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rexer, 05/28/2013
2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
25 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new 2013 RAM 1500 and must admit that it was my first brand new purchase for a vehicle. I got a couple blocks away from the dealership when all of a sudden steam and smoke started pouring out from under the hood. I looked down at the temp guage and it was slightly below the red mark. I pulled over and popped the hood and found a rad hose not attached to engine. I called the dealership who sent a tech out to meet me (later found out that the hose is given a plastic peice at the factory to assit in assembly and it was never removed causing the hose to fall off under pressure). I spoke with the dealership and Chrysler Canada and was told too bad basically, your stuck with it.
286,000 miles and unstoppable
Oklahoma, 10/28/2020
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This truck is so old no one will probably read this but, 286,000 miles, daily drive 150-160 miles. This truck is still tight, uses no oil and everything works. I change engine oil when indicated, change transmission oil every 50,000, change all heater and engine hoses every 100,000. Preventative Maintenance is the key. I would drive this across the U.S tomorrow with confidence.
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No more lower back pain...
JP, 02/02/2017
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I am 62 years old and I have always owned trucks. Personal use only. Trailering the boat. Hunting. Hauling stuff from the lumber yard. Whatever. Having owned just about every brand except for Nissan I can attest to one undeniable fact of life at this point in time. My Ram 1500 4x4 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab is the best Truck I have ever owned on so many levels. I test drove every truck available in August of 2013 and my first impression always decided for me. If the Driver's seat was unacceptable my lower back would start hurting almost immediately. This is the ONLY Ram Truck that had proper lumbar support and comfort along with cooled and heated front seats that allowed me to drive longer than 5 minutes. State of the Art Tech Package and I like the Ram Side Storage Bins a lot. The 5.5' Bed is to short on several levels but they did not have any with the 6.5' Bed so...Mine had the Spray In Bed-liner. However, with rain the bed does not drain so find an incline, point the nose uphill and drain the bed. The Fuel Economy is exactly as labeled. 13 City and 17 Hwy. However, If you can tolerate 60mph the 5.7 Hemi with Console Shift 6 speed AT will yield 20mpg all day long in NW Florida. 520Watt Alpine Stereo rocks the Cockpit with Pandora Radio from my iPhone via Bluetooth. The U Connect Nav System is not perfect but fairly accurate given where I live and travel. The female living in the Black Box (Ethel) is about the most cooperative woman I have ever asked to call someone. Seriously friendly Bluetooth System with the Ram. Had 4 Factory Recalls in 3 years of Lease and then bought out the Truck at the end of the lease with only 21,000 miles on the clock for $29,500. KBB Excellent Condition Retail in August of 2016 was $40K. Mine was $55,000 new and $44,000 after Rebates and Discounts. Exact OEM Replacement in 2017 runs about $60K. However, IF you drive more than I do I would seriously consider the 3.0 Italian Turbo Diesel. A friend of mine has one in his 2014 Longhorn and claims 30mpg everywhere with the mandatory 8 speed AT. No other maintenance issues per se since new. Annual Oil Changes and Rotate the Tires every 10,000 miles. My OEM H7/94R Battery will get replaced at about the 4 year mark. Wiper Blades every year. Remove the Antenna and tuck in the mirrors for monthly car washes. I crawled under the truck the other day to just have a look and no rust per se anywhere. But seriously, a $4,000 Depreciation over 3 years and 21K Miles in an American Made Half Ton 4x4? Never would have guessed that in a million years. These Trucks have won multiple awards for reliability and longest lasting but that matters little to me if my lower back isn't comfortable for any distance I need to travel. I sincerely hope this will be the last truck I ever own in my lifetime. And, IF I never, ever, ever have to deal with Chrysler Capital again I will die with a smile on my face. JP
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Love My Hemi
Ozzie Waffle, 06/18/2016
2013 Ram 1500 R/T 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Prior to buying please be made aware that with the Hemi 5.7 V8 you'll average 16MPG in town and 20MPG on the highway. Truck is a 2013 and has had no problems what-so-ever. Truck was built very well with no rattles. You'll love the Ram and I've heard that the new ones have much more features than mine has. GREAT REBATES GOING ON NOW!!!
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Worst vehicle I’ve ever owned
Lyle, 10/25/2017
2013 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
I come from a family that has owned nothing but dodge trucks for the last 40+ years. The truck looks great, and interior is nice. That’s about all I have good to say about it. Now for the bad parts. I preformed all the required maintenance at the intervals the truck required and can’t keep it on the road. At around 50k miles the engine started tapping. I took it in and found out the cam shaft was ruined and lifters were ground off. After 2 months of the dealer having it I get it back (with the gas light on) and the following week the transmission locks into 4th gear. I take it back and after 5 weeks get it back everything seems fine. 3 months later the engine tapping cane back along with transmission issues. This happened a total of 5 times for the engine. THE SAME EXACT PARTS CONTINUING TO FAIL! During this time I contacted Chrysler to see if we can find out what is causing this to happen on both the transmission and the lifters grinding down, I was told that “engineers would look at it and figure it out.” After I get the truck back I had no response from Chrysler. I called and emailed and received no response. So basically I’m stuck with a truck that constantly needs rebuilding of the drivetrain. With Zero help from anyone. In the last 2 years I’ve owned he truck, the dealer has had it a total of 10 months. Half the time I didn’t receive a loaner like the warranty said I should. This is by far the worst experience I’ve had with a vehicle that is supposed to be “ram tough” this is the last dodge I will ever own and warn everyone I can to stay away from this company and their products. 5 engine rebuilds and 5 transmission rebuilds in less than 100k miles is absolutely ridiculous. Buy a ford or Chevy
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