5 Things I HATE About my Ram 1500
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2017
- 5 Things I HATE About my 2014 Ram 1500 5.7L
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Don't complain about the black paint, that's not a flaw of the truck itself, you picked it.
Yup.
WhiteBurleyDude maximum steel is no different fyi
Lol! Unless you bought it on sale like I did my 2008. The dealer had bought a "lot" from Dodge when the 2008 mess hit. Turns out they shipped every last one of them in only one color. I couldn't argue when buying a $32k truck with incentives for only $18k at the time. The sales manager asked what color I liked. Then after responding, he told me I could have it in any color I liked, as long as it was "electric blue".
Nick S There just isn't enough coats of paint on Chrysler vehicles! GM cars always look a step above! Am I the only 1 who sees that?
The paint quality is poor on these trucks, I have a 2016 ram and the paint seems really thin and seems to chip really easily. My truck have never seen a car wash, only washed by hand with new microfiber towels and it still has swirls in the paint.
Never mind what Scotty says, I love my RAM!
Scotty hates every car🤣
@@balance3809 all but toyota
I think Scotty is great. I watch all his videos every day.
I do have to part with him on the idea that all Chrysler products are rolling piles of junk and endless money pits just because of who owns them.
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 SLT Big Horn Crew 4x4 that I love and it has 120k. Going strong
@@Kickinthebassoutdoors In general Chrysler products are subpar, but Rams are built a little differently I think. I know they're not really "American" anymore, but they tried to stay true to the name and I think they put a little more care into building a solid truck. I'm happy with mine and it's been a good vehicle, 60,000 miles and counting, no issues, and they're fun to drive.
Right!? I like Scotty the savage man himself but well.. just gotta think for yourself... I just got my very own FIRST 14' RAM Laramie with the 8sp and I believe 3.92 ... bad ass for a 6k# hog. First is to get going quickly and seems all 500ft lb torque straight to the wheels lol. Second gear... dead gone!
That's a bunch of little things & people in the comments hating on Dodge. No vehicle is perfect. That's a badass truck at the end of the day to me
Jay Make honestly, if you can afford any truck, whatever the brand, you're doing pretty well.
agree
True, they're all pretty pricey.
Jay Make I hated the throttle response in my 16 Ram and got the pedal commander and that was the best upgrade I did to my truck
You sir are a wise man
Trust me, the 8 speed with a 3.92 ratio is pretty damn amazing
Got a work truck and expect a luxury version is all I hear..... why didn't you get the laramie edition
Yuriy Pono that's what I'm saying
Bubba Blue all the complaints are solved with a higher trim level. HID's come standard on other trims
Yuriy Pono not really, the only things that could be fixed by a higher trim are the headlights not being HID and not having the backup camera. The speakers rattling is probably only on a couple trucks, the throttle response and transmission problem is a thing that could happen on a 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie with a 5.7 and the same transmission on his truck, and the black paint is available on all the Laramie editions.
Ram doesn't offer HID's on any trim level. Projector headlights but halogen bulbs. Ridiculous to pay that much money for a truck and not get them.
What I was hearing him say is that he wanted more but could not afford anymore. I Love my Laramie SLT and Viper Ram 1500.
This truck with a 8 speed with a 5.7l is ridiculously awesome. I LOVE it. Definitely feels like a hot rod and the only truck I've owned that even when you punch it you literally barely feel it shift. Just feels like it floats.
Well I bought my 2014 ram 1500 around the same time you did there are only 6 differences in mine.
1. Mine has an 8 speed transmission so there goes one complaint
2. Mine came with both parking sensors and a backup camera so there goes number 2
3. I have never experienced the rattle on my doors (it is a crew cab so it is still the same doors)
4. I have the other headlights that came with it. They are actually pretty good when it comes to visibility but I must say yours look much nicer.
5. I got a nice big red one so number 4 is taken care of
6. I know these were not mentioned but mine also has 4 wheel drive and a nice 6 1/4 ft bed
So at the end of the day it looks like my truck is pretty dang perfect if those are the only complaints about the thing lol.
Lucas Green Perhaps he chose the wrong truck, and if it still under warranty, I'd make the stealership fix the door rattle yesterday.
Ditto every thing this guys said on mine too. 2014, no rattles, backup cam but its orange. Best car/truck I have ever owned.
