2019 Ram After 6 Months Of Ownership 

I used to sell cars for a living and the issues you were having with your car as far as the dents and marks were 100% the sales manager giving you the run around but using the sales person to be the voice. I can’t tell you how many times my manager would have me tell the customer one thing and then he wouldn’t honor it then he would come in at the end and look like a hero. I work in the car business two years just to sharpen my sales skills and so I can write a book on the dark side of car sales. All in all, the sales manager is usually the person making your experience a bad one. Sales people have 0% control other than taking you on test drives and agreeing to numbers that the sales manager provides.

So, you looked at the truck in the rain, accepted delivery at night. Man, they just saw you coming.

I just got a 2019 Ram Lone Star, And it has every feature under the sun, except 4x4. I Wanted that, however, I live in a hot part of texas and don't go off roading so no huge loss. But All in all This has been the best truck I have ever purchased!

I got the new 2019 Ram Warlock (w/Hemi) and I love driving it. I can’t wait to go to work just to drive it. Ram trucks are truly awesome.

The good, the bad .... Hold the ugly, this is a ram

Just a tip I always keep a glass cutter in all my glove boxes so if you get a chip in your windshield pull over as soon as you can and take the glass cutter and cut a circle around the chip so it will not crack. This will stop it from traveling across the wind shield saving you hundreds to replace. Then you can have the chip filled so it is hidden for around $50.00 vs several hundred. This really works I have do this to 50+ vehicles over the years.

I saw your truck and said, that's my truck!! I have the 2019 all black RAM Laramie. Have had mine for 4 months. On the auto unlock, I've not had any issues once I learned what locks it and what unlocks it. All a matter of hand and thumb location. On the GPS, I've had a different issue. Sometimes when I first drive off in the morning, it will show me out in the field next to the road I'm on. That auto corrects after a while and I'm back on the road, according to my GPS at least. I haven't had the issue of it taking me somewhere other than where I want to go. I have had that issue on my Harley, however. That GPS is a Garmin so you might be on to something there. One issue I have had was the backup camera will stay on when I start driving. I've found that if I punch up the backup camera on the big screen and then close it, it will go away and the GPS will come back on. As for the screen itself, yes it is freaking awesome. It's the nicest one I've ever had. When I have buddies ride with me, they comment on two things immediately. First is how much room there is in the cab Including the backseat. The second is the screen. They can't believe how big and clear it is. Now, all that said, I have to agree with the earlier comment about Tesla. My daughter has a Tesla Model 3 and her screen puts mine to shame. Of course that is all she has, no other gauges. Everything is on her screen. Loved your review.

One more tip. When you get a rock chip in your windshield to help prevent it from cracking before you use the glass cutter on the chip crack one of the door windows a 1/4 of a inch too keep from causing pressure when opening and closing the door until you do the scoring around the chip or chips.

This video is so relatable, I got a rock chip on my black 2019 the first week. Before 10k miles my windshield cracked from top to bottom, I have only hand washed it and it has scratches all over. Glad I'm not the only one with these issues

I had a 2017 Big Horn that had some paint issues. I filled out a survey with complaints of the paint and they reached out to me. They actually paid to have my entire hood repainted. I would recommend that you contact FCA about the paint, they are very responsive. I have the same 2019 truck and I love it! The panoramic roof is awesome!

Thanks for sharing your experience.

I just bought my first truck. I got a 2020 warlock. Thanks, I really enjoyed this!

Thanks update video, thanks for posting it!

For the salesman, I have learned that once the sale is made, they are basically done with you. Before the sale super responsive friendly and helpful. They will come in early and stay late for you. They will respond to text messages late at night or early in the morning. After the sale you should expect almost nothing. If you want something that could cost the dealership time or money you will be lucky to get a delayed text response. If you understand that, you will be more happy in the future. If possible, always make sure you do a good test drive and test everything before you buy, because once you buy, even if it’s a very legit concern, it will be very hard for you to get fixed by the dealership. I would have been easier to buy a different truck than fix something. Also never buy with the promise that they will fix something after you buy. This is my experience.

Keeping the Hammer down!

Just purchased the flame red bighorn and I absolutely love it. Mine does not have navigation but I can connect it to my phone and use the gps on it. You may want to do this in order to have the most updated maps.

