Used 2016 Ram 1500 Consumer Reviews
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Johnny Cash black on black 4WD Sport
Johnny Cash, 05/18/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had the truck for a month or so & love it -- great power and acceleration, good fuel economy, plus a comfortable ride -- all at a good price. I added a spray in bed liner, a tonneau roll cover, fender flares, and custom fit floor mats, all from third party vendors. I also had the oem electric trailer brake installed by the dealer, but haven't towed anything yet. The only critical feedback I have is relatively minor -- the AC required work prior to accepting the truck; a couple scratches on the passenger side door also had to be repaired. These items could suggest that the dealer needs to step up their pre sale inspection process. The shift knob on the dash gives more space on the counsel which is great. However, I find the steering wheel upshift/downshift shift control cumbersome. For example, to down shift you push a button on the front of the steering wheel -- given the other steering wheel controls I find myself hunting for that button. (Other vehicles put the steering wheel shift controller behind the wheel as paddles which I find much more intuitive.) I want to install a grill guard / winch system but the Sport model bumper interferes with the after market grill guards I've been looking at. So if that's important to you, consider getting one of the other trim lines that has tow hooks on it. Overall, I'm very pleased and would buy the truck again.
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One heck of a truck!!!!
Big Dave, 12/24/2019
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a newer truck I think I drove everything known to man except the ram. I’m that guy that always says Chrysler’s are junk. A dealer said to me “do me a favor and take this truck for a ride” which was a 2018 ram big horn. I was extremely impressed with the truck which every other make I wasn’t. So once I left there I wanted to see what people said about the ram. I really couldn’t find anything bad. The truck I drove I would’ve bought but it had a bunch of hail damage. I found a 2016 bighorn with the 5.7 hemi. I absolutely love this truck and I plan on having this truck for a long time. I’ve had it now for about 2 months and I seem to love it more everyday. Talk about power this thing moves. I bought a tractor and pulled it home. I have a 20ft dovetail trailer and the tractor is way too heavy for it. That truck pulled it home like it wasn’t even there. I’m extremely impressed with this thing. One day I will write another review when I hit 250k right now it’s close to 60k
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This truck tows like a mule, rides like a Cadillac
Brian H., 03/21/2018
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We leased the 5.7 liter Ram Big Horn Crew for 24 months and 30k miles. I tow a 6,000 lb. Travel Trailer with this truck (the reason we leased it). The lease expires next week and I am leasing another one. This truck is a comfortable, civilized, dependable mule. We live in Northern Michigan where we typically get 120 inches of snow. The 4x4 Auto setting is wonderful. Towing at 65 mph, I typically get 10 mpg, about normal for a rig this size. The difference is in towing through mountains. With the standard 3.21 axle ratio, I have no problem maintaining speed. We read so much about Toyota and Nissan trucks. This Ram has been rock solid dependable, comfortable and capable.
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cash for clunker?
Richard Dunkel, 05/09/2016
updated 11/15/2019
2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
14 of 25 people found this review helpful
the resale value PLUMMETS dealers wanting over $13000 to trade after only 33000 miles. be prepared to take a beating when its trade time. also the knob shifter really stupid design, located next of fan control. its a dumb idea to begin with. have bought dodge brand for over 14 years (new every 2 years with miles left on warranty) now the mileage is OK but don't buy if you are looking at any resale value, it just isn't there. also the seat material is very thin and wears through quickly, Im retired so it doesn't get hard use!! my advice is buy from a competitor, they will hold their value! also you will get a tailgate that is half plastic !! really?? it gets hard and-cracks resulting in parts missing. OH and I mention the rust factor?
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Love it
Greg, 11/16/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very nice Truck with the luxuries of a fine car.
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