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3.8

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Former Ford fanboy says... WELL DONE RAM!

By Slick written on 08-17-2016

I was looking to replace my 2k Super Duty V10 4x4 supercab with a crew cab to give the dog more room, and fewer repair projects for me. After getting frustrated with the local Ford dealers, started looking at Ram. Spoke with several neighbors and co-workers who had made the switch from Ford to Ram & were extremely happy with the reliability & value of the Ram. I had an extremely pleasant buying experience. I did not want (to pay for) a loaded model. I was able to find pretty much exactly what I wanted. I bought a '16 2500 Heavy Duty crew cab short bed 4x4 with the 6.4L gasser & 4.10 gears in the Tradesman trim level (not a Power Wagon). It's optioned almost to the SLT level with the chrome appearance package, preferred equipment package, UConnect 5.0, 4.10 gears, anti-spin differencial, shift-on-the-fly 4x4, park sense/park view, power trailer tow mirrors, and LED bed lights. The ride is nice, albeit a bit stiff... but that's mainly a function of running 80 psi in the tires. I'm amazed at how quiet the cabin is. Being a base model, there are plenty of hard plastics in the cabin... but so far (fingers crossed), no squeaks or rattles... & it seems well put-together. I wish it had a telescoping steering wheel, and the brake pedal sits a bit high for my foot. I'll get used to it tho. The seats seem quite comfortable... even the back seats. The cylinder deactivation is imperceptible, tho at low speed/rpm, it will chug a little, on occasion. The shift points (of the transmission) seem a bit off, even with the 4.10s, but all work smoothly. It just seems like it's easy to catch the transmission off-guard pretty regularly... a common occurrence in newer cars/trucks with 6-10 cogs in the trans... it's tuned for mileage. I'm getting around 11-13 mpg in town & 17-18 mpg on the highway. No complaints there. I'm still in the break-in phase, so no towing yet. Overall, I'm a happy camper!

2016 Ram Mega Cab Diesel

By Mountain Man written on 12-12-2016

Purchased this truck a couple of months ago. I live in Colorado and I spend a lot of time crossing the mountains in really rough storms. More than once I have found myself being the only vehicle on the road able to handle the snow and ice. The traction control is superb and the Cummins engine is amazing. I should also mention how comfortable it is to drive. The interior is really nice, especially with the saddle leather and all the bells and whistles that keep me comfortable in the worst conditions. I've owned a lot of vehicles over the years, but not one of them can compare with this truck. If you are looking for a vehicle that can handle the worst weather in the USA and keep you comfortable the entire time, then this is the truck for you. I'm not a "brand loyal" guy, so when I was looking for a truck I looked at Ram, Ford and GMC. At the end of the day the Ram won hands down. The Mega Cab is very comfortable and the back seat is amazing for my kids. Best truck on the market in my opinion. Take it for a long test drive before you buy anything else.

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By Jim written on 08-16-2016

I own a 2016 dodge ram 2500, heavy duty 4x4. 5.7 . uses gas like you would'nt believe , even if you drive like an old lady ! when towing even light loads transmission shifts up and down , cant find a gear it likes. the brakes you have to stand on them to make it stop, dont think you could skid the tires if you had to. Looks good and will haul any thing you can load on it without any problems. I"ve owned plenty of Dodge trucks, non of them have been really good on gas. Changing to a power chip for better all around performance requires premium fuel, why waste the money. I can"t wait to get rid of it!

Transmission Failure

By Edward J Deichmeister written on 09-20-2016

I purchased a NEW 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 L engine gas. The first day I drove the truck I lost acceleration on the highway and I had to pull off the road. The transmission had a problem with only 65 miles. I called Dealer and they told me to call Chrysler support and arrange for towing back to Dealer. Since I was more than 40 miles from the Dealer I would have to pay for the towing. BS! After a week at the Dealers service department I was told the transmission had to be replaced! Remember it only has 65 miles on the odometer. I demanded a new truck from the Dealer and they told me it's no possible since it was titled. The Customer Support was terrible, no one at the Dealer would return my calls, General Manager and Service Manager. I called the Attorney Generals Office and my Attorney. I'm still waiting for a resolution!!!

RAM 2500 a Grand Slam

By John written on 02-21-2017

My 2016 RAM 2500 Diesel has been great. MPG is about 19 around town. No issues what so ever. It is a Beast! It is a big truck and I've had to adjust to the size, but I bought it to tow and haul and it does that well. Time will tell, but so far, so good.

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Options and features available on used Ram 2500's available near San Jose typically include:

Features: 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Aux Audio Inputs , Post-collision safety system , Stability Control , Tire Pressure Warning , Towing Hitch , Crew Cab , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Trip Computer , 6ft Bed , AWD/4WD , Bluetooth , USB Inputs , Upgraded Engine , Back-up camera , Alarm , Auto Climate Control , Heated seats , Leather Seats , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Power Driver Seat , Remote Start , Cooled Seats , Electronic Folding Mirrors , Mobile Internet , Navigation , Parking sensors , 8ft Bed , Keyless Entry/Start , Sunroof/Moonroof , Standard Cab .

Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders , 8 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic .

Fuel Type: diesel , regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: four wheel drive , rear wheel drive .

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Used Ram 2500 by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2018 Ram 2500	-	$49,995	2 listings
2017 Ram 2500	1 Great Deal 1 Great	$32,988	24 listings
2016 Ram 2500	3 Great Deals 3 Great	$23,900	10 listings
2015 Ram 2500	-	$39,999	6 listings
2014 Ram 2500	-	$34,422	13 listings
2013 Ram 2500	-	$42,994	1 listings
2012 Ram 2500	1 Great Deal 1 Great	$21,991	10 listings

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consumers review the Ram 2500

consumers review the Ram 2500

Buying a used Ram 2500 in San Jose, CA

Used Ram 2500 by Year

More Used Ram 2500 Vehicles in San Jose, CA

Used Ram 2500 for Sale in San Jose, CA

$49,000*

$47,991*

$56,881*

$42,994*

$51,322*

$32,988*

$53,491*

$21,991*

$43,918*

Not Listed

$28,594*

$31,593*

$22,594*

consumers review the Ram 2500

consumers review the Ram 2500

Buying a used Ram 2500 in San Jose, CA

Used Ram 2500 by Year

More Used Ram 2500 Vehicles in San Jose, CA

$49,000^*

$47,991^*

$56,881^*

$42,994^*

$51,322^*

$32,988^*

$53,491^*

$21,991^*

$43,918^*

$28,594^*

$31,593^*

$22,594^*