Exactly. Since Tim k. Took over about every truck has turned around with also more engine options. Just the ride and the inside of the cab is so much better than any large truck maker.
A ram classic 2020-24
A ram classic 2020-24 with a hemi is a rock solid platform. Basically no issues inside 100k miles. This is coming from an actual mechanic and first hand experience of what I see in the real world. If you want brand new, the hemi is back for 26. And also if your buying new and selling inside the 7yr 100k mark, your not gonna have any issues with really any platform. Millions of these trucks are sold every year, you only hear about the bad ones, but never in contrast to the millions of good ones, nobody hears from the people that don't have problems as there's nothing to complain about. A mechanics tip for you, ignore the dealer or owners manual and change your oil no later than 6k miles(5k is better) and run 0w30 oil like Valvoline or mobil 1. U get the protection of a 30w oil and the fast distribution flowability on cold startup of a 0w. This can eliminate many of the lifter issues many of these engines suffer from. A 20w oil and 10k+ mile oil changes over the course of 6 or 7 years kills these things. Don't be scared of a full size. Proper Maintenance is key and there's plenty of solid trucks out there. Just don't ask for fuel economy lol
I've read that the 14s-15s are reliable years with the 17 model having fewer issues than earlier years. I'm looking into getting my wife her first full-size pickup since she's been wanting one for years. She prefers comfort, which I've also read that Rams 1500s are known to be since they have the coil-spring rear suspension. She'll mainly be driving it daily to work and back (9 miles roundtrip) and some light hauling of stuff from Lowe's by me
that we can't with our Honda CR-V's. We might take it on periodic road trips (4 hours roundtrip). I thought about a Tundra, F-150, and Sierra, but I feel that the Ram would give her the most comfort. Your thoughts?You stated that you'd recommend a Hemi Ram. I'm considering looking into getting my wife her first truck and was considering a Ram 1500. She prefers comfort, which I know the Rams have a coil-spring rear suspension. Which years and models would you recommend, and I'm definitely not opposed to a Hemi. She'd be driving it daily to work and back (9 miles) and occasional 4 hour road trips.
Any specific year(s), engine type, and trim for the 3.6L V6 that are the most reliable with fewer issues. And, is there a significant difference in the in-town MPG between the V6 and V8? If not, might as well go with the Hemi.
It’s funny I’ve had dodge/ram vehicles since 2002 with no problems. 2002 Dakota with the small v8, 2010 ram 1500 trx4(it was a trim back then) with a hemi, 2017 ram 1500 outdoorsman with a hemi, and now a 2023 ram 1500 sport (it’s a trim in Canada) with a hemi.
2019+ for reliability and you get about 5mpg better fuel economy in-town with the 3.6 vs the Hemi (15mpg vs 20mpg). I can’t comment on specific trim levels as the 3.6l is not offered on a lot of trims.
Thanks, I appreciate it!