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2019 RAM Truck
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:43 pm
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:43 pm
Looking for real world knowledge of the 2019 RAM. I am looking at a 1500 4x4 crew cab. The truck drove great, rode great and had tons of power. My biggest concern is durability and long term value. I am coming out of a ford and looking hard at the new Ram and the new Silverado.
Thanks
BM
Thanks
BM
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Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:50 pm to craazyjose
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durability
On par with anything else on the road.
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long term value
Youll pay less than a comparable Ford or GMC, you will trade it in for less than comparable Ford or GMC.
Neighbor got one a few months back. Air ride suspension and 4x4. Sweet ride and gobs of power.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 9:06 pm to craazyjose
I looked seriously at em about a month ago. It’s the Motortrend Truck of the Year. Technology is far superior to Chevy and Ford and I’ve always owned Ford. But, read the Dodge forums. There’s a hell of a lot of first year issues with the new model. I’m gonna wait for 2020 when the get all the kinks out and look again.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 9:20 pm to craazyjose
I have a 19 2wd. Love the truck. Can't comment on durability though as I only have a few thousand miles on it.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:17 am to craazyjose
They sure do look good.
Isn’t it the same hemi 5.7 engine it’s had forever? I keep hearing about all the power it has.
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had tons of power.
Isn’t it the same hemi 5.7 engine it’s had forever? I keep hearing about all the power it has.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 5:58 am to craazyjose
The only "real world" advice I can give is never ever buy 1st production of any vehicle.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 6:52 am to craazyjose
My brother and my buddy both have them and the only thing I know of was a computer reflash update. They definitely look the best and ride the best.
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 6:55 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 7:01 am to craazyjose
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My biggest concern is durability and long term value
It's a Dodge, so valid concerns. The main reason I couldn't consider one. Especially a new model entirely.
If you could get Dodge design folks to work for Toyota, you would have a great truck.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 7:27 am to craazyjose
Based on Consumer reports surveys of reliability the rank of the 3 looks like this over the last several years. Included GMC for you. I'm a Ford owner, I like the way they ride, as an old fella, that is really important to me. If reliability and resale is your primary goal, the Toyota Tundra is probably your best purchase.
The reliability data (all the data in these graphics, actually) from CR is based feedback from owners who are CR subscribers.
The reliability data (all the data in these graphics, actually) from CR is based feedback from owners who are CR subscribers.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:01 am to mdomingue
What are real world purchase price numbers for a 4 door Ram? This is rarely discussed. They are cheaper right?
I’m all about reliability when it’s needed, but everything I see posted online msrp related is the Tundra is something like $6,000-8,000 more new for similarly trucks. That’s a lot of pre paid maintenance expenses that most guys will never encounter on a new truck.
If you are a guy that buys a new truck every 2-3 years those don’t matter as you generally get it back on resale. But if you are a guy that keeps it for 10+ years that’s a hell of a lot of coin.
I’m all about reliability when it’s needed, but everything I see posted online msrp related is the Tundra is something like $6,000-8,000 more new for similarly trucks. That’s a lot of pre paid maintenance expenses that most guys will never encounter on a new truck.
If you are a guy that buys a new truck every 2-3 years those don’t matter as you generally get it back on resale. But if you are a guy that keeps it for 10+ years that’s a hell of a lot of coin.
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 8:03 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:09 am to PinevilleTiger
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It’s the Motortrend Truck of the Year.
What a worthless, meaningless metric to use as a deciding factor.
quote:
Technology is far superior to Chevy and Ford and I’ve always owned Ford.
In what way? They still use an electronically fuel injected internal combustion engine right? Does it pump its own gas? Try substantiating your assertions.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:36 am to Clames
quote:Probably talking about infotainment.
In what way?
Posted on 4/22/19 at 9:07 am to AlxTgr
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Probably talking about infotainment.
Absolutely nothing special except being bigger. The UI hasn't been getting good reviews either. Ram's problem is that Fiat owns it, they always put form over function.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 9:41 am to craazyjose
Can't speak for the 19's, but I have a 15 RAM that's been great. I bought it because I got a better deal than other manufacturers, the ride was better, and the UConnect is the best Infotainment IMO. I really like the looks of the new Chevy's from the outside, but the inside is so meh. Toyota is Toyota. It's hard to compare to the big 3.
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 9:42 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 9:55 am to LSUlefty
quote:They now look like the Ram.
I really like the looks of the new Chevy's from the outside
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:19 am to AlxTgr
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really like the looks of the new Chevy's from the outside
They now look like the Ram.
GM went real cheap on the interior. Love the bumper steps though.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:35 am to craazyjose
Look up Chrysler TIPM.
You will change your mind once you study up on them.
AC compressor relay goes bad? $900 fuse box that can only be purchased thru the dealership.
Screw Chrysler products.
You will change your mind once you study up on them.
AC compressor relay goes bad? $900 fuse box that can only be purchased thru the dealership.
Screw Chrysler products.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 12:29 pm to craazyjose
It is a Chrysler vehicle built by an Italian car company 
Posted on 4/22/19 at 12:33 pm to PinevilleTiger
quote:prove it.
Technology is far superior to Chevy and Ford
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