I'm very happy with the Ram GPS navigation system so far. Compared to our 2016 Subaru its excellent.

I own a 2019 Laramie Ram 1500 and absolutely love it. I had zero paint chips and haven't had 1 single problem with the vehicle in my first year of owning it. I'm a first time truck owner and will be buying another Ram Limited in March. Amazing truck.

Great review brother. I just bought a 2021 night edition. I love it more than my 2 previous 1500's. Black is so tough. A little tip, take your truck back to your friend with at the detail shop. Have him do a 2 step paint correction, and the have him do a ceramic coating. It will help prevent the paint from the rock chips, and the black paint will look like a custom paint job. Good luck with the rest of the truck life.

Pretty accurate review. Nice job! I have the same tailgate light/latching problem and I have the factory installed bed liner. I don’t have the door unlock problem.

That is a great looking truck. I can't wait to get one in the fall

I feel for you. The first windshield crack in my 2015 Wrangler was at just less than 3K miles. I need the 4th one replaced now at 76K. Just part of owning a wrangler with the upright windshield. Trying to buy a 2020 Ram in this market now. Thanks for the video, great work.

Throw in a hellcat supercharger and it will be perfect. I suggest clear vinyl over the entire front end to protect from chips. Did it to my 18 Silverado z71 mine is black on black as well.

Thanks for this. Just starting my research for a new Ram. Your insights help! Have a 2007 V6 that has been amazing. Cosmetic stuff broke, but otherwise a solid, solid truck.

I have a 2018 Ram Laramie. Never use the factory GPS. I always use Apple Carplay

Yeah in spite of what Scotty Kilmer says, I still love my 2017 Ram 4x4. No regrets.

I agree. The best place to review a vehicle is underneath a overpass where other drivers have to be extra cautious not to run you over or pin you between their truck and yours

Great video! Best wishes from Germany!

Purchased 2019 Bighorn midnight edition off-road package in August 2018 With the 5.7.Averaging now around 20 miles to the gallon with 15,000 miles on it. Rock flew up and hit the top of the windshield now the cracks about 15 inches.

My last two Chrysler vehicles had the keyless enter and go and I found that if I kept the key fob in the same pocket as my cellphone it sometimes wouldn't unlock when you grabbed the door handle it must mess with the signal or something. Not sure if that's applicable to your situation but it was something I noticed. Love the truck, keep up the good content.

Enjoyed the video, thanks👍

Just bought a 2020 Ram Laramie 1500 club cab night edition. I love it so far, only issue I had so far was the back up sensors automatically engaged the brakes while backing into my driveway yet there was no obstacles. Almost gave me whiplash it brakes so aggressively.

Got this truck its amazing!!

I have the same issue with the keyless entry where you touch the handle and it does not unlock. I discovered it is interference from my cell phone. When I put the fob in a pocket on the other side of my body from the cell phone, no problem.

The recall of the new ram is about 300k for airbag malfunctions

I have the same truck. I think stock wise the only thing I would change is having the ability to fold the mirrors using a button.

I have a 2019 as well and love it! I also smoked my first windshield at about 5k miles...small chip one day, crack across the whole windshield the next.

I will be getting a longhorn edition that's for sure! But my wife asked me "why haven't we got the truck yet?" I told her you never get the first year model! It's just too new, they haven't worked all the kinks out yet. The 2020 models should be better. Software updates stuff like that. But feedback from current customers will help, future customers like myself. So thank you for this video.

I love your truck man , nice vehicle!!!

Interesting information about your paint chip problems on a delivered truck new.4 days ago I took delivery of a stinger yellow classic Express and found paint chips on the rear bumper and the front grill the same afternoon I got at home and was cleaning it down and detailing it to my liking. I sent an email detailing my finds to the salesman. call Tim Monday to follow up and he said I won't be in until Tuesday and I'll start the process to get you fixed. Today is Wednesday and hopefully I will hear some information without having to keep poking.

Once you roll out the lot, that's it. You accepted it as it's all in good shape.

Getting my own soon but I don't do white or black on my vehicles. Probably go with silver. Great video and thanks for the update!

I notice you still have stock exhaust Steve. I’m a month in my Laramie....Patriot Blue. Black shines well. Have owned one black vehicle. I don’t like Good Year tires. Will end up with Cooper or Michelin when I change out. Don’t have 12” screen or gps. Reason for gps is exactly what you said...with my garmin, can update at home. Keep up the good work.

