2003 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT

The 2003 Ram 2500 is Dodge's heavy-duty pickup, the one you'd pick when you need serious towing and hauling capability. It drives like a proper work truck, with a firm ride and steering that's direct but not light, which is what you expect from a 3/4-ton. Inside, the cabin is straightforward and durable, with plenty of room up front and controls that are easy to use even with work gloves on. Reliability is generally solid, especially the powertrain, but you should keep an eye on electrical gremlins and minor mechanical issues that pop up with age. Stepping up to the SLT gets you carpeted floors, a nicer cloth bench seat, and extra chrome trim over the base work truck. Under the hood is a 5.7L V8 making 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed automatic and four-wheel drive for confident pulling power. The SLT can be optioned with a factory tow package that includes a Class IV hitch and an integrated brake controller.