2018 Laramie vs. 2019 Tradesman--which do you like and why?

[DJMunrocked]

Also the 8.4 uconnect in the 2018's had a LOT of screen delamination issues so that's another reason to go with the 19.

Funny you mentioned....half of the screen has separated on the '18. Works fine, but very annoying to look at.

 

[OC455]

Get the 2019. 4.10 gearing and the 8 speed you will like a lot more. Less mileage, better transmission...less money. You'll have a good tow rating and a decent payload.

 

[OC455]

LED reflector headlights and LED taillights too....you will like it better than the 18.

 

[DJMunrocked]

Get the 2019. 4.10 gearing and the 8 speed you will like a lot more. Less mileage, better transmission...less money. You'll have a good tow rating and a decent payload.

Thank you.

 

[White six four]

Thank you and sorry for raising your blood pressure....

Lol it's all good. I love the truck just not the trans.

 

[OC455]

Thank you.

Post a pic of the truck.

 

[mtofell]

The 6spd tranny pretty much sucks compared to the 8 but really only when towing heavy. For a 5500# travel trailer you should have no problem. I use my 2014 6spd as a daily driver and it's great. The biggest difference to me and what would likely make the choice would be the bed length. Pretty big difference between the two for parking, etc.

 

[Scott0700]

I’d go with the Laramie just for how much better the seats are.
The six speed needs the upgraded after market valve body retaining plate installed. $100 now is better than when the stock one fails and destroys the transmission. Almost no labor to install when you drop the pan to change the fluid and filter anyway. Ask me how I know.
I don’t know if the 8 speed needs the upgrade.

 

[JAT]

If the 19 is diesel make sure recall has been done on CP4 fuel pump or its been replaced with CP3.

 

[Noneck]

Man that's a tough decision. I'd go with the 19 until it comes to the long box. Personally I do not like the proportions with a long box crew cab. But the rest of the equipment in that truck make it a better deal that the 18. I'd still look for a short box. I couldn't live with the long.