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napiert@hotmail.com, 02/10/2016
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
44 of 49 people found this review helpful
I did a very extensive review of Ford, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Ram, Chevy, and Cadillac when I was going to choose my retirement truck. All of these trucks are great and you can't go wrong honestly with any of these amazing vehicles. For me, I'm a father of two (Boy 12, Daughter 10) and a husband. I worked for the military for 20 years and have always wanted a loaded truck for retirement with money not being an object...I still want a good deal though. I didn't need a 4X4 because I never needed it on my Ridgeline so I opted for the two wheel drive and comfort over off road duties. So the Good: This 2013 Laramie is a looker! It just looks amazing with it's aggressive stance and chrome grill and trim. The quality is excellent both inside and out. The leather seats are soft and VENTED and HEATED!!!! the stitching on the dash and seats just set it off. The interior is not a clone interior like the Mustang and the F-150 share just about identical interiors. POWER EVERYTHING! High tech LCD, customizable cluster with analog display as well that are integrated to the central display console in the dash. The blue tooth works like a champ and it very easy and intuitive to use. Navigation is good, but it'll never replace your phone. Plenty of charging docks and USB's for all your power needs and if you need it, you can make your truck a WI-FI hub. The sound system is amazing with clarity, volume, and bass! The ride is like floating and it is very easy to maneuver this beast, especially with the built in back up camera with guiding backup assist that is responsive to your steering inputs! Very cool. PLENTY of power! We towed a camper behind us with zero problems, it was like it wasn't even there. Exhaust sounds deep and strong and the acceleration gets you up to highway speeds and out of trouble FAST!!! The kids are comfortable in the back with plenty of leg room, and when the kids aren't there and you're grabbing groceries, the seats flip up with mini LEDs that light your rear cab located under the seats. Lots of hidden compartments in the front and the back to squirrel away bungie cords, first aid kits, tie down straps, jumper cables etc... I get compliments from people all the time on this truck, she's a looker, has a great personality, strong, smart, and gets along with the family, all for a decent price! Seriously, the price/value is what won the Ram my 40 large for a used 2013 with 12,000 on it. With all the accessories and options, as well as the leather, 5.7 liter, AND a HUGE cab, the competition STILL wanted almost 50 Gs for a 2013 used model. Easily gets 18/20 MPG on the highway. Did I not mention that it looks amazing?! The Bad: The original tires that came from the dealer are garbage and wore VERY fast. I've already had to have the central LCD screen/computer completely replaced (I bought the extended warranty plan) and had to have a hose replaced to put out the check engine light. The cover for my tail hitch bolt cracked and came off making it look ugly (Petty, I know but the cover failed and cracked then fell off). The Fan for the A/C started to make a very LOUD noise while in use and that was replaced (under warranty). In the city it gets 14 MPG (It's a truck, I know, but these are real world stats here). It has a back up camera, but it really needs front sensors too...the hood is so high that I often misjudge how far away I am and have to check and re-park closer. Overall: As you can see, the good vastly outweighs the negative. Ram nailed it and I see RAM trucks everywhere now. For me, the amount of Truck and FEATURES were the most important to me, given the price. Ram's value in the end won it my hard earned cash, I LOVE, that truck!
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The 8 speed makes this truck, along with the Interior.....
2013laramie, 10/17/2014
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
I am in love with the 13 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 8speed Hemi! The engine and 8speed trans is buttery smooth and the 8 speed allows you to really harness the 400hp hemi making it VERY fun to drive. The interior is rated TOP TEN in the world versus any other vehicle on the road! Yes, it is that nice. I drove the 6.2l and Ecoboost Ford F150 and while it was good, the trans is nothing close to the 8 speed and the interior is cheesy at best. I drove the 2014 Chevy and with all the vibration and recall issues,I would not touch it with a 50ft pole, not when spending 45k+. My best advice is, don't think of this as a RAM of old, this is a completely new animal. Very Awesome! MPG is also unreal 17.5ave!!
