How Much do you Love or Hate your 4 Gen?

Satisfaction with your 4 gen Ram?

  • 1-2 ...how come I can't put a zero, I hate this thing.

    Votes: 1 0.3%
  • 3-4 ...not very satisfied with Ram

    Votes: 11 3.4%
  • 5-6 ...it is ok but plenty room for improvement

    Votes: 22 6.8%
  • 7-8 ...I really like the Ram

    Votes: 123 38.2%
  • 9-10...the best I've owned

    Votes: 165 51.2%

  • Total voters
    322
  • Poll closed .

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Burla

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2010 Hemi Reg Cab 4x4
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OK, now these 4 Gens have been out for a long while now, plenty long enough for guys/gals to have formulated long term thoughts on the quality and comfort of these Rams. Considering everything you want in a vehicle, how has Ram delivered or failed to deliver on your expectations. I have owned probably near 20 vehicles, at least 6 or 7 brand new, mostly trucks or SUV's, and I have to admit Ram is way up there on my satisfaction list, top 2 for sure. I even had a 3 gen Cummins and that also was way up there in quality, all though I had to sell it due to it was a 5-speed and I had a knee problem. Thoughts?

Rate 1 to 10 in satisfaction poll, ten being the best and one being the worst.
 

Hemi395

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5.7 Hemi
So far my Ram is easily the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's very comfortable, has a good amount of power, I can fit my entire family with luggage and kid related stuff inside comfortably, haul stuff in the bed, tow a relatively heavy trailer, it looks great, and get 20mpg on the highway. Pretty much the best of all worlds for me.

Even though it's got some quirky problems like a relatively noisy engine, cheap lug nuts, mediocre paint quality, and a questionable transfer case (BW44-44), I don't regret my decision at all. Very happy with my truck. I catch myself looking at it in the driveway more than I'd care to admit....
 

SKS 800

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2021
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Hemi 6.4
This is my third Ram. I had an '02, '05 and now a '16. I am very satisfied with this truck other than the paint quality.
The paint has a lot of shadowing in it. The dealer said they would fix it, but I do not trust dealership body shops, so for now I'll live with it. Other than that, I love the truck.
 

THETANK

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up jor *** mang
Ram Year
2015 R/T
Engine
5.7L Hemi
I actually enjoy the R/T more than both my GT500 and SRT8 Challenger, strange but true. I mean just look at a cherry red metallic R/T and whats not to love, looks check sound (Magnaflow 14's) check, Lowered professionally check top notch polish/waxes used check well you get the idea. ANYONE that likes muscle cars/pony cars HAS TO LOVE the look of the R/T, hell you can't even compare the looks difference between a lifted and my lowered ride. Sorry but true and oh Merry Christmas.
 

mtofell

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Great value for the money compared to the competition. Definitely room for improvement with reliability and dealer support.
 

powderbrad

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2011
Engine
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Love it.
Came from an 08. The ride is much better. Control is much better. Better in EVERY way.

RAM gave me a 400 HP reg cab. And i love the looks. Was a Chevy guy originally but until they put a 6.2 in a reg cab for me I'm a dodge guy. Never considered a ford....but I might in the future. A built bolt on 5.0 runs hard and they seemingly don't have too many trans issues.

It's also faster than my old stangs and a little more practical. Also Better on fuel believe it or not. I can drive it harder and get better returns on mpg.

Though...the tranny has me paranoid every time I fire it up :( it never used to....but lately for some reason.

I would almost consider a srt10 if it wasn't 2wd. Need 4wd here in Alberta. Id even accept the older interior.
 
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huntergreen

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i have had 2 3rd gens and now on #2 fourth gen. we have also had 5 jeeps thrown in the mix. i can easily say all chrysler products have been stellar. fiat will really have to do some damage to even get me into a ford or gmc dealership.
 

Ricks Ram

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I am very satisfied with my truck. I have the 4x4 with the 5.7 , 3:92 LSD and the 8 speed and it's an awesome combo. The ride is awesome and I love the way it looks. I wish I would have bought a higher trim level but that's not the trucks fault. On a positive note my Express does have the good transfer case. Only complaints I have like everyone else are paint quality and body fitment. There's a small blotch in my hood you can see in the Sun that I brought to the Dealer's attention. They offered to fix it but I'd rather not have them screw with the paint on my truck. I have also had to have my box repositioned because it didn't fit correctly against the cab. I would give it an 8.5 to a 9.
 

