Pentastar vs Hemi, which should you choose?

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BuschLatte420

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I’ve towed with rental 3.6Ls and with 3.92s it’s flawless.
I don’t think you can get a v6 with 3.92 gears, only with the hemi. Max would be 3.55 I believe with the v6
 

oldguy2

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I have a 2017 Hemi with 8 speed. The fuel mileage that this truck gets is SO much better than any other truck I've owned I couldn't care less if something else gets better mileage. I guess it's a matter of perspective.
 

gofishn

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PowersOf12

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My friend has the V6 and other than the failed oil cooler line, he has been very happy and tows cars to / from auto auction all the time. 90% of my driving is highway with MDS on so I drive a 4-cylinder RAM most of the time.
 

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HEMI with MDS off! - All V8 All the Time!
However, I do get that many don't need a V8, myself included....lol

But, when I want to smash the "go stick", she gets up and gooooooeeeesssss!
For me anyways, I didn't make the decision to purchase the HEMI thinking I would get ultra optimum fuel economy.

I purchased the HEMI because I wanted a V8, period ;)
No regrets whatsoever, and 4+ years of happy ownership since purchased new at the end of Q2-2019.

But... I do everything within my budget and knowledge to ensure I have a happy HEMI, and at 146,000Km's thus far, and shooting for 500,000Km's or more... we're on our way to longevity and continued happiness!
 
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