Ram TRX LONG TERM REVIEW! After 1 YEAR does the TRX live up to the HYPE?

The last year has completely flown by. It has been one year since we took delivery of the Ram 1500 TRX on the channel. I want to take some time to review the TRX from the prospective of an owner and share some of my experience and impressions of the truck after having spend the last year owning it. Ram has completely hit it out of the park here!
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[@joesz100]

Great vid. I also just took delivery of my fully loaded 2022 TRX. Love it!!! Thanks for the forum suggestion - I’ll check it out for sure! 👍

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thanks and congrats on getting your truck!

[@gbitsbitsg5447]

Great review!!

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Appreciate it.

[@chefdarianbryan3049]

Nicely done my brother

[@paulsmith8212]

Thank You, I have one

[@davesummer2552]

Good video, thanks. I’ve had my ‘22 for 9 months and love it more now than I originally did I think 😂. You nailed it on the UConnect, that can be a bit frustrating at times but all in all, she’s an awesome little rig. Is that the Atak exhaust you’ve got on yours too?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thanks man. 18 months now and the only thing I might replace it with is a 2023 TRX. Have tried to trade it in a few times now but nothing else brings the same smile. I have the SLP resonator swap. $200 bucks in parts and have a shop weld it. Best bang for the buck. Im cheap lol

[@jackg5392]

Great work! Appreciate your insights. Would you suggest any mod’s besides the running boards?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Truck really doesn't need much. I like the weathertech deflectors. The SLPs add a nice sound improvement over stock. Thats about all it needs in my opinion.

[@robertcomer6754]

I just picked one up it's the shit ✌🏽👊🏾

[@JR-pb5dz]

Fantastic overview. Still waiting on my level 2 order from last July. Starting to think I'll never get it and I just need to move on

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Are you price protected? Cause then it is well worth the wait. This truck is not something you want to miss owning. Hope they get too your truck soon.

[@JR-pb5dz]

@@JumpSquadAuto yup, I should be price protected but my interest rate has tripled and definitely not protected!

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@JR-pb5dz tripled? Yikes I haven't looked at auto loan rates in a hot minute. That stinks.

[@erikracz4162]

I waited 6 months for mine, don’t give up, it’s so worth the wait!

[@erikracz4162]

I’ve only had my TRX for less than 2 weeks, they’ll have pry it from my cold dead hands! 😆

[@JumpSquadAuto]

LOL 🤣🤣

[@jonluchessi1643]

Nice truck hopefully soon I want the same exact one but 2022 model maybe by the time I get a 2023 model, thanks for the video

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thanks man. If you don't know, there are some forum dealers offering 9k-10k off MSRP so worth considering when you order yours.

[@jonluchessi1643]

Jump Squad - Auto $9-$10,000 off? That’s amazing, I want the same exact color you have basically the same set up I love your truck, I have a local dealer here I bought probably 25 trucks from them over the years and Jeeps so I feel like I’m cheating if I don’t purchase from them not sure what to do? I’m in California where everything‘s expensive and have to be California compliant with the smog it’s a special thing here it’s really ridiculous

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@jonluchessi1643 I wanna say a bunch of people have bought from Granger Ram in Iowa who are from California. If a dealer far away can offer you the deal then maybe you can build some leverage with the local dealer with the forum deal.....if they don't come close then your next 25 trucks better all be out of state lol. Cause 10k is a lot.

[@jonluchessi1643]

Jump Squad - Auto yes you’re absolutely correct this is something I need to consider, I wish I lived in Iowa, I bet the people are a lot different there I was born and raised here and I live out in the country not part of the big cities but it’s just crazy here everything so expensive out of control, I have a one time2022 ram 3500 for towing and fuel was up to $7.50 a gallon for diesel it’s crazy here

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@jonluchessi1643 That is just nuts. I couldn't live there with those prices.

[@bobevans3209]

I'm debating trading my 19 Hellcat Charger in for one of these. Looks awesome!