I love my 19 Bighorn,traded in a 2012 Tundra on it and it was like going from a flip phone to a smart phone.I do look back every time I park it.

I like the new keyfob. I hope they put em on all 2020 dodge cars

Trucks tend to come with fuel efficient tires good for summer but need AT tires asap

Your phone can interfere with the proximity unlock feature if it's anywhere near the key fob. I drive a few different vehicles and I've had this happen every so often with all of them.

i love this truck, its one of my favorite

I can’t agree more about the black paint. Had a 2014 blackout, gave up on maintaining the shine. I eventually switched to white when I leased my 2017 bighorn. Once you go black you will probably go back.

I had the same issue with the navigation just the other day. I used Google maps to find a location and after that wanted to switch the Rams nav so I don't need to check my phone every intersection. The address was at a different location and was wrong

Badass!! Never thought I’d own a Ram but here I am shopping for one. Locking and unlocking using the handle while the fob is in your pocket can be annoying. This happens on my Lexus RC so I assume it’s a fob thing.

With the key fob issue I have a dodge and it does it if the key fob is behind the phone I guess it won't go through the phone or interference. Only happens when phone is in same pocket

Just picked up a billet silver bighorn a few days ago ... love the black trucks also but too much of a pain to maintain . I worked in dealerships in the mid 90’s and I always tell people don’t take delivery of your vehicle at night or when it’s raining..... pick a nice sunny weekend or take a day off so you’re not rushed and can really look around the vehicle before signing over the check ...

I have the tailgate problem with the stock linex

The door lock with the handle my Dodge charger 2013 does the same thing sometimes it works most of the time but then once in awhile doesn't work and I can't explain it

What the charge today the truck should be perfect from top to bottom.

Good information. I was wondering how the maintenance has been since posting this video? Any major issues?

"They used a Garmin from 2008" lol

I have an 03 Ram hemi 238k miles runs amazing still. Best V8!

I own one for 9 months and I like the cooling heating seats and the 8 inch screen good suspension too 4x4 of course if u live in Florida

Im a tech...i was GM through and through but they have gone downhill trying to save money. Dodge used to be really poor, all the money was in the Hemi and the rest of the truck was crap I recently drove the 19 Silverado and then the 19 ram sport 1500. The ram blew the Chevy away. It will take me alot to buy another GM . Well done FIAT !

I have the Big Horn edition. It doesn’t even come equipped with NAV on it, but plugging in either an android or iPhone and you can have GPS through the dash with no problem. That’s what I do with mine

You have a nice truck just take care of it my windshield has always been cracked but I bet that hurts the inspection

Check out Milestar Patagonia MT tires. I'm getting those for my F150. Good tire off and on road and quite.

I had door handle unlock issues as well....ended up being me. I was holding my thumb over the lock sensor while I was reaching for the handle and the vehicle didn't know ehat I wanted!

Great video I have a 2012 ram that came with the factory bed liner however from day one when I got the truck it had already faded in the Sun and its surface is not very grippy also it stains easily you will be much happier with the line-X truck bed liner

I have the same exact truck in white, the hood looks sweet in white . My tail gate doesn’t lock and my presets for radios gets wiped out. Will have dealer look at it at the first oil change.

Been thinking of buying a new truck. Ram was my first choice but a couple of videos almost had me convinced to buy a Ford. Glad to see that my first choice was the right one.

hopefully they wont stop you for cracks on windshield,one tough truck for sure

Great video

Yeah the Navigation is far from accurate on every Dodge I've seen. I recently bought a 2011 Ram Sport and traveled a couple of hours to pick it up. Tried to use the Nav to get back home and it didn't recognize some well known roads. Being so old, I wasn't able to get updates for it either. Not even paid updates. I do love that huge touch screen!

I would love to get one of that great trucks, i love it since i drove one in the states 2 years ago. But in germany it's nearly impossible, because of the size and gas price :D you are messing a little bit wit the picture size are you? :) just see a black block through the video. Great video, i'm looking forward to visit the usa again in the future :)

Having little issues with my Ram 1500 2019 like right side mirror won't fold in. Once in a while the ck engine lite comes on then shuts off other wise a fantastic ride and lots of extras. Its bighorn model.

