No One is Telling You the Truth About Dodge Rams, So I Have to

[@scottykilmer]

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[@stanhargrove4753]

I got a 2020 Jeep Cherokee and it’s alright haven’t had no trouble but I want a truck tired of hauling my tools in the back of my jeep what’s the best model and year truck that’s reliable?

[@stormbreaker3027]

What's your thoughts on the ram's 1500 eco diesel?

[@nashhenry9314]

Are you gonna do one on Fords 150 please and the best model for someone. Be my dad please. 👨

[@TravisL.Desmadreson]

Scotty, I hear some of the diesel 2500 and 3500 have "aisin" transmissions, is this true?

[@stormbreaker3027]

@@TravisL.Desmadreson 3500s offer them, but not the 2500s from what I understand

[@nottheone1357]

I have a '98 2500 Cummins 4X4 that I bought new when the 24v came out. It's never left me stranded and I've only had to replace parts that normally wear out. Still runs great with 250,000 miles on it.

[@toddbob55]

DODGE IS JUNK......NO WAY CHRYSLER CAN RUN THAT LONG

[@linkgroundwalker]

He’ll be dead before he can put that on lol at the mileage he’s at now.

[@linkgroundwalker]

I just mean if it’s at 250k now 20 years later it would take him another 40years to get another 500k like you said

[@Walterrinho]

Stick shift?

[@erniecarrasco9107]

It's a stupid truck to own. Everytime my retarded neighbor takes his in to the shop it's like 1000 in parts and 1500 in labor. Nice try losers. American companies blow chunks

[@questionablekumquats4437]

Scotty, blink twice if you love men

[@robertcalzadillas8224]

Lol

[@derekboardman9995]

I know, right? I thought Dodge was garbage.

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

It's the 2025 models that are shity that's why.

[@cealvive]

JAJAJAJ this is a good one.

[@questionablekumquats4437]

I'm sad to see how dodge has changed. We had a used 99 Durango until about 2017, and we abused that thing to death. Wasn't easy to own when gas was $4, but the only reason we got rid of it was because we got t-boned, and insurance decided to total it

[@CFRoach]

Confession time: I was part of the production company that filmed those trucks falling from the 10 feet in the air. Those trucks didn't start the first time we filmed that because the fuel pump in the gas tank would immediately dislodge. I'm the guy that figured out the problem and rigged up an external electric fuel pump so they would start and drive away after we drop them. Then: we reshot the commercial. Surprisingly the suspension and everything else was fine, even though: each of those trucks was dropped a minimum additional 2 or 3 times for testing purposes before the second and final shoot. IE: some of those trucks were dropped 5 times with no problem other than the stock fuel pump In the gas tank dislodging!

[@idaho_7407]

And then all were happily sold as demonstratiors 😂

[@p1randymarsh618]

You’re so old

[@CFRoach]

@@idaho_7407 That's funny: I never thought about where they ended up. I bet you're right!

[@steveeddy6876]

Hmmmm very interesting

[@DynoDieselWagon]

Can't sell fruit these days

[@garrettw8842]

We've had an 03 Ram 3500 4 door long bed with the overload springs straight out of the factory with the exhaust brake. Had 8k lbs in the bed, didn't come close to bump stops, towed veeerrry heavy loads, and to top it off it was one of the years with absolutely no EPA garbage! Love it to death and with some modifications it got up to 1200lbft of torque and 26mpg unloaded highway. 18 loaded. Now it has a 6.7 swapped in and is even more amazing. Love the truck and would recommend it to anyone. It also has the 6 speed NV5600 which I wish Scotty had talked about because it is bulletproof out of the factory.

[@iPhoneAppReviewer]

How hard was it to swap the 6.7 and Trans in? I'm on my third 48RE and I'm just done with it.

[@rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2]

@@iPhoneAppReviewer What keeps failing on that that transmission?