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Its totally worth it

[@justintaylor3044]

In Australia these things cost as much as an RS6 and I’m having a bit of a conundrum deciding which one I want. They’re both quite large but I’m slightly more worried about a full-size truck and city driving. I would mostly do inner city driving and I know the RS6 is more manoeuvrable (and it’s an *RS6,* I know) but I just love this thing so much!

[@destructoidx99]

if you go offroad go with the truck if your on pavement use the rs6

[@jordanpyke4109]

Audi RS6. Better investment. The TRX in Canada is already depreciating heavily. 30% after 1 year

[@joshs.5623]

Cool story bro

[@chileshemubanga3594]

Take The Rex!

[@user-is8fs5xo8v]

FYI! Don't go near the trx! Pure garbage

[@franklyn315]

love your review. I've seen several 2019 TRX for around 70 to 80k. I am debating on getting a TRX or might just get a rebel and build an overland instead of a TRX.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thanks. It depends on your needs. TRX can't tow well or carry heavy cargo loads. Rebel will fill those needs more. The TRX is such a blast to drive outside of those two needs and has more of a presence, sound, value hold, and cool factor. So a preference/desired budget thing for sure. Can't go wrong with either but I suggest driving a TRX if you havent. Might make your decision a lot easier haha

[@franklyn315]

@@JumpSquadAuto I know if I test drive one I will end up taking it home lol

[@amg500sl5]

2019 trx never exist

[@warrenwilson8398]

Sorry, but 2019 TRX doesn't exist...@@JumpSquadAuto

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@warrenwilson8398 correct. TRX started in 2021 with the hellcat. Technically they had a TRX-4 around 2010 but it was a sticker package like Ford FX4. The hellcat powered TRX started in 2021.

[@LCculater]

Great video 👍 this hellcat engine will last forever ! Just do your maintenance.dang my windshield Canadian was 3,000 dollars, get a set of 1500 dollar gator backs mud flaps and you will be fine

[@BoricuaFlavored]

I thinking of getting one. If I do, it would literally be my 1st truck ever. Seems well built and that roar gave me goosebumps, I'm usually concerned about maintenance issues. I know it's too early to know but so far any issues with parts or maintenance in general other than what you showed on the vid?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

There is some variation in build quality at times but I personally have not had any issues besides a loose coolant hose over the 18 months I've had the truck. Ram is good for making parts available for the trx as a priority . I strongly suggest joining or browsing the trx forums for more about the truck including the dealers offering 10k below msrp for ordered trucks

[@BoricuaFlavored]

@@JumpSquadAuto Tracking, thanks!

[@HSstudio.Ytchnnl]

did you actually have it? or just bought the Ford instead??

[@robertking5701]

Great video. I love love love it and would not care one bit about the gas mileage. Thats not why you buy this monster

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thanks man! 100% agree. The mileage is on the sticker so shouldn't surprise anyone after the fact. The rest of the truck is on the sticker too but the final product still surprises you at how good it is.

[@leardi58]

We're about In Massachusetts

[@randomvideosyt5955]

That ford raptor R would be sick for the channel.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

If they make one, it will be impossible to get. Ford mark up is other worldly

[@sly9263]

@@JumpSquadAuto well, it's not if- they've already been seen in the wild. It's just a question of whether it releases in 2023 or 2024 (my guess is the latter but who knows). Most manufacturers are marking up on hot sellers right now simply because they can. There's 20 new TRXs within 50 miles of me and it appeals to a niche demographic on top of the current gas price hike; their sales probably aren't that great, so there's likely less gouging. Hell, you can ship a truck to your house for $500-1000 across country just to avoid $5-10-15k in price gouging. It will be difficult to get at first, like any other new toy when it comes out. The TRX is $90k+ with equipment... I'll be surprised if the Raptor R breaks $100k although I wager it will be competitively priced with the TRX. The current Raptor already starts $10k less than the TRX, which is a bigger gap than the engine price difference vs the supercharged hemi. Generally speaking, I think more people want Fords than Ram but Ram is starting to climb up there in the court of public opinion.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@sly9263 my above comment was from 3 months ago but yeah its great that we know the Raptor R is coming. You can get a TRX for about 10k below MSRP from at least 6 dealers which has helped TRX sales a lot. The Raptor R will sticker close to 100k but dealers will want at least 120k for them because Ford has a junk allocation system. As cool as the Raptor R will be, can't put myself up to deal with Ford dealers and pay a ton more for 20hp. Ram is working on a stage 2 kit from the factory that will add about 50hp for 3k and preserve the warranty. They are just waiting for the Raptor R before dropping the kit.

