I personally prefer the classic. I respect ram for continuing to offer a decent truck at a semi decent price even if it doesn't have a super gucci interior with crazy electronics and crazy technology. Not everybody wants or needs a crazy nice interior, people just want a solid truck.
After driving a Ram Classic for work, I knew immediately that was the truck I wanted. It’s not fancy in terms of the interior, but those big seats feel better than the fancy leather ones and it’s been incredibly reliable. I bought it two years ago and mainly lives in the garage since I have a company truck. 1875 miles.
I know I sound old, but I personally am annoyed by all the extra accessories and safety features that are crammed into vehicles now. Not only do they drive the price up by thousands just to cater to someone and their damn cell phone needs, but it distracts from the driving experience. I enjoy driving, these things just take away from that.
Got a 2019 Ram Express Classic brand new with 3 miles on it for $30,500 out the door (included taxes tag and title). Purchased in Aug. 2020. Sticker price was over $40K. Pays to wait boyz! This thing has more bells and whistles than I need.
$30,000 / $40,000 ? You must live in the states cause in Canada you would have trouble finding a used Ram for that price. In comparison up here its $45,000 for your base model with no options really; if you get options the price comes out to $57,000 including all taxes also got a $14,700 discount with a $2,000 down payment ($16,000) or I wouldve definitely paid over $60,000 after taxes for my Ram.
Just bought a brand new 2019 classic big horn crew cab with all the whistles and bells.. center console, bucket seats ,8 inch u connect.. heated/vented seats, ect..ect... drives great... love the hemi.. MRSP 50K... picked it up for 38k.. P.S.. delay in gas pedal is from electronic throttle body... not the transmission... p.s... turn off the MDS you will get better throttle response
I purchased a Ram classic because it was just a better bang for the buck. Its a great looking truck and a good truck! It does everything I need it to do for $13,000 less than the new 5th generation Rams.
I looked at both back in 2019 and went with the Classic big horn crew cab. It's a great work truck and has plenty of room in the back for my 3 kids. I'm definitely a fan of the older body style but the new one is growing on me. Maybe the next one will be the new body but for now, I'm happy with the Classic
I have a 2009 4th gen RAM 1500 quad cab in Austin Tan Pearl paint with 216,000 miles on it. I also have a 2022 5th gen RAM 1500 quad cab with 9,000 miles on it. It's the same one as the newer model RAM you reviewed with the same interior and rims but in charcoal gray paint. I use the 09 as my work truck and the 22 as my personal truck. I love my trucks a lot. Great review.
I have the 2019 classic leveled crewcab , 3.55 axle and ratio and K02 AT tires with a bigger media screen, I really love how the suspension works over her new brothers. I chose the V6 and I am very happy . TRUCKS are the new minivans ;)
I'm getting the very very basic Tradesman model reg cab (not crew) 6.4 box, then adding the V8 Hemi engine for a paltry $1500 plus 3.92 gearing for much better acceleration, basic standard wheels, no chrome package or any other packages....just a real fun "sleeper" truck. Total price under 33k.
Not bad but I feel like for such a base model it should be high 20's right? Like it's an older body style and it's only a regular cab. Eh but what do I know? Haha
@@AlphaShark Mine came to $31,000. You can go to Dodge Ram website and have fun configuring & building your own. I also added the anti soon rear differential which added $490 plus the black tubular side steps. I also built a Ram 2500 with the more powerful 6.4 Hemi for about 35k. I think it's ridiculous to pay 65k for the fully loaded Laramie etc etc.
@@AlphaShark I get that the new one is nicer but that doesn’t mean it will last longer. We have to wait and see if the materials and technology will last. The Classic is already proven
I bought the 22 Ram Classic crew cab Warlock with the 5.7. I see both of those trucks have the 6.4 box. In 2023 the 6.4 box is hard to find. Im really happy with my choice.
I just got a classic 1500 5.7 4x4 3.92 gears and the warlock off road package, for my plans as a work truck and an off roader the steal frame was the only way to go. Love the review
I like the classic crosshaired grill a lot better. Everything else is superior on the newer models yet I'd still get a classic because the price difference is substantial enough for me to just buy it without costing me an arm and a leg.