[@jeffreydohl6036]

Thank you for the review. I have a 2018 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi. I love it. It has the power I need for hauling. Plus it's just right for running my 4 wheeler up on to go riding. My 2010 Tundra had more power but, 14 - 16mpg verses 18.5 - 22 mpg makes a lot of difference going back and forth 40 Miles a day to work. I have not had any problems or complaints. I love this truck. So far so good. Bought it with 12,666 Miles on it and now has 56,284. Tuff little bugger.. Jeffrey

[@jamesdraus4039]

Bought new in 1994 a second generation Dodge ram 1500 2wd. The 5.2 liter (318 c.i.) has always been my favorite engine. I now have 308,000 miles on it. Other than a crank sensor going bad at around 110,000 miles and normal tune up parts and oil changes, the engine and transmission are untouched Still runs great. Just put on the second water pump and replaced the original thermostat. Only replaced the starter motor once and the alternator once. I live in Michigan so yes it has some rust. I've owned it 27 years and still love it. I keep up pretty good on the maintenance. I've personally done close to 100 oil changes on it. It still runs great.

[@rafaeldiaz9893]

5.2 mágnum 96 ram 1500 253205 Good engine no have problem...

[@kowpow2259]

Those 318s were great engines!

[@thejohnboatfaithfishingand8078]

I rented one for a long road trip a couple of years back. Actually, it was all Enterprise had available at the moment. It was a 2019 1500 if memory serves. What surprised me most was the great gas mileage it got over the course of my 3000 mile trip. I've often wondered, however, how well they hold up over the long haul. I tend to keep trucks for a very long time. I put lots of miles on them. My current truck has over 300k on it. I'd consider a Ram 1500 for my next truck, so long as it isn't a maintenance money pit.

[@Daniel08353]

What’s your current company choice? Toyota? Ford? Something else?

[@ThePlthompson]

Sadly after owning multiple ram's, the long term reliability is was pushed me away. Most of the time it was just electrical issues, or ABS, but I did have trouble with late 90's automatics with the half ton. Not saying other don't have issues, I just don't want to give them my money at this point after having so many issues on rams and some of the cars covering about 15 years between 1990 - 2005.

[@NBZW]

Was employed by a rental company for years, been out sense 2013, at that time the diesel version had exceptional fuel economy, made one replacement delivery in excess of 600 miles, 29 mpg and I didn’t baby the vehicle. Best part was, didn’t have to refuel. Think green.

[@michaelboykin9881]

I just sold my 09 and it had 300k and still ran like a top. Daily driver and the most expensive repair over all those miles was I replaced the worn out upper and lower control arms and ball joints. Just normal wear and tear. Replaced a starter, battery, two cooling fans and front wheel bearings over the years. Very cost effective truck and never once broke down on me. Just maintenence. I still drive a ram that has served me well.

[@noidontthinksolol]

My RAM has been more reliable than our toyota by far. But its a 2005 ram

[@jannwilkins5631]

We had a 3500 and it was very bumpy . We switched to the 2500 and its easier to ride in even when pulling a car hauler. We do that a few times a year. I can actually read in it unlike the 3500. ( that’s important on long trips. 😊. Thanks for the info Scottie

[@manilkasheran2934]

You can't go worng with John Dutton's favourite truck!

[@Fitzy25]

Replace the sway bar with a carli torsion sway bar and it'll be the smoothest ride of your life. Upgrade the full suspension if you have a need or the money to but Ram's sway bars are the stiffest on the market and upgrading them makes a huuuuge difference.

[@whiskymedic]

I have the 2014 ram 2500. It is my first big truck. Night and day difference compared to 1500. I couldn’t believe how much power it has and how hard it is to get it stuck. Out of the box it was a winner , but the upgrade path has been inexpensive and rewarding with almost as much aftermarket as a Honda !

[@Science_Always_Wins]

I drive a 06 1500 with the 4.7 in it. Great truck. Drove it across the country and back with no issues. 222k miles and still going strong.

[@69Hurst442]

Whatever happened to the big 3 we used to like? In today’s age, they crank out crap faster than they can dump it. They make a poor product and expect us to buy it at an inflated price. Man, I miss the old days and ways.

[@cpgone]

Man, I miss the old days and ways." Gone forever... Ozzie and Harriet are dead. Throw your Elvis records and bell bottoms away. Learn to use proper pronouns and maybe some Chinese.

[@69Hurst442]

@@cpgone don’t forget political correctness.

[@mark98070]

@@mcc7762 And lets not forget the bean counters!

[@robertlane4432]

Blame the idiots in our government. They dream up fuel economy regulations that can’t be reached without ridiculous cuts in weight and cubic inches. Which means 6 or 4 cylinders!

