RAM 1500 - We were completely WRONG about this thing! | ReDriven used car review

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The RAM 1500 gets a bit of a bad wrap here in Australia. "It's too big!", "it's too American", "it's too thirsty" gets through around plenty in this country.
Honestly, from the outside we can see why people may criticise them. But, spoiler alert, we were wrong. Find out why!
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00:00 - Intro
00:09 - What is it?
02:20 - What's it like to drive?
05:27 - How's the interior?
09:43 - Tech & safety?
11:48 - What goes wrong?
15:50 - How much is it?
16:25 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
16:53 - Should you buy it?
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@ezekielwebb9335 Год назад

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 !!

@sostrucking Год назад

Look up the Prospector you can order through dealer. It would Fry the brains of people not in the U.S.

@Threesixtyci Год назад

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."

@BadManRiRi Год назад

@@Threesixtyci I mean same can be said for every car...you can put an aftermarket exhaust on anything.

@simontallboy209 Год назад

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.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Год назад

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.

@scott8934 Год назад

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.

@emergingit Год назад

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.

@ReDriven Год назад

Cheers Dean!

@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301 Год назад

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 ;-)

@BadManRiRi Год назад

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.

@projectmayhem2330 Год назад

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 !

@Saphire0437 Год назад

@projectmayhem2330 the ttv6 raptor is probably the 1 exception

@Kaegis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@TheAaronfarrington 9 месяцев назад

@@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

@hereinoz7051 10 месяцев назад

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.

@jadedarrell803 Год назад

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

@MickPsyphon Год назад

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.

@mAJORDEE Год назад

"Like driving a cutlery drawer in an earthquake" - One of your best, going straight to the quote pool room

@COYO-T Год назад

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.

@Kaegis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@perryhenrickson7750 Год назад

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.

@ramrider1453 Год назад

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

@rambojatt8338 Год назад

I got 2013 sport stills running great ( winnipeg Manitoba)

@alphabravo3304 Год назад

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

@coopsnz1 Год назад

@@alphabravo3304 it our taxes dickhead don't vote socalism

@theirthereandtheyre2947 Год назад

Mine came with the 32 gallon tank. Excellent for interstate road trips.

@rickgoing7027 Год назад

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.

@Michael-jo9jb Год назад

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!

@projectmayhem2330 Год назад

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

@sloth_e Год назад

Bet you drive a festiva 😂

@WaitWhat99 9 месяцев назад

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

@petebeat1510 5 месяцев назад

I drive with a trailer most days this ute will only mate my life easier, better then the Colly I am currently driving 😂

@Cammo-vp1gl Год назад

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 👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@sostrucking Год назад

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.

@supremedreams8057 Год назад

@@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

@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301 Год назад

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

@Kaegis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@donevy9784 10 месяцев назад

If you hear dumb statements like that and you believe them then you belong in a Toyota

@atx-cvpi_99 Год назад

The 5.7 Hemi, yes you should buy one. The EcoDiesel is the ones that you should not buy.

@scottwilliam6141 Год назад

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.

@goranmiljus2664 Год назад

yes but those trucks and vans are economically useful vehicles. These are just wankermobiles.

@scottwilliam6141 Год назад

@@goranmiljus2664 I was making a point about the size of the vehicle, not whether they were necessary.

@TheTruckdriver999 Год назад

@@goranmiljus2664obviously whatever Uber car that drives you around in is a wankermobile 😂

@damilolaakanni Год назад

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.

@scottwilliam6141 Год назад

We have the new generation as well.

@buckdude181 Год назад

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

@sostrucking Год назад

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.

@petewitt2867 Год назад

That’s the first time Kurri has ever been accused of being a suburb 😂

@ravingmad765 Год назад

Look, of you bump a car in Kurri your likely to have a gun situation.

@DodgeMan360 10 месяцев назад

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.

@Ramblin_Rob Год назад

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.

@markdavies1150 Год назад

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!

@ReDriven Год назад

Yes. Yes it was

@Yourboipilot Год назад

Those nail clipping bins tho, underrated extra. Fits all my toenails at once

@chexlemeneux8790 Год назад

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.

@6.2Slomaro Год назад

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.

@TinderTuesdays- Год назад

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

@Trussme96 Год назад

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.

@michaelhart5886 Год назад

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

@kevinbarry71 Год назад

That is the short bed. There's a longer version available. And you can get it with the crew cab.

