someone on my street used to have a ford ranger but recently upgraded to a ram 1500 and i must admit they certainly have presence, and the sound of the v8 is awesome !!
Stock exhaust is extremely quiet... and frankly I prefer it that way. The Duel exhaust is fake anyways... They all use a Y pipe. and more often than not... even the noisy aftermarket ones... are still Y pipe configured. So... no real benefit other than alerting every cop wihin earshot, "Hey.. here I am... give me a ticket."
Re-Driven is the best concept. So many people buy cars without considering cost of ownership and reliability. What is the car like after 150,000kms etc.? Keep up the good work.
Cars may be, but trucks is a Investment. Every contractor can use a calculator and is aware of operating costs and tax braked when he/ she writes it of ;-)
I have a 22 limited here in Australia and I love it. No bigger than a 200 series, no issues parking or driving anywhere. More luxury than a Range Rover. Absolutely love it.
I live in Canada and own a 2015 Ram 1500. It's been a solid truck. Yes the mileage could be better, but alot of smaller SUV's and trucks with smaller turbo motors get the same mileage, worse when towing or hauling. You're right, as an all around vehicle they do everything well. Plus I deal with snow, and they do very well in the snow, they tow well, haul well and they go down the highway nicely too. I'd bet alot of those Landcruisers and Patrols are pretty thirsty too.
They are horribly thirsty. A 4Runner with the 4.0L V6 is rated at 13.8 l/100 km while a RAM 1500 5.7L with eTorque is rated at 12.4 l/100 km. Toyota is really bad at fuel efficiency.
From your nearby American neighbor in MN, same. If you want a vehicle that can do everything, at the price of mpg, 1500 trucks are where it’s at. I got so sick of the potholes and I’ve this year, I’m tempted to finally pick one up, even though I’m typically a sports car enthusiast.
Having owned a few 'typical' dual cab utes, and several V8's. The idea of combining the two makes so much sense. Its actually always bugged me that here in Australia we never combined Utes, V8's and 4X4 into a singular package. Those are three things Aussies love in their cars and yet Ford or Holden never bothered to produce anything like this. Sure they're big, living in the City in Melbourne, Sydney, etc would be a nightmare, you'd need a little car to do the shop run. But its a ute with a big powerful V8, comfort, presence. These tiny little 4cyl diesels we drive here seem so pitiful next to a Hemi Ram or the LS3 powered Silverado's. A V8 instantly makes driving more enjoyable.
I’m pretty stoked my my next Gen Raptor. Easy to park, enough power, I don’t tow it’s near perfect. Was going to buy the Laramie but it’s 21 inches wider than the Raptor. Mental !
Ford and Holden actually brought out a few wagon and utes in 1970's but they where halted by tougher ADR compliance needed for the extra stresses from the rigorous demands of the 4x4. It was the Army that requested an alternative to the slow and unreliable Defender and thus so many Defenders had Holden red motor conversion by the public. You are correct though, we made plenty of utilities and it was absolutely amazing where an old Kingswood or Falcon could get you, esp with upgraded suspension. We actually had good engineers and manufacturing in those days! All we truly needed was our own dedicated 4WD wagon and pickup and our automotive industry would have been so much stronger. The truth is that both Ford and GM kept holding the Govt to ransom for the bailout funding without investing it back into the industry as they had another agenda at play which we are now seeing today with the influx of imported US vehicles. Destroy our own industry so we have to support theirs.
@@projectmayhem2330the raptor is sweet. There is shit near me and his seems a similar size to my ram but the only reason I didn't get it was it's tow capacity. Im pulling a 3t caravan across Australia
First off I just found your channel, love it. I own a 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie trim (original owner also). Living in Florida we have to drive everywhere and I have 177m/285k on it. It's been a fantastic truck. I've done 12-hour drives in it both towing and not. It is extremely comfortable on the long drive. Yes, it drinks fuel with a large straw but it's no surprise and you do get used to the size fairly quick. Perhaps the first few time parking i peaked over the dash but once you know your truck you know it. I can park with inches to spare without peaking. As far as the issues you mentioned, leaks, etc I've never had them most of them. The exhaust stud bolts broke I did have to happen twice. First covered under warranty they break around 70M/112k. If you replace them with better non-OEM studs they shouldn't break again. however, Ram replaces it with the same junk so when it happens again you are well outside of warranty. it is common to have the "third" brake light being the source of the leak. Living in Florida mine gets tons of rain and is not kept in a garage I've been lucky. I definitely recommend the crew cab option, the legroom issues disappear in the back seat with it. I can have my seat fully back and I can have my 6-foot-plus friends in the back with no issues. The trim level in the video is basically the work level trim, the higher trim options really make the trunk. I had a buddy in town a few months ago and he rented a Ram and he didn't like it. Then he got in mine and loved it. I'm originally from Bermuda and I think there is one Ram on the island used as a work truck when it comes around the corner it's almost like it takes up both lanes so I do get that size feeling a bit much when roads and car parks are designed for smaller vehicles. My total cost to date maintenance-wise with "non-wear items" has been about 1800usd which isn't bad considering it will be 8 years old in 2 weeks. It does have 16 spark plugs which can run about 250-280USD to change. They are rated to last about 100M/160K
The 5th gen RAM series trucks really raised the bar for pickup trucks. I wouldn't recommend them as a daily driver for most people, but if you work in a trade, or need to haul or tow anything, they're amazing. The only problem that I can see with your model is that the steering wheel is in the wrong side. 😂 Btw, if you want to prevent what's known as the *_"HEMI tick,"_* do your oil changes regularly; and use the best oil and filter that you can afford. I use Royal Purple oil and oil filters; and with 224K km on it, the engine runs like new.
Last week I bought my first Ram truck and I love it so far. I been wanting a regular cab with an 8 foot bed. Far as I found Ram is the only one still doing those. Was afraid there wouldn't be enough leg room for someone who is over six feet tall and mostly legs but I am drowning in room.
I wish we could get single or spacecab RAM's from the dealer in Australia. I don't need all the seats in the back, I'd rather the tray volume. Minimum 8ft long is the go to carry a piece of 8'x4' plywood (or other similar sized material). I reckon the economy would be better in a single cab as well due to less weight.
Well here in Manitoba we love our Rams here also. Why? Because there a great truck with a reliable power plant. Hemi and ZF transmission. 4x4 is a must here also. Cheers
Here in Australia you could buy a 1 bedroom apartment in Brisbane Queensland, one of our capital cities for what they charge us in Australia for these trucks. They import a factory built left hand drive and completely pull it apart rebuilding it to right hand drive, charging them out for anything up to ‘$160 grand Australian. It’s utter madness what we pay for cars in Australia
I was really disappointed you didn't show taking this thing to a Westfield's car park!! Or even a small suburban car park!! And you doing a reverse park on a busy road with traffic backing up behind you! Now, that would have been gold!
