Cummins produces as much torque pulling away from the intersection as the Hemi does when revved to 4000 rpm.Many RVers report better fuel mileage towing 10,000 pounds with their Cummins than a Hemi gets in an empty truck.
The Cummins Turbo Diesel was enlarged to 6.7 liters for 2007, meets 2010 emissions requirements and has an exhaust brake as standard.Neither Ford nor GM offer the exhaust brake that makes intermountain towing stress free; the Cummins does an excellent job of controlling descent speed when wanted, thereby leaving the service brakes cool and free for more immediate stopping.
You will notice right away that the use of laminated front window glass and re-designed door seals has cut down on wind noise, inherent in big pickups with wide mirrors.The interior is remarkably quiet, even as we ran the air conditioning, which offers minimal fan noise on the lower settings.
This is a very high demand vehicle that won't last long; ready for immediate delivery at Ron Tonkin Dodge in Gladstone! DLR #2201