@2jzk 10 месяцев назад

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.

@dodgeguyz Год назад

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.

@alpine_brine661 Год назад

Your right...I think of it as a small truck. Big fan of the Cummins trucks.💪💪

@GRUMPYOLDSURVEYOR 10 месяцев назад

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

@julianb6092 Год назад

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

@Renegade040 Год назад

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.

@btc8633 Год назад

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

@md8590 Год назад

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

@btc8633 Год назад

@@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.

@adamhayden5152 Год назад

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…

@btc8633 Год назад

@@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.

@coldsmokecafe Год назад

Fords are literally the cheapest poce tag truck.

@AllanPyne Месяц назад

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

@ChrisJones-fm6wp Год назад

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

@creditelectric Год назад

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.

@dakota82 Год назад

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

@coldsmokecafe Год назад

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.

@SACarContent Год назад

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???

@Renegade040 Год назад

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.

@MrInternFTL Год назад

In Australia? probably. They keep upping the towing capacity though, the new ones can tow 5000kg to to 5800kg in the V8 models

@rich7447 11 месяцев назад

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

@VMVarga-yf6eg Год назад

What suspension does it have on it?

@user-yu8hh7yg7p 3 месяца назад

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.

@GenAfterNextTactics Год назад

How can they be so critical and yet everyone has a 200 series that gets the same or worse mileage and just as big?

@kevinbarry71 Год назад

The version you have looks like a very base model. The upscale versions are basically in a different universe.

@sunnohh Год назад

Yeah, they have a bunch of tech that breaks and cheap leather

@jonathenschwartz3019 Год назад

Can you please review a used Honda odyssey and the possible issues with it

@alanking6173 Год назад

I have a 2008 ram and 2012 ram 1500 , been good trucks,

@MrAshrr213 Год назад

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.

@Kaegis 11 месяцев назад

Classic tales of a Grandcherokee as well! Haha

@joshuakalms4650 Год назад

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.

@dodgedaddyBouge 29 дней назад

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.

@danmccarthy4700 Год назад

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.)

@ReDriven Год назад

💵 💵 💵 💵

@MartinJones123 Год назад

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'

@gregorythompson5826 Год назад

@@MartinJones123 Thought "king of the road" belonged to Range Rover and Landcruiser owners?

@MartinJones123 Год назад

@@gregorythompson5826 Yep, and these guys as well

@alexfrankl7861 Год назад

Heard of neither, Aussies know dual cab, extra cab or single cab .

@briandonald 8 месяцев назад

Do they sell the DT’s in Australia?

@edstraker8451 Год назад

When's the hybrid version coming out? ; )

@dangerm3496 Год назад

Australia should have adopted these Utes 10 years ago

@tomstarcevich1147 Год назад

I ordered my 2021ram1500 classic tradesman quad cab 4x4 v6 with lots of extras for 39,000 US dollars 💸 great simple truck 🛻

@seandillon3340 Год назад

I drove a 2500 cummins and honestly it was easy to park and drive around.

@fugawiaus Год назад

I’ll take the Ram t rex. Ute with a hellcat engine mmmmm Expensive to buy, fuel use, huge but damn.

@goranmiljus2664 Год назад

I am getting a Kenworth semi, cos this aint big enough.

@TheTruckdriver999 Год назад

Ha ha I’ve got both 😂

@audoinxr6372 Год назад

KWs are usually smaller than other trucks too. 😄 Unless ya talkimg Length on the 90hs

@chooseboost Год назад

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.

@justyouraveragecitizen4379 Год назад

What do they supposedly "stand for" there?

@CatFinder3000 Год назад

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

@ReDriven Год назад

Sure thing!

@Steve-by9dn Год назад

Great vid. I'm from the US. What is the closest competitor to this truck in Australia? Thanks

@ReDriven Год назад

In this size? Honestly, nothing. InAustralia, this category of truck is dominant only by American imports/conversions. The Ford Ranger Raptor comes close in size, but in terms of capabilities when to compare to a RAM or the like, the Ranger Raptor is a pretender (don’t tell the owners that though)

@Steve-by9dn Год назад

@@ReDriven Thanks I was just wandering what would be more capable or useable there.