I'm not sure you can compare an apple to an orange?? I would feel a better comparison would be a base for a base, big horn for a big horn, etc. There's about $3000 between a classic vs new style
The new one drives 100X better, isolates noise and shocks like a luxury car. That said I like the classic styling and used 2020, 2021 classics are already nearing sub-30K prices.
Got mine in March and she’s soooo nice, metallic grey with the night edition got 35 inch tires, true 2 inch lift and krank rims all put on at the dealer. Always was GM but had to hit this one up 😅
It looks so much like the Tundra the orange daytime running lights are even in the same position! So at night time, you can't tell the difference by their headlight signature.
Properly equipped is a towing pkg 3 .55 rear axle ratio and posi rear end plus all terrain tires all these options make for a great truck and the 3.6 can tow over 6,000 lbs that's how i built mine 4x4 quadcab witj the 6 ft 4 inch bed great truck at a good price 👍😀
I currently have one of each body style in my driveway. A 2012 quad cab Express with a 5.7, six speed automatic with a column shift. 200,000 miles on it. I am preparing to sell it shortly. I also just bought a 2022 Bighorn quad cab also with a 5.7. Both are very good trucks but like you said, the 5th gen is better. Only 800 miles on it but I look forward to many more. BTW, with the exception of a tear on the driver's seat, the interior of the 4th gen is perfect.
I'm looking at possibly buying a ram 1500 classic ( can't afford the new one, plus the classic 5 years ago is the one I was dreaming about when seeing it at a car show :)
You wouldn't regret, the tradesmen with the hemi the 8 Inch display, not having all the whistles and bells is a great truck even for family use, I own one
Probably the tire and rim package that your feeling to be honnest plus having a higher pay load and towing capacity it will have stiffer rear suspension
Fourth Gen is the better looking and aggressive styling truck with the semi looking front. I can't fathom the quad cab fifth gen RAM like the fourth gen RAM plus the express model with painted bumper and grill sets it off 👍.
I just got a 2021 in March had 30k miles and got it for 30k but the previous owner had 10k in upgrades the hemi big screen display etc great truck what does anyone think of the price do you think that was a good price
Of course you like the newer version with a HEMI over a Classic with a V6. Did you really test a V6 against a HEMI? Updated trim doesn't impress me over mechanical performance. The new shut down of the valves and the reduction in response time pushed me away from the newer version. I will have to agree to disagree.
i just bought a 2021 classic warlock i love it. i got the 3.6l v6 not the most fancy filled with technology truck but it has what i want. i mean they are trucks if you want fancy buy a dam suv. i feel trucks are becoming less work and more show off.
I have been wanting to buy a truck for the past year and now due to supply & demand I am getting priced-out. I love the look, reliability and price of the Ram 1500 Classic, but in my vast metro area all I see are Tradesman trims. I think this is done on purpose by Ram because they want to push people into 5th gens and leave the Classics to only work truck buyers.
@@AlphaShark Actually, no, for 2021, the 1500 Classics only come in Tradesman, Express and Warlock. With that said, most Ram dealerships near me only nave the lower trimmed Tradesman. And prices on the Classics are going up in price with all other vehicles.
@@Steven_Falcon I have noticed the price going up for sure! I mean it's a smart business tactic to keep selling the old body as the Classic. It's almost like it's equivalent to a Ford STX or Chevy Custom trim. BUT you're right the prices are crazy, I've seen Warlocks in my area for $40k+ which should not be the price of a budget truck.
Now only if Ford and Chevy would do the same... Hope they keep making the classic edition, love how basic it is, the classic has no frills, no extra aggravating anything, just a good simple truck...
great video comparison. which ram is comparible to F-150 lariat. Im currently looking at the Fords but the dealerships are not working with me so Im gonna look at Dodge Rams
For 30k it can have all the plastic with less technology. It’s a work truck to be simple. If you want more technology then get the 70k Ram. This guy is a genius.
I haven’t gotten anything wrong haha the classic Ram that I reviewed was a 3.6 not a Hemi 😂 so you get bigger wheels and a bigger engine because you got a different optioned trim.
I like the new Ram but not a fan of that grill I feel like the cross with the ram head just had more personality the spelled out RAM grill just looks so surgical and soulless.
My comment isn’t going to be popular by the looks of things here in the comment section… but I’d rather Ram discontinue the Classic platform and just bring back the Dakota instead.
