Can we get an extra throttle house episode where you guys talk about how you met/the genesis of Throttle House? I can't be the only one that would love to watch that
@@janoycresnova9156 Thats truck isnt even close to mid trim. It is basically at the top. The way they optioned out the laramie is essentially just a limited minus wheels and some leather and patterns. There arent too many more options that differentiate the Laramie vs. Limited
@@janoycresnova9156 There all way up there in price. Different areas may have deals but all is over priced. I Bought my Ram Longhorn in Jan 2019 here in Canada at 68000. Now it’s closer to 80. Ford and GM the same for higher end models. Apples to apples of course. It is ridiculous on price but people are paying it.
It saddens me that the internet has made you two feel like you need to apologize/explain this or any other decision you make. Yall are doing it right, reinvesting everything back into the business, and it shows. Any and all success yall experience is well deserved ♥
I love all the keyboard warriors in the comments defending their favorite brand. Look, they're all known for something that they suck at. No one brand is any better than the others. These days you kind of just have to pick the problem that you're most comfortable with inevitably having down the road. This is coming from a Ford owner. I love my car, but I still know that the brand has certain issues.
True. I love Ford but own a Sierra Denali. It was more comfortable and comes with the 6.2l. But it has the cylinder deactivation that I have to contend with. The F-150 has turbos that I’d have to deal with. They all have something so pick what you want to deal with or pick what you think looks good and enjoy it.
There are certainly choices an automaker can make that will increase the reliability of a vehicle. All new vehicles will get at least 100k miles. The older the vehicle platform, the more reliable it is. That's probably why the Tundra was the most reliable. That will probably change when they switch over to a twin turbo V6. Turbos are less reliable for each one you add. V pattern is less reliable than inline. Now the reliable trucks are going to be GMs and Rams if you can get past the stigma. Oldest drive trains with fewer areas of failure. Air suspension will be the big problem with the Ram. Expensive to replace and it will fail if not replaced as part of regular maintenance.
@@KevinSmith-qi5yn I agree mostly here, but my step dad is a master tech for GM. Their engines in their new trucks are garbage, and Ram is part of FCA. So there's tons of electrical issues. Then there's Ford, still can't make a good trans.
options for the lease - 1 pay the mileage penalty @ about .25c per mile. 2 buy the car at the end as this price was set when you signed the lease (and you should have negotiated this price). What the market value is at the end will determine what you do.
I knew you would end up with the Dodge" been buying new Fords most of my life until my replacement in 2019. I drove and researched all the trucks and Dodge ticked every category for me. I bought the Longhorn, only with colored grill and bumpers!! 78000 miles and not regretting my decision. I'm sure you'll love yours too.
I got a 2020 Big Horn... Sold it after a year when I realized for a limited time I would make money on it. Sorta kinda regret selling it... but the $7500 makes me not regret it as much until inflation stabilizes again.
@@KevinSmith-qi5yn the problem with that is..unless you invested that $7500 and got a decent return, no way you can replace your truck without eating up most if not all $7500
@@jbm0866 It was more of a vanity truck for me. I already own a 2005 pickup. The 2020 bighorn was going to replace it. Just going to sit on it for a while longer.
Not a Chrysler fan (or whatever they are called now), but the Ram trucks seem to be the leader in the full size class. I haven’t seen any complaints about them.
The lease situation, you are going to either have to buy it out and depending on your finance rate you might be better off doing that early. Or, take advantage of the market and lack of trucks and sell it before the market goes to normal again. Or, simply trade it for another before lease is up, you'll take a slight hit due to high mileage but won't have to pay $$$ per kms penalty. Or...park it lol.
I’ve put 38000 miles on a 2020 Ram 1500 big horn 5.7l 4x4 over the last 16 months for work and other than wearing out the factory tires I’ve had 0 issues. Average mpg in Utah at just under 5000ft has been 18mpg with approximately a 70/30 hwy-city mix driving. Not as fancy a trim level as yours but the engine/drivetrain are the same. Can’t complain, these Rams are solid comfy trucks.
I just picked up a Ram Power Wagon. It’s crazy that my nearly fully loaded Ram 2500 Power Wagon was still 27k dollars less than this 1500 (albeit in Canadian currency). I will say that your points on other trucks are what lead me to the Ram, however I would have loved the new F150 with a power boost if it wasn’t for the MASSIVE dealer markups.
I think James will remain uneaten for the foreseeable future. Ford says it's a real Mustang and If they say so, it is. Mustang is a trademark and Ford gets to put it on whatever Ford they wish. But you can be in denial.
