I disagree. Most vehicle purchases, even trucks, are done based on numbers and fanboyism. Very few people actually research problems. I'm a diehard GM fanboy and bought a 2020 F150 for my business. The 2.7 was a no-brainer vs anything else on the market reliability wise in 1/2 tons. Nobody else does that.
@hitempguy I do that. I learned the hard way, so I research everything when it comes to cars now. The issue is when the problem becomes apparent after your purchase, which sucks. All the guys that have trucks around me have different brands. I have a Ram 3500, and my best buddy has a Denali 3500, and his next-door neighbor has a Ford F350. All we talk about is the reliability issues that each brand has. I do agree that people buy on numbers, but that's not a smart way to buy IMO.
I want to purchase a Limited Longhorn but need to have the option of deleting the passenger screen and full digital Instrument cluster. I also do not want the 14 inch center stack screen but instead want the 12 inch screen. I would like the option of have the older style headlight option instead of the new design. Also, I want the option of choosing what color interior and exterior of my choice, but the website does not give me these options when building it up.
Went back to iron block and kept roller cam?? Solid cam with adjustable rockers like the ISB is far better. Did they fix the egr system?? Still not there yet.
@CTECH-REVIEW I run western haulers m2 106 with ISL 8.9L AND 3000 Allison. I got tired of the 3500 trucks from the big 3 breaking down all the time. It's sad because I would love a 2500 diesel p/u for daily use and pulling my car/toy haulers.
I feel the refreshed Cummins inline 6 with the new ZF 8-speed is a winning combo. They finally addressed the weak points of the Cummins and made it WAY easier to service. I think a $2k price increase is very reasonable.
@ agree 100%. It’s all it ever needed. A 2012 Ram 2500 before all the DEF BS would have been nice. I could only imagine the fuel mileage. My 5.9 Cummins would love it as well.
Ram really should just done a whole truck. The cab is just too small compared to the competition. The bump in specs is nice but not going to be enough to take the crown from Ford or GM
I’m so sick of tech and the lasted cool look. I wish RAM made an analog model wish real heavy bumpers (eg Ranch Hand), a front hinged hood like some semi’s have, the entire engine in front of the fire wall, hand crank windows, more payload, etc. I would buy that. They can keep their new truck. Took me 6 years to mod mine to OK.
It looks the same only thing different is the headlights I'm talking about the outside looks basically the same. Granted yes some changes but basically the same payloads and towing Ram should be getting better payload and towing that's just my opinion Ram should've made a different cab meaing a whole new cab it's the same cab as before. And also bed lengths aslo should've changed this is just my opinion in this.
7 Reasons NOT to buy a 2025 RAM 2500-3500. Full digital cluster, Passenger Screen, front headlights, 14 inch center screen, lack of interior color options, lack of exterior color options, lack of a winch and skid plate option.
I'm big time disappointed. I don't believe they have done enough to keep them competitive. We had all 3 in our fleet and now have 2 Ford 7.3's and 2 GM's, gas and diesel. I believe GM offers slightly more for the price than Ford and I am more of a Ford guy and maintain all of our trucks. There is no reason to switch over other than the tranny if I were to get a diesel. Unfortunately, they are not competitive in price. 0-60...6.9 is still slower than the PowerStrokes 6.7 H.O... 6.1. The plus is their interior is nicest then GM and Ford trailing. Big incentives is what I believe will get them sales.
That 6.4 gas payload and towing is low and bad compared to Ford 7.3L my 22 F350 XLT LB 4*4 WITH BASICALLY EVERY OPTION HAS A PAYLOAD OF 4497 AND CAN TOW MAX GOOSNECK OF 19,700😂😂😊
Pathetic! Price increase that already is way too expensive for a 10+-year-old design that doesn't even come close to the competition. And what is with the poor color selections. These choices are like the model T. You can get any color you want as long as it is gray black or white!