[@ihuntdeer69]

What a great story. I love my 2001 2500 with a v10. I've had it 20 years. 80000 miles. It looks like new inside and out. No rust anywhere. Alway garaged and put away for the winter. I only use it in the summer months. I had a guy last month tell me that it should be in a museum because it looks so good. Best truck that I've ever had.

[@nxtgen2b416]

That's funny. Now see how well it fairs in the winter months

[@adamnichols476]

I mean, you literally took care of it that 99% cannot. Most will need to use it year round and not baby it. You really cant judge a truck on treating it like a luxury classic car.

[@deniseolsen618]

80,000? Hmmm a true aficionado of the pickup. You should try out the New Mexican made versions. Only you could appreciate the craftsmanship.

[@deniseolsen618]

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[@zacharypeery4082]

80,000 miles in 20 years of ownership? You hardly drive it....its a heavy duty truck, not a Ferrari

[@MrJacksjb]

I'm on my second Ram 1500. On the first I had to replace a door lock actuator and that was the only issue (except for when I left the tailgate down when towing my boat and crunched it pretty good on a sharp turn, ouch). Second one is my favorite vehicle I've had. The 5.7 Hemi and ZF trans are a good combo, smooth and reliable.

[@selfcarefordudes]

We had a 2004 Hemi 1500, it was a great truck. Now have a 2012 Hemi and it’s also been a great truck. Still going strong 12 years later after a lot of use 👍

[@TexasBeekeeper]

I've got a 2005 Hemi 1500 that is still going strong. Never left me stranded and has only had a few problems that I've been able to do myself. Hitting around 190,000 right now.

[@blkpearl-uz1on]

​@@TexasBeekeeperoriginal owner of a 2003 1500. All I can say is do the maintenance. I didn't do the maintenance one time on my transmission. Well my fault. Original engine at 308 k engine has not skipped the beat

[@TexasBeekeeper]

@@blkpearl-uz1on very nice!

[@johnfcomeau5011]

I've had both Hemi engines. My 2008 Dodge 1500 had the 5.7 (I enjoyed that little hot rod) Next I bought a 2015 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4. That was very powerful. However pulling grades with travel trailer in tow was uncomfortable at 3800 RPM and 6.2 mpg. Loved that truck but stepped up to a 2016 Ram 2500 Crew cab with a Cummins. What a difference. I went and upgraded up to a 35' fifth wheel. I can pull that same grade up the Salt River Canyon at 1800 RPM and get just short of 15 mpg. Love my Cummins 2500!

[@James-po5ed]

I have a 3500 Cummins for work and last year I bought a 2014 1500 hemi to save miles on the diesel, what a freaking hot rod that thing is. I love them both.

[@billjamison2877]

Scotty! I almost fell off my chair watching this video! You didn't trash the Dodge/Ram brand! Are you feeling OK? Did you hit your head or something? This IS an historic day !

[@gregjones8745]

🤣

[@memizkiy100]

If Fiat/Chrysler offers a big sum check in exchange of talking fine about the brand, i’ll also do it.

[@jakey20022]

Agreed 😂😂. Maybe Dodge/RAM is paying him or threatened him with a lawsuit unless he put out some vids like this .

[@commandcleanpressurewashin8386]

I like him like this

[@rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2]

Someone committed earlier, “Blink twice if your being held hostage Scotty”. 🤣🤣🤣Blahahaha

[@Son_of_Thor]

I have the 2021 Ram 1500 with the 5.7L HEMI and I LOVE MY TRUCK! Two words describe it; power and comfort. And, it's the best looking truck on the road!

[@AcidFlash123]

WTF is going on?!!!! Next thing you know he's going to say the Caravan is the best built mini-van and the PT Cruiser and Neons are misunderstood gems. He must be smoking some peyote.

[@purplemonster2239]

Exactly!!

[@steveshattah]

I think Scotty may have been threatened with a lawsuit from Stellantis if he didn't say something unharsh.

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

I think he's getting paid for this by Chrysler honestly

[@bigrunts9768]

Or maybe Cummins are just simply the best diesel engines.

[@steveshattah]

@@bigrunts9768 those trucks are like the 1993 Ford tempo with the larger engine option. The power train was great but the vehicle disintegrated around it.

