Is this Ram Really Worth $83,000? And Why I Would Never Buy a Toyota
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I didn't tell you to get a Toyota because they don't make any HD trucks. But if they did --- the big 3 is in deep trouble. Or even a 3500 truck.
thanks for the update. I have a 2008 dodge 1500 (Gas) that has 342,000 miles on it. Same engine and transmission...
yeah ok he needs a 600hp truck to tow 2x6 lumber. GTFO this dudes the laughing stock of the truck industry getting bent over like this he needs that truck to haul all the Vaseline hes gonna need
@@chrisx5127GM is about to put multi millions of dollars in the HD truck plant in Flint Mi. I don't believe they are anywhere near doin bad.
Trucks shouldn't cost that much. It really feels like there is a lot of price gouging going these days.
Perhaps, but you get what you pay for. I got a fully loaded truck which was over 6 figures but the quality is second to none. Ram makes really high quality trucks and it shows at all levels.
The people who Rams back in the day are not people who names Rams now it’s basically a luxury brand when it was Dodge Ram they were actually work trucks Stellantis decided to seperate Ram and that’s when the reliability started to decline the old rams are way more reliable for hauling than the newer ones the new ones are basically rolling hotel rooms that’s what you’re paying the extra 50 grand for
I don't really work like I did when I was younger. I have had dodges, fords and chevy/ gmc
The 2 worst that I had was a ford 5.4 and a gmc they had it in the shop 185 days the first year I had it ( lemon law)
If I was to go back to hauling cows and horses every week.
I would not have any new truck.
I would have a old one rebuild a square front chevy 90-96 Ford or 96- 99 dodge
My family had better use from those models than anything else.
I don't care about the fully loaded bs.
I want it reliable, able to do its job. Its a truck not worried about the ride,computer crap.
Scummy dealerships all around
It's not really gouging its all the stuff and tech they put on the truck.
The most positive point is the fact you can afford to buy an $83K truck, congratulations.
Yet his argument for purchasing it is he gets 20/mpg lmao
My family works in the auto salvage business. We see alot of Dodge truck transmissions come through for rebuild and we have trouble keeping them in stock. Make whatever you like of that.
I think the problem with trucks and people being so brand loyal (or just crazy) is that at 80k+ for a vehicle nobody is willing to say they were wrong in purchasing that brand. I personally don't think you can go wrong with any of them. The problem is we don't have enough competition in the truck market and they can charge whatever they want and people will pay. At the rate truck prices are going I personally will NEVER be able to afford a new truck.
you're exactly correct.... many people shit all over another brand and never even owned one. As far as the market goes, it is simple supply and demand.
i just got in a 08 chevy Silverado, i know the struggle!
unless you're writing off part of it on your taxes, they're not really pricing it for you.
What are your thoughts pertaining to EV trucks (e.g. Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 lightning, and the upcoming cybertruck)?
@@MalamIbnMalam EV trucks are scams just like the cars, it costs more resources and it's worse for the environment to make an EV vehicle than a gas vehicle!
You don’t have to justify why you bought a Ram for $83k. You earn your money and you decide how you use it…keep up the good work!
Yeah hes free to make stupid financial decisions lol.
@@timsgta And if it's none of our business, wtf did he tell us! 😂
He's the ultimate rage bait troll.
We're all here aren't we?
@@stevenkelby2169 None of us are raging we're just telling the truth of how ridiculous prices are and how even more ridiculous people that pay them
People are stupid, don’t waste your time with them 👍
Can’t agree with you more.
$80,000 for a pickup . Never thought I would see a pickup cost as much or more then a Corvette . My 2011 Ram 2500 TD was about $42,000 , I just can't believe that the costs have gone up that much . My Ram had an issue with the check engine light repeatedly coming on . Dealership tried to blame me for using the wrong oil, wrong fuel , etc and acted like they had no idea what the issue was . I think I had it to the dealership 14 times for the issue. However after doing a search myself for the issue, it was a known issue with the government mandated environmental crap that was installed that was causing the issue . It cost me $900 to get that junk removed and guess what , no more issues with the check engine light .
Also had the back window leak.
Also had the drive shaft fall apart while driving . It must have been a defective part as I didn't even have 10k miles on it at the time .
I have had '95,98, 2000, 2004, and 2011RAM pickups .
A nicely equipped Corvette is pushing 100k now, everythings expensive
The average car cost is now like 45k. That’s so dumb. House prices are also 250% above inflation rates. Groceries are way more expensive too. All this but people just say “you’re not working hard enough” even though there’s clear research and proof saying wages aren’t keeping up with inflation and asshole companies price gouging.
