2015 1500 with 5.7L & 3.92, 2015 2500 with 6.4 & 4.10, and a 2012 Longhorn 2500 with the cummins. ALL of them have very impressive gittyup. The 6.4 was the most entertaining. I'm amazed at the difference from my old '97 F150. They all rode better, accelerated smoother, and were infinitely quieter while driving. The 1500s were the most refined of the bunch. Aside from the size and driving perspective, they were just like driving a car. Firm, controlled, quiet ride with no squirreliness. I found myself doing over 80 as I merged on the interstate without even trying. What an awesome surprise! I question if the bucket seats have any real advantage over the bench seats. The fold down center section in the bench is so versatile! The shift knob on the dash definitely takes some getting used to. Very good chance I'll find myself behind the wheel of one of these soon! Off to the Ford/GM dealers next, but I don't think they'll come close on price.

The Ram 6.4 has had my interest piqued since it was released. If I had the money to buy a new truck today, it would be a 6.4 Mega cab (white, of course).

If you think the Ram has a refined interior, wait until you try the GMs.

I love my 2015. Amazing how comfortable it is considering what it can do. Mine is just a tradesman but it has the basic SLT options plus a few extra functional options. I looked at the 6.4 and its impressive but the Cummins was too much to pass up. Once you get a taste of that torque it's tough to settle for less...

I'm still impressed every time I drive my 2012 Ram CTD. 350hp and 800lb tq is pretty nice. No rattles and is still as solid feeling as the day I bought it. More than I can say for the 2010 F150 I had before it. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the new trucks these days, with the exception of the Titan. It's well past a refresh. I went with the Ram because they had the best deals going at the time. No regrets.

Still loving my 6.4 for many of the reasons the OP mentions. The quietness was probably the biggest surprise. They have really come a long way with things over the years. I was amazed coming out of a 2006 truck. I can imagine coming from a 1997 is really a treat. While I love my Ram I know many of the things I love are similar in any of the Big 3 brands. I was mainly drawn to the Ram for the value. Have fun shopping :)

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BiggD
Explorer
Jul 09, 2015
We had a '12 1500 Outdoorsman with the 5.7L and 3.92's. We loved it but soon found out that we were over our limits while towing so off to the dealer we went.

Sat down and ordered the '15 2500 Mega Cab 6.4L exactly how we wanted it and could not be happier. This thing is a beast, rides a little rough but you get used to it. It also tows like a dream!
TurnThePage
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
Vanished wrote:
If you like the gitty up - try a 6.2l GM half ton.. :) 420 HP/460lb-ft... I've been very impressed towing my 6k TT... Better MPG's than the Hemi and almost as much torque on the hills as my old 24V 5.9l Cummins..
I do like that one, but they aren't on the lots around here. I understand they're special order. And of course, so far, I can't find a competitive Ford or GM product with a competitive price.

On edit, I'm noticing some available now. Guess I should pay better attention. However, they are still pretty pricy compared to the Rams. Guess I'll have to see how well I can dicker.
IdaD
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
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Vanished
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
If you like the gitty up - try a 6.2l GM half ton.. :) 420 HP/460lb-ft... I've been very impressed towing my 6k TT... Better MPG's than the Hemi and almost as much torque on the hills as my old 24V 5.9l Cummins..
transferred
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
robertbenita wrote:
Great trucks! I had a 1998 3/4 and my father just got a 2015 mega cab, I think it's called. Every bell or whistle, except it has "plastic" wheel inserts. I wouldn't have believed it if I had not gotten down to look and touch myself. Plastic...ugh!

Noticed this myself the other day on the 20s on a local lot. So tacky. Glad I only have SLT trim with the solid alu 18s.
Fast_Mopar
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
BillyW wrote:
The shift knob on the dash definitely takes some getting used to.

I just turned in a rental 2015 Chrysler 200 with the round shift dial mounted on the console. I drove the car for a week. I thought the round shifter dial was really strange for the first day. But, by the second day, I had adjusted to it.
Whatchaupto
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
Billy, in my experience, if you want to add the tow mirrors later down the road, your truck will not have the required 'door modules' that operate the puddle lamps and turn signals mounted on the tow mirrors. On my '12, I added the OEM tow mirrors, then visited the dealer to have the puddle lamps and turn signals activated. I was told this could not be done because the truck did not come factory equipped with tow mirrors and correct door modules. The power mirror adjustment works correct in the down position and in the tow position. I assume the heat function will work also. My advice: if you THINK you may want tow mirrors, get them 'as built' on the truck. Don
Me_Again
Explorer III
Jul 06, 2015
B.O. Plenty wrote:
SouthpawHD wrote:
If you think the Ram has a refined interior, wait until you try the GMs.
I traded a 2010 Ram Laramie (leather, new body style0 for a 2015 Chev Silverado LTZ. In my opinion the Ram had the better interior hands down. More comfortable seats, more storage, adjustable rear heat and A/C vents, better dash layout, more features on the radio/sound system. The truck itself wasn't so great but the interior was nicer.

B.O.

If you would have bought a 2013 or newer RAM with an Aisin tranny then everything would have been better than the Silverado. Chris
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Jul 06, 2015
SouthpawHD wrote:
If you think the Ram has a refined interior, wait until you try the GMs.
I traded a 2010 Ram Laramie (leather, new body style0 for a 2015 Chev Silverado LTZ. In my opinion the Ram had the better interior hands down. More comfortable seats, more storage, adjustable rear heat and A/C vents, better dash layout, more features on the radio/sound system. The truck itself wasn't so great but the interior was nicer.

B.O.
robertbenita
Explorer
Jul 06, 2015
Great trucks! I had a 1998 3/4 and my father just got a 2015 mega cab, I think it's called. Every bell or whistle, except it has "plastic" wheel inserts. I wouldn't have believed it if I had not gotten down to look and touch myself. Plastic...ugh!