[@mustangmike3830]

@@JumpSquadAuto where the heck can I get one at msrp? I've looked all over the US all year and no luck

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@mustangmike3830 TRX?

[@TangoTangoAlpha]

Bumper isn’t a strong plastic it’s steel; the rear “vents” aren’t fake, they are diffusers; the rear seats aren’t “crack, fade” that’s leather aging and last forever. Agree the truck needs flaps for rocks and debris or the bedside gets eaten. Overall, the TRX is absolutely a great vehicle to own. Sports car performance, haul a family, haul equipment, tow anything a normal person needs, loads of power, Mercedes level truck interior, and year round reliably. One thing I hate is the chirping from the belt / pulley. Made me a maniac trying to figure it out. Mopar / RAM calls it normal, but it’s not. It’s a small part they haven’t had made correctly and it wiggles under light load. Nothing like sounding like a lion roaring through the road to stop and let off little birdies singing love songs of peace.

[@nowyouknow633]

Can you show a vid of how to use the paddle shifters? 😅

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Lol I think your joking?

[@nowyouknow633]

@@JumpSquadAuto no 😅😅

[@kerry_glock]

I hope you don’t abuse your truck like Streetspeed717!!! Looks nice!!! I got my 2022 C8 Red Mist HTC Z51 nicely optioned Corvette 2/15/2022. (Forgot if I mentioned that to you.) I miss seeing your Red C8! Keep that anti-skid & road salt off that beautiful truck! I put a Dualliner Bed Liner in my F-250. It’s a nice liner and stuff doesn’t slide around as much, if at all. YOLO Buddy! YOLO Enjoy your life and do what like and want to do. I like your presentation style! Don’t ever sell yourself short! Yep that sounds good!

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Thanks man. I am jealous of your redmist. Its such a great color. Appreciate the support!

[@kerry_glock]

@@JumpSquadAuto Justin of Horsepower Obsessed posted 4 pictures of it today on KZbin. It got PPF and Ceramic Coating at Blackout Tinting in Latrobe, PA.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@kerry_glock I must have missed it. Was it on IG? He is a great source for corvette info.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@kerry_glock Just checked out the pics. That is a gorgeous car in every angle. Will you be doing summer wheels on it?

[@kerry_glock]

@@JumpSquadAuto I thought the selection of wheels was terrible IMO. I went with the Standard Factory Wheel with the expectation of looking for aftermarket or perhaps seeing what would be available for the ZO6. I was hoping for some chrome offerings. I couldn’t see paying extra for the build by selecting one of the other optional choices. The wife wanted me to try to keep the build around $80,000……. Then “WE” decided to go for the HTC. First Hardtop Corvette Convertible!!! I never cared for Rag Tops by any manufacturer. This changed my mind, so $7,500 more onto the build. Ended up I have around $96,000 in it (Tax & Fees included in that figure) plus add on the PPF, Ceramic Coating and I bought the ACS “Rock Guards” (Very nice product, but IMO $528: $499 plus taxes is a little pricey) since the RPO VQK Splash Guards were on constraint - I removed them from the build, not wanting to have any possible production delay. (The Splash Guards even being a dealer installed item.) Bottom Line: I would like to have another complete wheel & tire set and perhaps another exhaust system. Will not go for Carbon Fiber if I get an allocation for the ZO6 or look to shoe the HTC in C.F. Rims. (I have terrible thoughts of Rim Rash, Pot Hole Damage and Tire Machines chewing C.F. Wheels Up from all the sets of tires that people will need from tracking the cars and being able to pass inspections. My general mechanic that I have for all the easy stuff, I’ve known for 55 years, he’s tough on inspections…. He is really fixed on ball joints and front end suspensions. Tires too. The performance tires for the ZO6 don’t look like they have a lot of tread depth to start. The compound being so soft, hard track days will accelerate the need for another new set and who pays for the C.F. Wheel when one breaks? The dealership or the tire shop? Do they start making you sign a waiver? We don’t even have a price yet! CGS252 I think he’s saying they will cost $27,000….. Geez, I thought even $10,000 for C.F. Wheels would be a lot. Guess later this month, we may have some answers. Good Luck on your next vehicle selection! I hope one would be a future ZO6. I can’t recall if you mentioned that or not - if you’re on a list somewhere or not. I got on a list at MacMulkin, but decided a little late. So it’s going to be 4-5 years as I’m down beyond 1650. (I’m 67 now and fighting Pancreatic Cancer. Been on chemo since August 2019. Doing ok, but a lot of days feeling weak and like crap, it’s challenging at times.). So as I said earlier, enjoy your life and do what you like - I’ve always loved cars. I’m not one to be able to turn the wrenches a lot, more the guy to check the fluids, tires, wash ‘‘em and put gas in them. You IMO have a real talent to put out a great vehicle Vlog!!!

