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re: Educate me on RAM trucks

Posted on 2/23/24 at 2:03 am to
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28191 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 2:03 am to
GM's 6.2 is far and away the best gas engine. Ford's 5.0 is a close second.

I mostly agree with your other points.

Posted by Beessnax
Member since Nov 2015
9153 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 4:01 am to
quote:

You must keep yours strictly on the highway pulling your lawnmower. If your rough on trucks and work them


This is a fair point that you make because it is very much babied and driven the speed limit in the right lane. I am definitely not rough on it. I did have a F150 and it was a very solid truck but not anywhere near as plush as the Ram.
Posted by KLSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2003
10307 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 4:57 am to
I guess I am one of the trashy ones because I have owned them since they changed their body style in 1994 and never had one issue with any of them. I have also owned a GMC and F150 in that time frame. F150 was 9 years of a solid truck no issues but the GMC was in the shop 4 times in a year and half before I got ride of it.
I currently drive a 2019 Ram 2500 and have every intention of driving it for 10-12 years. It has been zero problems as well.(except rides way more rough than half ton lol)

If you like the Ram buy it. If you like something else buy that. They all are good IMO but you can get a bad one no matter the brand.
This post was edited on 2/23/24 at 5:00 am
Posted by cfish140
BR
Member since Aug 2007
7247 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:13 am to
I have a 2021 1500 Laramie. First truck I’ve ever owned and I like it. I don’t have any allegiance to any one truck manufacturer so I just went with the one with the nicest interior and smoothest ride. 36k miles and no issues so far
Posted by Proximo
Member since Aug 2011
15554 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:15 am to
The most worthless people alive drive Rams.
Posted by FreddieMac
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
21007 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:17 am to
It's a dodge
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
36186 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:29 am to
They’re cheap. In quality and price. Sometimes that can be a good thing depending on what someone is looking for.
Posted by Tempratt
WRMS Girls Soccer Team Kicks arse
Member since Oct 2013
13377 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:37 am to
The seats cup Laney Wilsons arse.

At one Chevys were the redneck/hillbilly brand of choice. If you had a Dodge, you would be ridiculed. Today, that's Dodge.
Posted by Tempratt
WRMS Girls Soccer Team Kicks arse
Member since Oct 2013
13377 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 5:39 am to
What about GM and Ford HD's?

Are they any more reliable?
Posted by KLSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2003
10307 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:01 am to
quote:

What about GM and Ford HD's?

Are they any more reliable?


I have a 2019 Ram 2500 with zero issues.

Neighbor has a 2021 Ford F250 and it has been in the shop multiple times for multiple issues including a new transmission.

I like the way the Ram 2500, F250, and the new Chevy/GMC 2500 look. Just get the one you like the best.

The Chevy/GMC just changed body style last year and they are very good looking trucks IMO.
This post was edited on 2/23/24 at 7:38 am
Posted by NCIS_76
Member since Jan 2021
5246 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:11 am to
Best thing to do with a RAM is to RAM it into a concrete barrier or a tree.
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
13905 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:14 am to
quote:

RAM trucks
Posted by carhartt
Member since Feb 2013
7721 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:28 am to
Damn, asking a question about Ram trucks has definitely riled up the Ford frickboys in here. You’d think the Ram CEO stole their boat and burned their camp house down.


Best thing I can tell you is go test drive every truck you might buy and see which one you like best. Then get an extended warranty on whatever you get.
Posted by CoolKat
Member since Apr 2016
387 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:39 am to
I have a 2013 RAM 1500. Bought it after test driving every brand except Ford. Had never owned a RAM before and was a bit reluctant.

Still going strong. Never any problems. My 3 things that I do not like about it are the headlights are not great at night, short bed, small turning radius.

Would buy again.
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
5574 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:46 am to
Test drove all of them, it wasn't even close.

2020 Laramie with the 5.7 hemi. 40k miles and not a single issue. The brand loyalist just can't stand to see ram as a contender. They are more comfortable, just as reliable, and better priced than their competitors. Especially the dated Toyota.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119227 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:47 am to
They have improved, but in this economy with the days on lot numbers you should shoot for 25K off sticker or more. Dealerships are drowning in inventory.
This post was edited on 2/23/24 at 6:47 am
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119227 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:49 am to
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Do yourself a favor and get a 22 or earlier Tundra. The last good truck made.



2021 or earlier.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
12173 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:51 am to
I wouldn’t buy a truck made after 2020.
Posted by Double Down
Mayor of St. George
Member since Dec 2007
6517 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:54 am to
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Ford is the most reliable, that’s not an opinion that’s a fact.


It’s a fact that’s it’s your opinion. And I drive an f-150. They are no better or worse than the other brands. There’s your “fact”.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97649 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 6:54 am to
I know they are cheaper than Chevy and ford. That’s about the extent of my knowledge

Glad I could help
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