2006 Dodge Ram 1500

This is the full-size half-ton pickup that Dodge sold alongside the heavier 2500 and 3500, and it was the brand's main rival to the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500. The Ram rides on a coil-spring rear suspension, which gives it a smoother, more settled feel over bumps than most leaf-sprung trucks of its era. Inside, the cabin is roomy and straightforward, with a tall seating position and controls that are easy to reach, though the plastics feel dated by today's standards. It's available as a regular cab, Quad Cab, or Mega Cab, so you can match the cab size to how many people you regularly carry. The SRT-10 is the halo truck of the Ram 1500 line, sitting far above the ST, SLT, and Laramie trims with a Viper-derived V10 under the hood. You get a lowered sport suspension and unique 22-inch wheels, which sharpen handling but make the ride noticeably stiffer than any other Ram 1500.