2019 Ram 2500/3500 Towing To The Max
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Date: 2019-05-30
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The Architect
Rams have always had the best interiors in class. Theyve always looked the best on the outside. Mean and menacing in your rear view they certainly make a statement. Im also a Chevy/GMC fan but theyve fallen far from excellence. The ride quality in both GM and Ford trucks as of the past five years are poor compared to the Rams. This truck segment is often like the phone wars. iPhone creates the best new design and every other borrows everything not patented and duplicates with different badging. Ive driven every variant or the Ford (1500, 2500, Chevys SILVERADO(1500, 2500) and Dodge Ram/Ram 1500, 2500 from 2015 to 2018 and one things stand out when getting out of one and into another right after. The suspension and interiors. Its a huge difference especially with higher trim levels. Too many to detail but the Chevys GMCs and Fords ride well, like a truck. Chevys being the worst ride quality overall. The Fords leave question on how the hell are they the best selling trucks? Especially compared to the Ram of late. After some investigation it appears that Fords credit company has a very low standard to be accepted for an auto loan. Average credit scores are significantly lower to increase the acceptance ratings. Virtually anyone can be accepted for financing. An estimated 23% of all Ford accepted buyers came from other dealerships like GMC RAM Toyota respectively. The moniker of the best selling truck is in fact true but cause tremendous pressure for dealerships and Ford finance to push loans through but we find no link to secondary auto loan finance companies Ford dealers go to when declined. Ford in fact has the best selling trucks. Ford also in fact has the most defaults on auto loans because of this practice. The take away is two things. One, if a buyer wants a truck but gets turned down everywhere else because of poor credit then they can simply go to a Ford dealership and voila Approved in spite. Two, there is a history that shows every time Chevy GMC or Ram make more horsepower or add new tech or makes more torque, Ford comes up with the same things slightly different. Its the truck wars of course but digging into the nuts and bolts opens up some interesting data. As of now the Ford sits in second place to anyone thats tried the new Ram and GMC third Chevys 4th Toyotas 5th. Never try one before you buy especially when dropping 50-90 large on a truck. Youll be surprised. If you have trouble reading or learning about new things, I understand. For those that value information and learning new things about this subject I understand as well.
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Rams have always had the best interiors in class. Theyve always looked the best on the outside. Mean and menacing in your rear view they certainly make a statement. Im also a Chevy/GMC fan but theyve fallen far from excellence. The ride quality in both GM and Ford trucks as of the past five years are poor compared to the Rams. This truck segment is often like the phone wars. iPhone creates the best new design and every other borrows everything not patented and duplicates with different badging. Ive driven every variant or the Ford (1500, 2500, Chevys SILVERADO(1500, 2500) and Dodge Ram/Ram 1500, 2500 from 2015 to 2018 and one things stand out when getting out of one and into another right after. The suspension and interiors. Its a huge difference especially with higher trim levels. Too many to detail but the Chevys GMCs and Fords ride well, like a truck. Chevys being the worst ride quality overall. The Fords leave question on how the hell are they the best selling trucks? Especially compared to the Ram of late. After some investigation it appears that Fords credit company has a very low standard to be accepted for an auto loan. Average credit scores are significantly lower to increase the acceptance ratings. Virtually anyone can be accepted for financing. An estimated 23% of all Ford accepted buyers came from other dealerships like GMC RAM Toyota respectively. The moniker of the best selling truck is in fact true but cause tremendous pressure for dealerships and Ford finance to push loans through but we find no link to secondary auto loan finance companies Ford dealers go to when declined. Ford in fact has the best selling trucks. Ford also in fact has the most defaults on auto loans because of this practice. The take away is two things. One, if a buyer wants a truck but gets turned down everywhere else because of poor credit then they can simply go to a Ford dealership and voila Approved in spite. Two, there is a history that shows every time Chevy GMC or Ram make more horsepower or add new tech or makes more torque, Ford comes up with the same things slightly different. Its the truck wars of course but digging into the nuts and bolts opens up some interesting data. As of now the Ford sits in second place to anyone thats tried the new Ram and GMC third Chevys 4th Toyotas 5th. Never try one before you buy especially when dropping 50-90 large on a truck. Youll be surprised. If you have trouble reading or learning about new things, I understand. For those that value information and learning new things about this subject I understand as well.
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David Silva
I agree with you about it being nice to see RAM allowing a couple key options to be available in the more basic trims. I currently have a 1500 Tradesman and am very happy that even in 2016 RAM didnt heavily restrict getting some options. RAM seems to respect that people that buy their trucks will be using them as trade vehicles so the Tradesman still can be equipped with a lot of the great functionality along with some added features to make them a little nicer. Being able to add the full bag rear suspension to the 2500 Tradesman would be what Id go for if I were to upgrade from my 1500 EcoDiesel. Thanks for the fully filled out reviews, Alex
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I agree with you about it being nice to see RAM allowing a couple key options to be available in the more basic trims. I currently have a 1500 Tradesman and am very happy that even in 2016 RAM didnt heavily restrict getting some options. RAM seems to respect that people that buy their trucks will be using them as trade vehicles so the Tradesman still can be equipped with a lot of the great functionality along with some added features to make them a little nicer. Being able to add the full bag rear suspension to the 2500 Tradesman would be what Id go for if I were to upgrade from my 1500 EcoDiesel. Thanks for the fully filled out reviews, Alex
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Colonel1Bravo
That was an extremely good review. I must admit that after escaping the General Motors brand of vehicles after many disappointing years I chose Ford. I have been driving Ford for the last 20 years. That said, I am planning on buying a Ram 3500 SRW Laramie 4x4 paired with the Aisin tranny, and Im excited about it. I do believe I would be happier with the Cummins, and I really like the Ram lineup. I would opt for the 2500, but the Aisin isnt offered for that. I do not know if the Aisin is really better than the 68RFE, yet thats what I am going to buy. Just waiting on some incentives now at the end of the year. Good job on the video.