My sister just sold a Corvette for 270k (Canadian). She just called a guy they had sold cars to before, said 'you might like the new Z06' and the guy was like, 'Yeah, ok. I'll just buy it'. That's what you're competing with.
this is the longest ram commercial i have ever seen :)
I love my tundra with the 5.7. I sold my HD diesel after 12 years because we weren’t hauling as heavy anymore. Best decision ever. Trucks are made for different uses, so a LD truck won’t replace a HD one. But if you need a 1/2 ton I’d buy another Toyota all day long.
no shit. This guys a jackass
Toyota can't haul anything without squatting. They also ride like a buckboard and get crappy mileage. Never had a problem with my Chevy's throughout the years.
I have gas Toyota, it’s 18 years old, and bought it new, I get 20 miles to the gallon of gas, it has been a great truck for me. Also most truck today are around $80,000.00 now, sad but that’s the price today.
I've got three Toyotas in the drive with just under 700k combined mileage. Had another go 400k. They don't make a heavy duty consumer model pickup unfortunately or I'd have one. They're not perfect but they are far superior to the big three US brands.
I have had nothing but bad luck with any and all Chrysler products. This is 50 years on the road experience.
Interesting, I've never had a single problem with a Chrysler product in 30 years.
@@jlbush8249same here.
My 2021 Silverado 2500HDCrew cab with the Duramax Diesel, 10 speed transmission and the “LT” package was just over 60K. I bought the truck in January 2021. I live in southern Arizona and searched the Tucson and Phoenix dealerships for this truck and none were available because of the pandemic. I broadened my search to Albuquerque,NM and found this truck enroute to the dealership on a rail car from Flint , MI and bought it sight unseen. I did my research and this truck had everything I needed and wanted. It’s a great truck 2&1/2 years later and meets my towing needs and handles them with ease, getting 10 mpg towing and 19 mpg doing regular driving on average with close to 24 mpg on the highway not towing. About the pricing of trucks like mine from any manufacturer, I don’t complain. If y’all would stop and think what it takes to get the final product to the dealership from a lump of clay, all of the research, development and testing and what’s involved, maybe you’d be more acceptable to the pricing . If someone works hard all of their life and can afford one of these trucks more power to them. There are many people in Cochise County where I live with trucks similar to mine and many 3500’s too. Lots of farmers, contractors and people who have RV’s. Too many of y’all heard stories from your friends who have a 2nd cousin who has a friend who knows a guy who said these trucks are overpriced pieces of junk and take that as gospel truth. Stop being keyboard warriors and do your own research. Peace. I’m out🇺🇸
Great follow up video, thanks for the update!
Hey Brock,, absolutely awesome video. You really hit every nail on the head.. even had me laughing a few times.. good for you man. Enjoy a sweet looking truck, You deserve it. Keep up the good work and keep making great videos!!!
This is my first comment I’ve ever made to a video. You addressed the comments very well they were direct and had valid points. By the way I agree it’s your hard earned money do with what you want!
Thanks
I’m a huge Toyota fan boy and work for a Toyota dealer ship as a master tech. 1 Ram trucks aren’t bad, besides the v8 with the cam shafts but the Cummins diesels will outlast you, they are reliable as hell transmission wise on the rams, well they tend to be finicky but still durable ass trucks. 2. Toyota is a half right what you said, they are trying to compete with the new tundra, but a turbo v6 isn’t going to pull what a diesel can and even so I’ve said it before want reliable get a Toyota truck want something that can rip your house off the foundation get a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge, may not last as long but pulls a lot more then Toyota trucks. 3. Every truck is expensive and lowest I think is 40 grand for the base of the base, the highest Toyota tundra is capstone hybrid at over 100,000 grand, so I don’t know what people expect, 83 grand for a Cummins ram with nice options can’t blame you. People don’t think before they comment honestly
Dodge is garbage....it's fiat...there's no way anyone should pay that for a fiat.
Fun and informative video, Brock. Nice work.
Great video! Every point was spot on.
Great follow up video I saw the first video and thought man this guy is just in the heat of the moment.
I post daily videos, and I recorded that immediately after I realized my transmission had failed
@@RockhillfarmYT I could have done a better job there it wasn't a slam. I was more commenting that the follow up was very good and that ya had a moment and that's allowed its what we learn from experiences that count in my book.... keep it up ya seem thoughtful and over the target.
I didn’t take offense to your comment. I was agreeing with you.
I almost never lose my temper, but I was mad when I made the first video.
Your rationale and comments were spot on, great video!!!
RAM owner here. I'm on my 2nd RAM in 4 years. 0 service issues except a clogged windshield wiper jet. First RAM was rear-ended at a full stop by a truck doing 50+. The driver 'didn't see' the stopped traffic and hit us at full speed, 0 brakes. My entire family was inside. 0 injuries except a small irritation on my collar bone. Need a truck for our farm and with keeping my family safe, I'm a RAM fan for life.