This is the only reason I didn’t buy one!! Otherwise I LOVE them. The dealer tried to get me to get on the freeway during the test drive, I insisted on going to Woolies car park, he wouldn’t let me try to park it and said once I owned it I’d get used to parking it 😂😂 I have a next Gen Raptor
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 with the 5.7l engine I bought used in 2016. Last week I broke 110,000 miles (160,000km) Overall it has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I religiously change the oil every 5000 miles with Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5/30 5qts and the remainder with 5/20 for a little bit thicker better protecting oil coating. It may reduce my mileage fractionally but I would rather longevity. I have never had the Hemi tick. Took it on a 4500mile trip and it averaged 21.5mpg with a fully loaded bed from NJ to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and back with speed limits up to 85mph! This far exceeded my expectations! I did have an issue when i first got it with my transmission down shifting from highway speeds and throwing the passengers forward. After complaining to Ram directly they offered to warranty the transmission to 100,000 miles regardless of how old it was. After the 3rd time the dealership flashed the computer it fixed the downshifting issue. The only other issue was more due to the environment I live in with saltwater tidal flooding several times a month and regularly getting salt water on the frame. It rusted out a connection for one of the straps to my gas tank. It was very small. The repair consisted of cutting out and sandblasting and replacing a piece playing card piece of steel and undercoating the area again. Otherwise it has been nothing but normal maintenance of oil changes, brakes, tires, air filter and spark plugs. It looks and drives as good today as a daily driver that is not a garage queen can.
I bought mine used 4 years ago. It's a 2011. It's got 190k miles now.. have had no issues only thing I've done is the water pump 2 years ago. Not to mention gasoline like crazy but man so worth it. I've got a Flowmaster super 44 . Music to my ears
Invest in new manifold bolts before they break off. Change n flush all fluids. Have crank and cam sensors on hand they easy to change. MAP sensor..get it from dealer as aftermarket don't fit except Oreilly's. Look up TIPM problems. Mine went out at 280,000 miles.
I've got a 2022 ram warlock,I love it,I can park it anywhere no problems, don't forget there's heaps of wide cab 4 ton trucks on the road bigger than the ram!! My only gripe ,is it's too expensive but hey it handles my 23 ft off road van like it's not there
I've ran a 2017 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman since it was new, I work as a forest ranger and my truck pulls trailers loaded with all terrain vehicles, boats regularly, hauling people and equipment for forest fire suppression, and frequently used to access remote locations. It has seen everything from massive forest fires to widespread flooding events, to major hurricanes. She just keeps going, the only issues I've had have been manifold bolts, and the stub shaft in the front differential stripped (common issue, they make rubber boots to protect them, $500CAD to fix). Other than that it's been a fantastic truck. I have 208 000 km on it currently. A friend of mine has a 2016 Ram 1500 with 347 000km, and he's had good luck with it, eventually his needed ball joints and CV axles. They're great trucks, Dodge has come a long way from the crap they made in the mid to late 90's.
I tow a 3.3 tonne boat with a 200 series that is tuned with 1000Nm and average 17 L/100 km when towing. Diesel in Victoria is currently 60 cents per litre dearer then petrol. NEVER in my life did I think petrol engines would be better for towing than diesel. Given the price of fuel, suddenly the high output V8 petrol donks are worth a look. However, petrol engines really never come close to Diesel engine torque outputs. I wouldn’t buy a RAM but, if Toyoata released the Tundra in Australia, I’d seriously look at one over a 300 series. I hear the most reliable components of a RAM are the hazard lights 😮 Thanks for the review, much appreciated 👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I've put 280,000 miles on my Ram and it's not babied. Never had to use my hazards because it let me down. Been through blizzards, ice storms, flooding, 65 below wind chill to over 100°F in summer.
@@sostrucking Mine is nearing 200k and i live in colorado. I beat the shit out of mine (as most 16 year olds do), never had an issue. Gas is bad but diesel is too much right now
I never heart of unreliable RAM. You Must have mixed up with chrysler or Cadillac may be. I had a Nissan Navara NP 300 Diesel and I am getting a RAM 1500 etorque and air suspension next week. The Ride quality is More important to me than savings on fuel wich Are expenses to my Company anyway. But I see your Point. My Small Diesel Truck did the job ok toqure wise but when it comes to hauling the RAM has 1 Ton more weight and longer wheelbase hence hauling is a breeze. Stay save and god bless you
I've heard that the Tundra and the Titan might be coming to Aus, or at least he Tundra. But it will be somewhere around $140k. Definitely the better choice over any 1500, but then again, I'd never spend over $85k for a vehicle unless it were an actual rigid truck. The 200 series are nice, but you can't even get a newer low mileage unit for $80k. Maybe an 07 - 12 model with 200,000klms.
Carrying on about the size a bit too much. I have seen them parked at Westfields car parks. And they are no bigger than Transit vans and a number of small trucks.
Actually, in North America there's a new generation of RAM 1500 that came out in 2018. This old one is still sold as the 1500 "Classic", not sure if they're still selling them in the US or they've been discontinued. So in Australia you got the last generation RAM 1500.
It's funny seeing an outside view on them , I got mine for less than half that price when it was less than a year old and they are so dam common here in Canada . And the size thing is funny , these aren't a big truck here. Try a one ton crew cab long bed , it dwarfs my half ton.
I owned one and just under 400k . Yes had a problem with the cracked exhaust manifold and the idler pulley. Considering I did 240 km per day 5 days a week and no other defects. Headlights were as bright as a pissed on candle. I bought a complete headlight change out in LED from Carid USA. Brilliant after that. The Hemi tick never happened. I used only mobile 1 0W30 . Other modification. Fitted a mopar genuine cold air induction. Wished that I still had cheers.
I have a customer with one that I service and I really really really wanted to hate the thing BUT for some reason I don't mind it. It's a pretty analogue vehicle in today's world
Stumbled across this video. When the 5th gen DT models become available you'll like them even more. I've had Mopar's for decades. It's "Mopar or No Car" around my house in Michigan.
Trucks like the Ram are a much better value proposition in North America since you can get them for half the price or much less compared to the Australian market. The only real deal breaker for most buyers would be the dodgy reliability record and gas mileage.
Dad bought a diesel one of these and apart from the great cab space (for a glorified dual cab) it is like the lovechild between a mentally ill tradie, jeep grand cherokee and amateur body builder with steroid shrunk testicles. I will say it's great to see Australia getting a larger variety of vehicles, just wish it was only the good ones.
Ram 1500 only follows the trend of Australia getting the worlds leftovers... until we get serious about safety and fuel economy standards, we will continue getting 2-3rd world vehicles. RAM is what you buy when you can't afford a Chevy or Ford in the US. It's low credit, no credit trash. This is coming from an American Expat. edit: if you're typing up a comment about Ram vs. Ford vs. Chevy vs. who gives a fuck... take a deep breath and re-read my post. hint: it's not about brands, it's about Australian automotive regulations. Derpy Derps
I think Australia actually has one of the largest selection of vehicles in the world. We get all the nice smaller 4bys that you can't get on the USA like the 70 series, Pajero etc plus loads more
@@md8590 I knew you were wrong. But I had to do the math to be certain... If you take the top 10 selling brands and list out all of the models for sale in the US vs. AUS (not including any variants, even EVs... which would favor the US heavily), you come to 84 models for sale in AUS and 112 Models for sale in the US. That's nearly A THIRD more. That's massive. It's also not entirely the point of my comment. Australia doesn't get the GOOD versions. We literally get the same selection of models as countries like Thailand. Look for yourself. Manufacturers send their old models to countries like AUS because even though the car isn't popular anymore in primary markets, the tooling is still good, and we have lower economy and safety standards so they can still sell them here.