Biggest reason not to buy. Those diesel emmisions are a fucking nightmare and you will pay up the ass for replacing it if you want to keep making your engine eat its own shit. Delete it which is getting more expensive and may I also add…it’s a stelantis product…once you do get that Cummins running right the entire truck goes to shit around the powertrain. Coming from a ram Cummins owner, listen to me gentlemen. Save your money
I want reliability. That's really all that matters to me with all these good HP/TQ nunbers. People dont want issues. That's the name of the game.
100%. no one gives a $hit about new cab, bed, heck anything, if it doesn’t improve reliability. All the other stuff is superficial.
I 100% agree with you...reliability is key right now!
I disagree. Most vehicle purchases, even trucks, are done based on numbers and fanboyism.
Very few people actually research problems. I'm a diehard GM fanboy and bought a 2020 F150 for my business. The 2.7 was a no-brainer vs anything else on the market reliability wise in 1/2 tons.
Nobody else does that.
@hitempguy I do that. I learned the hard way, so I research everything when it comes to cars now. The issue is when the problem becomes apparent after your purchase, which sucks.
All the guys that have trucks around me have different brands. I have a Ram 3500, and my best buddy has a Denali 3500, and his next-door neighbor has a Ford F350. All we talk about is the reliability issues that each brand has. I do agree that people buy on numbers, but that's not a smart way to buy IMO.
I want to purchase a Limited Longhorn but need to have the option of deleting the passenger screen and full digital Instrument cluster. I also do not want the 14 inch center stack screen but instead want the 12 inch screen. I would like the option of have the older style headlight option instead of the new design. Also, I want the option of choosing what color interior and exterior of my choice, but the website does not give me these options when building it up.
Good comment...would be nice if they allowed that combo!
Want in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up first
The same cab and bed is a real let down. Should be interesting to see a new HD oil burner test between the big 3
What the hell is wrong with the cab?? It still looks great, and it does the job that it was designed to do!!
I agree, I cant wait to get my hands on one!
@@wayneowen5864it’s too small, half tons have bigger cabs
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Great review as always .I think it will be an excellent truck
Thank you for the comment and for watching!
Went back to iron block and kept roller cam?? Solid cam with adjustable rockers like the ISB is far better. Did they fix the egr system?? Still not there yet.
Great question, I am still trying to wrap my head around some of these decisions
@CTECH-REVIEW I run western haulers m2 106 with ISL 8.9L AND 3000 Allison. I got tired of the 3500 trucks from the big 3 breaking down all the time. It's sad because I would love a 2500 diesel p/u for daily use and pulling my car/toy haulers.
I feel the refreshed Cummins inline 6 with the new ZF 8-speed is a winning combo. They finally addressed the weak points of the Cummins and made it WAY easier to service. I think a $2k price increase is very reasonable.
I am on the same page as that...now if the 24 Ram has an extra 10-15K in rebates that will make it harder!
My local Ram dealer has a brand new '24 2500 Big Horn Cummins with the night package for $56k
Wait for the recall to come in, it never fail.
gosh that would not be great!
I hope they still have the same exhaust brake.
Me too! best in class
I hope the Ram Cab configuration never changes. I will wait till the 2028s come out. The 8spd is way overdo. It’s about time.
8sp will transform this truck power wise!
@ agree 100%. It’s all it ever needed. A 2012 Ram 2500 before all the DEF BS would have been nice. I could only imagine the fuel mileage. My 5.9 Cummins would love it as well.
Can I get the ZF trans in my 23 👀
That might be a big job, but possible!
Price says no brother.....🤷♂️
I get it! I think a 24 with a 20K rebate would be pretty attractive!
Ram really should just done a whole truck. The cab is just too small compared to the competition. The bump in specs is nice but not going to be enough to take the crown from Ford or GM
That is kind of my thoughts too...a lot of YT channels not happy with the direction Ram took on this!
