Question about a new truck

[GhostRam94]

Well it's a few questions actually?

I know how the 5 speed is in the 09-11 but how's the 6 speed compared to the 5.

I know it off the section but anything else new with the 12s like suspension upgrades or anything in that matter. Just found a lone star I like and it's at 31, hemi cc 4x4 center console and all, might look at it if my dad likes then try to get them at like 21ish or lower then hit em with a trade and down payment

 

[SmokedRam]

From another site:

For the 2012 model year, the 545RFE was recalibrated and introduced as the 65RFE in 1500 Ram models. With the exception of an improved torque converter, it is physically the same as its predecessor. The key difference in the 65RFE is the ability to use all six forward gears in sequence when using Electronic Range Select mode. In normal drive mode, however, the 65RFE uses the shift pattern of the 545RFE; thus never using 2nd and 3rd gears in succession. 2500 and 3500 models with gas engines received the 66RFE, a hybrid of 68RFE internals (including the gearset) packaged in a 545RFE case.
Gear Ratios:
65RFE
1st 3.00:1
2nd 1.67:1
3rd 1.50:1
4th 1.00:1
5th 0.75:1
6th 0.67:1
Reverse 3.00:1

 

[GhostRam94]

So from what I understand I drives like my 4 speed now when not in the manual mode??? That's stupid

 

[SmokedRam]

Your 4 speed? You should have the 545RFE in your 03...unless somehow you got the 45RFE, but I thought they stopped using them at the end of 02.

 

[GhostRam94]

Well I'm not even sure lmao, didnt care to much about my truck, I do know Its an 03 built in 02 though so I might have it but idk

 

[Stangshcky12]

The transmissions are the same
The old ones had a 2nd an 2nd prime
One was just a passing gear so it would go from first to one or the other
Not it will hit both

Even though they are "built" for it shifting manually is really bad for the torque converter
Ask me how I know...

 

[quietpeen]

Well it's a few questions actually?

I know how the 5 speed is in the 09-11 but how's the 6 speed compared to the 5.

I know it off the section but anything else new with the 12s like suspension upgrades or anything in that matter. Just found a lone star I like and it's at 31, hemi cc 4x4 center console and all, might look at it if my dad likes then try to get them at like 21ish or lower then hit em with a trade and down payment

good luck, i may sound negative, but i don't see them dropping the price of that truck 10 grand or more

 

[JJP71584]

I can tell you that I have a '12 which replaced my '06 which I drove recently (sold it to family) and the 12 hunts for gears more than the 06 did. I would almost venture to say that while the 12 is a better truck...that transmission in the 06 seems smoother.

 

[GhostRam94]

Yeah a guy can drew about them dropping but I know a guy though, so back on to the tranny, yeah I figured that's what it was Cody but wanted to make sure, yea I realize shifting in manual is a no no for these trucks... Not gonna just go out and buy any truck, gonna look like crazy until I find a great deal bc I'm not gonna pay for something I dint want

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

It's entirely possible to get them to drop the truck that much. If we go through with this deal were getting 9.5k off sticker. And before we were looking at new lonestar trucks for 19.5.


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[quietpeen]

It's entirely possible to get them to drop the truck that much. If we go through with this deal were getting 9.5k off sticker. And before we were looking at new lonestar trucks for 19.5.


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damn!!! that's awesome. They must be hurting for sales

 

[0212353]

clear 'em out!

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

Yep. The gm basically told us he was ******* them out to get rid of them. Lol. I think it was a brand new quad cab lonestar 4x4


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[scotts2012ram]

I love my truck but not so much the trans. when towing the first gear is grate but empty its to low of a gear

 

[Stangshcky12]

If they're sitting on the lot some dealerships will work REALLY hard to move them

 

[GhostRam94]

Ok well went to look today and talk to my salesman we used and he could get me In a fully loaded brand new express cc hemi 4x4 for 23k out the door, gonna keep liking though bc it was red and I ain't to fond of that truck, but yes it is possible bc my dads truck stickered for 36, paid 27500 OTD

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

Do it! Haha. Or have him find ya another thats not red. Mineral Grey is a super nice color.

 

[GhostRam94]

I can deff agree with that, my moms dads are both and I love kevins truck, just might get one actually if not black or white

 

[GhostRam94]

Problem is 23 is still a little 2 high, need more like 21 or lower especially right now bc I might have to quit my job to get money for college

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

Oh, yeah. I understand. That stinks. Maybe look into a quad cab one? I know sticker difference is about 3-4k for qc vs cc.