2019 RAM 1500 - The Best Pickup In America?
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Date: 2019-05-30
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acdii
Very good review, however, I should point out, you mention payload, show it on the screen, yet did not show the Actual payload numbers of the reviewed models. That is the #1 most important aspect when it comes to towing. That airbag suspension, adds, weight, takes away from payload, reducing towing capacity. Ram still has a way to go to catch Ford when it comes to towing as comparable models like the Limited and Laramie are still several hundred pounds below Ford. A limited for example has 1462 pound payload and the same equipped F150 Platinum has between 1583 and 1661 pound payload depending on the moonroof option which is not standard(though every one you see has one, for 1295. On that interior, Oh man, that is the Best interior of any pickup. It is Beautiful I learned my lesson a few years ago, never buy a first run of a new model, otherwise, yeah, I very well could replace my F150 with a Ram, but I will give it time and see how reliable it is first. Really nice job Ram, and coming from someone who bleeds Ford Blue, that is one hell of a comment One thing I should mention, the 5. 0 V8 is standard on the upper trims, and can be had with all the same options the 3. 5 EB has, except for the Max Tow package as it is specific to the 3. 5 EB in that it is the top towing engine. The V8 can be had in any truck from XL to Limited, so not sure where you got that information regarding the Ford V8.
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Very good review, however, I should point out, you mention payload, show it on the screen, yet did not show the Actual payload numbers of the reviewed models. That is the #1 most important aspect when it comes to towing. That airbag suspension, adds, weight, takes away from payload, reducing towing capacity. Ram still has a way to go to catch Ford when it comes to towing as comparable models like the Limited and Laramie are still several hundred pounds below Ford. A limited for example has 1462 pound payload and the same equipped F150 Platinum has between 1583 and 1661 pound payload depending on the moonroof option which is not standard(though every one you see has one, for 1295. On that interior, Oh man, that is the Best interior of any pickup. It is Beautiful I learned my lesson a few years ago, never buy a first run of a new model, otherwise, yeah, I very well could replace my F150 with a Ram, but I will give it time and see how reliable it is first. Really nice job Ram, and coming from someone who bleeds Ford Blue, that is one hell of a comment One thing I should mention, the 5. 0 V8 is standard on the upper trims, and can be had with all the same options the 3. 5 EB has, except for the Max Tow package as it is specific to the 3. 5 EB in that it is the top towing engine. The V8 can be had in any truck from XL to Limited, so not sure where you got that information regarding the Ford V8.
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Ken Knowlton
Bought new a 2004 2500 4x4 short bed 5. 9L Cummins quad cab 6 speed manual from Dave Smith motors Kellogg, ID. Best material possession ever invested. Minimal maintenance issues; normal periodic mileage repairs: i. e. Clutch replacement at 96k miles. Full brake job, front end ball joints, wheel bearings at 110k mikes. Note there was no brake maintenance until then. not bad. Due probably to the manual transmission and exhaust brake. Body and interior are still solid; only rust is lower edge of tailgate which Ill replace someday. 19mpg everyday, 11-13 pulling 8000lb travel trailer. Ill never part with it although every time I swing by a dealership they try very hard. I flash them my open carry. 45 ACP Colt M1991 series 80 stainless and warn them to keep their distance. General Motors product. BLAH. Ford Super Duty what a joke. Mine has been dynod at 345hp, 657ft/lb trq at the rear wheels. Thats more than a decade before the monster power outputs currently available. Competition sells more models, truck owners are finicky, no one can honestly touch a Ram Cummins
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Bought new a 2004 2500 4x4 short bed 5. 9L Cummins quad cab 6 speed manual from Dave Smith motors Kellogg, ID. Best material possession ever invested. Minimal maintenance issues; normal periodic mileage repairs: i. e. Clutch replacement at 96k miles. Full brake job, front end ball joints, wheel bearings at 110k mikes. Note there was no brake maintenance until then. not bad. Due probably to the manual transmission and exhaust brake. Body and interior are still solid; only rust is lower edge of tailgate which Ill replace someday. 19mpg everyday, 11-13 pulling 8000lb travel trailer. Ill never part with it although every time I swing by a dealership they try very hard. I flash them my open carry. 45 ACP Colt M1991 series 80 stainless and warn them to keep their distance. General Motors product. BLAH. Ford Super Duty what a joke. Mine has been dynod at 345hp, 657ft/lb trq at the rear wheels. Thats more than a decade before the monster power outputs currently available. Competition sells more models, truck owners are finicky, no one can honestly touch a Ram Cummins
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95jersey
As usual the payload ratings are completely misleading. Only one model gets the 2300 payload and that is standard cab/box 2 wheel drive (basically the truck no one will buy. The models everyone will buy (crew/extended cab) 4x4 will only have 1680-1840lbs depending on configuration, which is lowest in class again. Payload is everything. You cant tow 10k+ lbs with tonque weights of 1500lbs. Heck, you can t even tow 6-7000lbs trailers with 1200lbs tonque weights. Once you add 3 people and some misc items, you exceed your payload and its game over. Very disapointing once again, I have to buy a Ford F150 or go with a heavy duty truck. GIVE ME 2300lb payload on crew model please.
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As usual the payload ratings are completely misleading. Only one model gets the 2300 payload and that is standard cab/box 2 wheel drive (basically the truck no one will buy. The models everyone will buy (crew/extended cab) 4x4 will only have 1680-1840lbs depending on configuration, which is lowest in class again. Payload is everything. You cant tow 10k+ lbs with tonque weights of 1500lbs. Heck, you can t even tow 6-7000lbs trailers with 1200lbs tonque weights. Once you add 3 people and some misc items, you exceed your payload and its game over. Very disapointing once again, I have to buy a Ford F150 or go with a heavy duty truck. GIVE ME 2300lb payload on crew model please.
