Need advise from the Ram Owners
I’m going to buy a Ram 3500 SRW in November and my dilemma is gas or diesel. I have owned a 02 Cummins for 17 years and it was ole reliable. I only drove it 90,000 in those 17 years and really don’t ...
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Lantley wrote:bucky wrote:
I'm with Dodge Guy on this. I also have extensive background with CDJR(F) dealerships.
The newer Cummins isn't the reliability issue, it's all the emission garbage he mentioned. The warranty will cover the cost of repairs but when you are stranded on I10 in the middle of nowhere TX in 100 degree heat with high humidity 2000 miles from where you need to be it doesn't much matter does it? And that's before you find out the part is on backorder with no ETA.
That's why I drive old Ram diesels. I didn't look for a 06 or early 07 because of the TIPM issues. My 05 will last until I'm not towing anymore. I should have kept my first year 24V with the Banks kit. The 75 decibels in the cab under load was the reason I sold it.
If that is your opinion tHat doesn't speak well for Ram in general.
You are giving validity to Devo's claim that Ram's are junk.
I have a 2019 Duramax with 70K on it. No issues so far, certainly never been stranded.
Is Ram building such a poor product that the mechanics don't recommend them?
One of the other big issues is the actuators on these newer Cummins. Very common issue, found myself 700 miles from home fifth wheel in tow with a bad actuator. Not exactly stranded , managed to limp it into a dealership . Basically stranded for a few days waiting on the part , and repair .
I have had emission issues , nothing that left me stranded , and repaired under warranty, and recalls . Been around a lot of these new trucks, and no the Ram has no more issues then the other two brands. When waiting for the actuator repair , had my fifth wheel towed back to the RV park we had left by a friend , starting hearing all the turbo , and other problems that the group we were with have had with their Ford or Chev.