[@demonlux3ltr146]

loved the history lesson about dodge but i was expecting right at the end of the video ... Buy a Toyota haha Great vid.

[@BigWhite002]

so accurate! my next and last vehicle will be toyota/ dodge.

[@fredwilliams7893]

Yea well take my advice. Buy a toyota! Had a 4th gen dodge ram 1500. What a pile of crap it was. Only had 100,000 on it. Bought a Tundra and couldn't be more happier.

[@GoingPostalSince2012]

I was shocked he could say all that with a straight face given how he feels about Dodges.

[@musclecargarage2875]

You know that Ram is very reliable truck better than new Toyota Tundra with a shitty V6 .

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

@@GoingPostalSince2012 he was probably paid by Chrysler to do this tbh

[@brianbrooks1268]

I have a 2016 ram 2500 and absolutely love it don’t even want to trade it in on a new one , you never know what you can get!

[@BreezyGamer92]

Not one mention about their weak transmissions. I enjoyed every Dodge truck I owned, but every one that had a V8 over the years the transmission eventually gave out. The only truck that was a trooper was the '99 Dakota with a V6 I used to deliver pizzas with. That little V6 was a trooper even though it was rusted through on every panel, the engine and trans drove like a dream.

[@mikegrant8490]

The automatic transmissions weren't exactly bulletproof for sure. I have the manual 4 speed from my 66 Dodge that I saved. It's ready to go for another 100k.

[@tedbear6012]

That was a long time ago already. The chevy was bad back then too

[@fathergratwick]

dodge, ram. Fiat, Peueot or whomever owns them now doesnt make the transmissions in these anymore I believe... I know the 8 sp ZF trans in mine is the same transmission design offered in some BMWs.. the old 46RE in my 96 ram was weak though and suffered failures.

[@BreezyGamer92]

@@fathergratwick my first vehicle was a 96 Ram. Transmission went at 180k miles. Which wasn't too bad, but my 92' Dakota made is 260k before it's trans got stuck in 1st gear.

[@jasonderosa1137]

I'm on my 3rd transmission in my 2007 1500. 😓

[@andrelabonte2294]

I’ve had my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 long box for 9 years now and love it. It’s been a very good truck for me. Thanks for the history lesson. ☮️🇨🇦

[@Galaxra]

might be a Ram but it is not a Dodge

[@unstablebobgable]

I like to puff on the Cannabis Cigars and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos

[@jaya.0069]

Same here, I like to pick my nose and wipe it under the ironing board!

[@richyme86]

The movie "Twister" used a nice red Ram that caught my attention to Rams as a kid truck dreams 😄

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

and "die-hard with a vengeance" Walker Texas Ranger had them 2nd gens

[@jmt8706official]

I was 8 when that movie came out, and have wanted one ever since.

[@mangravy2000]

I think Scotty totally missed why the 2nd Gen was so popular. It was the body style, the front end, the curves. When that thing came out it was from another planet. It had testosterone leaking out everywhere. The Cummins was great but it was the body that sold it.

[@mic982]

How fast things change. You can just about DOUBLE the cost of these vehicles today (June 2023) from what they cost when this video was made in 2021. Soon, the EPA will have us walking and riding bicycles again.

[@hillbillyspeedshopandgarag4564]

I’ve had experience with all 3 and they are all great trucks I don’t know how the v6 holds up in them mine have all been hemis or Cummins but very rarely have I ever had an issue with them. I do know the newer ones with the Cummins seem to be plagued with emissions systems issues but the overall quality of the truck as far as engine and transmission seems to be good at least going off a few buddies trucks who all run 2018 -21 3500 rams using them for a transport service. They’ve had several emissions problems but no other issues at all other than routine maintenance

[@erniecarrasco9107]

Duuuuh. Those are new. There shouldn't be issues. American car company costumers think cars are supposed to have expensive issues. So dumb.

[@Yoursistersazz]

New cars (like a redesign new 2018-20 Camry had transmission issues in the 4 cylinder) always have issues

[@erniecarrasco9107]

@@Yoursistersazz scotty says not to buy anything new. It's just throwing away money and you don't know if it's a future lemon in the making that you just bought. An endless money pit. That goes for Japanese made too. Never buy new. But your odds are better and your resale value.

