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Tows great less comfortable than a 1500
Redfour5, 05/27/2022
updated 06/05/2024
2021 Ram 2500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had a 2021 1500 built to serve and 2015 Outdoorsman both with the 5.7. They were extremely nice and in particular, the 1500 is amazing from a comfort standpoint both driving and interior...but with the new trailer (6700 lbs total/800 lbs tongue weight), although adequate for towing and within specs, you were never able to fully relax in the relationship between the truck and the trailer. So, I got a 2500 6.4 Hemi and my towing issues were solved. Great power, the truck always feels planted and in control over the trailer... I am much less stressed (you know that low level always aware kind) after a day's drive... So, from a pure comfort standpoint speaking to the 2019 later models, they are quite a bit better than the 2500. The new 1500's have the bigger rear seat area (crew cab) and the dogs like that. In terms of fit and finish and interior amenities, they are equal but the ride of a 2500 is definitely a TRUCK like ride, stiffer, bouncier and the size of the 2500 crosses a line, for me, for daily driver. A 1500 rides like an upscale SUV. The 2500 rides like an extremely well put together TRUCK. Now, I don't drive mine as a daily driver and have a Jeep Renegade for that at double the mileage at least... so, the trucks is for transfer station duties and light off roading mostly under 10K a year miles. If you want comfort and a daily driver and don't tow daily or even weekly, go with a 1500 every day. If you tow at 6K or more and 800 to a thousand lbs tongue weight or virtually ANY fifth wheel go 2500. IF you tow daily or weekly at 6K up, go 2500/3500 diesel. In addition, the extra length and dimensions make parking a new experience over the 1500. A line is crossed. I'd also get the parking sensors and towing mirrors at least for that blind spot on a 1500 or 2500/3500. Blind spot monitoring would be my preferred option. Update: About a year later and 10K miles over half towing, I love the 2500. For MY needs, the Hemi was the way to go, plenty of power for what I tow. It would be nice to see the next gen 2500/3500 be improved along the lines of the 1500 fifth gen, but it is still a relatively luxurious ride. I love the feeling of being "planted" on the road with the truck always in control vs the trailer allowing for a more relaxed towing experience. Mileage towing is in the same range as the 1500 surprisingly and at a bit of a higher speed all in all. I did do after market bumpers front with a winch fab fours matrix and I highly recommend either getting the OEM retractable side steps or gulping and getting the aftermarket versions like I did. AND, one year later, my very same truck MSRP is right at 10K more expensive than mine making my so so deal a great deal a year later in comparison along with the 3.24% interest rate vs the 8 and 9% rates of 2023. But now, the prices are breaking due to high cost and interest rates in mid 2023, so U2 might be able to get a decent deal again... 19K miles. We primarily use the 2500 for towing the trailer. It is a fantastic truck, but to be honest it is NOT the greatest daily driver so I got a Gladiator for that and a bit more of the off road capability. I get compliments on the Ram because I put the Fab Four and Rough Country after market bumpers on. This truck is a beast. Driving in town is OK but parking is a bear because it is so big and it sucks gas like a fish water. The 6.4 Hemi is a great engine and I am so glad I got it vs a diesel personally. I put KO2's on it and they improved the ride a bit over the OEM Transforces that are like Flintstone tires imho. This truck is likely my last big one as it meets my needs for towing including potentially anything bigger I might get. I have 3K in payload and 15K max tow capability. I'm around half that on any given trip. The comfort towing vs the 1500 is incomparable but I sure miss the size of the 1500 cab. Ram needs to do something about that basically having the same cab for what like 8 years now? So, great truck no issues, looks good performs even better. I changed my stars on comfort up to five stars. It is really a pleasure to drive towing a trailer. This ain't your grandpa's truck. Mileage towing overall is 9ish plus or minus a bit. I am still a bit surprised that it is NOT that much different than the 1500 perhaps a bit worse but not a great deal at all towing. The 1500 definitely has a few mpg advantage not towing...as the 2500 gets 12/13 non towing mpg mixed driving. It does not like stop and go driving in town from an MPG standpoint. It's a great truck. I got a great deal in retrospect and essentially the same truck now would be 10K more, 15K more in 2023 when prices maxed out. One thing I wish I had was the tow mirrors on the new ones. They are very nice.