Well said. I'm old and got my first car in 1968. I'm an expert at replacing and setting points, rebuilding carburators and setting chokes. Plus they were simple and rusted out early. Had Ford trucks, then got tired of getting stuff taken care of under warranty, so I went to Chevy. Had 5 new GM trucks in a row, and then got tired of my Duramax issues and stopped by my RAM dealer and this was in 2014. Traded my 2500 GMC with Duramax in on my RAM 2500 with Cummins and got the Max Care warranty for 6 years. When that ended, RAM offered to extend it for another 3 years at 31 bucks a month. That's a steal. So I still have my 2014 RAM Laramie with Cummins under warranty. Looks great, no issues other then recalls which RAM took care off. Very little rust on the frame. GM has the worst rustproofing. Seriously I'm a RAM fan now. The Cummins is a strong motor that gets great mileage. I love how the rear seat folds up and you can put the folding floor out for the dogs. Plus the storage bins on the floor that are used for storage and ice coolers. Great trucks. FCA did what they said they would do when forming the RAM division. They wanted to up the truck game and compete with FORD and Chevy. They did a great job. BTW, RAM's paint is way better then GM's.
A nice reasonable and thought out response. Thank you.
In 2020 and 2021, there was a chip shortage because of the bug going around that was making people sick and so on. Prices of anything that used computer chips when up across the board. With that in mind, prices went up across the board because availability was low. Simple supply and demand scenario. Hopefully prices will drop within the next couple of years since chip supplies have gone back up.
Brock good video keep that coming. 😊
I’d never buy Toyota because I enjoy the free coffee in the service center
I had the rain issue too. Pine needles got on the seal. A little cleaning and stuck the dehumidifier in the and no problems since. But i do check it now and then. Good video
Well said 👍👍 good video.
thanks for the followup...
Great looking truck! Enjoy it!
The big issue is that modern vehicles lock you out of your computers and other key areas via proprietary licenses and tools. If we had the right to repair legislation that we SHOULD have (see John Deere and Apple) then we would have proper options to repair and maintain these vehicles ourselves. Hopefully we see that day in the US sooner rather than later.
What made you purchase this over the Nissan Titan Cummins heavy duty edition?
I have an’03 Dodge 3500 Cummins. I’m on my 4th transmission. Only 160,000 miles on it. I had it built by a local transmission expert. It does great now.
LMAO
Glad you followed up with this video, glad it all worked out for you.
Ram makes great trucks. I’m on my second one that’s a 2018. My first was an 05 and like you I’ve spent near nothing on them. I had over 230,000 miles on the 05 and had only installed a water pump, radiator and a cooling fan all for less than a thousand dollars. Battery lasted eleven years. As for manufacturing, for 24 years I’ve worked in the automotive manufacturing industry, guess what most of my years work was there? Rework. Lol. Yes, I fixed broken cars in the plant. Some missing parts due to supplier issues, some from associates errors, equipment errors and so on.
Glad to see this updated video and you’re having gotten it fixed.
As for costs, we are all screwed with costs due to corporate greed.
How do you know which Rams is reliable?
Let's face it: American manufacturers have all lost the ability to make equipment correctly. Be it electrical, be it computer, be it mechanical, that really doesn't matter. Lose of the ability to do thing right matters. Amazing union
Well, says you. We have an entire fleet of American vehicles and we haven't had issues with really any of them except for one Expedition. We had two Sequoias that both had problems and tried an Armada as well that had a Major failure. I guess it depends on who you talk to.
GM and Ford still make reliable vehicles, however Dodge isn't even an "American" company, they are owned by Fiat who is owned by the megacorp Stellantis. That being said the only good part of a Dodge in the last 30 years has been the Cummins engine, the parts not made by Dodge lol.
The failings of the products made by a manufacturer are the result of bad / greedy, short sighted management , not the workers.
Oh yeah. My next door neighbors son had the same problem !! With his truck. !!
@@cb-ez7pz It's possibly 50/50. The workers and the unions are most definitely not innocent in helping the demise of US industries.
I had a '93 Ram van with some transmission issues. My friend who is into cars told me Dodge usually has transmission issues with their trucks and vans. Then your other video came out, which confirmed to me, that Dodge still has truck and can transmission issues over thirty years later.
Hopefully that's not the case and hopefully you get every dime out of your truck!
Glad you and your truck have made up :)
Dang dude you were making $17/hr back in 1998 when you were 19? That’s good money.
Excellent response.
Been owning Chevys forever, wanted a Ram when we bought our last Chevy truck, they laughed at me when I said I wanted a Ram so now finally I have my new 23 Ram 2500 Cummins Tradesman with factory extras, (big screen, carpet, etc.) and I love the hauling power, my only complaint is the soft brakes but I've gotten used to it and it only gets 15 mpg, wondering if your low profile tires help with that ? watched two of your videos in full, well done Sir.