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HellKitty 101
RAM has stolen the interior and technology wars. While it would have been nice to see a little more power from the HEMI, overall I LOVE that RAM constantly thinks outside of the box. Everything appears to have been well thought out. But the interior of the Limited trim gives new definition to the term Cowboy Cadillac. On the capability front, while not class-leading in tow and haul, RAM was smart to not attempt to over-engineer, thus add weight, to the 1500 as well as to save room for the forthcoming 2500 in heavy hauling. I do know that FCA is working on a boosted Pentastar that will give the Ecoboost some competition.
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RAM has stolen the interior and technology wars. While it would have been nice to see a little more power from the HEMI, overall I LOVE that RAM constantly thinks outside of the box. Everything appears to have been well thought out. But the interior of the Limited trim gives new definition to the term Cowboy Cadillac. On the capability front, while not class-leading in tow and haul, RAM was smart to not attempt to over-engineer, thus add weight, to the 1500 as well as to save room for the forthcoming 2500 in heavy hauling. I do know that FCA is working on a boosted Pentastar that will give the Ecoboost some competition.
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ernestjbmwrider1200
Smart concept E torque system. location of the e torque is located on the top of the engine. not between the engine and the transmission. service is cost effective. using the original engine and not spending millions in RnD to build and fail in new engines. also the only truck to use high strength steel in the frame. the RAm also uses the front adjustable spoiler the only truck again. 4 corner air springs. sound cancelling mics and speakers. e torque to heats and cools the transmission and rear diff to allow the proper operation of the units equals better fuel economy. the other dont compare.
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Smart concept E torque system. location of the e torque is located on the top of the engine. not between the engine and the transmission. service is cost effective. using the original engine and not spending millions in RnD to build and fail in new engines. also the only truck to use high strength steel in the frame. the RAm also uses the front adjustable spoiler the only truck again. 4 corner air springs. sound cancelling mics and speakers. e torque to heats and cools the transmission and rear diff to allow the proper operation of the units equals better fuel economy. the other dont compare.
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Marcus Wilson
So why call it etorque if it doesnt actually add torque to the engines output? Thats a bit misleading if you ask me. All it does is start the engine instead of adding extra grunt? Its basically a second starting motor and it even acts as an alternator. So why not just simply label it something like ezstart or smart-start or something like that? Dont give it a misleading title, then people get the wrong idea of how it works just based off of the name. Other than that, awesome truck I think Ram did a pretty nice job. Ill miss the crosshairs and the big rig look though, but I guess times are changing.
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So why call it etorque if it doesnt actually add torque to the engines output? Thats a bit misleading if you ask me. All it does is start the engine instead of adding extra grunt? Its basically a second starting motor and it even acts as an alternator. So why not just simply label it something like ezstart or smart-start or something like that? Dont give it a misleading title, then people get the wrong idea of how it works just based off of the name. Other than that, awesome truck I think Ram did a pretty nice job. Ill miss the crosshairs and the big rig look though, but I guess times are changing.
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williamg2552
It takes a LOT of fan bragging rights and brand recognition away from this truck by removing the DODGE nameplate from these RAM trucks. Sure, theyre selling well, but thats not BECAUSE of the name change. but rather, IN SPITE of it. People still consider them to be DODGES. even though the DODGE NAME is no longer there. Several people commenting here STILL refer to it as a DODGE Ram. Might just as well put the name back on It was there for almost 100 years. Thats not going to change just because some Italian company came in and started making silly name changes
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It takes a LOT of fan bragging rights and brand recognition away from this truck by removing the DODGE nameplate from these RAM trucks. Sure, theyre selling well, but thats not BECAUSE of the name change. but rather, IN SPITE of it. People still consider them to be DODGES. even though the DODGE NAME is no longer there. Several people commenting here STILL refer to it as a DODGE Ram. Might just as well put the name back on It was there for almost 100 years. Thats not going to change just because some Italian company came in and started making silly name changes
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TJ Sullivan
Alex another very well done, thorough and polished review. Other auto journalist should learn from you. This new RAM seems very impressive but I am wondering about any thoughts on IIHS for this new model. Transporting my family with young children a vehicles crash test scores are very important. As you know the last generation RAM IIHS scores pretty lousy and unacceptable.
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Alex another very well done, thorough and polished review. Other auto journalist should learn from you. This new RAM seems very impressive but I am wondering about any thoughts on IIHS for this new model. Transporting my family with young children a vehicles crash test scores are very important. As you know the last generation RAM IIHS scores pretty lousy and unacceptable.
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TheJackal917
It cant be best. Right now, Ram is torn between consumer demands for features and between reliability, dependability and longevity. I choose something that will live long and wont needed to be fixed every other, goddamn (I saw on one forum a user with 2015 Ram that had to service every week, he posted receipts, from Denver service. So no, I choose GM.
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It cant be best. Right now, Ram is torn between consumer demands for features and between reliability, dependability and longevity. I choose something that will live long and wont needed to be fixed every other, goddamn (I saw on one forum a user with 2015 Ram that had to service every week, he posted receipts, from Denver service. So no, I choose GM.
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Jarek Kozera
Try to change gears in mittens when you get in the car with minus 30C. Such knobs are good for passenger cars but not for work. I know three friends who gave up their RAM because they did not want to change gears. This can be a solution for those who buy the most expensive versions and strengthen their EGO.
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Try to change gears in mittens when you get in the car with minus 30C. Such knobs are good for passenger cars but not for work. I know three friends who gave up their RAM because they did not want to change gears. This can be a solution for those who buy the most expensive versions and strengthen their EGO.
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