[@Yoursistersazz]

@@erniecarrasco9107 He convinced me to get a 2014 Toyota Camry LE

[@SINE382]

My mother has the v6 in her 2015 grand Cherokee. It’s been a great engine and trouble free for her. Now she’s an older lady and drives it as such but it’s impressed me even how it handles towing. Her and my father pull their 22ft travel trailer 3800 with it and it has t skipped a beat

[@itisfinished4U]

I love my 2021 ram 2500 with the big hemi, tow anything 99% of people need to tow unless you tow for a living or extremely heavy and I still get around 15 mpg in mixed driving, pretty awesome for a truck with 3,000 lbs of payload and almost 15,000 lbs. of towing capacity all while towing MUCH better and costing relatively the same as a new gen ram 1500

[@scottjohnson9912]

I own 2 Dodge trucks . A 2011 ram with the 3.7 and a 2002 2500 flatbed with the 5.9 turbo diesal and I LOVE THEM . They are great work trucks . Tough and reliable. If you take good care of them they last forever .

[@kennethmasters9329]

I have a 2012 Ram 2500 4x4 I love it tows my boat and side by side and 4 wheelers everywhere I want to go.

[@jeriwood9620]

I love a 1500 As alway your the best Scotty. Haven’t been on cancer treatment, so good now. Great to learn about what we need a vehicle, car , van, truck.

[@alexmachado3622]

Stay tough 💪

[@johnedmunds1380]

👍

[@jhnstuhlmiller]

I've owned Ram's for decades and current Sport a 21 MegaCab 2500 w/ a 6.4 Hemi. it is comfy and drives great.

[@cake6420]

I own a 95 dodge 1500 with the 5.2 single cab 8ft bed, I've thrown alot of money sweat and blood at it but boy i love that truck. Oh yeah and at 5:43 that guy definately didn't make that turn.

[@jayhockley8841]

Good eye ! He cut it too short .

[@JenniferVillanueva-cp3se]

I have a Ram 2022 Classic and just found out that a rat was making a home inside the cabinet of the truck behind the glove compartment. The dealer cannot find out how a rat got into the dashboard of the new truck with less than 3,300 miles.

[@Threesixtyci]

Right now all these trucks are at full MSRP prices...so don't expect any deals.

[@shizanepimp1]

What about a 100000 mile warranty

[@jeffhinds8847]

I towed a 50 foot trailer loaded at 48,000 lbs cross country with my 06 3500. I towed thousands of miles with it loaded anywhere from 20,000 to that max.

[@jasperjordan6972]

Scotty please do a video like this about Chevrolet. I'm specifically interested in the mid 1980s model year trucks because my daily driver is a 1986 Chevy Silverado k10 4x4

[@timothykeith1367]

RCR just did a review of a '74 squarebody Chevy.

[@lc7192]

I had a new 1985 Chevrolet Custom k10 4X4 with a manual transmission. One of the best trucks I ever owned. I traded it in after I put 155,000 maintenance free (not including oil changes, etc) miles on it. Great trucks during those years.

[@jasperjordan6972]

@@lc7192 I've had this truck since I was 14 I'm 26 now and will never get rid of it. It's had it's problems but it's easy to work on. One question Did your truck Ride like a wagon going across the Oregon trail 😂

[@lc7192]

@@jasperjordan6972 Yes. Mine was a short bed 1/2 ton and it was rough. I think the long beds were smoother. The only thing that I didn’t like about this truck was that it had two fuel tanks and the fillers for these tanks were on opposite sides. I put a lot of highway miles on it and it was a pain keeping both of these tanks full. I loved it though. It would really go well in deep snow and the short wheelbase made it good for off-roading.

[@TD-kq6lh]

Own a 2019 Ram 1500 Limited. Traded in a Ford F150 Platinum that turned out to be a POS that I could not wait to get rid of. I have owned three Ram 1500 trucks over the years and they have all been the best trucks in my opinion. Chevy and Ford are plagued with recalls which take time to resolve. My Ram just keeps on going and going. And no truck on the market has the luxury touches more than the Ram Limited. Only one complaint, hate the rotating shift knob, so if any Ram engineers are reading these comments, bring back the console shifters. Other than that they are great trucks.

