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RAM 2014 ECODiesel Pickup Longhorn Version in 4WD
Steve Breithaupt, 08/21/2016
2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I love this truck but I am going to sell it. It has the new diesel arrangement with the diesel exhaust fluid. I have a '97 RAM 2500 Cummins engine that has 140,000 miles on it and runs like a top. Never let me down. That can not be said of the new truck. First problem was the exhaust filter regeneration. My kids were driving it back and forth to our house from the farm and they got a message saying "exhaust filter regeneration required drive at highway speeds". They did not know that meant drop your plans for the next 30 minutes and take a drive. Finally it went into "Limp Mode", which should be illegal as it limits speed to 35MPH. My wife and I nearly got killed trying to drive it to a dealer 45 miles away for a forced regeneration. We stopped and had it towed. Latest problem is DEF tank gauge quit working at about 47,000 miles which also gives you a CEL. I can still drive it but have to overflow the DEF tank to keep it filled. Problem appears to be widespread and occurs around 45K miles. Whole tank assembly has to be replaced at about $3,000 ($2,100 for part alone). Bigger problem is there are no parts and no ETA for parts. Even if I get a part I won't trust it. New Diesel/DEF is not ready for prime time in my opinion. I would not recommend this truck for city driving especially in heavy traffic. If you are stuck in a massive traffic jam and it suddenly decides to regenerate it's exhaust filter you have a real problem. No one seems to know if a new tank will solve the current problem or just kick the can down the road another 45K miles. I understand from checking around that all of the new diesel pickups do the "Limp" mode thing. There are several things that can cause that and another condition that does a countdown to truck won't start. If you want to buy a new diesel I suggest that you read the owners manual carefully before you buy it and ponder driving to your dealer at 35MPH. I am going to buy a gas burner.
Great Truck for "Harry Homeowner"
Chris, 12/22/2015
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
I don't tow or haul things, but I wanted a truck. I own a home and end up transporting things weekly and this Ram works great. One thing I was always baffled by were the tie downs on my Silverado - they weren't cut out of the bed liner. This Ram came with 4 tie downs (2 in the nose of the bed and 2 in the tail) which makes for moving almost any household item or piece of equipment a breeze. This truck has all the get up and go I ever needed while all the while is great on gas. Currently, I'm right at 20 mpg which is awesome compared to my 2009 Silverado which was hovering around 15/16 mpg. The 3.6L V6 is everything most truck owners need and then some, but still they feel the need to spend the extra money on the 5.7L V8. Don't get me wrong, they sound great and really get going - they can also haul and tow well - but for someone with a family, who wants a 4WD truck to help with odd jobs and for transporting bigger items, this truck is a great option. Crew Cab a must IMO. The Ram has a MASSIVE cabin which is great for when all my friends are riding with me or when my wife and the dogs all pile in.
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Second Ram 1500 ... very pleased with the brand!
Mark, 09/12/2015
updated 03/14/2016
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is my second Ram 1500, first was a 2003 Quad Cab 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi and a 6'4" bed. It served me well enough that I went back to Ram when I purchased my 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi and a 5'7" bed. The '03 had he Off Road package, the '14 has the Outdoorsman package. I mention this because unless you have a true need to go off road, you really do not want an Outdoorsman. It is the most stiffly sprung 1500 in the Ram line. It also comes standard with 10 ply tires versus the normal 4 ply tires. Together these two things make you painfully aware of every pothole in the road! past that the truck is FANTASTIC! My truck has the 8 speed transmission with 3.91 read end (standard on the Outdoorsman) and with the 390 horse Hemi it will flat out move when you need it to move. The surprising thing is that I am averaging 17.5 mpg and on a recent road trip from Topeka, KS to Madison, WI the truck averaged 18.5 for 1198 miles. WOW ... in a 4x4 ... my best friends F-250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel doesn't do any better and I didn't pop $4500 for a diesel option like he did! I am now at 27,000 miles and still love my Ram. I change the oil, put gas in it, and goes and goes and goes, and looks good doing it. Would I recommend a Ram to a friend or family member, after eleven years and several hundred thousand miles ... Absolutely I would! Update March 2016: next month I will have owned my Ram for two years and I am now at 35,000 miles. After going through my second winter my overall mileage has dropped from 17.5 to 16.8 ... early morning warm-ups I guess. Last fall I added a topper and a full BedRug turning the back of the pickup into he biggest trunk I've ever seen! Do I still love the truck? That would be a yes and no. I still love the truck, but it was way overkill for me. The Outdoorsman is the most off road ready pickup in the 1500 line. As such it is more stiffly sprung and comes standard with 10 ply tires. If you hunt, fish, need to go off road to get to that special spot, this is your truck. If like me you spend 95% of your time on streets and highways you would be better served with a Big Horn or Sport model.
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philip lynch, 08/02/2016
updated 08/09/2017
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This truck is worthy of consideration for purchase. It offers a smooth, quiet ride with quick acceleration and shifting. Brake action is above average and the stock tires offer good traction. Headlights work great on dark rural roads. Comfort and conveniences are exceptional. Good amount of storage behind seats. Great gas mileage. No significant maintenance issues yet. 3.5 Year Update. This truck rocks. No significant issues to report. Highly recommend this truck.
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Beats my F-150 Ecoboost any day of the week!
cpercha, 06/15/2014
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
43 of 50 people found this review helpful
Wow!!! After 3 years and 88,000 miles in a 2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost I can tell you that the Ram makes it look like a glorified golf cart. I had driven several Rams before making my choice on which one to get. I ended up going with the Hemi attached to the 8 speed automatic and 3.92 gears. At first I was concerned that I would pay the price at the pump for the 3.92 gearing but I have found that this has not been the case at all. When driving models with 3.21 gears I had to get into the gas more to get the response I was looking for. With the 3.92 not only am I getting better performance but I don't need to hit the peddle much to get it to move which ended up resulting in better gas mileage.