I don't own a RAM.... never have. Almost bought one new in 2018, but then saw the hundreds of posts about the HEMI ENGINE TICK... and wanted nothing to do with it, so bought a Ford F150.... my first FORD of any make, ever.
It has been a very nice truck - love it for the most part. Have the 5.0 Coyote v8....
But... am about ready to buy a new truck, and am finally interested in a RAM for the exact opposite reason you (the OP) say you will never buy another one.... because the Hemi is finally gone!
Not saying the Hemi is 'bad'....obviously it has been a huge overall success with a huge following of fans. I am just OCD enough that the thought of an engine going 'clackety-clack' would drive me bananas.
So... as you must be well aware: The new 3.0 Hurricane twin turbo, standard output, outperforms the Hemi on all fronts..... significant increase in HP and torque.... and better on gas. What's not to like?
I drove one the other day, a Laramie - see my first post in this forum - and I was VERY IMPRESSED...... WAY more punchy than my F150 V8..... and, it wasn't just at low revs..... it was also a virtual rocket passing on the highway when I test drove it..... and quiet running as a church mouse.
People can miss the v8 rumble all they want.... I get it..... but I am more interested in performance and truck specs than the ego stroke of people wondering where that loud noise is coming from. Just me....
So, I am FINALLY seriously looking at RAM as a contender for a new truck. I have to ferret out the specs of a Laramie vs a F150 Lariat.... and cost. Right off the bat, I can see that a 2025 RAM comparably equipped, is going to cost at least $1,500 more than the just released 2024 Ford F150 Lariat.... and, the Lariat will give me a few more options than the Laramie for that cheaper price..... but, I just kind like the interior and looks of the RAM a bit better than the Ford....so, I will be poking around this forum till I make up my mind.
Sad that RAM has REALLY jacked up the price of their trucks for this 2025 model year mild refresh.
I wouldn't be writing off the RAM over them ditching the Hemi, though.... the new engine outperforms the Hemi in significant ways.