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More of a muscle car with a bed
lawman1967, 06/28/2012
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I went to my Ram dealer to buy a modern pickup truck, but came home with a 1960s muscle car instead. This thing is very fast, handles well in normal driving, but is crude and ponderous on twisty roads, just like those muscle cars of the 1960s. It even makes proper muscle car noises and wears one of the most famous muscle car badges. Of course, it IS a modern pickup truck, with all of the payload, towing ability and that commanding driving position that trucks have always provided. The quad cab actually has decent rear seat room, and all versions are very smooth and quiet on the highway. Ford makes a better truck, but doesn't come close to the actual market price.
Serious Safety Issues
Collin Sears, 12/22/2016
2012 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned my RAM 1500 for 6 months, and it only has 115,000 miles on it. The truck will randomly die and lose all steering, brakes, etc. while driving, regardless if it's city or interstate driving. This is one of the scariest things as a driver, and is a serious safety issue. I knew the key fob design was faulty and the ignition switch was bad, just like on the 2010 Chrysler vans. I contacted RAM headquarters about this issue, and they did nothing for me, saying my case and request were denied. Instead, I was slapped with an $800 charge to replace the malfunctioning ignition switch and key fob. I informed them that if any sort of injury happens to me or somebody else due to this issue, legal action will be taken.
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Best Truck on the market.
nclemons1985, 02/26/2014
2012 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought a Dakota 4.7L 4WD. Traded it in 4 months later for a 2012 4WD Ram with a Hemi. Right off the bat I noticed a huge difference between this truck and the others I have owned in the past. More power than I need. Which is a good thing. It accelerates and tows up a hill like it is not there. Very comfortable ride. I barely noticed bumps in the road I noticed with my Dakota. It's the smoothest shifting vehicle I have ever driven. My girlfriend didn't understand the big deal until she drove it herself. Now she wants a Ram. She hated trucks before she drove it. My favorite part: More power than Ford, Toyota, Nissan, GMC and Chevy yet priced better.
Ram 1500 First 3 Months 26 to 1750 miles.
flatchewlant, 01/08/2013
2012 Ram 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
2012 Ram 1500 | Tradesman | 4.7L 4x4 std bed | Towing package. After doing three months of research, I chose Ram. Got a great deal with MFR rebates and additional money off. Would have like to go with Ford but it was out of my price range. I do love my Ram and chose the most basic with the least amount of bling. I really just wanted a truck to move, pull and do general truck stuff. Got tired of hauling firewood with my minivan... maybe you saw my butt draggin along the highway?? lol! No More :) Looks impressive in Black! Interior is nice, seats are comfortable. I have a light foot :Mileage 16 city and about 20 hwy. I try not to hit it hard, but it will move when I need it to.
Almost Perfect
qmg, 02/10/2013
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab "Outoorsman" for just about a year now. Without a doubt the most comfortable and well appointed vehicle I've ever owned. Absolutely no issues that sometimes plague new cars. Car like ride on the road, very quiet for a big truck, yet very capable off road. The off road ride is head and shoulders above any other full size truck. A bit on the expensive side for a truck but all vehicles seem to be excessively priced these days. Gas mileage on the 5.7L Hemi obviously isn't that great but you don't buy a full size truck if fuel economy is priority #1