Guys, I'm new to the forum and need you advise. A local dealer has a 08 SXT quad cab on sale for less than $19,000. Is has power window, locks, cruise and other nice options. It does have the 3.7 V6 with 4 speed Auto, with 3.92 gears. What your opinion, I fear the 3.7 might be too small for this size truck.

Thanks
BigODodge

I got my 05 in 06 for 15k. And I got a 4.7 v8 quad cab. Just throwing it out there.

depends on what you are going to do with your truck. If you are going to be hauling mid to heavy loads on a frequent basis then i would suggest moving up to the 4.7 or 5.8l engine. If you are just using it for to/from driving then the 3.7l will be good. The 3.7 does experence engine rmp jump in cruise control when going up shallow grades so do expect that if you get the truck. Kind of sucks since I have to either shut off the O/D (overdrive) or cancel out of cruise control and keep the rpms where i want manually.

ORIGINAL: Petz

depends on what you are going to do with your truck. If you are going to be hauling mid to heavy loads on a frequent basis then i would suggest moving up to the 4.7 or 5.8l engine.Â* If you are just using it for to/from driving then the 3.7l will be good.Â* The 3.7 does experence engine rmp jump in cruise control when going up shallow grades so do expect that if you get the truck.Â* Kind of sucks since I have to either shut off the O/D (overdrive) or cancel out of cruise control and keep the rpms where i want manually.


not trying to be a dick, but its 5.7

its not to hard. i remember they are all .7, and its 3 4 and 5

1- you can get it cheaper...by a few grand i think...wait until dealers offering some cash-back incentives. i bought my 06 in late 06 when the 07 was already out and chrysler was offering 4500 cash back on 06's. got mine for 15,200...4500cashback is a lot for a 24000 dollar truck

2- 4.7 has a lot more power, and pretty much samr mileage.

so, yes the engine is too small. little sucker has tons of torque for what it is, but doesn't quite pull the truck as well as it should.

Thanks for the replies, this truck has a window stick of $30,075.
With $8,000 in rebates and $3,000 off dealer. I have a 07 Jeep Commander with the older style 4.7. It seems to run fine, my wife's car and I have driven it much. I think I'll look for V8 4.7 or 5.7.
I hear the 5.7 is a real gas hog.

Thanks Again
BigODodge

not trying to be a dick, but.... ah the all important disclaimer of "but". HA!

I would go with the 4.7 but that is just me.. you go with what makes you happy after you toss down that much coin. Test drive them for the day not around the block and then decide.

Dont get the 3.7L....too underpowered

id go 5.7L. i had a 2006 ram 3.7L and it spent as much gas as our new 2007 5.7L HEMI. id get the HEMI. you can find a HEMI that is slightly equipped for a good price. and if you do get the 3.7L, go manual. trust me. i had auto... no good!!! good luck man!

I posted a poll on who would buy a 3.7 again and if you were going to buy a Dodge truck once again which motor would you go with.

You be suprized on how many of us would get the 3.7 next time around read this poll let it help you make up you'r mind.

As for me it will be either CTD or Hemi mabe 4.7 I will see which is the better deal at the time.

In my town they have 08 hemis QC with 20s for 20 Gs. They normally go foraround $32-34k so thats like $12-14 off mrsp. They are lone star and look sweet. But thats just my opinion. The best deal I saw on the lot was a Hemi 4x4 QC on 20's with leather for $24k! By the way I bought an 08 reg cab SXT V6for $18K on 22's and sat radio. With the rims, it was $16k but if u get the basic 08ST reg cab,it ran for $10k with manual V6.

Thanks for all the imput, I drove them all V6, 4.7 and 5.7. I bought a 2008 quad cab 4X4 TRX with 4.7 with anti spin rear, towing pkg, TRX PKG.
I thought the 4.7 ran nearly as fast as the 5.7. I couldn't see the extra money for the 5.7. The 5.7 is going to be upgraded in 09, with 380 HP and 404 lbs torque. The 4.7 has already been upgraded to 310 hp. Hope I don't regret it, its my first dodge.

Thanks Again
BigODodge