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Ram Hemi Express 1500
bonham5, 09/18/2012
2012 Ram 1500 R/T 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Ram Hemi Express... What a deal! Purchased my deep cherry red Express during Dodge Truck Month. I wanted a sripped down version but when I spotted this loaded jewel on the lot I took it. $21,400 out the door! Best bang and performance for the buck one can find in a new vehicle. Blistering performance with the very potent Hemi. Most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned. Flawless operation in 7 months and 7000 miles since purchase.
No comparison!
jseejr, 07/28/2012
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd week with this truck, and I still havent wiped the smile off of my face from the first test drive. I drove the F-150, GMC Sierra, and the Toyota Tundra. None of these trucks compare to the Ram. Hemi performance is second to none. Nav, back up camera, Ram Box are all great features that other trucks charge an arm and a leg for. Pulls my trailer with ease. Great value for a great truck!
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2012 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman 4.7L
berobbins, 02/21/2013
2012 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought the truck a few days ago after shopping Ford, Toyota and Ram. My first two choices were the Toyota and Ram because of their more aggressive style. The dealership offered such a good deal on the Ram it was difficult to pass up, so I didn't. I ended up getting more interior bling with Ram than I was going to get with Ford or Toyota and the ride is great. The truck is clean, drives well and very comfortable. My Outdoorsman came equipped with remote start, which will come in handy when I move to IL. Nice feature with it, is when you remote the truck, it locks the doors just in case you forgot to do so when you parked it. Plenty of room in the front and back seats even for me at 6'1
Excellent not perfect
Dan, 05/23/2020
updated 12/01/2021
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
5.7 makes good power and is reliable. Got stuck driving an oil leak for 50 miles. Takes 7 quarts, drained only 2 when I could stop, motor still runs like a champ. The bad- premature rust spots here and there. I wash often, but my 07 Prius which I abuse never has rust but my babied truck does. The 6 speed auto is the same used in SUVs- it’s not overbuilt so be careful with HP mods. Had a transmission leak costing 1200 (at dealer) to fix just after warranty expired. Third brake light leaked into cabin. Fan setting switch died out. This generation needs spark plugs at 40k mile intervals, other vehicles have them at 100 or 150k. That said, love the look, drivability, 4WD on logging roads. Comfortable enough, sounds great even stock. Front end loader operator accidentally dumped 2800 lbs into the bed- although squatting, no damage to the suspension or tailgate, despite being loaded 2x as much as it’s rated for. Love- looks, value for money, Hemi, still cheaper maintenance than a luxury car. Dislike- “Ram rust” despite care, transmission not robust or efficient for motor, little nuisances. 2020- replaced passenger front wheel bearing. 85k miles. Still happy to drive the truck, it’s been great. 2021 update- still driving the truck, still love it. No new issues since last update; changed brake pads and rotors on all 4 corners. Unbeatable in the snow with Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. Let someone borrow to once again fall victim to overloading bed to 2300 lbs, but no issues thankfully. I appreciate the relative ease of the truck to work on/maintain. Dec 2021- 92.6k miles, nothing new to report, still happy to drive the truck.
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great preformance low gas milage
07/04/2012
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
bought this truck in feb 2012 it is roomy but is high off the ground makeing it a big step to get in but you addapt to it or get a step installed rides nice, but bit stiff on off road like a grass drive drive way iot will toss you left and right but on the road is great it was twichey stearing but they fixed it has the 3.93 gears and tow equipement MPG is at best 16 this with the VVD ( runs on 4, 6 or 8 cyl ) when advertised mpg is 20 big diffrence in cost to run but you can tow any thing with this and it will prefrorm when you push the pedel !