I’ve read on the 5th gen Ram forums about people have key fob detection issues after swapping out incandescent lights for LEDs. Maybe the bed light? Can’t remember, but if you’ve done that, might be something to consider.

Nice vid! Love reviews as I weigh the options of getting 1. QQ: Where did you get the power steps from?

Great overview of the 2019 Ram. Wish I had one! :) Another great video, Steve!

Regarding the tires: I own a 2016 RAM Big Horn, and it came with the Goodyear Wrangler SR-A's. They lasted 65 K Kms. (About 45 K miles). Never had any trouble with them, and they seemed pretty decent in the rain and snow. I replaced them with Michelin Defender LTX M+S tires. They're a really good all-round tire, but just a note, they ride much firmer than the SR-A's did. So much so, that I might go back to a softer tire. They won't last as long as the Michelin's but I prefer a smoother ride. I'll have to wait 5 years for the Michelin's to wear out, now! LOL!

Great review!!! So funny as I’m watching this I’m like damn you’re spot on with some of the stuff and I own a black 2013 ram 1500. I changed the tires because yeah they are garbage. I found myself always using 4x4. And my BIGGEST complaint is the paint. There has been times where I barely rubbed against my truck or bumped it and oh look new scratches out of nowhere. It’s ridiculous how easy it chips and scratches. I’ll never buy another black ram or dodge again. Going white next time. Awesome review and beautiful truck! That entertainment screen is so nice

How a man can dream someday I'll get a new Dodge but for now I'll be rolling with my 05 2 door

Nice Truck! Thanks for the info, I'm shopping F150 v8 vs Ram right now. Note, never buy a car in the rain or at night! I had a 2016 Jeep GC (bought new) that I found 2 paint chips on the dealer lot. Got it in writing that they would fix it before we signed.

Great reference

So as far as the tailgate issue with the linex, here's my fix. Open the tailgate, close it slowly and watch where it hits the rubber bumpers on each side (about half way down each side of the tailgate). Now hold the tailgate against them and mark the linex at the top and bottom of the rubber bumpers. Take a sharp utility knife and carve the linex on the edge from the top line you made to the bottom line. (About an inch and a half) being careful not to carve into the paint. You should have about a 3/8" flat on an angle when your done. It looks good, it's easy, and the tailgate closes like a dream again. Just did my 2020 Ram. Didn't like slamming it hard to close it.

Do you wave at the 3 other Rams at the light that look just like yours or.....

ram has come a long ways i will say but being owned by flat down fall,im a ford man myself but got to give it ram keep up the great work and hope they took care of the frontend problem's engine problems and rust problems,

Man...sorry to hear about the bad experience you had with the salesman. I had the very same issue with my 22 Ram 1500 Diamond Black Night Edition. I bought mine from Castle Ram in Chesterton, IN and my salesman was great. They actually said it was due to transport and off loading the truck. they sent it to an outside body shop to have the scratches and chips repaired.

Both my 2012 and 2018 Challenger key fob did the same thing.

0:03 what a beautiful sight

I passed by you while you were setting up the camera in front of the truck lol, I was wondering what you were doing under that bridge

I love that Truck 😩

I’ve got a 2015 F150, but I ain’t never seen a truck I don’t like. Tundra is hard for me to get into, but they are also good, but gasoline sucking things.

Thanks bro..

I agree, they are beautiful. But what about all the recalls?

Keep that Hammerdown

Reminds me of my 2001

Love your videos! I bought a 2019 Ram Bighorn 4X4 with the 5.7 Hemi and my wife and I love it! We’ve had it for about 5 weeks now and I replaced the stock tires the 2nd week we had it. I also put some wheel to wheel 6” stainless steel steps on it. We’re definitely enjoying it. Soon I’m going to put a 3.5” Readylift SST leveling kit on it. Keep those videos coming!!

Hammerdown: Shows us what the car sounds like. also Hammerdown: Plays loud music alongside it so we can't hear it.

I love my 21' RAM.

In the market for the ram 1500 or 2500 hd power wagon late summer early fall this year. Have you driven the power wagon? If so what are your thoughts? Had considered the rebel crew cab six foot four inch bed at first but the ram box option is not available. With the power wagon the ram box option is available plus better overall for heavy off road use.

Great video review Aesop’s e channel 👍🏻💯

I’m still enjoying mine 25k miles later!