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That was an extremely good review. I must admit that after escaping the General Motors brand of vehicles after many disappointing years I chose Ford. I have been driving Ford for the last 20 years. That said, I am planning on buying a Ram 3500 SRW Laramie 4x4 paired with the Aisin tranny, and Im excited about it. I do believe I would be happier with the Cummins, and I really like the Ram lineup. I would opt for the 2500, but the Aisin isnt offered for that. I do not know if the Aisin is really better than the 68RFE, yet thats what I am going to buy. Just waiting on some incentives now at the end of the year. Good job on the video.
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James Penner
Although its a significantly updated it still has the same cab and box as the previous 4th gen, the third gen ram in 07 was upgraded from a 5. 9/48re to a 6. 7/68rfe and that was still considered a 3rd gen so this is still a 4th gen as well. Both 1st, second and 3rd gens all changed powertrain options and alot of interior changes thoughout its body design but they were always still called the same generation. Just my 2 cents awesome review btw
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Although its a significantly updated it still has the same cab and box as the previous 4th gen, the third gen ram in 07 was upgraded from a 5. 9/48re to a 6. 7/68rfe and that was still considered a 3rd gen so this is still a 4th gen as well. Both 1st, second and 3rd gens all changed powertrain options and alot of interior changes thoughout its body design but they were always still called the same generation. Just my 2 cents awesome review btw
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Ford F-250 6.7 Super
Something no one ever covers in these reviews, has Ram done anything to improve their EGR or Dpf? Can you do a stationary regen with Ram? Not everyone can drive another 30-45 minutes to complete a regen, this is why I went with ford, they offer a way, its called an OCR or operator command regen, you can do a stationary regen with your truck while in park in your driveway or at work while your not inside it, how awesome is that
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Something no one ever covers in these reviews, has Ram done anything to improve their EGR or Dpf? Can you do a stationary regen with Ram? Not everyone can drive another 30-45 minutes to complete a regen, this is why I went with ford, they offer a way, its called an OCR or operator command regen, you can do a stationary regen with your truck while in park in your driveway or at work while your not inside it, how awesome is that
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Casey Damiano
Great stuff so far on 2019/2020 trucks, Alex I know this question caters to only a tiny audience, but maybe could you mull-over making a short piece covering Fleet Management software options on the newest Ford, GM & FCA models? I know such options cover far more than just geo-tracking where your companys trucks are Im curious to see what The Big Three are offering in their newest line Keep up the great work: )
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Great stuff so far on 2019/2020 trucks, Alex I know this question caters to only a tiny audience, but maybe could you mull-over making a short piece covering Fleet Management software options on the newest Ford, GM & FCA models? I know such options cover far more than just geo-tracking where your companys trucks are Im curious to see what The Big Three are offering in their newest line Keep up the great work: )
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The Architect
Actually Chrysler paid the government back 4 years ahead of schedule. Not sure about ownership rights but the Government shouldve not bailed out the banks or the automakers. I agree completely with that. Ford avoided the bailout in large part to the strong European sales at the time but now the European market is bad and Ford has a bruised reputation there.
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Actually Chrysler paid the government back 4 years ahead of schedule. Not sure about ownership rights but the Government shouldve not bailed out the banks or the automakers. I agree completely with that. Ford avoided the bailout in large part to the strong European sales at the time but now the European market is bad and Ford has a bruised reputation there.
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alphiejh1
its funny how every journalist always listening to ford or ram with fuel economy and when u go in real-world testing its false but chevy always hitting there marks, how is that, not everybody like lux interior, like the most journalist, am not interested in ram or ford, i want to see that new Silverado running
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its funny how every journalist always listening to ford or ram with fuel economy and when u go in real-world testing its false but chevy always hitting there marks, how is that, not everybody like lux interior, like the most journalist, am not interested in ram or ford, i want to see that new Silverado running
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sons of liberty
Something to note about the 392 in the ram. They used heavy duty parts from top to bottom and adjusted the torque curve so even though the max numbers dont look as impressive, it is built very heavy and receives power the whole way through. The car version of the 392 has 485hp, see the difference.
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Something to note about the 392 in the ram. They used heavy duty parts from top to bottom and adjusted the torque curve so even though the max numbers dont look as impressive, it is built very heavy and receives power the whole way through. The car version of the 392 has 485hp, see the difference.
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Ernest Vocell
Im in the market for a 2500 with an 8 bed. Will get the 6. 4. All the bells & whistles are great. Yet I have never opened the sunroof or used most of the other items. I over bought. I would recommend/ caution airride. Mine has a relay problem under15 deg. FAnd there are several problems. Good luck
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Im in the market for a 2500 with an 8 bed. Will get the 6. 4. All the bells & whistles are great. Yet I have never opened the sunroof or used most of the other items. I over bought. I would recommend/ caution airride. Mine has a relay problem under15 deg. FAnd there are several problems. Good luck
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