Ive commented my thoughts on your facebook video. Shortly after it was published i noticed your engagements were way higher than normal videos. Crazy how people get when it comes to defending their truck or beating up another truck. However gotta be great for the algorithms. Lol i love my 2022 Ram 2500 6.4
Both my brothers own Chevy and Dodge and they became mechanic over time. I own a tundra and I just know how to change oil.
I think you meant Ford and Dodge. Chevy are like a rock
I used to work for a company that did the logistics for the BIG 3 car/truck companies and always had issues with Dodge and Fords and everyone who owned a Dodge/RAM has had transmission and/or electrical issue(s) and/or paint problems with them. Dodge/RAM 2021 trucks do look freaking nice though. Yes, I’m a Chevy guy, but with that being said, non of them are being built to last because the car/truck companies can’t make as much money off the consumer that way! I hope you have better luck with your truck, brother!
Chevys have been known for transmission problems too but it was always hard for them to acknowledge the problem
Lots of good points for your situation. Lots of us,,am73,,just like a truck because we been driving them for years,,ford since 1970 here. Had lots of issues from carrier bearings to diesel engines blowing up in a driveway. Recalls galore with ford. My last truck,2018, was bought under duress after the engine issue mentioned. My next will be a tacoma if I live long enough…..
1991 Dodge D250 with Cummins, 364,567 miles still going strong, usual wear items breaks etc. the Original 727 three speed was great years ago, freeway speeds not so great, installed at 518 with OD, that fixed the highway speed issue, no rust at all as i have heard of rusting out yet not one speck of rust. Everything works, and I mean everything AND daily driver get on the freeway and from Portland to Medford , OR. don't even need to stop as the 20 mpg and 30 gal tank allow me to fuel at the best price at each end of the state. Will not be selling and plan to leave this pickup to my 1.5 year old grandson. Dodge has done me and my friends well. Cummins really isn't even broke in yet at 350,000 miles, this is a Million and a half mile engine. Great video.
Back in 1986 I bought a 1985 Chevy pickup with a 6.2 diesel it had 1500 miles on it. I was 16yrs and came off a harvest crew. I had 4K$. Paid cash for it.
Now you’re paying 80K$ for a pickup. Crazy!!!!
I like the color of your truck. Would like to know from start to finish how long did it take to get your truck back? Also did they fix the water coming in?
I think he said 3 weeks.
I've often talked about the Mopar Quality Lottery; get a good one and they can be as good or better than anything, but they've always had more than their fair share of lemons going back decades until just after WPC died. And it's almost completely random, not like Ford where if you get a truck or a small car engineered by Mazda or Euro-Ford you're likely safe (PowerShift transmission being the exception that proves that rule).
Duh, you haven't heard about Fords problems with engines, transmissions and thin axle tubes? Where have you been?
Nice job.
Speaking facts! I just got that same shirt 😉
So true. Thanks again Brock.
Have a 2007 Dodge Ram SLT 5.7L Quad and I love it. Bought it with 216000 miles on it in 2020. Had some 20in mud tires with a 2.5 in lift. Need some exhaust manifold covers, put some breaks and a ruffler on it. Put a EGR valve on it cost about $60 bucks. Rides great, very powerful truck..got about 222,000 miles on it now.😮
Keep doing you brother! The people dropping comments about Toyotas never stopped think about the needs of your business. I’m sure if Toyota made a truck meeting your criteria, you’d consider them
I know they forced you to make this low key apology video in order to repair it under warranty, business owners and governments are ruthless.
It's absolutely crazy what trucks are today its pushed me out but if you can afford it and your ok with it then it's totally your choice
the main, most important questions, were not discussed here (or, did I miss something?): 1. What was wrong with transmission? 2. did they fix water leaks?
Yes he answered it, transmission issue was with a seal that was bad from the factory. Leaks were due to sunroof, have to clean off the sunroof seal.
My semi cost 128k. Makes me about 75k a year for the last 6 years and still going strong. 790k miles. Still have another 300k before i rebuild the engine. You do you, dude.
A semi is in no way comparable to a Ram diesel!
@@timsgta yea, i understand that. Just saying that if it's his work truck then he can spend whatever he wants to on it if it's making him money. Thanks for pointing out the obvious, though. I appreciate it.
@@davidtatum8682 thanks, that's me Captain Obvious lol
Point remains though, these arent industrial grade trucks like a semi and most people do not use them for what they are capable of. They are status symbols, and drive the price up for those who just want a new truck to do truck things. So I guess we will just buy old!
Hey man I was just wondering how your truck is doing and if your transmission has giving you more problems??
All good. It’s been 18 months and 50,000 miles since the repair.
