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Ram 1500 ecodiesel

Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:15 pm
Posted by riverparish
Member since Dec 2007
1189 posts
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.
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:19 pm to
this thread is sure to be full of butt hurt
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:22 pm to
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 by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:26 pm to
Don't ever buy the first year of a new vehicle unless you enjoy being a test mule
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:32 pm to
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

Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16746 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 6:41 pm to
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 by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10117 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:06 pm to
2017 Tundra will have a 5.0 Cummins. I will either be buying it or the new F250.
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
7662 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:22 pm to
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.
Posted by MSWebfoot
Hernando
Member since Oct 2011
3263 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:32 pm to
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 by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32154 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:41 pm to
quote:

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 by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61627 posts
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:53 pm to
I want to go check out a Laramie Longhorn with the diesel.
Posted by Load Toad
Haughton, LA
Member since Aug 2008
1984 posts
Posted on 11/4/14 at 11:23 am to
I had a Dodge 06 Megacab. I had all type of problems. I receive a good trade in price. I brought Chevy 11 1500. So far no problems. My wife own 2 Dodge Durango's. Every 6 months, the vehicle breaks. I not a big fan of Dodge.
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