I do see your point but the crew cab is like Chevy's double cab and the mega cab is like Fords crew cab
The headlights and taillights don’t look as good that’s on the 2024 Ram 2500s and 3500s
For me it depends on the trim level. I do not mind some of them, some of the others not so much! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Which trim for LED Headlights, Fog Lights, and Taillights do you care for?
I’m so sick of tech and the lasted cool look. I wish RAM made an analog model wish real heavy bumpers (eg Ranch Hand), a front hinged hood like some semi’s have, the entire engine in front of the fire wall, hand crank windows, more payload, etc. I would buy that. They can keep their new truck. Took me 6 years to mod mine to OK.
That would be cool...maybe AEV will do that?
Que belleza de Camioneta 😍 RAM es RAM
Si! I'm with you. RAM makes some great trucks!
2024 better get one all the bugs have been worked out.new engine and transmission are going to take years to get dialed in.
you could be right, but I hope they launch it good!
It looks the same only thing different is the headlights I'm talking about the outside looks basically the same. Granted yes some changes but basically the same payloads and towing Ram should be getting better payload and towing that's just my opinion Ram should've made a different cab meaing a whole new cab it's the same cab as before. And also bed lengths aslo should've changed this is just my opinion in this.
7 Reasons NOT to buy a 2025 RAM 2500-3500. Full digital cluster, Passenger Screen, front headlights, 14 inch center screen, lack of interior color options, lack of exterior color options, lack of a winch and skid plate option.
I get it! find a 24 on sale!
I'll stick with my 2005. No emissions or tech BS. Maybe not as plus or quiet, but it does the job and is paid for.
I almost bought one of those. One of my regrets was not buying that truck back in the day. Brand new delmonico big horn in 2005!
@@CTECH-REVIEW Nice! I got mine in 2007 with 48k. Has 163k now. Dually, G56. Carries my big camper.
I'm big time disappointed. I don't believe they have done enough to keep them competitive. We had all 3 in our fleet and now have 2 Ford 7.3's and 2 GM's, gas and diesel. I believe GM offers slightly more for the price than Ford and I am more of a Ford guy and maintain all of our trucks. There is no reason to switch over other than the tranny if I were to get a diesel. Unfortunately, they are not competitive in price. 0-60...6.9 is still slower than the PowerStrokes 6.7 H.O... 6.1. The plus is their interior is nicest then GM and Ford trailing. Big incentives is what I believe will get them sales.
Its going to be a competitive market for 2024...I really like the newer GM interior!
@@CTECH-REVIEW I agree..except Ford has the best seats for the long haul. Good review..Thanks
Quite pricey for a diesel grocery getter !
haha touche!
That 6.4 gas payload and towing is low and bad compared to Ford 7.3L my 22 F350 XLT LB 4*4 WITH BASICALLY EVERY OPTION HAS A PAYLOAD OF 4497 AND CAN TOW MAX GOOSNECK OF 19,700😂😂😊
that is a good point! Thanks for watching!
Price is out of site for the common man👎👎👎👎👎👎
None of these trucks are cheap anymore!
just another iPhone same shell cheaper internals bigger price
dang great analogy! haha it really is! Ram 16!
Made in Mexico?
I believe so
Pathetic! Price increase that already is way too expensive for a 10+-year-old design that doesn't even come close to the competition. And what is with the poor color selections. These choices are like the model T. You can get any color you want as long as it is gray black or white!
My guess is rebates coming soon!
Why can’t Cummins design a grid heater assembly with out the bolts that corrode and break and damage the engine!
Biggest reason not to buy. Those diesel emmisions are a fucking nightmare and you will pay up the ass for replacing it if you want to keep making your engine eat its own shit. Delete it which is getting more expensive and may I also add…it’s a stelantis product…once you do get that Cummins running right the entire truck goes to shit around the powertrain. Coming from a ram Cummins owner, listen to me gentlemen. Save your money
A lot of truth in this comment...I would probably go a gas engine next time around!
My opinion, NO TRUCK , 1500, 2500, 3500, is worth $80,000, or more! Even with all the add on’s,it is not worth almost $100k!!