The classic is steel. might ride better. but the 5th gen with 4600 shocks is a really good ride. With 5100s you get more stability and less smooth. The Hitachi shocks effin suck. Chevy really dropped the ball. seats suck. trans sucks with 5.3/10speed. braking on highway is just less than Ram again. Ranchos still suck. I really enjoy driving the 5th gen black night edition level 2 LED premium audio with all of Bilsteins 5100 stuff. Every time I get in it I have a big smile... absolutely love my 5th gen covered in The last coats black ice running mid grade gas. getting close to 19mpg with the 5.7..................OUTSTANDING RIDE.
I just want a truck. I don’t like all the new features and gadgets. I currently have a 03 Dodge Neon. Just a motor and a gas pedal. The less you have the less can go wrong. Why older vehicles lasts a lot longer then the new ones
That truck doesn’t and should care about your video! Without truck drivers you wouldn’t have any products to talk about! #disrespectfull, showing your true millennial attitude.
Who is this clown? Comparing a 70k truck to a 30k truck. I have a 21 Classic tradesman. Has the folding rear seats, rear vents, rear cupholders, pull down rear arm rest, heated seats and wheel, 8” display, 5.7 with 8 speed transmission, all the electronics. I paid less than 30k for it with 32k on the clock.
Where are you living that the ram classic is 30k? In Alberta Canada with 12,000 off base sticker price the classics are still going for 47-55k. Yes there is a 20k difference in the current vs classic but thats why most would click to watch the video
I personally prefer the classic. I respect ram for continuing to offer a decent truck at a semi decent price even if it doesn't have a super gucci interior with crazy electronics and crazy technology. Not everybody wants or needs a crazy nice interior, people just want a solid truck.
Exactly. That’s why I went with the classic
@@cubefarmerhkc9105 pretty much as simple as a new truck can get
They need to do a classic with leather, heated seats, power controls. Keep the tech out, get the comfort, and it would be a gold mine imo
You're absolutely right brother. I just bought my new 2022 Ram Classic and Love it!! So glad it don't have that oversized screen in the middle
@@ez56789 That would be dope🔥
After driving a Ram Classic for work, I knew immediately that was the truck I wanted. It’s not fancy in terms of the interior, but those big seats feel better than the fancy leather ones and it’s been incredibly reliable. I bought it two years ago and mainly lives in the garage since I have a company truck. 1875 miles.
Planning on getting a classic when I come home from a deployment next year,I just love the way it looks😍
I know I sound old, but I personally am annoyed by all the extra accessories and safety features that are crammed into vehicles now. Not only do they drive the price up by thousands just to cater to someone and their damn cell phone needs, but it distracts from the driving experience. I enjoy driving, these things just take away from that.
Totally agree. They just pack on the options to inflate the price and increase profit margins.
I’m only 19 and I agree 100%
Got a 2019 Ram Express Classic brand new with 3 miles on it for $30,500 out the door (included taxes tag and title). Purchased in Aug. 2020. Sticker price was over $40K. Pays to wait boyz! This thing has more bells and whistles than I need.
Is it a 2x4 3.5L?
Us$ or cnd$
$30,000 / $40,000 ? You must live in the states cause in Canada you would have trouble finding a used Ram for that price. In comparison up here its $45,000 for your base model with no options really; if you get options the price comes out to $57,000 including all taxes also got a $14,700 discount with a $2,000 down payment ($16,000) or I wouldve definitely paid over $60,000 after taxes for my Ram.
Just bought a brand new 2019 classic big horn crew cab with all the whistles and bells.. center console, bucket seats ,8 inch u connect.. heated/vented seats, ect..ect... drives great... love the hemi.. MRSP 50K... picked it up for 38k.. P.S.. delay in gas pedal is from electronic throttle body... not the transmission... p.s... turn off the MDS you will get better throttle response
How do u do that? I just bought a 2020 for 28000$ it's got the v8.
How do you turn off the MDS?
You can get the pedal commander and it will eliminate all throttle lag as well.
I love my 2019 classic big horn
I purchased a Ram classic because it was just a better bang for the buck. Its a great looking truck and a good truck! It does everything I need it to do for $13,000 less than the new 5th generation Rams.
Love my 1500 classic Warlock; reasonable price, without the BS!
