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Big Ole Big Horn part 2,3,4,5, & 6
Mike, 07/28/2016
updated 02/10/2025
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
7 months in and still a happy camper, I installed a K&N intake and it did kick up the growl but minimal impact on mpg. I am getting about 16.5 in everyday driving but it is important to note I have the towing gears not the stock gears so that has a lot to do with it. If I had to do it all over again I would get the normal gears. It still will move if you press the gas and the intake growls that big truck will blast off and I really like the acceleration. The ride and amenities are great no issues. I would not hesitate to buy another Ram. One year of ownership and still going strong had two minor issues one was a check engine light that led to a fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. It did not have any impact on the way the truck drove just the annoying light on the dash so they fixed it and that was all covered under the warranty. The second issue I will have fixed when I take it in for service. One of the front parking sensors slid out of the bracket that holds it it. The bracket is broke so I have it taped in place it still works fine just need a new holder. No big deal to me. Otherwise still love my Ram I have towed my RV (7000 lb trailer) several times without issue. It is my everyday driver and it will really move when I need it to. Gas mileage is now hovering around 17.5 so maybe that sensor had something to do with it? The biggest thing that impacts the mileage is me, love the growl and when I put my foot in it gas mileage suffers but it will move and sounds great. Love my Ram no regrets. Now a year and a half later no new issues and gas mileage is about the same. I still love my Ram and by now have towed the rv to the foothills in Georgia without issue. This baby pulls like a mule no hesitation. I would gladly buy another one so it’s obvious I am a satisfied customer. Over two years now as a daily driver and still happy with my purchase no major issues would definitely buy another Ram. Gas mileage hanging around 17+ the biggest help is putting the average mpg indicator next to the speedometer that curbs my tendency to put my foot in it. 3 years of ownership and still as satisfied as ever no issues and the only real change is the mpg has increased to 19 mpg average and it has hit a one time high of 21.9. Love my bighorn and would buy again without hesitation. 3.5 years in and no issues, my Ram is old dependable. It is a daily driver and the gas mileage seems to have settled in around 18.5 mpg. Still would buy again no regrets. 4 years of ownership and still a happy camper. No issues and would definitely buy another Ram 1500. Nothing has changed as far as mpg and it is still my daily driver, it is a dependable workhorse. Love my Ram and still no regrets. 5 years of ownership and it keeps on chugging. I have about 60k miles on it and the only issue is an annoying ticking when I first start it up. My mechanic says it’s a lifter and said it will only get worse over time. It doesn’t effect performance but still annoying he said it will be about $1200 to fix and at some point the other side may develop the same issue. After I put it in gear it goes away so to me it’s a minor issue. Everything else works as advertised. Gas mileage fluxes a bit but no one buys a truck for mpg. This is my truck and I treat it like a truck, haul dirt, wood, and lately furniture (wife is addicted to estate sales). I believe all brands Chevy, Ford, Toyota, all have some nagging issues so mine is no biggie. I would buy another Ram without hesitation. 6 years of ownership and the ole Ram is ole reliable, it has never let me down. I keep the oil changed, I use synthetic and just put my 2nd set of tires on it (after the originals). It is my daily driver and like I said before it is my truck to haul or tow whatever. Last Spring we found a RV park that had a rental spot for a week at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains well I hooked up my 6 thousand pound travel trailer to the Ram and headed out. I looked at the route beforehand but didn’t do any research into it. That turned out to be a mistake because we got to a 7 mile stretch at the end that was straight up with a bunch of switchbacks. Honestly I wasn’t sure the Ram could do it but it pulled that trailer up that ridiculously steep climb without issue. Now I had to go slow and it was grunting but it made it. In hindsight that was stupid and I chose a better route going home but the point is the truck once again delivered. So I am pushing 80 thousand miles and the Ram is still an excellent truck. Yes I would buy another one without hesitation. 8 years and still going strong, no issues and the only repairs have been routine maintenance. It has 93k miles on it and I replaced the shocks recently but otherwise gas,oil, and tires that’s it. 9 years and 111k miles later my Ram is old dependable, my mechanic recommended I have the plugs changed and that brought back some pep but the Ram will move when you need it to. No mechanical issues and it has never left me stranded and it is still my daily driver. Every in the interior has held up perfectly and I have had many people comment that it still looks new and believe me I have traveled, hauled and driven all over the place with this truck. I keep it parked outside in the south so it gets baked every summer and it still shines up like new. I don’t baby it but I do take care of it. If I had to do it all over again I would buy the same truck without thinking twice.
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Ram Rebel cold weather window issue
krisnitori@earthlink.net, 01/05/2017
2016 Ram 1500 Rebel 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new Ram rebel in Sept 2016. Everything was great up to the point when the weather started to get cold --live in OH. All four windows started to malfunction during the cold weather. The widows keep getting frozen and when you tried to roll them down -even after warming up the vehicle they would go down after pushing the button up and down. Finally the window did lower after pushing the button, but it just completely dropped straight down into the door frame. Took the vehicle to the dealer to fix the problem on all four windows. The dealer indicated that in cold weather the clips holding the window snap if there's to much resistance. So, I'm now on my third trip to the dealer to fix the windows every time the temperature gets below 32 F. Ram needs to figure out this problem; otherwise DO Not buy this vehicle if you live in cold weather.