The 8 speed takes some time to get used but after its pretty amazing.
Is a hemi a 8 speed ?
Installed a Blackhawk K&N cold air intake in my 2014 Ram 1500. It makes a noticeable difference with throttle repsonse & it helps make the engine sound really sweet! After putting it in, I couldn't stop smiling when testing 0-60!!
Answer for the rattling issue and it might be tacky but I'm a fidgety person. I put a tennis ball in the storage space on the driver and passenger side and that helped so much!!! It's worth a shot.
I have none of these issues because I paid for a Laramie with the Hemi
For the backup issue just put a hitch back there and wait till you hit the wall with it. That's what we did as valets a hitch doesn't matter as much as your back bumper.
Steven Todorow that won't work if there's a car behind you.
@@djayt1215yes it will
"couldn't get a good deal on one.." means i can't afford it
I have basically the same truck except for the black paint and headlights and agree with most of what you're saying. The throttle response is mostly ok for me but sometimes it does lag a little where I do wonder what's under the hood. I do find the non-projector lights work very well in my truck. The projector lights in my wife's 2015 Cherokee also suck so maybe it's just that type of headlight. Two things I would add to your list are adjusting the temp knob all the way cold turns on the AC and when you turn the radio off you have no clock.
Just bought a 2017 Ram 1500 5.7l, blacked out. So far I love it.
I have a similar problem like number 3, the rattle in the door, whenever I drive with the windows down, and go over rough roads, there's an annoying rattle.
This guy belongs in a Prius! As a 20 year mechanic the 6 speed transmission is more reliable and easy to fix. For more power you need to flash the chip, put new manifolds on it, quit being a girl, grab a wrench, take your door panel off, and tighten the bolts down on your speakers genius. Definitely needs a prius
lol...burn!...lol
there is a aftermarket option to add a back up camera that is plug and play and runs off your factory radio. I have installed a few and they work well. it comes with a new tailgate handle with the camera built in. takes about 1hr to install.
Gilbert Luna my mustang has one. It's super useful and looks better than the stock camera
Gilbert Luna awesome!!!
Gilbert Luna what's he name of the kit?
Where can I get one
Gilbert Luna oh ok I told him how weird my truck did have a back up camera but maybe the previous owner added that feature and thank God because it is so helpful it is a big truck for a girl but I love trucks
i have owned 2 2014 expresses. my first one was a 6 spd, no back up camera and quad headlights. my second express has an 8spd, back up cam and projectors and trust me.. the projectors are way better than the regular (quad) lights.
i tuned it, and its a totaly different truck. added hid's and i can see everything. you gotta mod these trucks to get that connected feeling. they have a lot if potential but they sell them to modest people so they are "eh" out of the factory. my ram is fast as fk and fun as hell to drive now. sell your shit get one with an 8 spd and tune it, you wont regret it!
I went from a Dakota 2000 3.9 to a 2013 5,7 Ram and its amazing.
I just upgraded from a Dakota to a Ram 1500, and front & rear park assist was one of my must-haves!
If u want a better transmission and throttle responds hit the tow/haul button. It's like a "sport" mode for the truck (I have multiple ram 1500 5.7 hemis)
I drive a 2015 1500 ram (first ram I have bought) every day and love it! No rattle with music, acceleration is snappy though I have the 8 speed. I have put over 100k on it already with no work besides manufacture recomended. Best vehicle I have ever owned
Nicely Done ; Keeping it honest & ruffling feathers in all of the automotive camps.
I agree with the headlight issue. I have a 2012 and the headlights suck horribly. A car behind me can drown out my headlights. Street lights make it impossible to see the beams and I live in the mountains where the roads are pitch black and you can barely see the road at night.
Hi, does your ram 6 speed have a selective shifting option? Where you can shift manually in a way?
Would you recommend HID headlights, or LED headlights?
I have a 2015 ram Big Horn and I love it I love the headlights I love the gray paint I love the transmission it has a fantastic stereo system with no rattling noise and I have a back up camera. The thing I like the most about my 2015 Dodge Big Horn is it basically has all the luxuries you can get for a pick up truck including gearshift controls on the steering wheel
We own a 2016 ram 1500 all black like yours and the throttle response is better than that one, it's so fun I love it
What gears do you have? 3.21? You need the 3.92
Where are you planning on getting the cold air intake at !! I have a 2014 also ,and would like to maybe get more horsepower out of it..
