How Crazy Am I? Ram 1500 vs F-150

[v8440]

You're right about that.

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[780]

Agreed, I was really wanting 4a and looking at a lariat but ended up in an XLT and I didn't know 4a doesn't exist under lariat.

Luckily it seems fairly straightforward to add, but I'm going to hold off until the ECU is cracked and I decide whether I want to swap for a powerboost or not

In the early hero cards for the Tremor, they made it sound as if all Tremors were going to have 4A.

It lists 2 speed auto AWD w/ mechanical locking 4WD in the list of standard equipment.

I was all set to order one until I found out this wasn't true.

 

[Larrymoe]

My families have owned 3 MOPAR products. You couldn't pay me to take one as my vehicle.

 

[v8440]

Just as an update, today I called ram customer service and requested a buyback of my truck. I was told to expect to hear from someone in 2-3 days, we'll see. I'm expecting the initial answer to be no but at least the ball is rolling.

 

[HammaMan]

Just as an update, today I called ram customer service and requested a buyback of my truck. I was told to expect to hear from someone in 2-3 days, we'll see. I'm expecting the initial answer to be no but at least the ball is rolling.

I'd consider a XLT over an XL. XLs don't have as good deals and w/ the ~$3k price difference you get a whole lot more. 301 is a great value, but the 302 (+$2k) comes with full 10way/8way power heated seats, bluecruise (and lane centering when not sub'd), welcome lighting with keyfob, turn signal / spot light mirrors. Arguably the best value proposition. For another $600 you can get the powerboost that comes w/ the 2.4kW inverter to power the house.

The 25s come with far less features and higher prices.

Here's a 5.0 4x4 w/ 3.73s for example (loaner)
https://www.krausefamilyford.com/new-Woodstock-2024-Ford-F+150-XLT-1FTFW3L52RKE32219

 

[v8440]

The problem is, you can't get an xlt in rcsb as far as I know.

 

[Bossharp]

You can but you have to go back a few years. Canadian trucks can get options US trucks are not allowed too.

 

[v8440]

True, but we were talking about new trucks, at least I think.

 

[Calson]

I prefer the Ford tailgate design with the integrated step and grab bar and there is nothing comparable from RAM or GM or Toyota.

Ford and Ram provide an electronic locking rear differential as an option along with an oversize gas tank and these two items are very important to me and why GM and Toyota were not on my list. Large gas tanks are much less available in 2024 Ram trucks than in the past and so if buying a new 2024 or 2025 trucks a Ram 1500 would not be on the list.

 

[Paul Neubauer]

I'm currently looking at dumping my always broken F-150 and getting a 2025 Ram 1500 Limited instead. $20,000 less than anything comparable at Ford and full of creature comforts.

 

[v8440]

I'm currently looking at dumping my always broken F-150 and getting a 2025 Ram 1500 Limited instead. $20,000 less than anything comparable at Ford and full of creature comforts.

I'm not saying don't do it, but think carefully before you do. The lemon law case on mine is dragging on, I've made 5 payments now on the ram. I think I myself put about 600 miles on it total. My new '24 xl rcsb has yet to give me any trouble. Your mileage may vary, and obviously has if you own a ford troublemaker that's driving you crazy. It's just that ram may not be the cure.

 

[Snakebitten]

That truck was dump worthy more than a year ago. Your threshold of pain is beyond my comprehension.

Although a current Ram wouldn't be where I'd draw the next card from the deck. Personally.

Honestly, as crazy as it might sound, if I were looking for a 1/2 truck with the emphasis on least likely to visit a service department, it'd be a Tundra built currently. Post main bearing fiasco. Toyota is likely to be hyper-focused on what they were already good at, which is Quality Control and good engineering. Their huge snafu and the bad press that came with it, ironically could be way in favor of the Tundra consumer. Or put another way, there probably hasn't been a better Tundra built in the current generation than the one that came off the assembly line last night.

Having said all that, there ISN'T a Tundra built for me as the target buyer. But if Toyota would give me 1 more foot of bed length, and an inverter on the Hybrid battery? As well as finding some way to give me 1500 lbs of Payload...... I'd go get one today.

But they don't and they aren't going to.
It's just not how they play the game.

 

[Paul Neubauer]

I'm not saying don't do it, but think carefully before you do. The lemon law case on mine is dragging on, I've made 5 payments now on the ram. I think I myself put about 600 miles on it total. My new '24 xl rcsb has yet to give me any trouble. Your mileage may vary, and obviously has if you own a ford troublemaker that's driving you crazy. It's just that ram may not be the cure.

I don't really trust any brand these days but have no intention of ever owning a Ford product after the way they have handled my current and ongoing problems with my truck. Today marks 280 days that I have not had my truck and like you, I get to keep making that loan and insurance payment without it even sitting in my driveway. Quality control and reliable parts are no longer available in our current environment.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

I don't really trust any brand these days but have no intention of ever owning a Ford product after the way they have handled my current and ongoing problems with my truck. Today marks 280 days that I have not had my truck and like you, I get to keep making that loan and insurance payment without it even sitting in my driveway. Quality control and reliable parts are no longer available in our current environment.

I’ve read about the issues you have had. It’s truly disheartening.

I’m not sure what I would do if I had to move on from my F150.

I can say this, I would drive a dodge before a Chevy

 

[Paul Neubauer]

That truck was dump worthy more than a year ago. Your threshold of pain is beyond my comprehension.

Although a current Ram wouldn't be where I'd draw the next card from the deck. Personally.

Honestly, as crazy as it might sound, if I were looking for a 1/2 truck with the emphasis on least likely to visit a service department, it'd be a Tundra built currently. Post main bearing fiasco. Toyota is likely to be hyper-focused on what they were already good at, which is Quality Control and good engineering. Their huge snafu and the bad press that came with it, ironically could be way in favor of the Tundra consumer. Or put another way, there probably hasn't been a better Tundra built in the current generation than the one that came off the assembly line last night.

Having said all that, there ISN'T a Tundra built for me as the target buyer. But if Toyota would give me 1 more foot of bed length, and an inverter on the Hybrid battery? As well as finding some way to give me 1500 lbs of Payload...... I'd go get one today.

But they don't and they aren't going to.
It's just not how they play the game.

I am a very patient person but as of this week, that patience is gone and i have a very bad opinion of Ford Motor Company as a whole due to their refusal to make things right.

I had not thought about Toyota as I wanted a mostly American made vehicle but just realized the Tundra is made here in the great state of Texas. I will have to go look at them this weekend.

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