Still loving my 2016 Dodge Ecodiesel but recently started driving my 2002 dually cummins... daaaamn forgot how much I luv that truck. The torque is unreal..
Anyone own a newer RAM truck?
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gman51
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If I was to buy a new Dodge I would go the diesel. You pay a bunch more than a gasser but resale value will really be much better also. MPG will be better also but diesel does cost a bit more at the pump. The diesel will outlast the gas engine big time.
I had a Chrysler 300 2010 gangsta car with the 3.9 V-6 and I thought it was kind of doggy. It was lucky to get 24 hwy mpg. I actually only owned it about 2 months before I sold it. I have never been to thrilled with Chrysler/Dodge vehicles. I knew people that owned late 90's Rams and they all said the dang truck couldn't pass a gas station without stopping in for more gas.
I had a Chrysler 300 2010 gangsta car with the 3.9 V-6 and I thought it was kind of doggy. It was lucky to get 24 hwy mpg. I actually only owned it about 2 months before I sold it. I have never been to thrilled with Chrysler/Dodge vehicles. I knew people that owned late 90's Rams and they all said the dang truck couldn't pass a gas station without stopping in for more gas.
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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.
We have a Durango, V-6, it NEEDs mo Horsepower, should have bought an RT....
It drives kinda twitchy, my first Dodge, wifey picked it out, and loves it,,,,, so there ya go? I haven't tried to pull anything with it, but I don't think it would like that at all....
That last statement was pretty true for all manufacturers.. with v8's ... My 02 5.9l cummins will pull the Titanic off the bottom of the ocean and MPG ain't bad at all ..
LVSteve
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I suspect that RAM van had short gearing. The Durango probably has much taller gears for gaming the EPA numbers. As for driving twitchy, get a four wheel alignment done. My 2001 Tahoe was way off straight from the factory. I just got my wife's BMW 3 series checked out and the REAR wheels were out of kilter.
I have a 2017 RAM 2500 4x4 with the 6.4 HEMI. Had it in to the dealer's this week for three recalls and an oil/filter change. The recalls were minor stuff. Other than the orange roof marker lights leaking water into the cab, I have had no problems and love the truck. Apparently, the leaking roof lights is common, also happened with my friend's new 2500. 6.4 HEMI is awesome, can pass anything except a gas station. 
I think the trucks from the big three (GM, Ford, Ram) are a lot like the revolvers from the big three (Colt, S&W, Ruger). They're all real nice, just depends on what floats your boat.
I think the Ram is real nice, but I've had good luck with Chevy/GMC and just never saw a need to switch. I just bought a beautiful (black on black leather) 2018 GMC Sierra this summer and couldn't be happier. Truck drives great, pulls real well, and is loaded with all the goodies. They are pricey, but life is short. Good luck with your decision.
I think the Ram is real nice, but I've had good luck with Chevy/GMC and just never saw a need to switch. I just bought a beautiful (black on black leather) 2018 GMC Sierra this summer and couldn't be happier. Truck drives great, pulls real well, and is loaded with all the goodies. They are pricey, but life is short. Good luck with your decision.
venomballistics
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While I tend to view Muss to be a forum troll, he's not that far off base on this one.
A truck should be as carbon copy as practical.
When things break, your odds of finding a replacement part in a scrap yard are in direct proportion with what is the mainstream offering.
While you may never have to lay a wrench upon it, your prospective future buyer will.
A truck should be as carbon copy as practical.
When things break, your odds of finding a replacement part in a scrap yard are in direct proportion with what is the mainstream offering.
While you may never have to lay a wrench upon it, your prospective future buyer will.