@RockhillfarmYT that's great, I'm so worried about my 2023 only has 1200 miles and I hope it will be a good one
Nice video. You’ve worked hard & earned the privilege of owning a nice truck as many of us have. So enjoy it. All the big 3 make good trucks. All can have issues in some of their trucks. I happen to like the looks of the RAM best & love the growl of the Cummins & the incredible exhaust brake. I bought my ‘21 3500 Limited Longhorn with the HO Cummins for comfort on long drives I do for business & to tow a fifth wheel RV. By far the best vehicle I have ever owned, including 2 Jeep GC overlands & a Cadillac Escalade. Keep up the good work & ignore the negative people. It’s been my experience that many of those who call people idiots are some of the biggest! Peace!
5:40 i pulled a 19500lbs boiler across missouri with a colorado deisel getting 24 miles per gallon. my frame sprung back to normal afterwards so no problem. must be using spring steel.
Most people who are putting you down can’t either afford a $83,000 truck or their logic won’t let them pull the trigger. I just see bunch of people being envious and trying to justify their situation. Congrats. You obviously work hard and deserve everything you can afford to buy. Enjoy your truck! It’s a nice one!
I had a 2005 1500 until last year and had no issues that were not regularly expected maintenance. I sold that Ram to my brother who drives it everyday without trouble. I just bought a low mileage 2013 six months ago and I love it, no issues. You made the right choices my man. Good story though, and I subscribed. Live in the coldest middle part of Canada. God bless you.
Not my friends story. He had transmission and electrical issues.
How do you know which Ram is reliable?
I’m surprised they covered the transmission on the previous truck. Towing at capacity isn’t recommended but frequent towing that much changes the maintenance schedule.
You need to have the “lifetime fluid” changed at least every 30-40k miles.
Great Vid..... I'm a mechanic by trade, 35 yrs plus in both diesel and gas. We have a large fleet for all brands and after working and seeing 250k plus and some in the low 300k mileage that these Rams have been putting out with very little issues is what made me go with the 2022 Ram 2500 with a 6.7 Cummins. I was looking for a truck to pull a 8k travel trailer, I looked at so many and the Ram was the winner. I'm 6 feet tall @ 250 and the room the Ram both front and rear was another selling point. In todays market there are no cheap priced trucks, used with few miles were 60k. My Ram @ Tradesman was 66k total with few upgrades, I get 20-21 MPG unloaded and with trailer roughly 9 to 10 MPG and this Ram pulls it with ease. GMC when I was looking was starting at 93k sticker price. Glad I got my Ram, I don't sweat the payments and we're happy, with 6 years left for retirement, I need to have a truck that will last and do what I need. Wife has her Tacoma & I got my Ram.
Great info
I paid $103k for my custom built 2022 Ram 3500 Mega cab 4x4 6.7l 4x4 Laramie Night Edition to tow my 13k lb RV, following a nasty car accident that destroyed my daily driver, necessitating a replacement. It's what it cost and given what my car accident did to my ankle and what I received in compensation; wanted something with all the safety features and comfort levels. I got mine at 36 mo/0% interest financing and don't regret it. I have also owned Dodge, Ram, Chevy, Ford, VW, Nissan, Toyota, and Porsche products since my youth and found that the Chrysler offerings were on par, if not a little better than the others. I did conduct a lot of research during my recovery and concluded that the Duramax and Power Stoke engines were more complicated and prone to their own mechanical issues and that the Cummins is smoother and can be serviced without removing it, or the truck cab, for most repairs. Not only, but I still have a 2003 Ram 3500 Hemi loaded dually and it is one of the best trucks I have ever owned...so I'm with you.
Some of your commentors clearly have NO idea how much Ferraris cost these days...
Sold my Durando with >200k miles with no significant repairs. Currently >75k on my '17 Ram 1500; regularly tow a 20' dovetail with Kubota tractor/implements and no issues so far. Ram, GM or Ford...I'd happily drive any of them.
Hi Rockhill farm! The information you talked about concerning the transmission problems you’ve had with your truck are very helpful and informational! My dad owns a 2022 Ram 2500 with the 6.7. He hauls a 44ft gooseneck toyhualer that weighs around 16,000 pounds. The pin weight is roughly 3,000 pounds. The truck has been overloaded from tens to hundreds of instances and it makes me very worried about safety and reliability/longevity. He plans to get a 16ft 14k Gvwr, dump trailer to haul rock with it. I worry because Ive been noticing some strange sounds and behavior coming from his transmission area, some sounds include a resonance/whine. He only has 12k miles on it. I would like to know if this is a common issue you may have had, I am also wondering how many miles your truck had before every transmission failure. I love your detailed and insightful videos! Thank you.
-Worried Ram Owner
Everyone needs to have a vehicle that suits them. If you can afford it, then so be it. Never buy a truck to suit your neighbor.
Lol my 1st truck was a f150 drove it for two years and got my business started with it. Only did an oil change and ujoint. Made aloooooot of money with that truck still got it and brought the f250 so I can pull my 23ft travel trailer. The f150 pulled a 300gal tank on a 5x8single axle it's whole life. I get 13mpg unloaded 10loaded.