2nd 3rd world vehicles?! Low credit no credit trash? What are you talking about man. I’m American I don’t like dodge or their trucks. But you are on a completely other level. Who hurt you man? You guys get lots of cool cars we don’t get and there have been several Australian cars imported to the states and sold here. You guys get bmw and Mercedes and Toyota. Your acting like Australia is Africa and truly gets the left over broken down trash nobody wants…
@@adamhayden5152 wow, triggered much? Australia has a LOT more in common with 2-3rd world countries when it comes to car offerings than Europe and North America. It’s not my opinion, it’s a fact. Look for yourself. Also yeah, RAM is notorious along with Nissan for having significantly lower credit standards. It’s a common joke in the US that that’s the reason their owners are such asshole drivers. Also not my opinion, look it up.
As a Canadian I live in alberta for those who’d not know it’s basically the Texas of Canada and seeing Australians being converted with size is hilarious especially thinking it’s used mainly for towing we have some absolute UNITS here in the great white north but I’d say here the 1500s are incredibly reliable the only issues we have here are rust and their diesels are loved by so many up here it’s even a dream vehicle for some people really good video and very well informed ! Love the channel been watching since the stagea review !
Cheers from Fort St John BC 👍 I have a 3500 hemi with 150,000kms that I use in the oilfeild. Can't decide if I should trade it or keep it till 350,000kms.
Ya in north america theres like 13 different trim levels. I have a 2011 Sport, a DS model before 2013 09-12 then 13-24 classics. I have leather Dash, I uprgaded my door panels to 13+ leather from a Limited, leather seats heated and Cooled. Surround sound alpine system which I have 2 10" subs added to, full center console and center shifter.
Now take it for a typical RAM driver inner city trip. Go to local primary school at pick up time in an inner city suburb and try and take out some primary school kids cos you can't see in front of the grill. Drive down some inner city lanes and get stuck, try and park in an inner city multi storey car park. Most RAM drivers park over 4 spots.
God, I can't imagine how insanely expensive a Ram 1500 would be to run with gas prices how they are in Australia. Oddly enough it does seem at home there. Also, I was today years old when I learned there's a difference between "quad cab" and "crew cab". (I'm not a truck guy.)
Not really, guys in these massive "trucks" take up more than one car park and are way too big for Aussie roads... Also, the owners of these cars are very arrogant and think they're 'king of road'
Australians hating on an American 1500 size truck for its size and mpg while loving something like a Toyota Land Cruiser that's the same size and gets even worse mpg is nothing short of hilarious
Good video and they seem to be good as a tow rig but I feel you may have missed that the one tested has probably never been off-road. Thousands of kilometres off-road will test a vehicle’s reliability. Also it would be great to know the model of suspension upgrade the vehicle received. Obviously the more coin spent equates to a better ride.
I sometimes forget that In other countries this is a big truck here in the states it doesn’t start getting big untill the 2500/3500 or the bigger cab an chasis 4500-5500
I have a 2018 express with a Jmacx GVM upgrade and tray so I can put my slide on camper on. All up just under 4.2t fully loaded and 22l/100 km over a recent 12000km trip. Only issue has been caused by a loose fuse box moved to place second battery. As for parking, you need to plan where you go. Not in the CBD
I drive a ram 1500 with 272381 worry free I literally just towed it for the first time ever for a fuel pump broke. Cew cab SLT level beauty truck. Buying another RAM a power wagon.
My work truck is a 2018 ram 2500 gas 6.4 v8 and some days I drive the 2018 Ram 3500 diesel. Recently we had starting issues with the 2500 truck. Turns out the fuse box was bad. The truck only has 39k miles. Matter a fact this is the third 2500 in our shop that had the same issue. This isn’t the only issue we have had with our trucks. They always having electrical issue. Another issue we have, 2 brand new ram 4500 with less than 10k Miles and we gotta bring it in for a recall apparently they both need a whole new engine. It’s ridiculous. But overall it gets the job done, it has plenty of power to tow. I do wish the cab was slightly bigger like ford but there is enough room to fit 4 people. Every other trucks have their issue. I have experienced with the ford work trucks. We used them in the military. Very practical for the type of work we did. Some people love ram, some people Ford and some people love chevy. Too each their own. At the end of the day I just want a work truck that is spacious, practical and very reliable.
The front end is probably rattling because they put a lift kit in it with spacers in the front. Those spacers don’t support the strut properly and it can’t properly hold the strut mount in place.
Had a 2011 ram 1500, I loved that truck.....when it was running. Replaced the lifters and cam. After that ended up having to do a full engine rebuild. On top of that it burned oil like crazy, and had tons of electrical problems. When it was actually running it was a ton of fun and sounded amazing.
Fuel Consumption is a ??? But, when you start comparing the RAM 1500 to real life figures of such vehicles as a 2022-23 Ford Ranger / Raptor. The RAM isn't as bad as some might think. My main ? I was thinking about when deciding to update to a RAM 1500 Express or Warlock is ? Parking it ??? I could see myself not bothering trying to find a car park anywhere near a main road / street. Not a total deal breaker. But, it did make me start to think more ?? Is it the right vehicle / truck for for me ?? What I LOVE about the RAM 1500. Interior SPACE, absolutely Love the Space inside, even IF it shows on the outside when driving along small country roads. A few other small things that steered me away from looking at the RAM 1500 ?? Small things like the lack of ???? For the current asking price I was expecting More ?? NO Audio Controls on the Steering Wheel ( the volume control is on the passenger side ) NO Remote Mirrors ( it's 2022 /23 should be pretty much standard ) Plastic Steering Wheel ??? ( Really ?????? at near $100k ) Headlights Need to be upgraded ( Not a big deal, But the importer could have fixed this ) Hand Brake / FOOT Brake ??? ( on a 1976 Holden Hatchback Torana, maybe ?? ) Other than these few things. I LOVE the RAM 1500. But, I'm not buying one.
The Ford F150 is a better full size truck. More engine options, bulletproof reliability, better fuel efficiency, more conservative looks and better handling because of the lower center of gravity due to the aluminum body which doesn't rust. Other than issues with parking and narrow roads and other people's opinions of what you drive, I've never understood the Aussie's disdain for full size American trucks. With the long wheelbase, long suspension travel, ample power and spacious interiors, Full size trucks are ideal cruisers. Maybe We just do more highway driving and have more space to drive and park them in the US.
i usually park really far away and walk. cuz, the parking isnt very spacious here either. i need at least 3 spaces to park in the middle parking comfortably
Dude you’re reviewing the equivalent of a tradie vehicle, complaining about leg room, it’s not the full cab version. Saw one comfortably parked heaps of room at the underground parking in pacific fair shopping centre on the Gold Coast. No different to a 200 series cruiser. So much for the whole cant park them argument. In the states the 1500 is a soccer mums car, unfortunately Australia has been bred to believe the so called utes we have are the ducks guts when they aren’t. As for variants , Australia is one of the very few right hand drive countries, with the majority of countries being left hand drive, hence why we don’t get the cheap prices and vehicle choice like the United States, leaving us with one company , Walkinshaw, as the importer of Ram, Silverado, and apparently soon the tundra. Let’s be honest we are robbed blind on vehicles.
That is not the current model; although it is still sold in the United States, has theram classic. It's cheaper and lacks a lot of the more luxurious features. A newer design has been around for a few years
2010 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI here with 168K miles....It's not perfect but I LOOOOVE that truck. Amazing power hauls ass and freight....and it scares people when they see this big ass truck flying down the hwy.