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Unbelievable Diesel half ton
Reid V., 07/31/2016
updated 02/05/2019
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Initial review - I purchased a Laramie EcoDiesel crew cab 6'4" bed 2 weeks ago. It's the nicest riding vehicle I've ever been in. It soaks up the bumps and dirt roads with ease. The 3.0 diesel is amazing. The trip home from the dealership (155 miles, mostly HWY) I managed 27.4 mpg, over the EPA estimate. Part of this due to the fantastic 8 speed transmission. It's always in the right gear and never "hunts". Acceleration is OK, but I didn't buy a ~6k lb vehicle with a small diesel to drag race. I test drove a hemi and it was straight up fast, also unnecessary. The leather interior is awesome and the ventilated seats work very well. Rear storage is excellent and fold flat floors work well. I've only had 1 issue with the Uconnect system, but a reset fixed that. Pandora, Bluetooth streaming and USB "browsing" all work excellent. The Alpine sound system is good for me, I'm not a huge audiophile though. Stock tires are mediocre, but most vehicles have this issue so no negative marks. 15000 mile Review - Still loving the truck. Fuel mileage has dropped a bit with the colder weather and winter fuel. I've been getting 24-25mpg with routine driving but can push it closer to 26 mpg if I really try. I have been using the block heater and winter front cover too. The latter really helps the engine warm up at highway speeds when it's below 0 and windy. No reliability issues or CELs. 4wd and LSD has worked fine in the snow although, again, the tires are just mediocre. The heated seats take a bit longer than expected to get warm, not a huge deal. I did take a ~1000 mile trip to Maine and back right after my initial review. With 3 guys, a bed packed full of gear and a 20' aluminum boat (also with gear) we got 18mpg. A very hilly trip too and I was pulling 75mph a good portion of the way. 68000 mile review - The truck is still performing excellent. I've moved to running AT tires (Nokian Rotiiva AT) instead of the stock SRAs for the 3 warmer seasons and have lost 1-2 MPG depending on how I drive. I also downsized to 17" wheels with snow tires for the winter and have lost a little more most likely due to the cold weather. Currently averaging 23-24 with normal winter temps. When it gets below 0 or I'm speeding excessively / towing a small utility trailer that does drop a little. I do get oil undercoating every late fall / early winter and so far only a few small spots of surface rust on the frame, most likely high wear areas. CONS - @ 34k my SAT radio stopped working. The entire head unit was replaced under warranty. Right before this winter I noticed a little water had made it into the cab at the rear passenger corner. Turns out the 3rd brake light gasket isn't the best design and needs to be replaced. I'll get on that in the spring. All of the other issues were my own fault...
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Eco Diesel is excellent. Quiet and smooth.
Frank D, 09/11/2016
updated 09/14/2020
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought the 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab with the Eco Diesel ( I couldn't select the 3.0 diesel engine in the drop down menu). Got a good deal, a little over $10k off MSRP. Just took at 3500 mile drive and it was a pleasure. At 75 mph we were getting 26.5 mpg, so about a 700 mile range on a tank full. When we were doing 55 mph we were over 40 mpg. I figure I used about 2 gallons of DEF. The ride is so smooth and quiet. When I ride in my 2012 Subaru Outback It feels so clunky compared to the Ram. This is the most expensive vehicle I have ever bought, but I am enjoying it. We added nerf bars, spray in bed liner and trifecta cover. After having it a month we are over 4500 miles and no big issues. We have the towing package so the side mirrors are huge. We did take a hit from someone in a parking lot, but it folded in, so only a small scuff mark. In parking lots we now fold in the mirrors, manually, the Laramie has power mirrors. Our only complaint is wind noise. We think it is coming from the mirrors. Above 50 mph it is noticeable and a little of a distraction. I may take it into the dealer to get it documented. Overall, highly recommended. UPDATE 3/12/18 The wind noise still is a little bothersome, but not terrible. It may be coming from the windows, but it is hard to identify. Curious what will be going on with the "Diesel-Gate" Chrysler finds itself in. Seems like the same thing that VW was caught doing. I am sure there is a settlement of some sort coming to EcoDiesel owners. I have received nothing from Chrysler, which is disappointing. My Winter mileage has dropped down to about 24 mpg on the highway. I am sure this is due to a combination of the cold and the fuel cut with kerosene. Overall I still very much like the vehicle.
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Great value for a big sedan
D Lee, 09/22/2016
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Seats more people than typical SUV. Four medium adults fit in crewcab bench with plenty of leg room. Great ride due to oil aprings on all four corners. Very responsive transmission and engine combination - 8 speed 5.7 Hemi. Great highway gas mileage.
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