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Ram 1500 ecodiesel
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:15 pm
Just wondering if anyone on the OB has any experience with the new dodge ram 1500 ecodiesel. I've been doing some research on them and like what I'm reading but just wanting to hear from some people that actually own one or very familiar with one. Likes/dislikes, etc. any help would be appreciated.
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Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:19 pm to riverparish
this thread is sure to be full of butt hurt
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:22 pm to riverparish
If you can tolerate it, I'd wait another year. Nissan will have a Cummins Titan and Chevrolet will have a Duramax Colorado. You'll have a few more options to compare it too. It's a one horse town right now.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:24 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
Duramax Colorado
may consider..
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:26 pm to riverparish
Don't ever buy the first year of a new vehicle unless you enjoy being a test mule
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:28 pm to Hammertime
I want one of the midsize diesels too but I am just gonna lease something until they get the bugs out then buy one.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:28 pm to Hammertime
Mehhh
It depends. Every model is a new model in some aspect these days.
It depends. Every model is a new model in some aspect these days.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:32 pm to riverparish
Btw, OP..
if you want to wait for a ram mid size truck with a diesel, just wait till they release their mid-size Pontiac Aztec looking POS in a few years.. here are a few spy shots..
Guts, Ugly, Fiat, Ram
if you want to wait for a ram mid size truck with a diesel, just wait till they release their mid-size Pontiac Aztec looking POS in a few years.. here are a few spy shots..
Guts, Ugly, Fiat, Ram
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:41 pm to riverparish
I wouldn't be too worried about the engine. VM Motori is the supplier and they only manufacturer diesels as far as I know. It's the rest of the Dodge wrapper that is the concern.... 
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:06 pm to riverparish
2017 Tundra will have a 5.0 Cummins. I will either be buying it or the new F250.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:10 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:
2017 Tundra will have a 5.0 Cummins.
Tundra + Cummins will = winner.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:19 pm to Clames
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Dodge wrapper that is the concern
Such as?
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:22 pm to riverparish
I'll never understand the Dodge hate. Does it all stem from the POS 4 speed transmission from the 90s? My dad's 06 is a fantastic truck. My grandfather bought a new Dodge every year until he retired(every year for a write off). They ride better than Chevy, GMC, or Ford in my experience.
My 06 F150 V6 was a terrible truck.
My 06 F150 V6 was a terrible truck.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:35 pm to VaBamaMan
Daimler could have had the 5.0 Cummins in the 1500 ram if they wanted it. They wanted to source their own motor, which as far as I know is a pretty good one. Having Cummins on the valve covers is the only thing that would have made that truck sell though.
The 2.8 cummins is what should be in these trucks. The 5.0 is too big and powerful and will have disappointing fuel economy and will stuff the engine bay to the point that maintenance is impossible. Too much focus on power IMO.
The 2.8 cummins is what should be in these trucks. The 5.0 is too big and powerful and will have disappointing fuel economy and will stuff the engine bay to the point that maintenance is impossible. Too much focus on power IMO.
This post was edited on 11/3/14 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:32 pm to riverparish
A buddy of mine has one. I haven't really talked to him about it, other than he said he likes it and it gets 28mpg.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:41 pm to riverparish
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Just wondering if anyone on the OB has any experience with the new dodge ram 1500 ecodiesel. I've been doing some research on them and like what I'm reading but just wanting to hear from some people that actually own one or very familiar with one. Likes/dislikes, etc. any help would be appreciated.
I test drove one and thought it was shockingly good.
What was also shocking was the sticker price. They are only equipping the fully loaded trucks with the ecodiesel, and they are not going on sale any time soon.
Ram has a very good truck right now. They've been selling the same engine in the Grand Cherokee for a couple of years now. The people I know who have diesel GC's love them.
quote:
Duramax Colorado
Looks like a very option. Perfect sized vehicle for me.
This post was edited on 11/3/14 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:47 pm to member12
Problem is that diesels will probably continue to be premium options in top level trims.
They need to be offered in bare-bones models with smaller displacements.
They need to be offered in bare-bones models with smaller displacements.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:52 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Problem is that diesels will probably continue to be premium options in top level trims.
Why?
quote:
They need to be offered in bare-bones models with smaller displacements.
Why?
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:53 pm to riverparish
I want to go check out a Laramie Longhorn with the diesel.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:54 pm to KingRanch
I looked all over LA for one a few months back and couldn't find one. Might be different now.
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