Exactly, nobody else's business. You do you. Congratulations on being financially successful.
Nice video Brock. You have to do what is best for you, it’s nobody else’s business. You work hard for your money, spend it anyway you see fit. Stay safe, and have a great day…
I am glad you like your truck. I love my 2011 F250 with the 6.7L diesel. It was my daily driver for almost 10 years and now only does "truck things" like towing my 5th wheel. I get/got many of the same comments you mentioned. It was too big, too expensive, a Toyota would be better, etc. I needed tow capacity just like you. There are times when I would like to buy a new, or newer, truck, particularly a DRW, but availability is horrible. I recently started getting a check engine light for intermittent low EGR flow. Probably a $800 or $900 repair. Still a lot cheaper than a new truck. And did I mention that I love my truck? I like it as much as when I purchased it in 2011. I don't feel a need to justify my truck, and if I bought a brand new one tomorrow for $80k (I did an online build exercise a few days ago) I wouldn't need to justify it either!
Way better then any ram bro they last forever
Great dissertation. I have a similar Ram 2500 (2019 version) and I love it. I chuckled many times on the stupidity of many of the comments you were getting. Most people have no idea what they are talking about, but think they are great keyboard quarterbacks...........Hope that transmission goes another 400K miles. Good Luck.
I have a recent acquisition of a used 2022 Ram Power Wagon. I wanted a large truck to carry all my gear, and am looking forward to buying a Roamer 1 off-road trailer in the next year or two. I got an Extended Warranty from Endurance, and still have only 24,000 miles on the factory warranty. The only problem is the rear window doesn’t work, which will be replaced under the factory coverage. It sucks gas bad, but I expected that. It was only $57k used. I am generally a Toyota guy, but the Power Wagon is better off-road, and the Toyota has a turbo 6 instead of a Hemi 6.4 V8 under the hood. I am very happy with my truck so far. The trans is an 8speed which is smooth as silk. Also, my local Ram dealer has a reputation for good service.
People are just uninformed what heavy duty pickups cost today. My Ram 1500 has been very reliable and congrats on get your truck fixed and back in service
Great explanation! Personably if I had a use for it I’d love a red Power Wagon.. ahaha
I watched all three vids on this and it good see this positive update. You laid our your points and counterpoints completely logically and hopefully it helps some new young driver with the thought process. Work hard, play hard- there is nothing wrong with nice / nicer trucks. Only thing I would say is that if a standard transmissions was offered there would probably be a not insignificant take rate. I think I recently heard that the average across all vehicles is 40%. Even if that was 20%, companies are missing opportunities. #SaveTheManuals
Manuals don't sell! People aren't buying them save for muscle cars and sports cars.
@@user-cd8ri1mc6s which literally means they are not dead. Muscle and sports cars are still cars.
I have a manual Ford Bronco... reported 40% take rate there...
New Mustang Dark Horse will have a manual...
CT4-V and CT5-V both can be had with manuals...
In the EU, manuals have higher take rates... like an average of 80%.
Very much NOT dead and my point was even if its a lower take rate- call that 10 to 20%, it's kind of stupid for car company to give that up.
Markets hate vacuums so if someone came out with decently priced HD truck that happened to be a manual, I don't think it would be that much of a limiter.
Love Manuals! One with the Vehicle! Yes these Dual Cluthes are as fast but autos now do everything for you so yes I still think a good Ole 4 speed, 5 speed is great!!
I ridden manual all my life. Pretty much everyone in Europe did.
Now i own Citroen C5 with autobox and bought Honda africa twin with dct.
Autoboxes is objectively superior.
The only place for manual is in sport can and even then, just as option, not the only choice
Purchased my first new Dodge 1500 4x4 truck in 1988. Good truck, used hard for 12 years. Eventually had to replace the transmission. I should have serviced that transmission every 35k miles instead of 50k because I towed so much. Purchased a new Dodge 1500 4x4 in 2000. Still driving it. Good truck. I own a 2021 Ram 2500 4x4 now. It costed too much. I wanted a diesel but I couldn't go the extra $9k so I got a gas burner. I think our vehicles ALL cost too much these days but I hate walking and I cant drag a trailer by hand. You know that those people making the crazy comments are likely trying to make themselves feel better about their own bad decisions in life.
Nope not at all, I'm good. My truck is a 2014 Titan 4x4 with 60k miles. Paid off. I'm just fine!
Actually was paid off at 27k miles...so yeah F all the ID 10 Ts paying what the dealers ask!
Previous owner of a 2015 ram 2500 diesel with a G 56 manual
I absolutely loved that truck. Would do anything you asked of it. You had to constantly remind yourself that you were towing because you would forget.
