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re: 2019 RAM Truck
Posted on 4/22/19 at 12:33 pm to weagle99
Posted on 4/22/19 at 12:33 pm to weagle99
I've owned 3 Dodge/Ram trucks and they were fine. My 98 Dakota is probably still the best vehicle I've ever owned. Neither of the 2 Rams had any major issues.
Full disclosure - I'm not the type of guy that keeps mine for 15 years and 200k. I get a new truck every 6-8 years and rarely put 100k on them. I did put like 150k on the Dakota commuting from Nola to LSU for a few years.
Full disclosure - I'm not the type of guy that keeps mine for 15 years and 200k. I get a new truck every 6-8 years and rarely put 100k on them. I did put like 150k on the Dakota commuting from Nola to LSU for a few years.
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 12:36 pm
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Posted on 4/22/19 at 2:52 pm to fallguy_1978
Got an 18 Ram ecodiesel in February and have put 7k miles on it so far. No issues but it’s still new. I’m loving it.
Got the Laramie and have had tons of compliments on the inside, and I love my ram boxes.
I was very skeptical about buying a dodge, but my choices were either the ram or F150 ecodiesels due to work restrictions on mpg. I just couldn’t see how the f150 was worth $8k more, comparing Lariat to Laramie. Very happy with my purchase thus far.
Got the Laramie and have had tons of compliments on the inside, and I love my ram boxes.
I was very skeptical about buying a dodge, but my choices were either the ram or F150 ecodiesels due to work restrictions on mpg. I just couldn’t see how the f150 was worth $8k more, comparing Lariat to Laramie. Very happy with my purchase thus far.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 3:38 pm to craazyjose
Company truck is a 2019 RAM 1500 4WD. Radio went out two weeks ago and the dealership called last week to tell me the new radio won’t be in for another two weeks. Previous company vehicle was a 2016 RAM 1500 and was probably in the shop a dozen times with electrical and suspension issues. 99% was highway miles, and at 120k miles, control arm and ball joints were shot. I’m currently driving a rental, which is a 2019 F150. If I had to choose between the two, I’d take the Ford.
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 4/22/19 at 4:16 pm to DelaTiger
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Precious company vehicle
Stopped reading right there
Posted on 4/22/19 at 4:38 pm to DelaTiger
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2016 RAM 1500 and was probably in the shop a dozen times with electrical and suspension issues. 99% was highway miles, and at 120k miles, control arm and ball joints were shot.
You drive 30k miles a year and don't expect issues? Control arms and Ball joints are relatively easy fixes.
I agree though the Ram's can't seem to break free of the electrical issues.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 4:48 pm to baldona
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You drive 30k miles a year and don't expect issues? Control arms and Ball joints are relatively easy fixes.
Shouldn’t be necessary on a truck with 120k unless it’s running 3+ inches of lift
Posted on 4/22/19 at 5:07 pm to Raz4back
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Shouldn’t be necessary on a truck with 120k unless it’s running 3+ inches of lift
Or he works something like construction and drives on poor roads a lot (or drives on Louisiana roads a lot...). I'm not saying that's good at 120k miles, I'm just saying for a guy driving 30k miles that's not that expensive of a fix.
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 4/22/19 at 5:14 pm to baldona
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You drive 30k miles a year and don't expect issues?
Is that excessive
I put close to that on every vehicle I have ever owned and don’t expect issues. The new rams do look nice though.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 5:16 pm to Drunken_tiger
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Is that excessive
Avg is 12k-15k a year. I'm not saying its good, I just don't understand this idea that you can drive the piss out of a truck for 120k miles and not have any issues? Maybe this guy is rare, but most guys that put 30k miles a year on a vehicle don't baby it. They don't have the time to baby it, they are always driving.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 5:25 pm to baldona
30k a year means he is driving mostly interstate which is very low impact.
I have 186k on my 2013 F150 and have only done the front brakes once. Only other work is the maintenance schedule straight from the manual.
I have 186k on my 2013 F150 and have only done the front brakes once. Only other work is the maintenance schedule straight from the manual.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 6:42 pm to Buster180
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30k a year means he is driving mostly interstate which is very low impact.