Is the problem with 5G air conditioning present in classic 2021?
I looked at both back in 2019 and went with the Classic big horn crew cab. It's a great work truck and has plenty of room in the back for my 3 kids. I'm definitely a fan of the older body style but the new one is growing on me. Maybe the next one will be the new body but for now, I'm happy with the Classic
I have a 2009 4th gen RAM 1500 quad cab in Austin Tan Pearl paint with 216,000 miles on it. I also have a 2022 5th gen RAM 1500 quad cab with 9,000 miles on it. It's the same one as the newer model RAM you reviewed with the same interior and rims but in charcoal gray paint. I use the 09 as my work truck and the 22 as my personal truck. I love my trucks a lot. Great review.
I JUST WENT WITH THE CLASSIC! IT HAS THE 5.7 HEMI AND I JUST LOVE IT!!
I have the 2019 classic leveled crewcab , 3.55 axle and ratio and K02 AT tires with a bigger media screen, I really love how the suspension works over her new brothers. I chose the V6 and I am very happy . TRUCKS are the new minivans ;)
I have 2004 quad ram1500 3rd gen and runs very nice.still have lots of power.Love RAM trucks.
I just bought a 2021 ram classic crew cab with the 5.7. I love that the truck is so simple.Btw my ram classic has vents and cup holders in the back
I'm getting the very very basic Tradesman model reg cab (not crew) 6.4 box, then adding the V8 Hemi engine for a paltry $1500 plus 3.92 gearing for much better acceleration, basic standard wheels, no chrome package or any other packages....just a real fun "sleeper" truck. Total price under 33k.
Not bad but I feel like for such a base model it should be high 20's right? Like it's an older body style and it's only a regular cab. Eh but what do I know? Haha
@@AlphaShark Mine came to $31,000. You can go to Dodge Ram website and have fun configuring & building your own. I also added the anti soon rear differential which added $490 plus the black tubular side steps. I also built a Ram 2500 with the more powerful 6.4 Hemi for about 35k. I think it's ridiculous to pay 65k for the fully loaded Laramie etc etc.
@@AlphaShark I get that the new one is nicer but that doesn’t mean it will last longer. We have to wait and see if the materials and technology will last. The Classic is already proven
I bought the 22 Ram Classic crew cab Warlock with the 5.7. I see both of those trucks have the 6.4 box. In 2023 the 6.4 box is hard to find. Im really happy with my choice.
I just got a classic 1500 5.7 4x4 3.92 gears and the warlock off road package, for my plans as a work truck and an off roader the steal frame was the only way to go. Love the review
I got the 2019 classic over a year ago and it was well worth it
I like the classic crosshaired grill a lot better. Everything else is superior on the newer models yet I'd still get a classic because the price difference is substantial enough for me to just buy it without costing me an arm and a leg.
I'm not sure you can compare an apple to an orange??
I would feel a better comparison would be a base for a base, big horn for a big horn, etc.
There's about
$3000 between a classic vs new style
The new one drives 100X better, isolates noise and shocks like a luxury car. That said I like the classic styling and used 2020, 2021 classics are already nearing sub-30K prices.
Still making them for 2021 model year. I have one ordered :)
Awesome!
I just purchased a 2021 ram 1500 classic. Love it!
Got mine in March and she’s soooo nice, metallic grey with the night edition got 35 inch tires, true 2 inch lift and krank rims all put on at the dealer. Always was GM but had to hit this one up 😅
@@Tazosniping i ended up cancelling the ram for a tundra but still love the Hemi!
i like the new one but the classic looks better. i wish the new one didn't look so much like a tundra.
It looks so much like the Tundra the orange daytime running lights are even in the same position! So at night time, you can't tell the difference by their headlight signature.
@@AlphaShark yeah I would rather have the classic because it cost less and still has a stick for the transmission.
@@thesteelgamerstsg5624 they don’t have a standard transmission. What are you smoking?
I too bought a 1500 classic. I really don't like the look of the newer model. My new truck replaced a 2013 Ram.
Hey go with what works for you! I’ve always loved how the classic looks.