Bigger isn't always better Adam, we have had Ford F series trucks (100 150 250 350) assembled right hand drive in Australia for decades, I still have a classic 1973 F250 4WD hi boy assembled here, as well as a 1996 F350 4WD, they're OK however the build quality and reliability of US pick-ups has never matched our more popular Japanese vehicles, Landcruisers, Australian designed Rangers, Hilux Mid sized diesel pick-ups are more popular due to cost and pull 3500KGS which is enough for most users here with relatively good economy.
Hey, reckon you could do a video on the VW Scirocco? I’m considering one over a golf because it’s a bit different. I also think it looks super nice from behind, something that’s very rare for a hatch
Ive got one, modified the hell out of it and love it. Better economy than the V6 Amarok it replaced, old ladies hate it, Greta Thunberg thinks i should burn in hell and my 2 kids love it too. Its totally impractical, uses way too much fuel and is impossible to keep clean and I'll never get rid of it.
Purchased a used 2019 Dodge Ram Aport from a Dodge Dealer, 130,000km, drove 2500 after purchase, front end noises, clock spring gone, took to the car wash and pain t completely came off. Sold my 2008 Tjndra TRD and had only done the water pump and radiator, lesson learned, back to Toyota. Less km’s o the Dodge and already costing me more than 13 years and more Km than my Toyota
My 2019 5.7 with 50000 miles just started skipping along with a transmission noise I got this truck new the used one I had gotten before was problematic from day one bet I won’t be buying another and that sad because they’re beautiful trucks
Friend: think I should change the plugs on the wife’s hemi, you know the interval? Me: yeah I just do my plugs when my lifters pull their pin and grenade the engine 😅
The MDS system on the hemis and the AFM system on the GMs both have this issue. The best solution is to remove it, but that means new cams and lifters. For $350 you can electronically disable it which is the second best solution. The pre-MDS engines and the hemis in the HD trucks (without MDS) are far more reliable.
The GVM rating cannot be over 8,500 lbs since it is a 1500/150 (class 2a truck). The half tons are normally closer to 7,500 lb GVWR. Your GVWR/GVM is related to tow capacity via payload since the hitch weight of the trailer is carried by the tow vehicle. The truck in the video (DT quad cab 6'4" box) has a GVWR of 7,100 lbs and a payload of 1,860 lbs. With 3.92 final drive ratio it is rated for a trailer up to 11,320 lbs (conventional tow). Tongue weight on the max. trailer is going to be about 1,130 to 1,200 lbs (10%+/-) leaving you with somewhere between 660 and 730 lbs of payload. Account for the 26 gallons of fuel at 6 lbs/gallon (156 lbs) and you are down to between 510 and 580 lbs. Then you have to factor in all the options that added weight to the truck at the factory. This is only a light trailer as well and is why most people that tow very much in North America don't go for a half ton. The numbers above are from here: www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBONjPJTiLoD5%0A
This is quite eye opening. I’m in America and full size trucks are literally everywhere. Do you guys not get the Ford F-150? They sell more than 750k a year. I would have thought Aussies would love them, considering how much you guys love the cars with beds.
We don't officially get the F-150 but there are a few popping up through private imports. In saying that, Ford are about to start importing them officially and there are Silverados available. How anyone could live with these in say Sydney is beyond me. - AK
@@ReDriven Aussie expat living in the States now, just outside Boston. You get used to the 1500 size vehicles after awhile. 5 of my neighbors own them!
Ford can't seem to figure out their order scheduling. I have been waiting for an F450 that was first ordered in March 2022. It was a 2022 model year and I have reordered a 2023 and not a 2024. Still not scheduled to be built.
Being an American. I find you aussies hilarious I own a ram 1500 with the hemi and I get 18mpg highway. And I have other friends with smaller v6 jeeps and and s.u.v. cars that get the same mileage as I do. Not sure what you guys purchase as a 4x4 that get decent gas mileage. Would love to know.
someone on my street used to have a ford ranger but recently upgraded to a ram 1500 and i must admit they certainly have presence, and the sound of the v8 is awesome !!
Look up the Prospector you can order through dealer. It would Fry the brains of people not in the U.S.
Stock exhaust is extremely quiet... and frankly I prefer it that way.
The Duel exhaust is fake anyways... They all use a Y pipe. and more often than not... even the noisy aftermarket ones... are still Y pipe configured. So... no real benefit other than alerting every cop wihin earshot, "Hey.. here I am... give me a ticket."
@@Threesixtyci I mean same can be said for every car...you can put an aftermarket exhaust on anything.
Re-Driven is the best concept. So many people buy cars without considering cost of ownership and reliability. What is the car like after 150,000kms etc.? Keep up the good work.
Cheers Dean!
Cars may be, but trucks is a Investment. Every contractor can use a calculator and is aware of operating costs and tax braked when he/ she writes it of ;-)
I have a 22 limited here in Australia and I love it.
No bigger than a 200 series, no issues parking or driving anywhere.
More luxury than a Range Rover.
Absolutely love it.
I live in Canada and own a 2015 Ram 1500. It's been a solid truck. Yes the mileage could be better, but alot of smaller SUV's and trucks with smaller turbo motors get the same mileage, worse when towing or hauling. You're right, as an all around vehicle they do everything well. Plus I deal with snow, and they do very well in the snow, they tow well, haul well and they go down the highway nicely too.
I'd bet alot of those Landcruisers and Patrols are pretty thirsty too.
They are horribly thirsty. A 4Runner with the 4.0L V6 is rated at 13.8 l/100 km while a RAM 1500 5.7L with eTorque is rated at 12.4 l/100 km. Toyota is really bad at fuel efficiency.
From your nearby American neighbor in MN, same. If you want a vehicle that can do everything, at the price of mpg, 1500 trucks are where it’s at. I got so sick of the potholes and I’ve this year, I’m tempted to finally pick one up, even though I’m typically a sports car enthusiast.
As the owner of a 2023 v8 Land Cruiser turbo diesel herd in Oz I can testify to its thirstiness lol
Having owned a few 'typical' dual cab utes, and several V8's. The idea of combining the two makes so much sense. Its actually always bugged me that here in Australia we never combined Utes, V8's and 4X4 into a singular package. Those are three things Aussies love in their cars and yet Ford or Holden never bothered to produce anything like this. Sure they're big, living in the City in Melbourne, Sydney, etc would be a nightmare, you'd need a little car to do the shop run. But its a ute with a big powerful V8, comfort, presence. These tiny little 4cyl diesels we drive here seem so pitiful next to a Hemi Ram or the LS3 powered Silverado's. A V8 instantly makes driving more enjoyable.
I’m pretty stoked my my next Gen Raptor. Easy to park, enough power, I don’t tow it’s near perfect. Was going to buy the Laramie but it’s 21 inches wider than the Raptor. Mental !
@projectmayhem2330 the ttv6 raptor is probably the 1 exception
Ford and Holden actually brought out a few wagon and utes in 1970's but they where halted by tougher ADR compliance needed for the extra stresses from the rigorous demands of the 4x4. It was the Army that requested an alternative to the slow and unreliable Defender and thus so many Defenders had Holden red motor conversion by the public. You are correct though, we made plenty of utilities and it was absolutely amazing where an old Kingswood or Falcon could get you, esp with upgraded suspension. We actually had good engineers and manufacturing in those days! All we truly needed was our own dedicated 4WD wagon and pickup and our automotive industry would have been so much stronger. The truth is that both Ford and GM kept holding the Govt to ransom for the bailout funding without investing it back into the industry as they had another agenda at play which we are now seeing today with the influx of imported US vehicles. Destroy our own industry so we have to support theirs.