I have 186k on my 2013 F150 and have only done the front brakes once. Only other work is the maintenance schedule straight from the manual.
That's what you should expect from a modern vehicle. Rams are getting better but still trails Ford/GM/Toyota in reliability.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 6:54 pm to Buster180
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have 186k on my 2013 F150 and have only done the front brakes once. Only other work is the maintenance schedule straight from the manual.
This is random, but I have a 2012 F-150 and saw at 150K I should replace the transmission fluid. Would you recommend this?
I’ve researched on the forums and what not and I keep seeing that people get more transmission issues after they replace it.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 7:04 pm to baldona
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Avg is 12k-15k a year. I'm not saying its good, I just don't understand this idea that you can drive the piss out of a truck for 120k miles and not have any issues? Maybe this guy is rare, but most guys that put 30k miles a year on a vehicle don't baby it. They don't have the time to baby it, they are always driving.
I take very good care of my company vehicle. Before I started driving a company vehicle, I used my personal truck (F150) and took the allowance. Had 265k miles on it before I replaced the ball joints.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:15 pm to baldona
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You drive 30k miles a year and don't expect issues?
Why would you expect issues with 30K miles a year?
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:18 pm to baldona
I expect no issues before 200k miles and I expect those to be minor. My vehicles are immaculately maintained and in 2019 no issues should be tolerated from a major brand full size pickup truck
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:30 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I am telling you all from experience in mechanics shops and body shops. Stay away from any Chrysler vehicles. Their fuse boxes have integrated fuses and relays that cannot be serviced individually. What kind of car company would do that to their customers?
On top of that the diesel trucks have their ECMs mounted under the driver's side wheel well where mud, water and debris gather in the connectors.
Who would make such a piece of shite?
Ohh yeah, Chrysler.
You all keep defending these vehicle's. I know better and would not recommend a Chrysler vehicle to my ex wife and I hate her with a passion.
On top of that the diesel trucks have their ECMs mounted under the driver's side wheel well where mud, water and debris gather in the connectors.
Who would make such a piece of shite?
Ohh yeah, Chrysler.
You all keep defending these vehicle's. I know better and would not recommend a Chrysler vehicle to my ex wife and I hate her with a passion.
Posted on 4/23/19 at 2:55 am to Bedhog
And I've had to troubleshoot my son's Chevy only to track the problem down to those same type connectors under the hood...guess what was in 'em..." mud, water and debris".
"Who would make such a piece of shite?" Ohh yeah, Chevrolet.
Every vehicle make and model can and will have some with problems...period.
"Who would make such a piece of shite?" Ohh yeah, Chevrolet.
Every vehicle make and model can and will have some with problems...period.
Posted on 4/23/19 at 5:38 am to baldona
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What are real world purchase price numbers for a 4 door Ram? This is rarely discussed. They are cheaper right?
For a RAM 1500, Longhorn Edition (think King Ranch from Ford F-150), 4x4, with all the bells and whistles, it will list for $70K. The Limited edition (think Platinum from Ford F-150), will price out nearly the same.
Now, this is what it lists for. In terms of actual price, much of that is determined by how well you negotiate, manufacturer and dealer incentives and manufacturer rebates. RAM is fairly aggressive on all of these, which sounds good at first --- but if you plan on selling your vehicle shortly after purchasing it (buyer's remorse, in over your head, reliability issues, etc.), you'll take a significant hit on resale value, probably more so than the F-150.
That said, the RAM 1500, especially on the inside (especially in terms of aesthetics), is light years ahead of Chevrolet / GMC and has widened the gap from Ford (probably due for a refresh or redesign in 2021). The RAM 1500 is a great looking truck. I've looked at all 3 but have not had any serious conversations about purchasing one ... yet.
This post was edited on 4/23/19 at 5:43 am
Posted on 4/23/19 at 6:13 am to DMAN1968
You might have found that on one in 100 GM trucks. The Dodges by design all end up having the TIPM module replaced and the diesel trucks all end up with PCM issues because of the location.
I prefer Tundra though.
I prefer Tundra though.
Posted on 4/23/19 at 6:38 am to McCaigBro69
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Would you recommend this?
I trust the engineers at Ford more than some jabronis from the internet.
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