Forcepro

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I have very little to complain about in this truck, easily the best vehicle I've own to date. There is nothing out there on the market after two years of ownership that makes me want to jump ship. I have it setup almost exactly like I dreamed, only thing left are aftermarket bumpers/winch and lights.
 

tones2SS

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I picked 8, but I do love my truck.
My last truck was a Ram as well. Some small things I don't like about the truck, but I am overall very happy with it. :favorites13:
 

Rzrman328

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2012
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My first ram....it's all right. It's been reliable, powers good, looks good. I have the "no-thrills" version so maybe that's why it's an ok truck. Maybe I'm just bored with it.

I've had Chevys and fords too.
 

TruckNut

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2017
Engine
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Love mine.....looks, comfort, speed and so far dependable. Can't beat that.
 

Boosted Motorsports

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I have had:
1 - 2000 Dakota
1 - 2003 SRT-4
1 - 2005 SRT-10 Ram
1 - 2005 RAM 1500 HEMI 4x4 Laramie
1 - 2009 RAM 1500 HEMI 4x4 SLT
1 - 2014 RAM 1500 HEMI Sport

I also have a 2000 Dodge Viper ACR.

I have to say the 2014 Ram sport is an amazing machine. It rides unbelievably smooth and is far more luxurious and better riding even than my 2009. I'm tempted to mod the 2014 but it is extremely comfortable and quiet which I enjoy. When I want speed and noise I jump in the Viper with full borla exhaust and shake the pavement :D
 

Rado

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2015
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Pentastar 3.6 V6
Picked up my 2015 Quad Cab a couple months ago.First RAM First Quad Cab, So far love it. I have the V6 motor and for me Plenty of power. I do not tow or plow. MPG Hwy 70 mph was 20.6 and coming home 21.4 and did hit 22 for a bit.. Crappy day lol But my ave so far hwy mpg to work 21 mile each way is 21.6 and a tad better if I stay soft on the gas :) The ride for a 4x4 is amazingly smooth :)
Yes I plan on another one :):favorites13:
 

JRG18

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2015
Engine
6.7 CTD
If I could get it to track straight down the road and not vibrate at higher speeds it would be the best I've ever owned. The pull is very slight and some days I blame it on the crown of the road but it happens on every road. I've had it aligned at the dealer, wheels balanced a few times to no avail.
 

chendrixson2

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I love my truck! Got it at the beginning of the year. I had two cars before it and always wanted a truck. Can do so much more with it. Rides very well, even the grandparents thought it rode well. I really have no complaints for this truck as of yet. Just wish I got a 4x4.
 

02Steve15

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So far so good. I came from a 2002 and that only had one notable issue during the 8 years I owned it, excluding the paint rusting above the back wheels. I would rate my current truck at an 8/10. Rides nice and smooth, has all the options on it I want/need and I like the body style, especially the projectors/led tails [emoji41]. I give it an 8 because I haven't tested the suspension or the hemi out yet but overall I am very satisfied at this point.


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JIMBOX

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:) Man I gotta go with #10, this "Stinger Yellow" Ram is probably one of the best Chrysler/Dodge trucks I've owned--

She has NO DEFECTS-

Lotta power and the 8-spd is a delight/w flowmaster duals--HEAVEN

I might even enter in the monthly contest--(in a while)

Whatever

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I'm enjoying my Laramie its very comfortable and ergonomic, it fits me well. I love all the options and didn't know how much i would like the heated wheel. The rambox is perfect for me i like all the compartments and my 4 wheeler fits!

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smurfs_of_war

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2020
Engine
Hemi 6.4
There's quirks, things that cause me a little angst, but all in all I really like this truck and the 1500 before it (the 1500 would definitely come out above this 2500 for satisfaction)

Ultimately she'll be a long term resident in my driveway. No plans on being rid of it any time soon.
 
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