@@projectmayhem2330the raptor is sweet. There is shit near me and his seems a similar size to my ram but the only reason I didn't get it was it's tow capacity. Im pulling a 3t caravan across Australia
First off I just found your channel, love it.
I own a 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie trim (original owner also). Living in Florida we have to drive everywhere and I have 177m/285k on it. It's been a fantastic truck. I've done 12-hour drives in it both towing and not. It is extremely comfortable on the long drive. Yes, it drinks fuel with a large straw but it's no surprise and you do get used to the size fairly quick. Perhaps the first few time parking i peaked over the dash but once you know your truck you know it. I can park with inches to spare without peaking.
As far as the issues you mentioned, leaks, etc I've never had them most of them. The exhaust stud bolts broke I did have to happen twice. First covered under warranty they break around 70M/112k. If you replace them with better non-OEM studs they shouldn't break again. however, Ram replaces it with the same junk so when it happens again you are well outside of warranty. it is common to have the "third" brake light being the source of the leak. Living in Florida mine gets tons of rain and is not kept in a garage I've been lucky.
I definitely recommend the crew cab option, the legroom issues disappear in the back seat with it. I can have my seat fully back and I can have my 6-foot-plus friends in the back with no issues. The trim level in the video is basically the work level trim, the higher trim options really make the trunk. I had a buddy in town a few months ago and he rented a Ram and he didn't like it. Then he got in mine and loved it.
I'm originally from Bermuda and I think there is one Ram on the island used as a work truck when it comes around the corner it's almost like it takes up both lanes so I do get that size feeling a bit much when roads and car parks are designed for smaller vehicles.
My total cost to date maintenance-wise with "non-wear items" has been about 1800usd which isn't bad considering it will be 8 years old in 2 weeks. It does have 16 spark plugs which can run about 250-280USD to change. They are rated to last about 100M/160K
The 5th gen RAM series trucks really raised the bar for pickup trucks. I wouldn't recommend them as a daily driver for most people, but if you work in a trade, or need to haul or tow anything, they're amazing.
The only problem that I can see with your model is that the steering wheel is in the wrong side. 😂
Btw, if you want to prevent what's known as the *_"HEMI tick,"_* do your oil changes regularly; and use the best oil and filter that you can afford. I use Royal Purple oil and oil filters; and with 224K km on it, the engine runs like new.
Last week I bought my first Ram truck and I love it so far. I been wanting a regular cab with an 8 foot bed. Far as I found Ram is the only one still doing those. Was afraid there wouldn't be enough leg room for someone who is over six feet tall and mostly legs but I am drowning in room.
I wish we could get single or spacecab RAM's from the dealer in Australia. I don't need all the seats in the back, I'd rather the tray volume. Minimum 8ft long is the go to carry a piece of 8'x4' plywood (or other similar sized material). I reckon the economy would be better in a single cab as well due to less weight.
Here in Alberta Canada we love this truck. The four door is much more roomy and 4×4 is a must here. I just got one myself. 2019 Classic.
Well here in Manitoba we love our Rams here also. Why? Because there a great truck with a reliable power plant. Hemi and ZF transmission. 4x4 is a must here also. Cheers
I got 2013 sport stills running great ( winnipeg Manitoba)
Here in Australia you could buy a 1 bedroom apartment in Brisbane Queensland, one of our capital cities for what they charge us in Australia for these trucks. They import a factory built left hand drive and completely pull it apart rebuilding it to right hand drive, charging them out for anything up to ‘$160 grand Australian. It’s utter madness what we pay for cars in Australia
@@alphabravo3304 it our taxes dickhead don't vote socalism
Mine came with the 32 gallon tank. Excellent for interstate road trips.
I was really disappointed you didn't show taking this thing to a Westfield's car park!! Or even a small suburban car park!! And you doing a reverse park on a busy road with traffic backing up behind you! Now, that would have been gold!
This is the only reason I didn’t buy one!! Otherwise I LOVE them. The dealer tried to get me to get on the freeway during the test drive, I insisted on going to Woolies car park, he wouldn’t let me try to park it and said once I owned it I’d get used to parking it 😂😂 I have a next Gen Raptor
Bet you drive a festiva 😂
Thatd be a problem for people on the coast or cities. But for a lot of out here in the outback, these things are never an issue
I drive with a trailer most days this ute will only mate my life easier, better then the Colly I am currently driving 😂
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 with the 5.7l engine I bought used in 2016. Last week I broke 110,000 miles (160,000km) Overall it has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I religiously change the oil every 5000 miles with Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5/30 5qts and the remainder with 5/20 for a little bit thicker better protecting oil coating. It may reduce my mileage fractionally but I would rather longevity. I have never had the Hemi tick. Took it on a 4500mile trip and it averaged 21.5mpg with a fully loaded bed from NJ to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and back with speed limits up to 85mph! This far exceeded my expectations! I did have an issue when i first got it with my transmission down shifting from highway speeds and throwing the passengers forward. After complaining to Ram directly they offered to warranty the transmission to 100,000 miles regardless of how old it was. After the 3rd time the dealership flashed the computer it fixed the downshifting issue. The only other issue was more due to the environment I live in with saltwater tidal flooding several times a month and regularly getting salt water on the frame. It rusted out a connection for one of the straps to my gas tank. It was very small. The repair consisted of cutting out and sandblasting and replacing a piece playing card piece of steel and undercoating the area again. Otherwise it has been nothing but normal maintenance of oil changes, brakes, tires, air filter and spark plugs. It looks and drives as good today as a daily driver that is not a garage queen can.
"Like driving a cutlery drawer in an earthquake" - One of your best, going straight to the quote pool room
I bought mine used 4 years ago. It's a 2011. It's got 190k miles now.. have had no issues only thing I've done is the water pump 2 years ago. Not to mention gasoline like crazy but man so worth it. I've got a Flowmaster super 44 . Music to my ears
Invest in new manifold bolts before they break off. Change n flush all fluids. Have crank and cam sensors on hand they easy to change. MAP sensor..get it from dealer as aftermarket don't fit except Oreilly's. Look up TIPM problems. Mine went out at 280,000 miles.
I've got a 2022 ram warlock,I love it,I can park it anywhere no problems, don't forget there's heaps of wide cab 4 ton trucks on the road bigger than the ram!!
My only gripe ,is it's too expensive but hey it handles my 23 ft off road van like it's not there
I've ran a 2017 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman since it was new, I work as a forest ranger and my truck pulls trailers loaded with all terrain vehicles, boats regularly, hauling people and equipment for forest fire suppression, and frequently used to access remote locations. It has seen everything from massive forest fires to widespread flooding events, to major hurricanes. She just keeps going, the only issues I've had have been manifold bolts, and the stub shaft in the front differential stripped (common issue, they make rubber boots to protect them, $500CAD to fix). Other than that it's been a fantastic truck. I have 208 000 km on it currently. A friend of mine has a 2016 Ram 1500 with 347 000km, and he's had good luck with it, eventually his needed ball joints and CV axles. They're great trucks, Dodge has come a long way from the crap they made in the mid to late 90's.