[@Strangerthingsvehicles]

How many miles do u have on it?

[@liacarroll1913]

Thinking of buying a 22 TRX only 9000. Miles but has modified bumpers cut out exhaust Giant off road light But does not seem beat up Would you be concerned?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

I would make sure there aren't any warranty voiding engine mods. See what's been done for service to it. I prefer stock trucks personally but if it's clean and not abused and someone built a show truck...you save a fortune buying one with your preferred mods. But if there are performance mods...I'd walk away just because no one buys this truck to completely baby it.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

You need to sell it. Let me know if you'd like to. I would buy it for an agreed value. Thanks.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

I am on the fence. I wanna try something different but with sales tax in my state....I am stuck having to trade. Apparently trackhawks are a lot more expensive then I last remember so might not make sense lol

[@Maynardd]

Is the body aluminum?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

The hood and tailgate I believe are aluminum and the fenders are fiberglass. bed sides are steel.

[@mustangmike3830]

How many miles per full tank on average do you get?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

I get about 10 city and 12 highway driving normal. 8 on the low side if I am aggressive

[@dallasbk1]

No oil catch can?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Some people run them but I tend to mix things up before anything gets out of warranty so passed on it.

[@eseantonio7856]

Do a another review after 2 years of owning it

[@JumpSquadAuto]

I can but not sure if people will find it boring. Trucks a champ and continues to be a blast. Do have TRX content in the works

[@eseantonio7856]

@@JumpSquadAuto awesome! I’m really considering getting one but I just want know if it’s problematic.

[@JumpSquadAuto]

It's been very reliable. Order books for the TRX are closing on the 31st so get an order in if you want one. The ram TRX forum has a few dealers offering 8k to 12k under msrp depending on your spec.

[@UnityFirearmsLLC]

Great video. I’m looking I to picking one up here in the next few months. A 2021 in my area with about 25k miles is going for 75k-78.

[@NoonMight]

Raptor with 37’s for the win

[@JumpSquadAuto]

🤣Winning the Dealer Markup Award yes.

[@RickyMW0]

I'm 15 and am interested in getting this truck for my second car how would you suggest I save for it or make enough cash?

