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re: Do Dodge Rams have the same kind of longevity as Chevys/Fords?

Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:53 pm to
Posted by indytiger
baton rouge/indy
Member since Oct 2004
9848 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:53 pm to
2014 Ram 1500 Hemi Big horn here. 115k miles. Have not had ONE problem with it. Not one. (knock on wood).

Interested to see how their new diesel turns out next year.
Posted by DTRooster
Belle River, La
Member since Dec 2013
7963 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 2:29 pm to
I’ve got a ‘16 4x4 with 31k, let you know in about 10 years. Been a Chevy only guy since my first one in ‘88 and won’t hesitate to go back if this one doesn’t cut the cheese. Like the truck a lot so far tho
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38774 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 3:16 pm to
I've had all three 1/2 ton pick ups, dodge, chevy and ford over the last 2 plus decades going back to 1996 or so.

Dodge is mechanically superior as far as engine, drive train, etc., but the interior is shite. Ripped seats, cracked dash, door panels break loose.

Chevy has a nice interior. However, it had many small but the kind that add up mechanical problems.

Ford seems to be the best mix of both, but excels in neither. Mechanically sound, interior good.

I'm on my 2nd ford in a row now. Both V8's... None of that V6 or ecoboost hipster bull shite.
Posted by unclejhim
Folsom, La.
Member since Nov 2011
3703 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 3:44 pm to
Not a lot of love for Tundra on this thread. I know I love mine.
Posted by iron banks
Destrehan
Member since Jul 2014
3764 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 3:46 pm to
The Ram's of today have the nicest interior in that class. I was skeptical because if the 80's and 90's. My ram is the smoothest driving 1/2 ton I have had. I would not hesitate to get another one at this time.
Posted by Bigbee Hills
Member since Feb 2019
1531 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 3:55 pm to
I've got a 2005 Dodge 3500 with a 5.9 and 6 speed rowing stick in the floor with a Southbend clutch in it.

She's about to roll over to 470,000 miles and pretty much keeps a load behind her and always has from day one.

As someone said before, at least with the older dodges, it IS a dodge interior...

There's a reason why the majority of hotshot guys drive manual dodges and, especially, are always looking for a serviceable 5.9 with a manual trans, but even then I notice they still gravitate towards Dodge/Cummins when buying new trucks.

I've owned multiple toyotas (still have a taco) and I like them too, but when it comes time for heavy lifting I'm a 5.9 man.
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 5:00 pm to
what about a 2016 Hemi with 55,000 miles for 20k? Maybe talk em to 19 or so
Posted by DTRooster
Belle River, La
Member since Dec 2013
7963 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 5:07 pm to
Crew cab? 4x4? SLT or Laramie? Options? What the book says?
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 5:15 pm to
2wd, crew cab, SLT, not sure on options. Will update when I get home
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 5:18 pm to
Here’s the listing

RAM
Posted by DTRooster
Belle River, La
Member since Dec 2013
7963 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 5:43 pm to
I paid 28 a year ago for a ‘16 Crew 4x4 with 20k miles and everything but leather a year ago. Sounds high to me. That’s a quad not a crew cab
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 5:45 pm
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:24 pm to
Hmmm. I was thinking if I could get them to 19 it would be a good deal. More miles than I want, but it’s tough to be picky at my price point. It’s less than recommended on BB and nada
Posted by cajuncarguy
On the road...Again!
Member since Jun 2013
3135 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:34 pm to
A couple of thoughts.
Why would a Audi dealer be selling a Ram pick up. I doubt that they traded for it. So they probably bought it at auction. NOBODY sells a good pickup at auction. You sell it retail, as a dealer or a individual.

Second, I don't see a link for a Car Fax report. Today all reputable dealers have Car Fax reports on the pre owned inventory and if they are not certain the report shows a good clean vehicle they usually wholesale it.

So be careful what you wish for.
Posted by DTRooster
Belle River, La
Member since Dec 2013
7963 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:35 pm to
May be a good deal. Shopping around will tell you that part.
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:42 pm to
Good thoughts. I just asked for a carfax from them
Posted by Barneyrb
NELA
Member since May 2016
5140 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:45 pm to
If a man could sell for the "book" price and buy for reality every day he could make lots of money.

NADA
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:51 pm to
I prefer GM trucks over all others
Posted by AU_251
Your dads room
Member since Feb 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 7:57 pm to
So what are you saying here lol
Posted by ecb
Member since Jul 2010
9356 posts
Posted on 4/2/19 at 8:04 pm to
Very interested in hearing about the longevity, I rented a big horn classic hemi 1500 in Midland and a few weeks back and was very impressed with the ride and loved, loved the hemi!
Posted by Tackleberry
On the bayou
Member since Jun 2011
313 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 4:43 am to
I have a 2010 1500 big horn with 170,000 miles. I've only done regular maintenance, no issues whatsoever. Will definitely buy another when that time comes.
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