I got a 2015 same basic version except all the little details including 8 speed transmission and a backup camera r there and I love it. Just upgrade to to 2015!
For Throttle Response, Get A Pedal Commander Its Around $300
Man, somebody knows if can i put the front of this dodge into a 2003? Because i can do from 2003 to 2007 but i love this headlights, thank you
did you check the arm rests on the doors? The issue I had with my challenger was the screws in the handles were loose and rattling.
Just bought a '15 Ram 1500 yesterday and watched your 8 things you hate video today. Dude you are spot on. When you were talking about black paint I couldn't have agreed with you more. I used to own a black Impreza WRX and said the same exact thing, "I will never buy another black car again!" and now here I am with a black truck. Nice video man, I'm glad you didn't have many bad things to say about it! I'll be looking for more vids from ya.
That’s hilarious, I also traded in a black wrx for a 2015 ram 1500
I never drove one with a 6sp but the 8sp auto is one of my favorite things about my 2014 quad cab Hemi powered Ram truck. It always finds the right gear, shifts quick, helps with the fuel mileage etcetera. With 42 something thousand miles and a needed mechanical repairs racked up, I'm wondering if I didn't screw up by not buying a Tundra. The fuel mileage sucked on those trucks though. I can easily hit 23-24 mpg on my trips between Texas and Ca with this Hemi powered truck. Pretty amazing, lucky if you could do that in a new Tacoma. My 2001 wouldn't do it!!!
If you have trouble parking the truck and wish you had a backup camera, try installing towing mirrors on the truck, they make a really big difference, and you will be able to see the rear end of your truck very well.
Can't wait to see you on the streets 😎 next week im moving to the Conroe area
Bought 2 2020 rams over a month ago now and LOVE them! Lights are super bright probabaly best I’ve ever had on a vehicle and obviously had back up camera and 8 speed transmission and let me say that the 8 speed has A LOT more get up me go then the 6 speed. I sold my 2012 ram last year and it was a great truck but definitely slower then the 2020 classic editions I got. I got a hemi in the crew cab one and a v6 in the quad cab one and both are great engines. Over 2000 km on both trucks already. Great trucks!
what do u mean? i have same exact truck and mine has a back up camera ...that's so weird...mine doesn't have what yours has in the back carpet like a storage box
Which model is this exactly? How much mileage are you getting?
Got a 2016 limited.. nothing but love. Hate is just too strong of a word lol. I even have a bumper sticker that says "My truck takes frequent RAMS AT your moms house" ALL KINDS OF LOVE!
Make sure u look at pros n conns of buying anything got a 2017 Texan crew cab Hemi no complaints
How is this truck holding up? Do you still have it?
That’s why I had to have a back up camera on my truck. These rams are huge and idc how much you drive it, it’s a very hard truck to tell how close you are to something when you back these up. I have a 2017 and the rattles are there too! It’s in my drivers door too. Headlight output does suck.
Average headlights that are just “meh” he made me laugh! Awesome video thank you!!
I have a 2013 RAM 1500 Express reg cab short bed with 6 speed AT.
I agree on the “standard” feeling 6 speed AT. I feel like the 6 speed is actually a 4 speed with added 3rd gear for tow and added 6th for overdrive. it works just fine, but not the best setup for acceleration. (I know, I know, it’s a truck, not a race car)
1 thing I did to improve the overall drivability of the truck was to add a mild plug-n-play tuner by Hypertech. Adds noticeable power, but more importantly improves throttle response like night and day. If I were to purchase another RAM 1500 tomorrow, I would without a doubt get this tuner for it, even if just for the heightened throttle response, makes all the difference. The tuner does not change any values in your ECU, so doesn’t void warranty.
@RP Productions you could get a BD Diesel performance Throttle sensitivity booster, it will help it accelerate quicker and it's available for a gas truck like yours
I added a k&n cold air with custom airflow holes & it pulls hard, also has after market exhaust
If you haven't already or still have the truck, replace the OEM seal on the 3rd brake light it will save your headliner eventually.
Whats up man. Im having issues with my automatic headlights that come on by themselves. Have you ever had that problem. The timer lights not working nor is my defrost Im thinking its all related to the same problem???