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Aaron Cade, 07/02/2023
2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I originally purchased my 2021 Ram 2500 6.7 brand new from the dealership. It was great amazing power and towing capability is unmatched. At 24,000 miles the transmission broke. Dealer replaced at no cost due to warranty, but I was out of a vehicle for about 4 weeks waiting for Ram to fix this warranty issue. Several thousand miles after, the transmission began to shift terribly rough. Took forever for it to shift up and the downshifts were really rough. At about 60,000 miles the engine developed a ticking sound. At 75,000 miles the EGR went out. At 83,000 miles the cooler lines to the transmission popped loose all on their own. The dealer attempted to blame the cooler lines on a mechanic that worked on the exhaust, though they couldn’t tell me exactly how they were damaged in any way. I spoke with several diesel transmission shops, and they all said that this is a common defect in Rams. Cooler lines are quick connect fittings, and, with vibrations from the engine, break over time and simply pop out. Since these troubles, I have researched 5th generation rams and found they are fraught with numerous different mechanical issues.
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To much money to little truck
Joebadram, 01/16/2023
2022 Ram 2500 Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased a RAM 2500 Limited. First of all it has the RAM Air suspension and rides very rough, it bounces on every street line. Second the seats are hard as a rock. Third, the back up sensors pick up the receiver hitch and so the truck will not back up with the hitch in.... guess RAM does not want you pulling a trailer. Forth, you can not put a tool box in the truck unless you want a 12" tool box, the finder wells are to close to the cab. I hate this truck
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Best truck on the road...until it isnt!
Walkman, 04/10/2023
2022 Ram 2500 Longhorn 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I got the diesel truck itch in the fall of 2020 and my 2015 Platinum F150 was getting a little long in the tooth for my liking so I decided a Ram 2500 would fit the bill. I began my search and found the exact truck I wanted but it was 675 miles away. In December of 2020 trucks were still relatively affordable, at least much more than nowadays! I flew one-way to Dallas to pick up my truck and was blown away when I saw it in person! This Laramie Longhorn Mega cab was drop dead gorgeous, probably the nicest truck I'd ever laid eyes on and I've had plenty of high end trucks. I drove this beauty for a year and a half, trouble free but then just shy of 30K on the odometer, I started getting all kinds of electronic codes and malfunctions. I took it in and on the way to the dealership it went into limp mode. The dealer told me it was throwing about 16 codes so they would need to keep it for a few days. Turns out it needed a new transmission in addition to several electronic fixes. I was stunned because I never towed anything other than a 10' landscape trailer twice! The dealer gave me a loaner and 45 days later my truck had a new transmission! I traded it immediately! In the end, this beautiful truck with a bullet proof Cummins diesel engine had the cursed Dodge transmission that has plagued so many others! For the life of me, I can't understand why they can't make a transmission last longer than 30k miles! This is a well know issue with Ram 2500 trucks and it never gets fixed! Ram trucks are arguably the finest looking and nicest riding 2500 out there but their reliability will always be questionable! Never again unless they sign a deal with Allison!
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$85,000 pile of trash
Screwed in Bismarck ND, 11/13/2023
updated 06/17/2024
2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
Special ordered the vehicle. Received it in December. -20 below 0 and the dealer left it outside. Dead batteries and wouldn’t start. Currently 8 recalls of which none have been fixed. Two recalls are due to engine fires. Owners have been told to park vehicles outside and away from other vehicles due to fire hazard. I have been waiting over a year for repairs. Dealer says no parts available. Only 3,000 miles on vehicle over two years. I’m afraid to drive it! Numerous check engine lights and all kinds of electrical problems. Dealer service is non existent! DO NOT BUY RAM EVER!!! UPDATE: I bought this truck new, and still face recall problems. The recalls have ranged from engine fires, transmission, fires, and numerous electrical and sensor problems. The truck was shipped without sensors in the exhaust, and there are still no sensors available so that we call is incomplete. Just received another recall today, and there is no fix for it. Dealers response is totally inadequate, they don’t know when they will get parts blaming Antis for the problem. The truck is nearing three years old and has 4000 miles on it because of do not drive recommendations from the factory. I have Ram for 25 years. Never again. Total piece of junk, and the dealership does not stand behind them.