[@alandillon6469]

They are getting rid of the turn knob shifter in the '22 model

[@quadrifoglio6058]

@@alandillon6469 Thank god

[@alandillon6469]

@@quadrifoglio6058 Yeah that thing was stupid and gimmicky lol

[@471CDA]

My 2001 1500 had 225000 miles on the little 5.2. never been opened up. Only basic repairs and regular maintenance. I've rebuilt the trans twice though. Other than that I will drive it till the wheels fall off!

[@rsg6366]

You didn't mention the RAM 3500 with the HO engine and Aisin Transmissions. This setup is 420 HP and 1,075 ft of torque. Insane.

[@TheMotorick]

Scotty, why do you gaslight us like this?

[@tolpacourt]

Huh?

[@getinthespace7715]

Just bought a used 2021 Dodge 1500 with 30k miles. Seems like all the truck manufacturers are having quality issues. If I start having trouble I'll sell it off before we get outside the power train warranty.

[@rastaisfuture8630]

Aftet looking around for 3 years and watching thousands of videos, doing research on all truck I am now happy with my ram rebel 1500. It does have the most towing and payload for 1500 rams. Ford and toyota were up there. Nissan was at bottom with gm and chevy in middle.

[@RaulGarcia-cg3vn]

Nice history video on 🐏 trucks scotty..I used to have an 06 with the 5.9..sold it to my buddy and he's got almost 400k on that 5.9 cummins..I honestly thought you were gonna go off on ram trucks lol..

[@SavageBunny1]

Surprisingly my 05 Ram Hemi with a tune and cam, traded it in with 55k miles in 2 years, lasted longer than my 08 Tundra 5.7, transmission went out at 25k miles. Still under warranty but you know.

[@eliteflare6063]

What kind of Tundra transmission goes out at only 25k miles?!

[@richsweeney1115]

@@eliteflare6063 defective, or beaten

[@karenswank7263]

I had a 1998 half ton with a 318 in it i sold it with 108,000 miles on it in town i see it twice a week still running strong was an easy keeper, just like our 3/4 ton Cummings full cab great trucks all around

[@tracycarawan1152]

Drove a ram for about a year. Thought It was a good truck until I drove a friends 5.0 f150. Traded the ram that day.

[@ReverendBrown.]

Thongs change scent from one end to the other. Knowledge is power. God bless

[@jackbauercelldies]

You left out the part where the frame bends if you load the tuck to capacity and guys are driving around their new Rams bent in half... I see them everywhere.

[@bandpassmess]

First truck 🛻 I owned was 79 SB Prospector THAT SLANT 6 225 wouldn’t die Had its quirks but RELIABLE. That new 3500 looks like a BEAST 😮😮😅

[@MCDubaree]

2500 with the Cummins is the way to go. I do love my 1500 with the ecodiesel though. It's got the best of both worlds for my everyday needs

[@warp3725]

I love them all because I’m a mechanic and they keep me in bussiness because they constantly need more repairs than competitors. I here more complaints about there reliability than any others.

[@alexgaspari6685]

I’ve had ram trucks most of my life I’ve had about six of them I’ve never had a problem with them and I love them I’ve got a 2020 2500 with the six. 4 L and so far it’s been great

[@VitoVisintini]

Had a New 2002 2500 24 valve. Loved the truck, but it had a ton of problems, the adaptor between the Transfer case and Transmission cracked and leaked for no reason at less than 30,000 miles. The lift pump went out at 50k, and then the Injector pump went out a year later. Bosh quit making pumps so rebuilt ones were all that was available but still ran $1,000. Power Steering/Brake Booster went out twice, leaving me with no brakes, and you couldn't turn it unless it was moving. The PS Pump, being matted with the Vacuum Pump, required resealing sealing vacuum pump each time. This was all in the first 100K! It was a beautiful truck, great on the highway, but the springs were so stiff you really couldn't drive it far on dirt roads. It had springs like a Box Car on it! It would rattle your teeth right out of your head! I loved that Truck!

[@alanperez8088]

Loved the video comparison among the lineup. Would you buy one? Or out of the 4 heavy hitters would you get? (Chevy, Toyo, Ford, or Ram). I would like one so I can pull a car behind and no problem and be able to go through the snow.

