Hey guys,

I test drove a Dodge 1500 Hemi for the weekend, and I was not very impressed. The gas mileage really sucks.......trip computer says I was averaging 10MPG... . The performance didn't really impress me either...for a 345HP truck, it sure didnt seem like it. When I got back in mine this morning, it felt so much more responsive than the Dodge....maybe cause it isn't broken in yet?,...more weight?......I dunno. It had the posi-trac rear end with the optional 3.92 gears also. It seemed to have flat spots in the throttle also...under low rpm acceleration it felt very sluggish....Any comments from u guys that have driven one?

Also, Any of you guys that have an '05 Silverado RCSB 5.3L.......How do u like it? Would you recommend me trading in my '00 in on one of these, or should I just keep mine? Would it be worth it? Also, what did guys pay for your vehicle for the specs I listed above?.....Thanks

 

Many Hemi owners will agree that the engine doen become alive untill 10k miles. Keep your 00 and swap out your 5.3 for a 6.0. This will cheaper.

 

I have a 2005 I really like it but the rumor is that you will be able to get a 2006 with the Lq9 in a RCSB I don't think I'll trade just gone to hold off until the 07 comes out to see what the new truck looks like and if they have a SS option RCSB AWD another rumor. If not probably just put a Lq9 in my 05.

 

Ok...I'm gonna sound ignorant here, but what is the LQ9 motor?....lol. By the way, what did you pay for your truck before trade or money down if you dont mind my asking?

Thanks,

 

the hemis have some prob. with the electronic throttle control i believe. i heard you have to play with the throttle a couple of times before it will start running good. but none the less i wouldnt have one over a gmc. unless it was a quad cab cummins that is

 

Thx guys.....keep the comments coming if you would...

 

Yeah....I hear ya Fogle....It just seemed sluggish to me, ya know?. My truck winds up so damn quick compared to the Dodge. Seemed to have more torque off the line also...wierd, because I have true duals, and I thought that would drop off your torque from what I have read....Gotta love the LS1 though!!.....

 

no doubt. i work at the dodge dealer and these things arent that impressive to me, i believe i can kill any one around here

 

Lq9 = 6.0l

 

Sierra...Thx for clarifying that for me...lol....