Very Poor Electrical systems
djennings1, 11/22/2013
2013 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
My husband & I bought a 2013 Ram 1500 V8-Hemi fully loaded Lonestar package 6 months ago. Electrical problems: Ram box, glove box & reading lights inoperable; Cruise control & traction control dash lights staying on. Mechanical: Check engine light came on due to a faulty injector -required replacement. Not once were we offered a rental car although we purchased the add on comprehensive Zurich vehicle service contract. All repairs required 3 different visits lasting multiple days. We just learned the odometer is reading at least 15 miles above driving speed. We will return for our 4th repair visit tomorrow. We traded a 2003 Dodge ram we drove 10 years that we loved. Very dissappointed!
2013 Laramie Longhorn
bparisi, 01/19/2013
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
Beautiful and comfortable, purchased as executive transport and winter vehicle. Handling in snow is excellent with 4WD Auto.
The best and worst
janix, 07/14/2014
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
Hemi. I've owned 3 hemi vehicles: Charger, Challenger, Ram. I've put a lot of miles on the hemi and know how reliable they are, very! Never once had an issue. Yes, they make noises such as ticking and will from day one. They are bullet proof. No burning oil, no cut-outs, lots and lots of power. In the Ram with the windows up, it's very quiet. I mean VERY quiet. Compared against our Porsche Cayenne and Infinity G35; the Ram is the most Quiet, I kid you not. The ride is very smooth. This is easily our favorite car. Nothing like working hard, loading that truck up with supplies to finish our yard, and still having more power and better gas mileage than our Cayenne. Grows on you!!!
This is a luxury truck, not a job site truck
eichler34, 09/24/2013
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
36 of 42 people found this review helpful
I've got 8000 miles on my truck now, it's white with gold two tone, with the cattle tan interior. I intentionally avoided the laser etched filigree seats as to me, it would have been too much country. Options I have are the 8 speed rotary dial transmission, the multi-level air suspension, Rambox storage, and each of those options to me are an absolute necessity when getting this top of the line model.
My First Dodge
btobdan, 02/06/2013
2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
49 of 58 people found this review helpful
Being my first truck I had no known expectations. I checked out the Ford F150, The GMC, The Chevy Silverado, Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan. Dodge was not even on my list. After reviewing the trucks above I decided it was between GMC and Ford. On the way home from test driving the Ford for a second time I pulled into the Dodge dealership and was introduced to the Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab. Even before I test drove it I was immediately impressed with the features and the overall impression that the trucks interior was much larger and wider than the other trucks. The I took it for a test drive and once again I was amazed at the difference in comfort this truck has in comparison.
Love My Ram
lacoydr1, 05/22/2013
updated 05/29/2018
2013 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Last week I bought a Ram Express 1500 Crew Cab with the Hemi and 3.92 rear end. It rides like a dream! I only have 500 miles on it, but got 19.3 miles per gallon on a 150 mile round trip. Average between city / highway is 17.4 mpg in the first week. Not bad for a 395 hp V8. I didn't try Ford because I just couldn't justify the price difference. Already own one GM product and it has been in the shop more times than I care to mention. Plus the V8 just doesn't have any balls compared to the Hemi. I am hoping this truck will pull my 6000 TT with ease. Already installed a BedRug and Access Tonneau cover. Also hoping it is reliable. But first week has been great. Rock on Ram! 05/23/2016 - Well, it's been 3 years now and I still love my Ram! Mileage isn't quite as good since my kids have been driving it as I am sure they are opening up the Hemi. But, towing my 6000 pound trailer has been awesome. My Ford E350 with the V10 would actually drop down to about 52 mph on a long hill and nearly overheat. With the Ram I can accelerate up that same hill and hit 70! Plus I get between 7.5 and 8 mpg vs. the 6.5 to 7 mpg I used to get with the Ford. Truck still runs like a watch and hasn't needed anything but standard maintenance. Plus it is worth way more than I owe on it. Yippee. I still highly recommend it. 11/28/2016 - Still loving the truck. Did have to replace the tires at 35,000 miles, but wouldn't change a thing. The van has still been problem free! Still highly recommended. 05/28/2018 - 5 years and 54,000 miles with the truck and still loving it. It has not been problem free, but it has not been a problem either. Had to get both exhaust manifolds fixed as the bolts broke on both due to an expansion / contraction rate issue between the steel manifold and the aluminum engine block. Both were covered under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Also, replaced the brakes around 50,000. Mileage isn't as great as it used to be either (I.e. 16-17) but overall, still love the truck and can't imagine parting with it.
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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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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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