I tow a 3.3 tonne boat with a 200 series that is tuned with 1000Nm and average 17 L/100 km when towing. Diesel in Victoria is currently 60 cents per litre dearer then petrol. NEVER in my life did I think petrol engines would be better for towing than diesel. Given the price of fuel, suddenly the high output V8 petrol donks are worth a look. However, petrol engines really never come close to Diesel engine torque outputs.
I wouldn’t buy a RAM but, if Toyoata released the Tundra in Australia, I’d seriously look at one over a 300 series.
I hear the most reliable components of a RAM are the hazard lights 😮
Thanks for the review, much appreciated 👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I've put 280,000 miles on my Ram and it's not babied. Never had to use my hazards because it let me down. Been through blizzards, ice storms, flooding, 65 below wind chill to over 100°F in summer.
@@sostrucking Mine is nearing 200k and i live in colorado. I beat the shit out of mine (as most 16 year olds do), never had an issue. Gas is bad but diesel is too much right now
I never heart of unreliable RAM. You Must have mixed up with chrysler or Cadillac may be. I had a Nissan Navara NP 300 Diesel and I am getting a RAM 1500 etorque and air suspension next week. The Ride quality is More important to me than savings on fuel wich Are expenses to my Company anyway. But I see your Point. My Small Diesel Truck did the job ok toqure wise but when it comes to hauling the RAM has 1 Ton more weight and longer wheelbase hence hauling is a breeze. Stay save and god bless you
I've heard that the Tundra and the Titan might be coming to Aus, or at least he Tundra. But it will be somewhere around $140k. Definitely the better choice over any 1500, but then again, I'd never spend over $85k for a vehicle unless it were an actual rigid truck. The 200 series are nice, but you can't even get a newer low mileage unit for $80k. Maybe an 07 - 12 model with 200,000klms.
If you hear dumb statements like that and you believe them then you belong in a Toyota
Carrying on about the size a bit too much. I have seen them parked at Westfields car parks.
And they are no bigger than Transit vans and a number of small trucks.
yes but those trucks and vans are economically useful vehicles. These are just wankermobiles.
@@goranmiljus2664 I was making a point about the size of the vehicle, not whether they were necessary.
@@goranmiljus2664obviously whatever Uber car that drives you around in is a wankermobile 😂
Actually, in North America there's a new generation of RAM 1500 that came out in 2018. This old one is still sold as the 1500 "Classic", not sure if they're still selling them in the US or they've been discontinued. So in Australia you got the last generation RAM 1500.
We have the new generation as well.
The 5.7 Hemi, yes you should buy one. The EcoDiesel is the ones that you should not buy.
It's funny seeing an outside view on them , I got mine for less than half that price when it was less than a year old and they are so dam common here in Canada . And the size thing is funny , these aren't a big truck here. Try a one ton crew cab long bed , it dwarfs my half ton.
I owned one and just under 400k . Yes had a problem with the cracked exhaust manifold and the idler pulley. Considering I did 240 km per day 5 days a week and no other defects. Headlights were as bright as a pissed on candle. I bought a complete headlight change out in LED from Carid USA. Brilliant after that. The Hemi tick never happened. I used only mobile 1 0W30 . Other modification. Fitted a mopar genuine cold air induction. Wished that I still had cheers.
That’s the first time Kurri has ever been accused of being a suburb 😂
Look, of you bump a car in Kurri your likely to have a gun situation.
I agree with the driving lights I feel like I’m driving with candles lighting up the way. Just picked up a 2021 express 4x4
Use my 2016 4x4 1500 everyday from groceries to hauling my dirt bikes around to off roading with the kids. No problems either Love this truck.
Those nail clipping bins tho, underrated extra. Fits all my toenails at once
I have a customer with one that I service and I really really really wanted to hate the thing BUT for some reason I don't mind it.
It's a pretty analogue vehicle in today's world
Stumbled across this video. When the 5th gen DT models become available you'll like them even more. I've had Mopar's for decades. It's "Mopar or No Car" around my house in Michigan.
How can they be so critical and yet everyone has a 200 series that gets the same or worse mileage and just as big?
Trucks like the Ram are a much better value proposition in North America since you can get them for half the price or much less compared to the Australian market. The only real deal breaker for most buyers would be the dodgy reliability record and gas mileage.
Dad bought a diesel one of these and apart from the great cab space (for a glorified dual cab) it is like the lovechild between a mentally ill tradie, jeep grand cherokee and amateur body builder with steroid shrunk testicles.
I will say it's great to see Australia getting a larger variety of vehicles, just wish it was only the good ones.
Australia should have adopted these Utes 10 years ago
I drove a 2500 cummins and honestly it was easy to park and drive around.
Just the thing for my grocery shopping & taking up a couple of spaces in the supermarket car park that were designed for cars, not these things.
Ram 1500 only follows the trend of Australia getting the worlds leftovers... until we get serious about safety and fuel economy standards, we will continue getting 2-3rd world vehicles. RAM is what you buy when you can't afford a Chevy or Ford in the US. It's low credit, no credit trash. This is coming from an American Expat.
edit: if you're typing up a comment about Ram vs. Ford vs. Chevy vs. who gives a fuck... take a deep breath and re-read my post. hint: it's not about brands, it's about Australian automotive regulations. Derpy Derps
I think Australia actually has one of the largest selection of vehicles in the world. We get all the nice smaller 4bys that you can't get on the USA like the 70 series, Pajero etc plus loads more
@@md8590 I knew you were wrong. But I had to do the math to be certain... If you take the top 10 selling brands and list out all of the models for sale in the US vs. AUS (not including any variants, even EVs... which would favor the US heavily), you come to 84 models for sale in AUS and 112 Models for sale in the US. That's nearly A THIRD more. That's massive.
It's also not entirely the point of my comment. Australia doesn't get the GOOD versions. We literally get the same selection of models as countries like Thailand. Look for yourself. Manufacturers send their old models to countries like AUS because even though the car isn't popular anymore in primary markets, the tooling is still good, and we have lower economy and safety standards so they can still sell them here.
2nd 3rd world vehicles?! Low credit no credit trash? What are you talking about man. I’m American I don’t like dodge or their trucks. But you are on a completely other level. Who hurt you man? You guys get lots of cool cars we don’t get and there have been several Australian cars imported to the states and sold here. You guys get bmw and Mercedes and Toyota. Your acting like Australia is Africa and truly gets the left over broken down trash nobody wants…
@@adamhayden5152 wow, triggered much? Australia has a LOT more in common with 2-3rd world countries when it comes to car offerings than Europe and North America. It’s not my opinion, it’s a fact. Look for yourself. Also yeah, RAM is notorious along with Nissan for having significantly lower credit standards. It’s a common joke in the US that that’s the reason their owners are such asshole drivers. Also not my opinion, look it up.
Fords are literally the cheapest poce tag truck.
As a Canadian I live in alberta for those who’d not know it’s basically the Texas of Canada and seeing Australians being converted with size is hilarious especially thinking it’s used mainly for towing we have some absolute UNITS here in the great white north but I’d say here the 1500s are incredibly reliable the only issues we have here are rust and their diesels are loved by so many up here it’s even a dream vehicle for some people really good video and very well informed ! Love the channel been watching since the stagea review !
