The forum title says 2019-2023 Classic so is a 2024 Classic a different vehicle or the forum title hasn't been updated yet?

Weekiman · Mar 20, 2024

Also technically what is a 2023 Classic. What previous year does it equate too?

Lsujker · Mar 20, 2024

Forum title has not been updated. From start of manufacturing in 2009 to 2024. All Gen 4's with tweaks over the years. It appears you are having a hard time deciding what to buy.

Weekiman · Mar 20, 2024

Lsujker said:
Forum title has not been updated. From start of manufacturing in 2009 to 2024. All Gen 4's with tweaks over the years. It appears you are having a hard time deciding what to buy.

No I bought a 2023 Classic I'm just wondering how classic is my classic? So basically it's an 09 with certain added tweaks over the years?

CamperMike · Mar 20, 2024

There were some significant updates in 2013 like the 8 speed transmission, pentastar 3.6 v6 was available and more modern infotainment. Uconnect infotainment was updated again in 2018 and added carplay/android auto.

Jeepwalker · Mar 20, 2024

Yep, a lot of things were changed in 13. Besides, significantly updated electronics ...front grille/lights/bumper etc. Electric power steering ...a number of other things too. Think of it as a mid-model refresh. In the years afterwards there have been improvements.

Congrats on your new truck. Pics?

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Weekiman · Mar 20, 2024

Jeepwalker said:
Yep, a lot of things were changed in 13. Besides, significantly updated electronics ...front grille/lights/bumper etc. Electric power steering ...a number of other things too. Think of it as a mid-model refresh. In the years afterwards there have been improvements.

Congrats on your new truck. Pics?

.

Thanks I will, I'm waiting for paperwork to arrive in the mail to sign and return and then it will be shipped from Pennsylvania to Florida. I bought it sight unseen.

Weekiman · Mar 20, 2024

CamperMike said:
There were some significant updates in 2013 like the 8 speed transmission, pentastar 3.6 v6 was available and more modern infotainment. Uconnect infotainment was updated again in 2018 and added carplay/android auto.

Sounds like it's not as Classic as I thought it might be. I like all those upgrades. The one I bought had many options.

Lsujker · Mar 20, 2024

It’s a classic by definition but not as DOT classifies it. Classic word is used as a differentiator to the latest gen.

23 and 24 classics still have plenty of options. Not as many as it use to and way less compared to the latest gen. My 22 express short bed is no longer offered for example.

I think you will like it.

mikeru · Mar 20, 2024

I wouldn't mind a loaded Warlock, except for the fact that the price would be in the ballpark of what a base Rebel would cost. And you can't get them with rambox or MFT options. But I like that there is still a choice for people who love 4th gens.

Weekiman said:
No I bought a 2023 Classic I'm just wondering how classic is my classic? So basically it's an 09 with certain added tweaks over the years?

To be more accurate it's basically a 2018, with any improvements that came after that.

star_deceiver · Mar 20, 2024

mikeru said:
I wouldn't mind a loaded Warlock, except for the fact that the price would be in the ballpark of what a base Rebel would cost.

I paid $58kcdn for my heavily optioned warlock almost 2 years ago. This is what the most optioned one at the local dealer is, along with the cheapest Rebel.

aepowell · Mar 25, 2024

The frame also had major changes in 2013

mikeru · Mar 25, 2024

star_deceiver said:
I paid $58kcdn for my heavily optioned warlock almost 2 years ago. This is what the most optioned one at the local dealer is, along with the cheapest Rebel.

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It's not really fair to compare prices from 2 years ago to current prices. I mean it's outrageous that prices have gone so high, but that's the way things have gone. At this point I probably won't buy another new truck until after I retire and can pay cash for it.

My4thRam · Mar 25, 2024

Yes msrp is outrageous......but if you are buying a new 2023 classic still on a dealers lot........you should get 25 to 30% off that if you know how to shop the internet.

If you walked on the lot before you haggle the best price. YMMV cause then you are playing their game.

Dusty · Mar 25, 2024

...or the body code DS is fourth gen; DT is fifth gen. To the best of my knowledge all fourth gen 1500s, whether called a "Classic" or not, had five lug wheels.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108005 miles.

mikeru · Mar 25, 2024

Dusty said:
...or the body code DS is fourth gen; DT is fifth gen. To the best of my knowledge all fourth gen 1500s, whether called a "Classic" or not, had five lug wheels.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 108005 miles.

You are correct, Dusty. That's one way those new to Ram trucks can easily identify the difference between DT and DS models. All DS models have five lug nuts and all DT's have six. Classic just means it's a 4th gen (DS) produced after the 2018 model year.

Hardracer · Apr 1, 2024

Heck I thought classic was a 4th gen body in the 5th gen year range.
Didn't know about subtle creature features.

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