[@biggsdickley1563]

Wanted to hate the new rams so bad…My dad has a 2015 5.7 Hemi with +150K miles, never had it in the shop, never had any issues. Still rides and runs just as good as the day he drove it off the lot. I Had a 2014 high country Silverado, and the amount of issues I had with it was ridiculous. I know everything breaks, but I gotta say Chrysler is doing something right, at least these days IMO.

[@challengerfirearms3260]

I have had 2016 1500 5.7 LOVED it. Then I got a 2019 Ram 2500 Diesel LOVED it other then Ram not being able to get parts My ABS pump went out and was backed ordered for a year. I traded in on a 22 2500 6.4 Hemi Laramie. JUNK!!!!!!!!!!! all kinds of issues with the 12" Uconnect 5. It pull's my 12k 5ther but the MPG is horrible I miss my 6.7

[@shanemedlin9400]

I drive a 2004 3500 HO Cummins six-speed manual. It's an incredibly powerful truck. Best pickup I ever had, hands. down.

[@jeffreysmith3061]

The only problem with all of these trucks is that they are Dodges.

[@justinwingfield2271]

Well in that case the problems been solved because the new Rams are not Dodges.

[@jeffreysmith3061]

That's like saying Chevrolet is not a GM. The truck started out as a Dodge Ram. The reason they are disassociating the name Ram from Dodge is for marketing reasons only. Same thing with Jeep. They are Jeeps in name only. They're still a Chrysler/Dodge product which is why they're garbage.

[@Mike-vu9xf]

My 2003 3500 with a 5.9 has 600,000 plus on it. Only replaced injectors and still have original fuel pump

[@m.g9509]

I wish someone would have warned me about the cam and lifter failure between 80 and 100 thousand miles. My next truck will be a Toyota Tundra for sure.

[@mikerobertson6185]

Well I have had my second Toyota fail. The first was a 2000 Camry that failed at 125,000 with multiply .leaks and a transmission failure. The second is a 2010 Toyota Sienna with 150000 miles throwing a code of P0029. That is a VVT problem. Two mechanic say it is a stretch timing chain. Repair more than the value of the van. In both cases I am a fantastic on maintenance. Think I am going to try another brand

[@shauncameron8042]

You missed the h.o option on the 3500. Higher hp/tq than you listed. Great review.

[@schmacintyre6099]

I have such I love/ hate relationship with my Ram. Live the power, hate the gas mileage. Love the look, hate the warranty. Love the bells and whistles, hate the fuel management system ( fuel pump) . Love Uconnect, hate the rust areas……😃😖

[@jeffjohnson7425]

I love my2021 Ram 1500. But I’m not hauling much yet. I had a 1999 Dodge Ram v6 and it was just a tank!

[@catchmonster]

Well, Scotty, none of those prices, specifically for RAM 2500 barebone stick. I did not find a 4x4 2500 barebone for 41 K that I can buy. All that we normal people see are 50, 60, 70, 80k, and so forth prices. I would buy used but all of them had some issues with transmissions so I gave up...

[@pedalingthru2719]

As the owner of a hot shot company all I can say is that our rams are in the shop about 1/2 the time that our ford f-350 and F-450 are.

[@markusmiguelmanalo8647]

My favorite truck is the Ram 1500 because I like a smooth off-road with no trouble with heavy duty objects

[@chubbycatfish4573]

4 door trucks will never not be ugly to me.

[@kresdubbin3541]

You forgot to mention that if it wasn't for cummins getting together with dodge there would only be chev & ford trucks 2day & I think the movie twister helped sell a few 2nd gen rams

[@fabcrayon846]

The 3500 towing capacity is correct but that is for a dually not a single rear wheel

[@timgutter2708]

All I heard was that they started in Canada. As a Canadian, I hate hearing about opportunities, ideas and great people that this country has squandered. Canada is the land of wasted potential.

[@skipdegraff6547]

5.7 and 8speed in my 2018 ram does everything I need and I paid 27600 new I pull a 16ft trailer from Oklahoma to Texas with various cars and stuff at 80mph no problem

[@cjlehy4297]

Avoid the 68rfe transmission like the plague. Get the aisin only. Mine went out at 65k 3 years old 2017 model. Pulled my 5k boat 3 times and was the grocery and kid getter the rest of the time.