Cheers from Fort St John BC 👍 I have a 3500 hemi with 150,000kms that I use in the oilfeild. Can't decide if I should trade it or keep it till 350,000kms.
Ya in north america theres like 13 different trim levels. I have a 2011 Sport, a DS model before 2013 09-12 then 13-24 classics. I have leather Dash, I uprgaded my door panels to 13+ leather from a Limited, leather seats heated and Cooled. Surround sound alpine system which I have 2 10" subs added to, full center console and center shifter.
Now take it for a typical RAM driver inner city trip. Go to local primary school at pick up time in an inner city suburb and try and take out some primary school kids cos you can't see in front of the grill. Drive down some inner city lanes and get stuck, try and park in an inner city multi storey car park. Most RAM drivers park over 4 spots.
God, I can't imagine how insanely expensive a Ram 1500 would be to run with gas prices how they are in Australia. Oddly enough it does seem at home there.
Also, I was today years old when I learned there's a difference between "quad cab" and "crew cab". (I'm not a truck guy.)
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Not really, guys in these massive "trucks" take up more than one car park and are way too big for Aussie roads...
Also, the owners of these cars are very arrogant and think they're 'king of road'
@@MartinJones123 Thought "king of the road" belonged to Range Rover and Landcruiser owners?
@@gregorythompson5826 Yep, and these guys as well
Heard of neither, Aussies know dual cab, extra cab or single cab .
Australians hating on an American 1500 size truck for its size and mpg while loving something like a Toyota Land Cruiser that's the same size and gets even worse mpg is nothing short of hilarious
Good video and they seem to be good as a tow rig but I feel you may have missed that the one tested has probably never been off-road. Thousands of kilometres off-road will test a vehicle’s reliability. Also it would be great to know the model of suspension upgrade the vehicle received. Obviously the more coin spent equates to a better ride.
The version you have looks like a very base model. The upscale versions are basically in a different universe.
Yeah, they have a bunch of tech that breaks and cheap leather
I am getting a Kenworth semi, cos this aint big enough.
Ha ha I’ve got both 😂
KWs are usually smaller than other trucks too. 😄
Unless ya talkimg Length on the 90hs
I sometimes forget that In other countries this is a big truck here in the states it doesn’t start getting big untill the 2500/3500 or the bigger cab an chasis 4500-5500
I have a 2018 express with a Jmacx GVM upgrade and tray so I can put my slide on camper on. All up just under 4.2t fully loaded and 22l/100 km over a recent 12000km trip. Only issue has been caused by a loose fuse box moved to place second battery. As for parking, you need to plan where you go. Not in the CBD
I drive a ram 1500 with 272381 worry free I literally just towed it for the first time ever for a fuel pump broke. Cew cab SLT level beauty truck. Buying another RAM a power wagon.
I ordered my 2021ram1500 classic tradesman quad cab 4x4 v6 with lots of extras for 39,000 US dollars 💸 great simple truck 🛻
My work truck is a 2018 ram 2500 gas 6.4 v8 and some days I drive the 2018 Ram 3500 diesel. Recently we had starting issues with the 2500 truck. Turns out the fuse box was bad. The truck only has 39k miles. Matter a fact this is the third 2500 in our shop that had the same issue. This isn’t the only issue we have had with our trucks. They always having electrical issue. Another issue we have, 2 brand new ram 4500 with less than 10k Miles and we gotta bring it in for a recall apparently they both need a whole new engine. It’s ridiculous.
But overall it gets the job done, it has plenty of power to tow. I do wish the cab was slightly bigger like ford but there is enough room to fit 4 people.
Every other trucks have their issue. I have experienced with the ford work trucks. We used them in the military. Very practical for the type of work we did.
Some people love ram, some people Ford and some people love chevy. Too each their own. At the end of the day I just want a work truck that is spacious, practical and very reliable.
Was that you on the drums at King Edward Park carols tonight Adam? Good job, man of many talents! Love the vids, keep ‘em coming!
Yes. Yes it was
Australia should have left hand steering cars
We use one of these to tow our 3.5T marine rescue boat, does it easily, we love it and we didn't have pay for it and don't have to pay the fuel bill.
The front end is probably rattling because they put a lift kit in it with spacers in the front. Those spacers don’t support the strut properly and it can’t properly hold the strut mount in place.
Your right...I think of it as a small truck. Big fan of the Cummins trucks.💪💪
Had a 2011 ram 1500, I loved that truck.....when it was running. Replaced the lifters and cam. After that ended up having to do a full engine rebuild. On top of that it burned oil like crazy, and had tons of electrical problems. When it was actually running it was a ton of fun and sounded amazing.
Classic tales of a Grandcherokee as well! Haha
Here in the USA half ton trucks are king . We drive them like the family minivan
I have a 2008 ram and 2012 ram
1500 , been good trucks,
Fuel Consumption is a ???
But, when you start comparing the RAM 1500 to real life figures of such vehicles as a
2022-23 Ford Ranger / Raptor.
The RAM isn't as bad as some might think.
My main ? I was thinking about when deciding to update to a RAM 1500 Express or Warlock is ?
Parking it ???
I could see myself not bothering trying to find a car park anywhere near a main road / street.
Not a total deal breaker. But, it did make me start to think more ??
Is it the right vehicle / truck for for me ??
What I LOVE about the RAM 1500.
Interior SPACE, absolutely Love the Space inside, even IF it shows on the outside when driving along small country roads.
A few other small things that steered me away from looking at the RAM 1500 ??
Small things like the lack of ????
For the current asking price I was expecting More ??
NO Audio Controls on the Steering Wheel ( the volume control is on the passenger side )
NO Remote Mirrors ( it's 2022 /23 should be pretty much standard )
Plastic Steering Wheel ??? ( Really ?????? at near $100k )
Headlights Need to be upgraded ( Not a big deal, But the importer could have fixed this )
Hand Brake / FOOT Brake ??? ( on a 1976 Holden Hatchback Torana, maybe ?? )
Other than these few things.
I LOVE the RAM 1500.
But, I'm not buying one.
The Ford F150 is a better full size truck. More engine options, bulletproof reliability, better fuel efficiency, more conservative looks and better handling because of the lower center of gravity due to the aluminum body which doesn't rust. Other than issues with parking and narrow roads and other people's opinions of what you drive, I've never understood the Aussie's disdain for full size American trucks. With the long wheelbase, long suspension travel, ample power and spacious interiors, Full size trucks are ideal cruisers. Maybe We just do more highway driving and have more space to drive and park them in the US.
i usually park really far away and walk. cuz, the parking isnt very spacious here either. i need at least 3 spaces to park in the middle parking comfortably
The perfect vehicle if you have a really, really small,
need for reliability.
I’ll take the Ram t rex. Ute with a hellcat engine mmmmm
Expensive to buy, fuel use, huge but damn.
im pretty sure the side storage cabins are for shotguns lol
Hahaha
I mean in the sea of endless, boring dull dual cabs in aus/NZ, atleast this one is quite interesting
Dude you’re reviewing the equivalent of a tradie vehicle, complaining about leg room, it’s not the full cab version. Saw one comfortably parked heaps of room at the underground parking in pacific fair shopping centre on the Gold Coast. No different to a 200 series cruiser. So much for the whole cant park them argument. In the states the 1500 is a soccer mums car, unfortunately Australia has been bred to believe the so called utes we have are the ducks guts when they aren’t. As for variants , Australia is one of the very few right hand drive countries, with the majority of countries being left hand drive, hence why we don’t get the cheap prices and vehicle choice like the United States, leaving us with one company , Walkinshaw, as the importer of Ram, Silverado, and apparently soon the tundra. Let’s be honest we are robbed blind on vehicles.
