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post 1688815383 08-23-2023, 08:04 AM
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Current RAM 1500 trucks

Anyone have one of the newer 1500 with the 5.7L? Local dealer is selling them new in 2023 models with about $12-15k in discounts depending on model. Been thinking about trading in my 2015 F-150. I've test driven one and was really impressed with it but its hard to find details if they are actually as reliable as claimed. Any input from my misc. brethren would be appreciated.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
Anyone have one of the newer 1500 with the 5.7L? Local dealer is selling them new in 2023 models with about $12-15k in discounts depending on model. Been thinking about trading in my 2015 F-150. I've test driven one and was really impressed with it but its hard to find details if they are actually as reliable as claimed. Any input from my misc. brethren would be appreciated.
I have a 2020 Big Horn with all available options. Level 2, cold weather package, LED package etc. I just turned 50k miles. Has been perfect. No issues at all. Only weird issue was non-drivetrain related. Both bolts in an exhaust flange were sheared. Replaced them and no other issue. I am doing the "60k" service this weekend. Front and read diff fluid, t-case fluid, and trans pan/filter and fluid. I got the whole kit for under $500. Dealer wanted $2100 lmao. Beware the dodge/ram service departments...
post 1688835283 08-23-2023, 01:56 PM
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I have a 2020 Bighorn with 65K miles as my work truck. Fantastic truck, only issue has been the 4x4 front axle disconnect failed just before the 60K warranty expired. Otherwise its been 100% bulletproof and I beat the absolute piss out of the thing on heavy civil construction projects every day. There is a reason they have been truck of the year basically every year since the new 5th Gen Ram came out in 2019. They have them very much dialed in, and much more reliable than FCA products of the past. These are not the Dodge trucks of old.

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- Best driving and riding half ton on the market. I've driven them all, nothing compares outside of Raptor / TRX.
- 5.7L is a great V8 motor and routinely get 20mpg hwy, 18mpg combined on 33" 10ply Cooper AT3 XLT's. Sounds great stock too.
- 8ZF transmission is the best transmission on the market, and reliable as an anvil. 4A system works very well for mixed snow / ice conditions.
- Interior is extremely well laid out, functional, and spacious. Back seats fold up, and flat floor cargo area is very nice.

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- More power / torque would be nice. Should be addressed with the new Hurricane TT I-6 motor that gets amazing reviews in the new Grand Wagoneer. Soundly trounces the old 6.4HO that powered the Grand Wagoneer last year.
- Could use more payload. But is sacrifice you make with rear coils vs leafs.
- E-torque mild hybrid on the 5.7 doesnt do much for power or mpg. Does however make the auto start/stop of the motor relatively seamless tho compared to any other vehicle I've driven.

If I had to buy a half ton pickup tomorrow (excluding a Raptor / TRX), it would EASILY be a RAM.

For reference, my current personal truck is a 2018 Tundra Platinum with the TRD Pro Fox suspension and other bits under it. My Ram work truck soundly beats it in most everything outside of the leather seats and sunroof.
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thats a lot bigger discount than I'm seeing locally. Here its 8-10K. I'm about to buy a used 2021 big horn with 38K on it for 35K from my boss. I would assume with your discount you are clocking in around 45? Seems like a deal imho
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Originally Posted By jafomofo⏩
thats a lot bigger discount than I'm seeing locally. Here its 8-10K. I'm about to buy a used 2021 big horn with 38K on it for 35K from my boss. I would assume with your discount you are clocking in around 45? Seems like a deal imho
Ram has a years inventory sitting on lots and falling demand, we might see some decent discounts until UAW goes on strike and tanks production.
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Originally Posted By jafomofo⏩
thats a lot bigger discount than I'm seeing locally. Here its 8-10K. I'm about to buy a used 2021 big horn with 38K on it for 35K from my boss.I would assume with your discount you are clocking in around 45?Seems like a deal imho
About that for a big horn.

I'm looking at a Laramie 4x4 with the 6'4 Bed, level 1 equipment group, tow package and 20" rims for 54k after RAM and Dealership discounts. I wish I had the time to go pick it up this week because its the color and box length I want but it might need to wait until labor day weekend.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
post 1688884283 08-24-2023, 10:10 AM
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Also, the cloth material is very nice. I feel its much nicer than the fake leather. The flat rear floor is highly underappreciated.
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Opie can you link to that dealers website? I really like the new RAMs but the price isn't quite right enough for me to buy one. Would love to see.
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Originally Posted By Retoaded⏩
Opie can you link to that dealers website? I really like the new RAMs but the price isn't quite right enough for me to buy one. Would love to see.
There are a couple really popular volume dealers depending on where you live that are highly recommended on the Ram forums.

West Coast:
Dave Smith Motors in Kellog, Idaho

East Coast:
Mark Dodge Chyrsler Jeep Ram in Lake Charles, LA

Warranty:
$50 over Dealer cost for genuine Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans. Same ones the Finance Manager will try to sell you with CRAZY markup. Hit up Zach,MVP@grangermotors.com
post 1688902983 08-24-2023, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted By Retoaded⏩
Opie can you link to that dealers website? I really like the new RAMs but the price isn't quite right enough for me to buy one. Would love to see.
https://www.elkgrovecdjr.com/
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
post 1688936073 08-25-2023, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted By akmerle⏩
There are a couple really popular volume dealers depending on where you live that are highly recommended on the Ram forums.