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Best advice someone gave me is don't stretch yourself on a car. Far too many people I went to college with rushed to get a big fancy cars and a big payment right out of college and when good investment opportunities came by, they couldn't jump on them. Don't chase the car, chase financial stability. Try to get a stable source of income from a job or business and then find additional income streams that are passive income to help support the quality of life you want. Just some high level tips. You are young so skys the limit. I really enjoy this speech when I need some motivation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPRq3SMh79sjsU

[@Johnny-xj5qu]

I had to respond to this one. As a wealthy guy, I 100% believe in the saying of “Don’t buy the car with your money, buy the asset that buys the car”. You will be a slave to a car if you’re young with a mediocre income, and it will hurt for quite a while. If you insisted on buying it anyways, you could Turo the car to make income that allows you to make the payments, but expect everybody who rents it will put it in launch mode, and won’t ride it nice and easy. Also, force them to provide receipts of their gas up so you’re sure they’re putting premium in it. Don’t forget this supercharged engine will take premium. If that’s at $6/gallon, you’re paying about $.60/mile. Yes, every 100 miles you go costs you $60. Ouch! Furthermore, if the economy crashes soon, people will be selling off things making the prices go down, so you’d have a bad asset on your hands. I guess this is a long winded way of saying, if you want to be a baller with a bad ass vehicle, do everything you can to be a money maker first… even if it takes 5-10 years

[@sly9263]

wait until you're older before you buy something that fast- you're not experienced and mature enough to handle a vehicle like this and you could easily wreck and or kill someone/yourself. there should be laws preventing kids from driving vehicles with high power to weight ratios until they've had their license for X years, it's less visible of an issue because these vehicles are usually too expensive for them to afford and good parents won't let them drive their personal vehicle with that much power.

[@aaroncasey7028]

@@Johnny-xj5qu thank you i will take that into consideration i almost have my license and have been interested int the TRX for about a year i was hoping to get it for my 18th birthday i work 2 jobs and get about 17 hour days and i will be more than open to financial advice i am very unexpected it that and am always open to learn more thank you again for the advice.

[@aaroncasey7028]

@@JumpSquadAuto thank you for the advise i will take t into consideration

[@bearatts]

I've seen popcorn with less salt on it than this truck

[@JumpSquadAuto]

New England life. We just had a blizzard before I made the video.

[@briankeith9584]

Man it takes 10minutes to rinse that thing down before you present it to us. 😅

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Lol it was winter so getting from my house to a quiet lot....gets dirty again. Tires love to kick stuff onto itself.

[@devildogentertainment4904]

Link to TRX forum???

[@JumpSquadAuto]

www.ram-trx.com/

[@devildogentertainment4904]

@@JumpSquadAuto thanks my boi!! Love the channel! I’m buying one soon 👹, almost did last week but couldn’t agree on numbers ..

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@devildogentertainment4904 You will love the truck. Check out the forum dealer thread and pick a forum dealer offering 9k+ off and wait for the order to show up. Worth the wait and savings. 2023 order banks opened up this week.

[@devildogentertainment4904]

@@JumpSquadAuto I had driven one specced close to yours , it had full Leather I believe with power running boards and panoramic roof MAAAAAANNNN I fell in love I need one iT BAD

[@JumpSquadAuto]

@@devildogentertainment4904 power steps are a dealer installed option. Have a video on pricing for it. Prices have shot up on those but hit me up when you go for the steps, I have some coupon codes for parts and labor.

[@erin7995]

you only drove 6k in 1 year

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Yep. Up to 16k now closing in on year two years of ownership.

[@gavsterification]

@@JumpSquadAuto do a 2 year review

[@drewwright8608]

I was thinking the same thing ha that's barely break in miles lol for a daily that thing should have at least 10 to 15k a year

[@timmbos]

No so good at 5 buck a gallon gas :-(

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Slightly less fun lol

[@ejs101968]

Stop with the apologies! Yikes!

[@Translationcloud]

Badlander is better.

[@Saki630]

He's lying, he wishes he could sell this turd for the v8 raptor

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Nope. Happy with what I got. Raptor R is not worth the markup

[@user-is8fs5xo8v]

It's an over priced gas hog!!! 7miles to the gallon! What a joke. Plus it has a breakable aluminum steering column. Cheap junk!!!!!

[@user-is8fs5xo8v]

7mph gallon yeah i dont think so!!!!! Its not A Dodge! Its an inferior product that ibwould not tpuch with 10ft pole! Keep the piece of crap!!!!!!

[@JumpSquadAuto]

Best vehicle ever made....Had many and the TRX is by far the best overall do everything vehicle.