Properly equipped is a towing pkg 3 .55 rear axle ratio and posi rear end plus all terrain tires all these options make for a great truck and the 3.6 can tow over 6,000 lbs that's how i built mine 4x4 quadcab witj the 6 ft 4 inch bed great truck at a good price 👍😀
I currently have one of each body style in my driveway. A 2012 quad cab Express with a 5.7, six speed automatic with a column shift. 200,000 miles on it. I am preparing to sell it shortly. I also just bought a 2022 Bighorn quad cab also with a 5.7. Both are very good trucks but like you said, the 5th gen is better. Only 800 miles on it but I look forward to many more.
BTW, with the exception of a tear on the driver's seat, the interior of the 4th gen is perfect.
I'm looking at possibly buying a ram 1500 classic ( can't afford the new one, plus the classic 5 years ago is the one I was dreaming about when seeing it at a car show :)
You wouldn't regret, the tradesmen with the hemi the 8 Inch display, not having all the whistles and bells is a great truck even for family use, I own one
I wish they kept column shift for trucks
Hard to compare v8 vs v6 but you did a nice job
Probably the tire and rim package that your feeling to be honnest plus having a higher pay load and towing capacity it will have stiffer rear suspension
The 1500 classic was Rams' place card for a midsized truck. And it's lasted 4 years.
Fourth Gen is the better looking and aggressive styling truck with the semi looking front. I can't fathom the quad cab fifth gen RAM like the fourth gen RAM plus the express model with painted bumper and grill sets it off 👍.
If you are 70 years old lol.
Dt if you want something that doesn't looks like a 1990 model truck
Got a 2020 1500 Classic quad cab with a Hemi cause it was $10k cheaper than the new body style. 😊
Awesome! Glad to hear it.
The new body style is so ugly
Classic is less fiat, which is a great plus!
I have a ‘19 classic and im a lil envious of the new interior. But I love my truck and just nitpicking.
I just got a 2021 in March had 30k miles and got it for 30k but the previous owner had 10k in upgrades the hemi big screen display etc great truck what does anyone think of the price do you think that was a good price
I like the look of the classic ram trucks, they look more old school style
Of course you like the newer version with a HEMI over a Classic with a V6. Did you really test a V6 against a HEMI? Updated trim doesn't impress me over mechanical performance. The new shut down of the valves and the reduction in response time pushed me away from the newer version. I will have to agree to disagree.
i just bought a 2021 classic warlock i love it. i got the 3.6l v6 not the most fancy filled with technology truck but it has what i want. i mean they are trucks if you want fancy buy a dam suv. i feel trucks are becoming less work and more show off.
Agreed
I have been wanting to buy a truck for the past year and now due to supply & demand I am getting priced-out. I love the look, reliability and price of the Ram 1500 Classic, but in my vast metro area all I see are Tradesman trims. I think this is done on purpose by Ram because they want to push people into 5th gens and leave the Classics to only work truck buyers.
I definitely agree with that, I rarely see a Classic Big Horn or Laramie though apparently they still make them!
@@AlphaShark Actually, no, for 2021, the 1500 Classics only come in Tradesman, Express and Warlock. With that said, most Ram dealerships near me only nave the lower trimmed Tradesman. And prices on the Classics are going up in price with all other vehicles.
@@Steven_Falcon I have noticed the price going up for sure! I mean it's a smart business tactic to keep selling the old body as the Classic. It's almost like it's equivalent to a Ford STX or Chevy Custom trim. BUT you're right the prices are crazy, I've seen Warlocks in my area for $40k+ which should not be the price of a budget truck.
Classic looks better to me
I love the new one than the classic
I agree, while I do like the body lines of the classic, overall the new platform wins out.
i prefer the classics
Now only if Ford and Chevy would do the same... Hope they keep making the classic edition, love how basic it is, the classic has no frills, no extra aggravating anything, just a good simple truck...
So you giving a review of a $70000 vs a $30000 truck. Good review.. da
I would prefer the ram 1500 express but theyre both great
I just brought a 2020 ram 1500 classic. Interior looks the same as the 2020 all new model
I have longhorn 2014 and 2020 and I prefer interior 2020 but 2014 exterior. . . .
great video comparison. which ram is comparible to F-150 lariat. Im currently looking at the Fords but the dealerships are not working with me so Im gonna look at Dodge Rams
Thank you! I will pray you can find the right truck no matter what.