By the way I have a 2009 dodge ram 1500. 5.7 hemi.
I have the 8 speed and I love my truck they’re some things that I can hate on. You might want to check out the peddle commander it can help with your throttle response I don’t use it on mine but a buddy has one on his truck and there is a major difference in response
For that #1 thing you hate about your truck bro you need a Pedal Commander that'll bring your throttle response to whole new level check it out
what kind a gas do you use in your truck?
Hey my first experience with owning a Dodge pick up is a 2015 black express I disagree about my headlights but appreciate your opinion and I personally I have had some of the same issues with mine but I bought mine new so far everything is been fixed except something you.pointed out about the cruise control I'm still under warranty i'll have that fixed but so far my first experience owning a ram 1500 overall is good. Like you said every truck has problems right now I have plans to get another unless something goes really south. Keep up your vids good job
Not sure if you got hids yet but i recently upgraded to hids and it made a huge huge difference, I recommend retroshop to get them. My ram gets extremely dirty days after I wash it. Also, I want those rims haha
I enjoy these love/hate type of car videos ‼️‼️
Andrew Peticca me too lol I like listening to different youtubes while I'm at work doing busy work
My 8-speed 5.7 liter sort of hesitates when I floor it, but when it kicks in it has plenty of push. Even if I'm going uphill at 90 MPH.
I have the same Chrysler black paint on my 2016 Challenger. Same problems with the paint. Really considering putting C Quarts on the paint.
Dude you have a basic ram what do you expect my 2017 sport sublime green is perfectly fine I don’t have any specker problem maybe spend the extra money?
Problem #3 you should put dynamat so you get better sound and no rattles
Meguires quick detail spray between washes is my best friend for my black dodge
My 2016 has a rattle since day one. Thinking about putting a 5lb dumbell in the door carrier
I also heard that the throttle body spacers help alot as well with the throttle response
the throttle response and transmission is not a hardware problem, these trucks are meant to "dull down" inputs so you don't crash backing up to your trailer - get a tune and both can perform - shifts will be fast and firm and throttle response quick. I recommend a superchips flash if you're not planning on a ton of mods, diablosport if you're going deep.
I have that exact truck, but with the 8 speed.
I love it.
I own 2 ram 1500 4 wheel drive quad cab pickups 2014 and have not had a problem with either of them yes they are the top of the line and yes they have every option but they are very quiet and very comfortable to drive, I have not had a single problem whit either truck , my wifes has 40,000 miles and mine has 32,000 on it we both have the 8 speed trans witch is a better choice witch makes it bullit prof but i've also have owned both GMC and ford and have nothing bad to say about either truckat the end of the day they all haul things and get from a to b so it's personnel preference as to what you want to drive
Gearing effects felt throttle response & something like the Sprint Booster or other brand of throttle interface would help ALOT. A tune plus intake / exhaust mods too. I have a '10 Hemi TRX4 reg cab / sb with 3.92 gears....Instant throttle response....
I have 2016 1500 ram sport stingray yellow 8 speed sport package edition. No complaint.
Just an FYI you got an express so those didn't come with projector lights. Meaning those are tyc oem replacement so that's the issue with the visibility. When you get a chance compare the amber in the day time running lights to another ram with projector headlights that's how you know if they are legit oem
I love jeep, dodge, Chrysler but not all cars/trucks are perfect. I’ll take a dodge truck any day.
The toy car horn. "How ya like ma RAM lil lady" meeeynt meeeynt
Get a Pedal Commander to get better throttle response.
Bryan Wolf I bought one for my 2013 sport. I love it!
BW that's what I was going to recommend!
Mine a 2010 has pedal to far from brake pedal and I keep slipping my foot off the gas pedal. Distance to far apart and brake peels sits up higher
F150 owner here, love it, but not a better looking truck on the road than the RAM! If money wouldn't have mattered I'd be driving a RAM Rebel in red.
I can't seem to find the Fords or Chevy's priced where the Dodges are so ended up with a Dodge/Ram, love it. But its old school 04 model 1500, looking at a replacement now as it has 200k miles, but still runs and looks like new. All the brands are good now, buy what you like and drive it
@@garysisk3431 thats bc fords last and rams always need some kinda part replaced.
Have the exact same truck. All of your pros and cons are bang on and same as me. Overall I still love it tho.
