2013 vs 2012

XL Denali · Jun 18, 2020

So, when looking for a used RAM, does the 2013 have enough advancements over the 2011/2012 to justify only looking at 2013 and newer trucks? Just curious what your opinions are.
I know for sure with the V6, but if I'm looking at the Hemis?
Thanks in advance.

Brandon-w · Jun 18, 2020

5 speed vs 8 speed. If u can get an 8 speed 100% get it!

1500ram12 · Jun 18, 2020

I'd say yes. Interior has a more modern upgraded look with the 7" evic cluster and the 5" or 8.4" radio. More oem upgrade support with alfaobd. Obviously the exterior is mostly the same except with the 1500s having the vertical fogs.

2018 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

Octane · Jun 18, 2020

Starting 2013 the Rams went electric steering also.2013's got better balljoints,stiffer frame upgrades also

Ricks Ram · Jun 18, 2020

I agree with the rest. Get a 13 or newer if at all possible. Much more updated interior and much easier to upgrade and add pretty much every factory option you wish with the Alfa OBD. Also as stated the debut of the 8 speed transmission which is a huge upgrade.

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NOV87 · Jun 18, 2020

Brandon-w said:
5 speed vs 8 speed. If u can get an 8 speed 100% get it!

I thought 8sp came with 2014 and newer. But yeah, get 8sp if that's an option

Brandon-w · Jun 18, 2020

NOV87 said:
I thought 8sp came with 2014 and newer. But yeah, get 8sp if that's an option

The biggest news with the 2013 Ram 1500 is the addition of the new 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, which is available with both the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and the mighty 5.7L Hemi.Apr 5, 2012

I not sure if they run the Torq flight or the zf for that year.

XL Denali · Jun 18, 2020

Thanks for all the replies! Guess I'll have to start pinching pennies so I have some when the time comes to buy! lol

Octane · Jun 19, 2020

The later 13's had 8 spds, earlier 13's had the 6 spd from what I'm told.Mine is 6 spd rfe

392DevilDog · Jun 19, 2020

It seems That you are interested in a 1500...but for info

2013 the HeavyDuty went to the Class V hitch system and the GVWR went from 8800 to 10000 on a 2500. 2013 is also the first year for DEF on the Cummins.

There were a few interior and exterior changes from 2012 to 2013 also.

2014 is the debut of the 6.4l BGE.

Badger 13 · Jun 19, 2020

I believe that Octane is correct, the early 2013's had the 6 speed, I also have a 6 speed in my 2013.

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