@@fraserhenderson7839 For over 50 years the mustang was a coupe, had a V8, and generally affordable. The Mach E doesn’t share any of those traits. It’s called a mustang, but it doesn’t have what makes a mustang, a mustang which is why it’s not a REAL mustang.
Took a road trip from Toronto to visit my brother who’s in Gatineau in my dads 2019 longhorn, it’s got every option except for the 22 inch rims and it’s in patriot blue with the body coloured bumpers. That thing just glided through the highway especially since it’s got the air suspension. I averaged around 12-11 litres per 100km not sure how but it has the e torque in it. Worth taking the truck rather then my car because I drive a slammed Corolla hatchback on tein coilovers with the manual and a custom exhaust 😂😂
@@janoycresnova9156 he's doing way over 10k per year, they even said it in the video more than once. There are also tax benefits, for businesses, to leasing a vehicle as opposed to buying it.
@@jrfish007 IDK Ram pricing, but $90,000 Cdn is F150 Limited pricing, getting close to the top truck prices, and not getting much if any deals from a dealership right now.
My RAM 1500 Limited finally arrived after a long 6 month wait. I found this video while watching every single RAM video out there. You guys make such good content!
I'm really glad yall made this choice. I rent pickups every week and have tried the Chevy, F150 and Ram and I ALWAYS look for the Laramie, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 great job guys!
I am happy for you guys. Beings a guy from the southern part of America, I was born in a truck. I drive a Sierra Denali. I love the comfort and the power. I don’t need a rugged truck but I do need a truck. So don’t let anyone tell you it’s too lavish or whatever. Enjoy it and fix the lease so you don’t make the channel go under 😂
I loved my f150 but … i bought the exact same as you guys with rambox and split tailgate, diamond black and night edition that’s it !! Done 16k miles in 8 months and forget to use my other cars . That is how much I love it !!. Thanks for your review on it and for all the others. Don’t change anything you’re Awesome 😎
@UCzzDejH1IFWJYjtwPZmRAaA The longest trip I did with this car was 17 miles (27 kilometeres). After that, the average fuel economy dropped from 13.5 to 12.8 (better).
Yeah I've ran into the same issue with my WRX, hit the Lease km limit by like month 8 into owning it. Whoops, I thought working from home would cut down on the kms but now I just go out and enjoy driving it.
Love my 2021 nissan titan but no one ever gives them a shot. I had no truck brand allegiance when I started shopping and immediately fell in love when I drove it
Me and a buddy drove from Johnstown PA to ironwood Michigan in his 2019 Ram 1500 longhorn just this winter. Hauling aircraft jacks in the bed, still got around 18 mpg over the near 2000 mile trip. Truck had heated seats and steering wheel, adjustable pedals, and good tech. Great truck🤙🤙
I started watching you guys... Well actually, I started watching Thomas years ago... He was always great, but with James... They are DEFINITELY the best new- age car journalist Canadian/Britaineselaaaaaaa duo... Better than the other canadians... Straight pipes is good too... But this show is definitely more for heavy car enthusiasts =)).... Btw GREAT PICK on the truck.... I got the same exact one! Best choice!
From personal experience leasing in Ontario... #1 It's a truck. Prices are, and will continue to be crazy. #2 Drive it as much as you want. #3 Buy it out at the end of the lease and turn around to sell it or trade it in. Honestly... It's way WAY cheaper than paying for mileage plus wear and tear. I actually sold my leased 2018 STI to a Subaru dealer in Mississauga and made a bit of cash back. Congrats by the way 👍🎉
I just traded my 1500 Limited in a few months ago. The idea behind buying it was to get something nice like my Jaguar with the utility of my old crappy truck. i literally traded both vehicles in on this thing. It was the perfect combination. Problem is that I was scared to haul a load of pillows in it because it was too nice. For me a truck requires a few things: 1. AC hasn't worked in >3 years. 2. It has to have its own peculiar odor that you can't quite put your finger on. 3. If standing outside anywhere around the truck there should be a unique story behind any body panel. Something along the lines of "and that's where I backed into the state trooper". 4. Duct tape holding something that by law should not be duct taped. 5. Enough dirt on it so that if you have to escape a murder scene you can run it through a carwash and it turns from brown to something like white. Think the movie "The Jackal".
Thank you for proving to us that using throttle house funds to purchase a truck was the right idea. I was this close to writing a letter to your accountant!