That is not the current model; although it is still sold in the United States, has theram classic. It's cheaper and lacks a lot of the more luxurious features. A newer design has been around for a few years
We get the new version in Australia also. However, this older version is also still being offered.
2010 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI here with 168K miles....It's not perfect but I LOOOOVE that truck. Amazing power hauls ass and freight....and it scares people when they see this big ass truck flying down the hwy.
If you lift up the front center console the seat also lifts up to store more crap for you to forget about
This was so funny to watch living in America and knowing this is a standard truck not even a big one haha.
Bigger isn't always better Adam, we have had Ford F series trucks (100 150 250 350) assembled right hand drive in Australia for decades, I still have a classic 1973 F250 4WD hi boy assembled here, as well as a 1996 F350 4WD, they're OK however the build quality and reliability of US pick-ups has never matched our more popular Japanese vehicles, Landcruisers, Australian designed Rangers, Hilux Mid sized diesel pick-ups are more popular due to cost and pull 3500KGS which is enough for most users here with relatively good economy.
That is the short bed. There's a longer version available. And you can get it with the crew cab.
Converting it to right hand drive to suit Australian standards sounds like worrisome problem 😰
No , the conversion is undertaken by a factory backed operation. Full factory warranty.
I’ve got a 2014 here in the US. Love the truck, hate the headlights.
Hey, reckon you could do a video on the VW Scirocco? I’m considering one over a golf because it’s a bit different. I also think it looks super nice from behind, something that’s very rare for a hatch
Sure thing!
I love RAM 1500s but the placement of that side turn signal, touching the edge of the panel and wheel arch just bothers the hell out of me.
If youre worried what other people think of you based on what you drive then i dont care what your opinions are. On any topic.
See many For Sale at supermarket car parks, the owners cannot get them out.
It is sad in this island, second hand cars are more expensive than when they were new.
Big and powerful trucks in the U. S. is the American way. You can't be squeamish driving one. Good day, mate! 😊
Ive got one, modified the hell out of it and love it. Better economy than the V6 Amarok it replaced, old ladies hate it, Greta Thunberg thinks i should burn in hell and my 2 kids love it too. Its totally impractical, uses way too much fuel and is impossible to keep clean and I'll never get rid of it.
Purchased a used 2019 Dodge Ram Aport from a Dodge Dealer, 130,000km, drove 2500 after purchase, front end noises, clock spring gone, took to the car wash and pain t completely came off. Sold my 2008 Tjndra TRD and had only done the water pump and radiator, lesson learned, back to Toyota. Less km’s o the Dodge and already costing me more than 13 years and more Km than my Toyota
It sounds like it had been abused by the previous owner.
I would get a Warlock version in the USA
This is a Tradesman level trim truck . This is the base level trim truck..
4th generation RAM 1500 are awesome & iconic American truck
I drive a 7m long diesel Ram 3500 so that truck is small in comparison. On the highway I also get the same fuel economy of 18MPG or 13l/100km.
I own a 2010 ram 1500 5.7 hemi runs great.
My 2019 5.7 with 50000 miles just started skipping along with a transmission noise I got this truck new the used one I had gotten before was problematic from day one bet I won’t be buying another and that sad because they’re beautiful trucks
Friend: think I should change the plugs on the wife’s hemi, you know the interval?
Me: yeah I just do my plugs when my lifters pull their pin and grenade the engine 😅
The MDS system on the hemis and the AFM system on the GMs both have this issue. The best solution is to remove it, but that means new cams and lifters. For $350 you can electronically disable it which is the second best solution. The pre-MDS engines and the hemis in the HD trucks (without MDS) are far more reliable.
Do they sell the DT’s in Australia?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but if it is able to tow 4.5tonnes, the GVM would obviously be over 4.5tonnes which would mean a LR license right???
Spot on. If you tried to tow 4.5T, you have around I think 200kg for fuel and people, just doesn't cut it, 4T is more realistic figure.
In Australia? probably. They keep upping the towing capacity though, the new ones can tow 5000kg to to 5800kg in the V8 models
The GVM rating cannot be over 8,500 lbs since it is a 1500/150 (class 2a truck). The half tons are normally closer to 7,500 lb GVWR. Your GVWR/GVM is related to tow capacity via payload since the hitch weight of the trailer is carried by the tow vehicle.
The truck in the video (DT quad cab 6'4" box) has a GVWR of 7,100 lbs and a payload of 1,860 lbs. With 3.92 final drive ratio it is rated for a trailer up to 11,320 lbs (conventional tow). Tongue weight on the max. trailer is going to be about 1,130 to 1,200 lbs (10%+/-) leaving you with somewhere between 660 and 730 lbs of payload. Account for the 26 gallons of fuel at 6 lbs/gallon (156 lbs) and you are down to between 510 and 580 lbs. Then you have to factor in all the options that added weight to the truck at the factory.
This is only a light trailer as well and is why most people that tow very much in North America don't go for a half ton.
The numbers above are from here: www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBONjPJTiLoD5%0A
I wouldn’t buy one as finding a carpark will take half the day for it 😅
What is the average height of buyers of these vehicles ?
I am 6'2" tall and have a Ram 1500. It's one of the most comfortable best driving vehicles I have ever been in.
What suspension does it have on it?
What do they supposedly "stand for" there?
Can you please review a used Honda odyssey and the possible issues with it
Excellent waste of money. A mate brought one,took it home and realised just the tray fit into the garage. Each to their own however.
It's the owners money to waste.
If they want one and can afford the running costs whose business is it how they spend their money?
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This is quite eye opening. I’m in America and full size trucks are literally everywhere. Do you guys not get the Ford F-150? They sell more than 750k a year. I would have thought Aussies would love them, considering how much you guys love the cars with beds.
We don't officially get the F-150 but there are a few popping up through private imports. In saying that, Ford are about to start importing them officially and there are Silverados available. How anyone could live with these in say Sydney is beyond me. - AK
@@ReDriven Aussie expat living in the States now, just outside Boston. You get used to the 1500 size vehicles after awhile. 5 of my neighbors own them!
Ford can't seem to figure out their order scheduling. I have been waiting for an F450 that was first ordered in March 2022. It was a 2022 model year and I have reordered a 2023 and not a 2024. Still not scheduled to be built.
When is ' Jim's ' book out, What goes wrong ' ?
Hopefully before Christmas 🎅
its a baby compared to the bigger Yanky pickups. But puts all those little utes to shame, I always shake my head with the 4 cylinder utes
Being an American. I find you aussies hilarious I own a ram 1500 with the hemi and I get 18mpg highway. And I have other friends with smaller v6 jeeps and and s.u.v. cars that get the same mileage as I do. Not sure what you guys purchase as a 4x4 that get decent gas mileage. Would love to know.
Please do a Dodge nitro
Surprised these didn't come to AU with the Cummins 6.7. Now that's a serious engine.
That's the ram 2500, these are the ram 1500
@@tcmx712 yeah dang u right, thanks for the knowledge fam