2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT

The 2008 Ram 3500 is Dodge's heavy-duty pickup, the one you step up to when a half-ton isn't enough for serious towing and hauling. It drives like a big truck, with a firm ride and a commanding view, but the steering is direct enough that you always know where the front wheels are. The cabin is straightforward and built to work, with a tall seating position and controls that are easy to reach, though the plastics are on the hard side. You can get it as a regular cab, quad cab, or crew cab, and the bed and payload numbers are what make this truck a real workhorse. The SLT is the mid-level trim that gives you cloth seats and a few more conveniences than the ST, without stepping up to the Laramie's leather. It pairs a 6.7L I6 with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, so you get the torque to pull a heavy trailer without working the engine hard.