Quality

Ron3rd wrote:
Zero issues on my 2016 Ram CTD 2500 after 12,000 miles and 10 months. I know it's a small sample size but the quality, fit and finish, reliability has been outstanding. Not only have I never had to take it back to the dealer, or had a problem of any kind, I never even thought about having a problem with this truck. It's the only diesel I recommend, for 2 reasons; 1. It is rock sold reliable. 2. It is about $10,000 less than Ford and Chevy (both good trucks BTW).

This is coming from a 2-time Tundra owner.

You're right, that is a pretty small sample size...12k in 10 months is barely driving it. Not sure that's indicative of rock solid reliability.

I've had my 2015 F450 for 14 months and have 41,500 hard miles on it, with nothing but scheduled maintenance to date. Even at that, I wouldn't claim 'rock solid reliability'.... it's just too soon. Let's see how our rigs are acting at 100, 150, and 200k. That's what matters to me. The Fords before this served me reliably for over 300k, 175k, and 190k respectively. I looking forward to this new truck doing the same. Hopefully your new Ram will treat you just as well, only time will tell.

spoon059 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
So why not a 6.0 or a 7.3?

Give the fish a break... he bought a non-Ford and he is actually pleased with his purchase. This is but a step in a long recovery path fr his hatred of anything non "blue oval". Lets celebrate this step like an alcoholic would celebrate 1 week sober...;)

Are you saying I don't qualify for gold membership to the Ram Mafia!

spoon059 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
So why not a 6.0 or a 7.3?

Give the fish a break... he bought a non-Ford and he is actually pleased with his purchase. This is but a step in a long recovery path fr his hatred of anything non "blue oval". Lets celebrate this step like an alcoholic would celebrate 1 week sober...;)

I would like to report to the admin of this site that someone stole Fish's password and is now posting under his name. :B

transamz9 wrote:
So why not a 6.0 or a 7.3?

Give the fish a break... he bought a non-Ford and he is actually pleased with his purchase. This is but a step in a long recovery path fr his hatred of anything non "blue oval". Lets celebrate this step like an alcoholic would celebrate 1 week sober...;)

transamz9 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
The problem with the 05 Ram we recently purchased is the entire top of the dashboard from the middle to the passenger side is entirely gone due to the dash cracking and falling apart. The 07 Ram is ok but has a carpet liner on the dash it's entire life.

I would have to say that CR reports appear more accurate to me than JD Powers per our experience.

It just makes zero sense to me why in the world you guys keep buying trucks that have always been proven to be junk! I just don't understand........

We needed a non dpf equipped diesel work truck with a working AC and having a complete dashboard or paint quality was low on the priority. The 07 has been a good truck, but then again it had a aftermarket transmission installed by the original owner.

So why not a 6.0 or a 7.3?

work truck

<---- that's why. :B

transamz9 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
The problem with the 05 Ram we recently purchased is the entire top of the dashboard from the middle to the passenger side is entirely gone due to the dash cracking and falling apart. The 07 Ram is ok but has a carpet liner on the dash it's entire life.

I would have to say that CR reports appear more accurate to me than JD Powers per our experience.

It just makes zero sense to me why in the world you guys keep buying trucks that have always been proven to be junk! I just don't understand........

We needed a non dpf equipped diesel work truck with a working AC and having a complete dashboard or paint quality was low on the priority. The 07 has been a good truck, but then again it had a aftermarket transmission installed by the original owner.

So why not a 6.0 or a 7.3?

Just so you know we also purchased a 6.0 CC 4x4 in January. So far it's been a good truck pulling a 1,600 gallon water tank during planting season.

FishOnOne wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
The problem with the 05 Ram we recently purchased is the entire top of the dashboard from the middle to the passenger side is entirely gone due to the dash cracking and falling apart. The 07 Ram is ok but has a carpet liner on the dash it's entire life.

I would have to say that CR reports appear more accurate to me than JD Powers per our experience.

It just makes zero sense to me why in the world you guys keep buying trucks that have always been proven to be junk! I just don't understand........

We needed a non dpf equipped diesel work truck with a working AC and having a complete dashboard or paint quality was low on the priority. The 07 has been a good truck, but then again it had a aftermarket transmission installed by the original owner.

So why not a 6.0 or a 7.3?

Bumpyroad wrote:

DakotaDad wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:

DakotaDad wrote:

But the article uses Brooke Melton to personalize the issue. s.

yep, that is my main issue with this, using a tear jerking editorial instead of a true scientific report.
what was the time line on this incident? did it occur after the replacement key hold fillers were made available?
bumpy

The science is there... Just gotta read down to it.

did the article discuss whether or not she had her seat belt on?
bumpy

She did. The laptop belt held, but the shoulder belt went slack when the ignition went to acc. So she effectively only had a lap belt on, due to the issue.

Zero issues on my 2016 Ram CTD 2500 after 12,000 miles and 10 months. I know it's a small sample size but the quality, fit and finish, reliability has been outstanding. Not only have I never had to take it back to the dealer, or had a problem of any kind, I never even thought about having a problem with this truck. It's the only diesel I recommend, for 2 reasons; 1. It is rock sold reliable. 2. It is about $10,000 less than Ford and Chevy (both good trucks BTW).

This is coming from a 2-time Tundra owner.

I'm not sure what is more surprising... Travelnutz apparently going nuts and losing his mind over a brand, or the fact that Fishie didn't comment until several pages deep and has only had a few tame comments at all.

The great thing about having my own brain and logic is that I can chose the vehicle that I want based upon the conditions that I view as relevant at the time. I don't need a magazine article of questionable integrity to justify the purchase that I made. I simply do my research, weigh the pro's and cons and make an educated decision based upon my needs.

When I bought my Ford F150, it was because that was the best vehicle at the best price that fit my needs at the time. I really liked that truck and miss it. I still think that the 94-96 F-series design was beautiful and I drool a little every time I see one out on the road still. Unfortunately the regular cab Ford wasn't appropriate for my new job, needed something with more interior space.

When I bought my Tundra, it was because it was the best vehicle at the best price that fit my needs at the time. I liked that truck too, it was great. Lots of power, great ride and comfortable for long trips. Unfortunately we bought a new trailer that was simply too heavy when we were loaded for our longer trips.

I bought my Ram 2500 because it was the best vehicle at the best price that fit my needs. The truck drives great, hauls our trailer like its nothing and gets great fuel economy with the Cummins. It is far from a perfect vehicle, but it met or exceed every need that I had.

And yet, despite my owning 3 different brands of truck in the last 15 years (4 if you count my SUV, but that's not relevant), some blowhards on this forum like to label me as "Ram Mafia" because of the truck that I currently own. Its hilarious.

Ok, back to bashing any brand that you don't own.... GO!