Good review, what he said at the end, Chevy, Ford, RAM, Toyota and Nissan all build awesome trucks! After years of owning Tacos, as good as they are, never dreamed just how great a full size pickup is, comfort is unreal fuel economy ain't bad, my dad had an 80 something F250 with 4wd with manual and a 460, might have got 8mpg, had 2 tanks and needed them, was uncomfortable Road awful and due to someone putting a steel flat bed on it and screwing up the filler, took about 30 minutes to fill it up, he lived it, but it was really a bad truck.
I have thr exact same year, color, make and model 1500 except standard cab and it did come equipped with a back-up camera and tri-fold canvass bed cover.
As I agree with the transmission issue, I find some quality issues with my truck I don't like such as a leaking 3rd high mount brake light and the roof easily gets dented when going through the drying part of an automatic carwash..
Other than that it's a good truck.
5 minutes of my life I'll never get back.
Have same truck , love it , battery just died on me , interstate battery coming up , what about fuel economy ? When it shuts down cylinders on highway , overall , cool vids , keep them coming
The only thing i hate on my 2018 Rebel is the oil filter location. Yes, that's about it. Everything is amazing!
RPProductions: I can relate to you're issue with the paint. I have a 2014 Blue Pearl and live next to a gravel road. One thing you can try is F11 from Topcoat. It's really helped me with keeping mine looking clean, even with it being parked outside all the time. My 2014 Ram was used when I got it and it has lots of fine scratches. Waxing only works for a short time and takes forever with the crew cabs. The F11 sealant really cut my clean up times down.
Did you notice the fine scratches after using the F11?
Yeah the 8 speed is very much better. I put a K&N cold air intake, and a flow master 40 on mine and throttle response is already way better, I'm still going to do a throttle body but the intake and exhaust helps significantly
What is the trim of the truck is it a night or just a 1500 black out package
d_rock_ gaming black top package
I heard the pedal commander is night and day with throttle response. Try it . Not cold air.
i have the same truck and i agree 100%. keep the vids coming
I have a 2015 with the 5.7 in a 8speed. Its really smooth and responsive. The cabin is quiet. really like it. But they are all nice nowadays. You want road noise. Drive my 04 forester xt. Its loud and annoying
Hey there, I can so relate to the color Black. I too swore I would never own another black car...but I purchased this xj 6 jaguar a few years back when they were more British. I got more compliments from people on this car, but I put blood and sweat in keeping it up. I would never take it out unless it was clean, but damn they look mighty fine huh? I like your Ram, which is something I would get, yes, even in black. Take it easy and keep up the good work. Alex.
Backing is cake to me, I drive a semi. You will get use to that after some time and practice, learning your vehicle will come man.
Wait i thought the '14 ram 1500 came with a backup camera? this girl i know owns one identical to this and uses the backup cam 24 7
My husband has a 2014 Ram 1500 and it came with a back up camera. Also if you need one or wanted to add one to the front you can get one at Costco that attaches on the license plate. It can be added to the back or front.
i have the exact same truck except i have the 8 speed. I 100% agree with all the things you have touched on. I even laughed when you talked about putting your leg up against the door when listening to music. I 100% do the same!
For me it seems like ram is a very budget oriented company for trucks. Like work trucks first car etc do to its very basic features. The upper types do seem like very nice ones with the air lift suspension and all these side boxes on the bed etc
Try a ceramic coating for that black, keeps the dirt off easy
So did u get your HIDs done
I actually lucked out with getting a 2017 ram 1500 with only 62k miles & I’m slowly seeing that the previous owner upgraded this truck to the fullest but I wish it was black but it’s a red wine color & it’s slowly growing on me because hardly anyone I see with this color on a truck
The sweet sound system loosened all the screws in my doors. I took the panels off and tightened the loose screws to fix this
are you going to do any mods to your truck?
Put a tune in it. Diablosport's tune does wonders for the throttle and shifting issues.
Or even the big horn editon.. My big horn has everything you want minus leather. 8 speed back up camera and sensors. Doesn't rattle and the throttle response is amazing.
I have a 2014 ram 1500 4x4 tradesman and the thing i hate overall is the rev/speed limiter, yes i understand you shouldnt be going over 105 normally anyway, but sometimes you just gotta let the hemi open up