Lots of attitude. Big.
Bought it in the fall of 2015 and sold it in November 2021
Within two weeks of ownership, I had to get the master cylinder to the clutch replaced because it had this horrible squeak. Manufacturing defect.
While I owned it I think I had 14 recalls.
In addition to the recalls under warranty, I had to get a cab light fixed that was leaking, the turbo fixed, because the turbo actuator failed.
I had to replace as the truck just went out of warranty, the head unit. And I think the alternator was getting ready to fail.
It seems like everything that you would read on the Cummings forum that can go wrong will go wrong. Finally, I ran across the thread about the grid heater, not that would fall off into the cylinder and ruin the engine. That was enough for me.
It was my first “American” branded vehicle ever bought. Yes, I recognized. It was assembled in Mexico.
I did buy a light duty tundra. The last model year that had the V8
I am back down on my heavy, towing and a light duty truck just seem to fit my lifestyle.
It was a glorious truck. I still kind of miss it. But if they can just make it better. More reliable. To where you have more confidence I would still have it but driving around with a $4000 repair bill hanging over your head at any moment, it’s just not satisfying
All cars and trucks today are WAY overpriced, and have been for many years. It's all due to demand and the willingness of the American consumer to pay the high price. Quality on all vehicles is lower than it should be, and that is also the fault of the consumer's willingness to keep buying when quality is subpar.
Hearing you recount the comments that people leave reinforces my belief that the more people I meet, the better I like dogs. ;-)
Take care and God Bless.
Howdy Brock! There are just certain products or topics that are going to generate all kinds of passionate comments... and trucks are a big one lol. Lot of brand loyalty out there. I've pretty much always had Ford trucks, and that is just personal preference. I've had good luck with them, and I've always liked their looks. It is a comfort zone thing with me as I tend to shy away from change. Stick with the devil you know instead of the devil you don't lol. I have plenty of friends that own other manufacturers of HD trucks and they like theirs just fine. We don't sit around and bust each other's balls over it. Your decisions are your own, and screw anyone that can't respect that. Waaaaay too many keyboard commandos on YT that love to be downright rude and talk tough because they have a screen to hide behind. Ignore them. MY comments are the only ones that matter anyway... 😁🤣 Thanks for sharing 🤠
You made a good choice 👍
What you do for a living requires you to have a new/newer dependable towing truck . Keep on keeping on 💪🏼
He is an exception though over 85% of people that pay these exorbitant prices for trucks do not use them for what they are intended for!
I have a '21 3500, with the high output cummins. I love this truck. Yes, it was 76k, which is where trucks are. Older trucks were cheaper, maybe, but massively under powered compared to new trucks. My question is, what transmission is in the truck? I ask this because I know the transmission is the weak link of the ram. My truck has an Aisin medium duty truck transmission in it. I'm hoping these transmissions are bullet proof.
I got the 22 3500 HO. Got it because of the Aisin.
It's a good looking, well made truck with more bang for the buck than the competition. Your truck should be sorted now, enjoy!
@Rockhillfarm Great video and I agree with everything you said. The reality is there will always be keyboard warriors/internet trolls looking to hate on you. Ignore the negative and focus on providing informative content because there are a lot of people like me that appreciate videos like yours!
That’s a badass truck , I can only afford a used one but that’s nice.
Done Ford, GM and now on my 5th Ram. I do around 60,000 Km a year as my work truck. Do tow heavy loads at times. Truck is loaded down with tools and equipment. Have never had a issue with any of my Ram trucks. So I am a ram man now and will be forever.
You shouldn't and don't have to defend why you spent $83k on your truck. You earned that money, not these other yayhoo's, spend it how you want.
I'm on my 6th Ram truck since 1983. I've had a Plymouth Grand Voyager mini van, and that, until my 2011 Ram, was the only one that I've had an issue with a transmission. It would jump back and forth between drive and overdrive real fast at 35 mph. I would press the O/D Override button so it would lock out overdrive. I finally blew the transaxle when I got stuck in the snow and was trying to get moving.
I had a 1998 Ram that I had a problem with, but I wouldn't even call it a transmission problem. It was the torque converter that went out and locked in on the input shaft.
My 2011 is my own fault. I've neglected the fluid. 267,000 miles, and I've never changed the fluid or filter. It's just now starting to sliiiide into 4th gear. Even still, 267,000 miles....I think that's been a pretty good life.
This truck has had the living shit run out of it, with me being a volunteer firefighter, I'm mean it's been run HARD.
267,000 miles and still going.
I've seen more Chevy's sitting on the road...newer model Chevy's mind you, at least 12 in the last year and a half or so, sitting on the side of the road, on fire.
I just saw one two weeks ago, on the side of the road, during rush hour, just cooking away.
Why would I want to have a truck prone to catching on fire.