The Laramie would be about the same as the f150 lariat
Dodge has t made a truck since 2009.
New body style has an old man Chevy feel, just bought a 2020 warlock classic fully loaded over a 2019 sport new body and it was cheaper,
Probably going to fo the exact same thing
How come my 2019 ram classic express has a column shifter
Oh and about the transmission not being the best in the classic. They both have the eight speed transmission.
For 30k it can have all the plastic with less technology. It’s a work truck to be simple. If you want more technology then get the 70k Ram. This guy is a genius.
You can almost put the same leather interior from the 5th gen and put it in the classic
Halogens on them 5th Gens is way ugly on some unless it's the blacked out ones.
Great review!
i have a 2019 ram 1500 classic express midnight package with the 5.7 hemi and it came with 20'' wheels not 17's
And the hemi badge is on the fender... hes getting alot wrong here
my truck also has the 8.4'' touch screen
I haven’t gotten anything wrong haha the classic Ram that I reviewed was a 3.6 not a Hemi 😂 so you get bigger wheels and a bigger engine because you got a different optioned trim.
I still try my first GEN. Looks better and it’s cheaper just to fix it and keep driving.
My opinion: You should have compared apples to apples: chrome to chrome.
why was the classic not a bighorn wow.. And nope my bighorn 2018 classic has everything the new one has and looks just as nice, wow.
At the time of filming, I only had access to these two trucks, so I worked with what I had.
Are the boxes on the 4th gen the same as 5th gen?
Classic is way better, But I prefer the hemi 5.7
I have a classic with the 5.7 Hemi
I like the new Ram but not a fan of that grill I feel like the cross with the ram head just had more personality the spelled out RAM grill just looks so surgical and soulless.
I bought the 19 classic with the hemi and she is a animal. Not a fan of the new body style.
My comment isn’t going to be popular by the looks of things here in the comment section… but I’d rather Ram discontinue the Classic platform and just bring back the Dakota instead.
The express has twenties.
were they both brand new trucks???
Yes
The classic is steel. might ride better. but the 5th gen with 4600 shocks is a really good ride. With 5100s you get more stability and less smooth. The Hitachi shocks effin suck. Chevy really dropped the ball. seats suck. trans sucks with 5.3/10speed. braking on highway is just less than Ram again. Ranchos still suck. I really enjoy driving the 5th gen black night edition level 2 LED premium audio with all of Bilsteins 5100 stuff. Every time I get in it I have a big smile... absolutely love my 5th gen covered in The last coats black ice running mid grade gas. getting close to 19mpg with the 5.7..................OUTSTANDING RIDE.
I just want a truck. I don’t like all the new features and gadgets. I currently have a 03 Dodge Neon. Just a motor and a gas pedal. The less you have the less can go wrong. Why older vehicles lasts a lot longer then the new ones
The classic looks better
Getting mad at someone existing around your outdoor video is repulsive
It was a joke.. but sure
A classic Warlock would be more comparable to a Big Horn new body style
I actually just reviewed a Warlock! That’s coming out a little later this summer.
Don’t care for the new one at all.. gonna be getting a 2019 classic bighorn in red with 43k miles and $30k out the door
Sounds awesome! Enjoy, you gonna call him Clifford? 😂
Dt
You’re too young to be comparing trucks.
And yet, here I am! 😁 wonders never cease to amaze.
That truck doesn’t and should care about your video! Without truck drivers you wouldn’t have any products to talk about! #disrespectfull, showing your true millennial attitude.
It was a joke? I'm sorry that makes you so angry.
I think classic is ugly, dated old man style. I prefer the Dt.
Who is this clown? Comparing a 70k truck to a 30k truck. I have a 21 Classic tradesman. Has the folding rear seats, rear vents, rear cupholders, pull down rear arm rest, heated seats and wheel, 8” display, 5.7 with 8 speed transmission, all the electronics. I paid less than 30k for it with 32k on the clock.
I am that clown.
Where are you living that the ram classic is 30k? In Alberta Canada with 12,000 off base sticker price the classics are still going for 47-55k. Yes there is a 20k difference in the current vs classic but thats why most would click to watch the video
Bad presentation
What could I improve?
For looks, the Classic, hands down. None of the new trucks look as good as they did ten years ago.
You look like a guy that would buy a Tacoma..