[@davec.3198]

5:44 Anyone else notice the video clip ends right as the trailer is about to clip the rail car?

[@darrickbrisco5016]

I always see rams rusting out

[@lesterparker1594]

I never see them rust out. Because I live in the south where nobody’s truck rusts

[@moonshinershonor202]

One time I did a burnout with the old Hemi V8. N yea there was clouds everywhere. Yea they loved it. Nuff said.

[@thelopingchevy6623]

Never trust a man who pronounces Cummins as, “cummings”

[@Superfly1503]

You should see the crazy prices we have to pay for these things here in australia!

[@alphabravo3304]

Greetings from Australia, as an fyi, this same truck in the 1500 is retailing in Australia for $140 thousand AUD or nearly $100 thousand USD. It comes off the factory floor is shipped to Australia where it is completely pulled apart and rebuilt into right hand drive. All manufacturers of full size US picks do this and refuse to build and supply direct to Australia, despite the demand being high. In Australia just about every household has a mid size pickup and want the full size. We are robbed blind.

[@breadave]

I have the 5.7L E-Torque engine. It is the snappiest most responsive vehicle I’ve ever had.

[@shawnconklin8833]

keep making these informational videos they’re great!!

[@69dogodon]

I have a 2010, 2500 w/6.7 Cummins. I love it!

[@etchediniron4249]

I have a 13’ 3500 with the 6.7 for towing and it does great with 300k miles. I also have a 15’ 1500 with the ecodiesel for work and it is incredibly efficient. It has 340k on it now and still going strong

[@distilledfreedom1840]

Do you edit and produce these yourself? Pretty darn good.

[@omar1462]

i had a RAM 1500 Rebel and it was so smooth and comfortable. Was better than a Ford F150 with that ridiculous eco boost 6 cylinder. Traded it in for a 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack......No regrets.

[@mordeth1964]

Nice advert for Stellantis Scotty. Now a couple of points for you. 1. Although sales increased they could still not outsell Ford. 2. They (Chrysler and GM) went broke during the GFC and were bailed out by the long suffering US taxpayers, then sold off. 3. Although they may be adequate, they are outperformed by their rivals, especially Ford with their Ecoboost engines and Power stroke. 4. They've had terrible reliability and build quality for years. Lastly; out of all the big three, they are now the least "American" brand.

[@MG-do7yg]

My ex had one and the one thing I remember is the amount of gas is guzzled.

[@rudydufaye8144]

Why do you say Cummings? Should I say powerstakes?

[@tkrohn1]

Scotty, you left out one significant piece of Dodge diesel pickup history. In the early 70's Dodge put Nissan diesels in their pickups as an option and boy were they dogs!!

[@21bkier]

Why did I get a 2000 24v? For the Cummins. I like dodge rams, theyre solid, but there's better trucks than a ram. But you can't beat a Cummins; been the most elite diesel manufacturer since it came out 100 years ago And like Amy vehicle, with proper maintenance it will last

[@lukewarmwater5320]

This video has inspired me to do one myself about toaster ovens and blenders...when will they come clean about these dastardly devices!?

[@falco5150]

I find it interesting that my 05 and 08 Rams got much better gas mileage than my current 15 model...

[@lesliedeana5142]

Nice, but too many options given almost at the speed of an auctioneer.... I'm lost.

[@-2u2]

I owned a new Dodge Ram for 12,000 miles, it was the biggest piece of junk I've ever owned because: only the front brakes would engage, the transmission would not fully engage in 2nd or 3rd gear, the lights constantly burned out, and many other issues on a brand new truck. Even after taking it to Dodge 3 times for the problems kept coming back.

[@brianmcpeake2509]

Now if they can stop them from rusting out just a few years into ownership...

[@roxorsrule8604]

You mixed up the payload and towing capacities between the 1500/2500 and 3500 a few times. You should have someone proof read your copy.

[@tradewind7191]

I'll keep my gas, but Cummins is a good motor, if towing all the time. With the amount a person spends on 1 of these new trucks the 3 year 36k for gas, or 5 year 100k for diesel warranty is a joke.

[@rondellschuyler7074]

3.6 pentstar engine is far more reliable than the Hemi problem of damaged cams and lifters.. After that go with the Cummins diesel.