My son works for a towing company, and their new 5500 burned down, fire started under the hood, spread to the inside of the cab, and burned down sitting in their tow yard.
They would park it in the middle of the yard, by itself, just in case, and sure enough it happened.
My cousin had a Silverado 1500, burned to the ground.
NO THANKS.
And Ford's, with their reputation for launching spark plugs out of the heads. NOPE.
I'll stick with my Rams.
hay Rockhill dont worry you got a great truck. I just got the ram limited and i love it the new GM trucks engine came out bad they keep breaking down. the ford trucks also came out very bad all the parts keep breaking down so trust me you got a great ram. the toyota truck only makes the V6 INGINE SO you did well and in the trucks looks the rams are the most beautiful trucks dont worry about what other people say .they just dont understand. enjoy your truck my brother. God bless.😉
I have your same truck. The only down side to the ram cummins 2500 is the payload. I dont think you could tow 20k in reality because your pin or tongue weight would put you over. Also That color is the best looking color in my opinion. People are going to hate. But the good thing is they blew up your channel lol.
The BIG Problem with 3/4 Ton Diesel Trucks - Tow Capacity Vs Payload
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Good morning Brock. I was going to stay out of this controversy but being the proud owner of a 2008 Toyota Tundra Crew Max I feel like I should give my two cents. I love my Tundra and it has a 10,000# towing capacity but that's nowhere near the towing range that you need. There are plenty of praise and horror stories about any truck out there like you said there are only three manufacturers that can do what you need. So, what I'm trying to say is that I hope that your truck gives you many happy years of service and it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks about your choice because it is after all your truck. God bless and have a wonderful day.
Toyota makes rock solid vehicles.The facts are there.
Toyota trucks are great, but they refuse to make a heavy duty truck. I wish they would, but Nissan totally screwed up on their approach to a heavy-duty and after just a few years , they were done.
when i got my ram 1500 2022, my intension was to buy the new tundra but i had to wait 2 years for the trd pro, and my Toyota Tacoma had 150.000 km on it, i know that not much milage but i live in the north on dirt roads winter 7.5 months a year, the dealer had no new tundra's, i tried The new GMC, a ford, a gmc hd, a for f350 diesel full size truck that had a tow rating of 20 thousand lb, i decided to check metro Chrysler in desperation, i tried the warlock but that felt like my Tacoma, didn't want that feeling anymore, then 1 tried out the ram 1500 sport all black, then it hit me like a ton of bricks, the last thing i wanted was a ram in all black, but man the ride and the interior with the large screen the sound of the 5.7 v8 hemi blew me out of my mind, its everything a Toyota Tacoma isn't, its quiet and comfortable a spacious cab heated leather seats smooth ride, it was like going from the old type pickup to jumping into the future of pickup. I love my truck
I would be scared about longevity if it broke that soon. I would absolutely have an extended warranty. The best part of CZcams is being able to type whatever crazy stuff you want. Reading them is the second best part.
I bought a used 2020 Laramie 2500 Cummins with everything you’ve got with 75k miles for $53,000. I’ve really enjoyed the truck
Waiting for the electical gremlin video...
Interesting, Thanks.. Dodge truck still not sold on them. Good luck with yours. I went GMC, Denali for creature comforts. Want a little coolness to your truck. Air induction. It's simple to put in. I've seen nothing but trouble with Dodge trucks sense the 70's. Won't do the change. Didn't even want to go away from Silverodo but I did. Had 207,000 miles on last silverodo before I sold it nothing ever went wrong with it transmission or other wise. Had it sense brand new. I think the water pump was starting to leak though.
People commenting on the price are clearly ignorant of the market. I'll give a recent experience. Purchased a 1 year old 2018 express cargo van, v8 and pretty loaded used for 21k in 2019. Needed another cargo van this year and the cheapest cargo van I could find was a 2019 v6 express van for 34k. It was only 34k because I got a deal, the dealer said he could get 38k for it easy. Thats life now.
Really it is what your happy with. If the truck works for you, don’t care what other people say. They are not paying the payments. I’m looking for a diesel 2500 to 3500 truck. I have always been a Chevy guy. But there are also things that I don’t like about them. Like I said it is what you like and are comfortable with.
I’ve got a 2005, 6.0 f250. I paid 43k for it new and have spent about 10,000 in repairs over 18 years: heads/ARP studs/water pump/turbo/oil cooler/EGR del/straight pipe/sct tuner.
Still on original injectors and transmission. Truck has paid for itself many times over and at 240,000k miles I’m buying a 2019 Ram Tradesman with the Cummins engine.
It was between the Ram and a Tundra, however while towing with the Tundra, fuel economy (I know, it’s a gasser) was at 9mpg. The Ram will make up for it with longevity.
What a beautiful truck ur Ram .I hope Chrysler sports out the little issues .Gorgeous truck ,love it to bits.