@ReDriven Год назад

@@Steve-by9dn We do have 70 and 200 Series ute/pickup conversions however, they're still smaller than a 1500 yet cost upwards of $200k. - AK

@Steve-by9dn Год назад

@@ReDriven Wow Thanks for the info.

@Steve-by9dn Год назад

@@ReDriven Ha Thanks

@gangstashots3298 Год назад

Hoping you guys can review the Jeep Gladiator at some point! 👍

@problactive285 Год назад

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.

@Mk1tt225 Год назад

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 !

@justinbourgeois4685 Год назад

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.

@weldmachine 10 месяцев назад

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.

@aaron199 Год назад

I’ve got a 2014 here in the US. Love the truck, hate the headlights.

@kevinbarry71 Год назад

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

@nebuchadnezzar9641 Год назад

We get the new version in Australia also. However, this older version is also still being offered.

@andrewk450 Год назад

13-14L of petrol per 100km? that can't be right? My VE commodore V8 averaged around 13?

@jerrypayton3231 Год назад

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.

@LifeOfTuners Год назад

I mean in the sea of endless, boring dull dual cabs in aus/NZ, atleast this one is quite interesting

@jakey20022 Год назад

I would get a Warlock version in the USA

@Tadervader100 Год назад

If you lift up the front center console the seat also lifts up to store more crap for you to forget about

@fredryno3100 Год назад

I own a 2010 ram 1500 5.7 hemi runs great.

@ericl5973 Год назад

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.

@PaddyBoy644 Год назад

3:18 going by the tremor in your voice it’s must be a rough ride?

@juewang2912 Год назад

im pretty sure the side storage cabins are for shotguns lol

@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301 Год назад

Hahaha

@perpetualgrin5804 Год назад

What is the average height of buyers of these vehicles ?

@rickgoing7027 Год назад

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.

@tommyclarke3225 Год назад

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.

@ReDriven Год назад

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

@user-zb7nk7pp7z Год назад

@@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!

@rich7447 11 месяцев назад

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.

@MrWilliam.Stewart Год назад

The perfect vehicle if you have a really, really small, need for reliability.

@choosumfat Год назад

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.

@rotarpowered6665 Год назад

Converting it to right hand drive to suit Australian standards sounds like worrisome problem 😰

@scottwilliam6141 Год назад

No , the conversion is undertaken by a factory backed operation. Full factory warranty.

@sammyturner9668 Год назад

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

@hollynewcombe4116 Месяц назад

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.

@pablochacon40 Год назад

Here in the USA half ton trucks are king . We drive them like the family minivan

@Sawubona2007 Год назад

Surprised these didn't come to AU with the Cummins 6.7. Now that's a serious engine.

@tcmx712 Год назад

That's the ram 2500, these are the ram 1500

@Sawubona2007 Год назад

@@tcmx712 yeah dang u right, thanks for the knowledge fam

@rpmpestmanagement6519 Год назад

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.

@princea5363 Год назад

I have a 2014 hemi express dual exhaust 😍

@HH-CA Год назад

4th generation RAM 1500 are awesome & iconic American truck

@hellothere4342 Год назад

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.

@williamegler8771 Год назад

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?

@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301 Год назад

@@williamegler8771❤

@stevenboudreau9902 Год назад

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 😅

@rich7447 11 месяцев назад

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.

@hurd23 Год назад

This was so funny to watch living in America and knowing this is a standard truck not even a big one haha.

@rossawood5075 Год назад

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.

@enronenron2411 Год назад

Do one on Magna

@marcusj4467 Год назад

Great review. You are bang on that this vehicle is completely out of place in any Aussie metropolitan area and just uses up insane amounts of petrol. As a Canadian-Australian I can tell you that a Prado/GX is about as much vehicle as you want for Aussie urban use if it’s your daily. I see these full size pickups aa very comfortable road trip haulers but good luck if you break down half way to Alice, you’ll be having a good look at that 15 year old 200 series that stops to help you out.

@jakey20022 Год назад

This is a Tradesman level trim truck . This is the base level trim truck..

@perpetualgrin5804 Год назад

When is ' Jim's ' book out, What goes wrong ' ?

@ReDriven Год назад

Hopefully before Christmas 🎅

@wilydimayuga519 Год назад

I wouldn’t buy one as finding a carpark will take half the day for it 😅

@JohnnyRotten75 Год назад

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

@rich7447 11 месяцев назад

It sounds like it had been abused by the previous owner.