Do You Like Your Ram 2500 Hemi? (2011 and Up)

Tell me what you like and don't like about your 2500 Hemi.

Not PowerWagons though, I already know they are awesome. Just talking about the others like the
Laramie or Longhorn Laramie. Or even Big Horn.

I love my '14 2500 6.4 L. Only complaint is the engine noise. The 6.4 is loud...

I just pick up a 2014 2500 hemi and I've being having it for about three weeks now, it's a Big Horn. I had two 1500 and I like the heavy platform on the 2500, I have more room to do a little more. Even if I don't have anything heavy to tow right now but I like the heavy frame.

With the new 2014 2500 it seem to get a little better gas mileage than the other years but not sure about this those. I know that I'm getting almost as good of gas mileage than when I had my 2011 1500, I'm still testing it those. The new coils spring and one blisten shock in the middle of the rear axle make for a great ride and still have the tow and payload that I need.

OP what are your concerns ?

I test drove a 2014 2500 with The 5.7 Hemi. I loved It! Might end up trading my 1500.

Caldwell said:

OP what are your concerns ?

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I guess my only concerns are fuel economy and ride quality.

I know we don't buy trucks for the fuel economy. But I am thinking there is a big difference in getting 10-12 mpg than there is getting 13-18 mpg. I know its also dependent on driving practices. The only reason I don't go PowerWagon is because I hear they get like 10 city/ 12 highway mpg. I can't handle that.

Ride quality I would assume is very good in the newer 2500's. Hoping so anyways. I like feeling like I am in an airplane when I am driving (barely feel the ride).

Big Daddy answered those concerns for me saying he gets decent mileage and great ride quality. Is that the 6.4?

I guess that would be another concern for me.......go with the 5.7 or the 6.4 I am leaning towards 6.4

nukeman said:

I love my '14 2500 6.4 L. Only complaint is the engine noise. The 6.4 is loud...

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I like loud engines. Just like it quiet in the cab.

If I could get a good deal on a loaded 6.4 I would trade my truck in, in a heart beat.

I love my 2011 2500 Hemi 5.7
The motor makes good power and surprisingly likes to be revved!
The ride quality is good on the road BUT it is a bit rough off road.
Also, when it's below freezing, it's pretty rough too
I would not trade my truck for ANY 1500 out there
Gas mileage is horrible, but what do you expect from a vehicle with a HEMI badge

I have a 2012 2500 with the 5.7 and love it. I had a 2004 1500 for 8 years but needed a 2500 for towing my fifth wheel. I get 13-14 city and 15-16 highway. Would love to check out the 6.4 but don't want to start over on paying for it.

I went from an 08 1500 4.7L to a 13 2500 5.7L. I love it and I don't love trucks. I'm getting 12 around town haven't taken it on any long trips yet also haven't put but 1100 miles on it. I've "heard" the mileage will increase a bit with break in.

The only thing I don't like is the rear view mirror. It is way too small. I don't have a clear view of what is behind me without moving my head around a bit to see everything if that makes any sense?

SJC said:

I went from an 08 1500 4.7L to a 13 2500 5.7L. I love it and I don't love trucks. I'm getting 12 around town haven't taken it on any long trips yet also haven't put but 1100 miles on it. I've "heard" the mileage will increase a bit with break in.

The only thing I don't like is the rear view mirror. It is way too small. I don't have a clear view of what is behind me without moving my head around a bit to see everything if that makes any sense?

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I guess 12/15 with the Hemi 2500 is not that much different than 13/18
with the 1500 Hemi. Although they say the new ones are getting 25? But who knows, you hear so many conflicting things.

As for the rear view mirror..........I would say that a backup camera is absolutely MANDATORY for these trucks. In fact I would not buy one of these trucks unless it specifically has a backup camera.

I just did a fuel, trip calculator online by CityData. It turns out that if you drive 10,000 miles in a year the difference between a 12 city/15 highway and a
13 city/ 18 highway vehicle is only a "whopping" $400 per year.

If that's the case, then 2500 all the way for me.

Oh by the by........do you like the power in your hemi? I know we are not buying Mustang Shelby's here but......some power is important.

I know you excluded the Power Wagon, but my '13 PW is not getting that bad of mpg. 12-14. My '07 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 is only getting 3 mpg across the board better, and that is with the cylinder deactivation, a smaller, lighter cab, and 3.92 gears, rather than the PW's 4.56's. And I know the PW weighs quite a bit more, with the larger brakes, tires, sturdier drivetrain and winch, etc.

Now, if the new 6.4 with 4.10s and the addition of the cylinder deactivation can get the same, if not better, why not? You can never get enough bottom end torque. But, like it was said, it takes A LOT of miles to make up for the premium paid for a first year, new engine offering. I can't say I have any real complaints about the 5.7.

Sure, the highway cruising mpg difference seems to be a lot 17 in the 1500 vs the 14 in the 2500 PW, but at the end of the day, the PW is such a much nicer truck, I gladly will pay the extra 3 mpg.

And, the PW is in a class all by itself. Sorry guys, but even the gas 2500's, ride like covered wagons compared to the Power Wagon. Not sure what magic they did, but it really did capture the best of all worlds; It can handle the higher tow / haul loads and off road abuse with the solid axle, yet rides dare I say nicer, than my '07 1500 4x4 with the IRS empty or otherwise. Plus, it is just a much more solid vehicle.

Biggest trick; keep it at 70 or below. Both trucks really nose-over in fuel consumption at that point. The difference between running 70 or 75 will more than make up for the additional fuel consumed by a 2500. Both my trucks are bone stock, and run factory optioned tow package gears and large tires. A completely stripped down, standard cab 2014 model 2WD 1500 with "freeway gears" and the 5.7 Hemi may be able to add a few mpg to either of those, while still doing 80 on level ground. But, what fun is that.

Life is short. Pay for what you want and get what works for you.

Just my opinion.

Good luck!

WhySoSerious said:

I like loud engines. Just like it quiet in the cab.

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Then you wouldnt like the 6.4.

WhySoSerious said:

I guess 12/15 with the Hemi 2500 is not that much different than 13/18
with the 1500 Hemi. Although they say the new ones are getting 25? But who knows, you hear so many conflicting things.

As for the rear view mirror..........I would say that a backup camera is absolutely MANDATORY for these trucks. In fact I would not buy one of these trucks unless it specifically has a backup camera.

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Mine 2014 did come with a back up camera and I think that most if not all come with one. The rear end of the new 2500 is awesome this is what it have.







I thought this was way cool, the wife and I are planning a little trip in about a week and I will know what kind of mileage the 2500 get, I know that on my 1500 I was getting about 13-14 city and 17-18 highway. BTW the power is awesome but it can't do like I could with my 1500 but I'm please with it.

I have a 2013 Ram 2500 4 x4 hemi, it rode like a tank on frozen concrete, swapped out springs with Kore suspension kit, power is down with 3.73 gears and 35"tires, so added. Throttle body, cai, exaust, fan swap, Hemifever tune, the truck is a big, heavy duty do all truck that gets 11.5 mpg. Empty, gets real bad pulling anything, I have great respect for the new ram,

I'm proving my still and only had it for about three weeks but around town I'm getting 12.5 so far, the wife and I are going on a 160 miles trip in a week or so I will see what I get on the highway. It's not broke in good so I'm hoping that I can push another mpg or two when it get broke in.

2500 mpg is slim and none with the "392" and "HEMI FOOT!"

If you don't get a Power Wagon you will still suffer from "Power Wagon envy". I know, I've been there, it's real. Now that I have one, there's no looking back!!!