Should I trade?

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dkelly3103

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I'm not surprised you found the 5.9L Magnum wanting after getting out of a 5.7L Hemi! The difference between the two engines is night and day, and the chassis you're used to is much more refined than the older truck's, although the older truck might be rated a little higher in towing capacity. If you have 17" wheels and 3.92s in your 2010 along with the factory tow package, you're probably good to go for 10,000lbs of towing.

If I were you, I'd start saving money for your next newer truck instead of trading now. The 2011 I paid $25K for in 2013 with 30K miles would now cost me $35-$40K to replace with a used newer truck. Get as much mileage out of the 2010 as you can before something expensive happens to it, then retire it and replace it. Stuff like replacing the seat covers, doing a good interior cleaning, touching up the paint, etc., can go a long way towards refreshing your current truck and making it more enjoyable to drive. My '11 has 97K on it, still drives like the day I got it, no visible rust, and is paid for. If I get another 100K out of it like you've gotten with yours, it will be overall the least expensive vehicle I've ever owned.
I actually listed the truck for sale and already had someone that came and looked at it and is coming back Wednesday to buy it. Kbb values it around $9,000 in my area and there giving me $12,500 for it so I think now is definitely the time to sell it considering the market is way up right now vs putting more miles on it and selling it when the market is back down. I also found a 2014 f250 with the 6.2 for a very very good price so I’m thinking about switching over to the other side as I’ve heard some pretty good things about the 6.2
 
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I'm not surprised you found the 5.9L Magnum wanting after getting out of a 5.7L Hemi! The difference between the two engines is night and day, and the chassis you're used to is much more refined than the older truck's, although the older truck might be rated a little higher in towing capacity. If you have 17" wheels and 3.92s in your 2010 along with the factory tow package, you're probably good to go for 10,000lbs of towing.

If I were you, I'd start saving money for your next newer truck instead of trading now. The 2011 I paid $25K for in 2013 with 30K miles would now cost me $35-$40K to replace with a used newer truck. Get as much mileage out of the 2010 as you can before something expensive happens to it, then retire it and replace it. Stuff like replacing the seat covers, doing a good interior cleaning, touching up the paint, etc., can go a long way towards refreshing your current truck and making it more enjoyable to drive. My '11 has 97K on it, still drives like the day I got it, no visible rust, and is paid for. If I get another 100K out of it like you've gotten with yours, it will be overall the least expensive vehicle I've ever owned.
For a 2010 and almost 200k miles it’s still in great shape and i love driving it, I just want something more capable chassis wise. Also wanting to get out of it before it starts needing major repairs due to the mileage and age. And as far as saving up for a newer truck in 30-40k range that’s not really an option, I’m only 19 so can’t afford that at the moment lol.
 

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I had two 2001 2500 with the Cummins. They were both great trucks. I think the seats in those were the most comfortable Ram ever made. I wouldn’t worry about comfort whatsoever. Doesn’t have the tech of a new truck but, maybe that’s a good thing. My 98 with the 360 and 4.10 gears averaged 12 mpg. Be ready for that.
 
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dkelly3103

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I had two 2001 2500 with the Cummins. They were both great trucks. I think the seats in those were the most comfortable Ram ever made. I wouldn’t worry about comfort whatsoever. Doesn’t have the tech of a new truck but, maybe that’s a good thing. My 98 with the 360 and 4.10 gears averaged 12 mpg. Be ready for that.
I ended up passing on the truck. It was a lot rougher than I expected and feel like it was worth quite a bit less than my 2010. As mentioned above I have my 2010 sold and found a f250 with the 6.2 that I’m going to be picking up tomorrow.
 

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I realize this is a late response, but over the years of knowing a number of Ram 1500 owners with the 360 CI, the thing that sticks out in my memory is the universal complaint of them being real thirsty.

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2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 74702 miles
 
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I realize this is a late response, but over the years of knowing a number of Ram 1500 owners with the 360 CI, the thing that sticks out in my memory is the universal complaint of them being real thirsty.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 74702 miles
When I was doing some research on it that was the number one complaint on it that I read as well.
 
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