slickracer
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I've been wanting a truck for awhile now and am looking hard at a new Ram (2018). I most likely would go a crew cab with the V6 since I have no plans to tow. Any thoughts or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone own a newer RAM truck?
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I've had mine a little less than 2 years now. It is my third Dodge and all have treated me well.
This latest is the Bighorn addition. I went with the Hemi even though I do not tow much. It gets close to 20 mpg highway even with 4wd.
It has one of the smoothed rides of all the other makes that I tried. Unless you need the cargo space go with the bigger back doors as it makes the back seat more people friendly.
Good luck,
Russ
This latest is the Bighorn addition. I went with the Hemi even though I do not tow much. It gets close to 20 mpg highway even with 4wd.
It has one of the smoothed rides of all the other makes that I tried. Unless you need the cargo space go with the bigger back doors as it makes the back seat more people friendly.
Good luck,
Russ
I have a '15 Ecodiesel Crew Cab. Been a great truck. I cover a lot of ground daily and the 27+ MPG is greatly appreciated. Taking the kids on vacation, they fight over who gets to sit in back. Plenty of room. One of them is 6'2" and the other is 6'4" and there's plenty of leg room for them.
DocB
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They are good trucks. I've owned three over the past thirty years. I just can't get over preferring Chevrolets like the one I'm driving now. The Dodge does cost less though.
garddogg56
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03 still going strong and making me money
four door Larime with an eight foot bed no wheelbarrel5' or 6' beds just full size..
four door Larime with an eight foot bed no wheelbarrel5' or 6' beds just full size..
Not sure why anyone would buy a new truck with a six cylinder . . .
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Bought my 2014 Ram with 5.7 Hemi back in Dec. 2013 and love how it runs and the great gas mileage 23 MPG on the highway. 21,000 miles on it now.
ChuckS1
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Seems like every Dodge truck more than a few years old I see has body rust over the rear wheels. Has Dodge solved that problem?
LVSteve
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Not everybody tows or wants sports car levels of performance.
I was concerned about the rust issues as well when I bought mine. I've been told that Chrysler has resolved that and it only occurred in certain past year models.
I believe it was between 04 & 09 But I don't remember for sure
I believe it was between 04 & 09 But I don't remember for sure
I decided my next pick-up is going to be a 3/4 ton with the biggest engine available. Do I plan on towing much? Not really. But at least if I want to, I can.
Yeah, but unless you're planning on dying in it, you gotta sell it or trade it at some point. No self respecting redneck in these parts would even open the door to look at the inside . . .
My dad learned this lesson hard when he ordered a truck just like he wanted, which was just like nobody else wanted. He went to trade it, and the dealership wanted him to pay them to take it . . .
My dad learned this lesson hard when he ordered a truck just like he wanted, which was just like nobody else wanted. He went to trade it, and the dealership wanted him to pay them to take it . . .
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LVSteve
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Maybe tastes differ in Pennsylvania.
I had a RAM rental van fitted with the latest V6. It went like stink empty and pulled better than expected loaded with the A/C on.
Firesticks
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One of my best friends has a 2017 3/4 ton diesel 4wd. Power everything. Fairly easy on fuel but then fuel is quite a bit more than gas. HAVE to use cruise or you are doing 90 in a blink. Been in the shop already a couple of times. Not sure that is not normal for the newer rigs. They ARE complicated machinery. Ride is great and very quiet. Now getting in and out of the sumxxxxx is another story. For me I would prefer a Tacoma with a V6 and manual transmission. I tow or haul nothing heavy. Much easier to turn around on a back contry road in 90% of the cases. Plenty of pep and I don't need a damned step ladder to get in and out of it.
Luv my 2016 Ecodiesel, 30,000 on it and it has been flawless. Air ride suspension is incredible, better ride than my wifes 04 caddy.. Mileage can reach 30mpg on highway if I baby it. Towing a car trailer with a car on it is a breeze ... still have my 2002 3500 cummins dually for towing the big enclosed trailer.. and last but not least, my little 2001 Dakota plow truck for the wifey to bomb around town and clean up the big snow storms..
The Ram six cylinder engine is rated at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway and has 305 hp. My 99 Ford F-150 V8 only had 220 hp and got about 18 mpg on the highway.
The 2018 F150 5.0 liter V8 turns 395 HP, and goes 23 mpg highway in a Super Cab Long Box . . .
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I have an 2003 without a spot of rust anywhere, but it seems to be a hit and miss thing as other guys on the Ram forum have rust and some don't for the same year truck? Maybe it depends on who's at the controls that particular day of rust proofing. lol
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The Hell you say!
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Get the Hemi, you won't regret it. ALL vehicles have their "inherent" problems, NOBODY has an issue free vehicle. The Ram is definitely the best looking truck on the road.
The problem is that there is a brace inside the inner box side that holds moisture and salt. There is also some foam sound deadener sprayed above the wheel well that holds moisture like a sponge. My 2016 1500 Sport still has these.
Another vote for the Hemi. Several friends have them, impressed by the highway mileage, 20-24 mpg.
Resale/trade value will reflect the additional original cost.
Resale/trade value will reflect the additional original cost.
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I ended up getting a 2018 Big Horn Crew Cab with a Hemi. Really nice truck and my Wife loves it.
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I feel the same way, however from what Ford is touting, their new V6 cylinder actually has more power than the old V8. That said, ain't nothin' like an V8 for smoothness, longevity and a good rumble! I've got an V8 in my GMC Yukon and GMC doesn't even offer a V6, just a 5.3 ltr. (355 hp) and 6.2 ltr. (420hp) V8 engines. On long trips (highway driving) I average over 27 MPG and have gotten as much as 30.7 when watching my speed on a good road. The 6.2 gets a little less from what I'm told.
PS: I've heard rumors that so many people were pissed that Ford discontinues their V8 in their Raptor, they are supposed to bring it back. Just what I've heard.......
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I bought a new 2018 Ram about a month ago and really like it. I was wanting to spend about $20K on a used truck but around here trucks are selling high and that would only have bought me something several years old with a whole bunch of miles on it. Mine listed for $35K and I only paid $24,300 out the door, and got it loaded with all the power stuff I wanted but no leather or sunroof and they were trying to get rid of the 2018s to make room for the 2019s. I bought the quad cab which has a smaller back seat but a longer bed because I haul long construction materials and got the 305 HP 6 cylinder engine. It has plenty of power and speed and I hauled 2300 lbs of sheet rock the other day and barely felt any less performance, it did however feel like the front wheels would come off the ground!
2015 Crew cab short box owner. I bought it in Feb. and just put new tires on it. My mileage dropped from 19-20 to 18. Normal is 70 mph on the 6 miles to town or 80 on the interstate. I cross the continental divide going west or a hill nearly as large going east. It suits us fine. 5.7 Hemi engine has plenty of power and capacity for what we need.