West Coast:
Dave Smith Motors in Kellog, Idaho

East Coast:
Mark Dodge Chyrsler Jeep Ram in Lake Charles, LA

Warranty:
$50 over Dealer cost for genuine Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans. Same ones the Finance Manager will try to sell you with CRAZY markup. Hit up Zach,MVP@grangermotors.com
Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
https://www.elkgrovecdjr.com/
thanks both
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Ended up going Big Horn Edition. They didn't have the color bed length combo I wanted in Laramie and honestly the cloth seats are very high quality.

Spoon pic included

*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
Ended up going Big Horn Edition. They didn't have the color bed length combo I wanted in Laramie and honestly the cloth seats are very high quality.

Spoon pic included

Congrats!

I would rather have cloth seats cause I get dermatitis from leather seats anyway.

I am keeping my eye out for a Big Horn but with the upgraded big info screen and sound system.

How do you like it so far? All the reviews are awesome.
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Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
Ended up going Big Horn Edition. They didn't have the color bed length combo I wanted in Laramie and honestly the cloth seats are very high quality.
a fine choice. i didn't comment sooner because you specified "current" but I bought my big horn ram new in 2011 and still drive it all the time. no issues aside from some burnt out light bulbs in the rear and needing new tires at some point (as we all do)

great truck. the 5.7 is bullet proof
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Originally Posted By Retoaded⏩
Congrats!

I would rather have cloth seats cause I get dermatitis from leather seats anyway.

I am keeping my eye out for a Big Horn but with the upgraded big info screen and sound system.

How do you like it so far? All the reviews are awesome.
Very high quality for a cloth interior. It definitely feels like a 60k truck. Comparing to my pops 19 f150 platinum which was 80k+ when he bought I’m missing leather, lane and follow assist and massage seats. No way that’s worth the 20k price difference. Sounds good for a stock motor. Road noise is VERY quiet for a full size truck, way quieter than my 15 XLT. Uconnect seems easy enough though i just use Apple car play. Ride is probably smoothest of any truck I’ve driven. Averages 20+ on the highway cruising at 75 mph.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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lol @ dodgecels srs

Like all Chrysler products, it will rust away in 3 years and/or the engine has some defect that kills it early.
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We have 3 5th gen Rams.

I have a 2019 Rebel 115k miles and no drivetrain or engine issues.

2022 TRX 19k same as the 2019 Rebel

Bro has a 2023 Larime with only like 6k miles and same thing.
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I've just sold a BMW i4 electric car I had, and I had the option of buying a Ram 1500 Warlock with whatever the loud exhaust package was - I've moved to a new city where having a 4WD capable vehicle will give you a ton of options in the context of exploring and sightseeing, not used for work at all and I don't do any yard work or hauling - or keeping my Mustang

Test drove it for a bit; I liked the fact that it felt like a comfortable cruiser and it had a chitload of space inside of it - wound up keeping the Mustang

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Originally Posted By OptimusTrajan⏩
lol @ dodgecels srs

Like all Chrysler products, it will rust away in 3 years and/or the engine has some defect that kills it early.
Oh it’s like that huh? Post your whip then, let’s see what you’re rolling in.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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Great truck. Had a 2022 Big Horn.

Traded it in cause financial situation. Had a kid, wife staying at home, gas hitting $4.50/gallon = $125 to fill up each time x 5 times a month = way too much

But wish I had it back if my financial situation was different. Maybe in a couple of years.
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Congrats on the new truck bud, I’ve had a ton of vehicles and brands but have never owned a dodge/ram.
Glad you’re liking it and seeing them steeply discount them around here definitely tempted me on multiple occasions.
I haven’t researched them in awhile, is dodge still running the cylinder deactivation chit?
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Originally Posted By Krackerjacked⏩
I haven’t researched them in awhile, is dodge still running the cylinder deactivation chit?
Yes but not at the speeds I drive on the highway I think you need to be going 65mph or less. I'm still averaging 20+ MPG highway driving. I'm at 18 mixed right now.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
Yes but not at the speeds I drive on the highway I think you need to be going 65mph or less. I'm still averaging 20+ MPG highway driving. I'm at 18 mixed right now.
That’s definitely impressive
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I bought my RAM Rebel in 2021 for $48k ($58k MSRP) after working them over with the dealer invoice.

Test drove a bunch of full sized trucks but nothing compared to the ride in the RAM, very smooth, even while offroading.

Currently at 36k miles and loving it. I do wish the entertainment screen was bigger, but I didn't want the full sized screen with the other equipment package because I prefer the knobs for climate control etc. Have taken this thing to hell and back, and it's reliably gotten me everywhere I've wanted it to go.

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Just looked up new Rebels and they're MSRPing for $73k now? WTF lol.

Re-sale value is solid though, up $14k.
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Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
Oh it’s like that huh? Post your whip then, let’s see what you’re rolling in.
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Originally Posted By OptimusTrajan⏩
lol @ dodgecels srs

Like all Chrysler products, it will rust away in 3 years and/or the engine has some defect that kills it early.
My Ram is 10 years old bro. No rust and i live a block away from the salt water. Keep hatin though
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Originally Posted By XterraRob⏩
Just looked up new Rebels and they're MSRPing for $73k now? WTF lol.

Re-sale value is solid though, up $14k.
A Vegas dealership has a few in the 56k range, one has a super nice blue that I'm catching feels for. I think I was sleeping on Dodge, they're rated well, and look great. A local gmc dealership has an ext cab pro for 48k that looks good, but this Rebel is so much more truck for the money.



How are the newer dodge truck's reliability? I know GM still can't make an engine with proper valve train lol.
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