U absolutely made the right choice. The only advantage the Ford has for me is the power bank. Most of today’s vehicles are way too expensive once the warranty expires. Leasing may be the way of the future.
My grandpa had a 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel (Twin turbo diesel V6). Very nice truck. Definitely had some reliability issues though. That EcoDiesel was known to have problems. He always got a new truck once the warranty was up, so he didn't have to pay for any of it, but it did go through 3 brand new motors. And the air suspension is great until it breaks.
I like your truck! Enjoy it, I know you will! One thing though: I read BAAAAAD things about that air suspension in the Canadian winter.. It's a lease though, so..
I never doubted you boys for a second. I absolutely love my 2020 Ram 1500 limited. Luckily, I got the rambox and split tailgate. Congratulations! You’re gonna love it.
@@janoycresnova9156 around a 65k (usd) truck, the payment monthly (60 months) is probably around 600 (usd). So if you have a job, make around 1,200 a week that's around 5k a month, let's 200 for insuring it, and $40 a week in gas, which is 120. So once a month your paying 920 (usd)
True, all these people saying that a truck is not meant to be comfortable. When your towing like 200-400 miles a day or just going to work or even a road trip. Comfort becomes a priority. I got a Ram 2500 Cummins and that truck is super comfortable. I drive 120 miles every day round trip with out getting to work tired. My friend has a 2020 platinum f250 and prefers to drive his beat up 2001 Silverado 1500 cause it’s more comfortable than that 80k ford. Says his f250 is like driving an old leaf spring Jeep.
I am one step below, a second smaller car for driving to work that is also small enough that my SO is comfortable in small parking garages etc. Considering ID3, Kona, e208, i3 and Zoe. My SO likes the ID3 because of the Makena Turquoise Metallic, go figure
That Ram as a BAMF (Pulp Fiction) truck... The black on black is a great look as long as you wash it! I think you guys made the right choice in leasing this over the f150.
Welcome to the RAM club guys! I’ve loved my 2021 RAM 1500 Limited Night Edition from the very moment I bought it and it never fails me for all of my business/personal needs! Enjoy the truck and I hope it does everything you need it to! Cheers!
Thomas, i saw you in the very long line at Service Ontario this morning. Wanted to say that i really enjoy the content from your channel, but didnt get the chance - thank you both!
Guys, good luck with the truck. Really enjoy the channel..got to up your game though on the truck side, especially if you are going to throw those friendly barbs out to us 50 plus age guys like you did in an earlier vid in the “what truck are we gonna buy” series. We old guys know stuff like the fact that the Silverado does have an auto 4 wheel drive setting when you say here that it does not. And maybe it is the 50 plus thing again, but I like that hood and I would never “randomly” punch someone in a bar.
Nah, i think the new 2021 f-150 is better, my dad had a 2021 ram 1500 longhorn and after a week, the screen and buttons felted cheap and the screen isn't fast like the 21 f-150
That's an interesting choice, Bembli (Sketch Monkey) just traded his Model 3 for a Ram Rebel! I'm helping my dad pick out a truck and your videos have been enjoyable and even a little bit helpful 😉
I just bought a nice F-150 for $6,000...it's a 1989...and it has the inline-6 300cid 4.9L... and it's a manual 5-speed... it has a cap... and I like it.
We have the same thing, but with the eTorque Hemi. The hybrid is insanely fast off the line. I also have a 19 Silverado Z71 and it has auto 4wd as well. Arguably better auto 4wd. The Ram is way more refined, but the Silverado is more fun to drive and tows more due to the max tow package and 3.92 gears.
I bought a 2006 Nissan Titan for $600, put $150 of work into it and it has been great! I’m not a truck guy but I couldn’t not buy one for $600 that needed minimal work. It is super comfortable and has a lot of nice luxuries for a vehicle that is 16 years old. 250,000 miles it’s not leaking a drop of oil and runs great. This comment contains no useful information, just wanted to brag.
So, the challenge with going over mileage is either you have to pay your penalty when you turn it in, or you have to buy it at the end of the lease. So, be ready to buy it when the lease is up, since you are going to be way, way over on the miles.
Talk to an accountant as well, since you are using the truck as a business vehicle, you might be able to write the payments off against your channels profit. Depends on Canada’s tax law. Which I do not know.
Deep dive into the 5.7L reveals the best way to avoid the tick is to ride it hard. Also it's usually an exhaust bolt due to the expansion of dissimilar metals.
Good choice. I have the Rebel with the air shocks and live in Alaska. I’ve never had a problem with them. So, you won’t either as Canada is far less severe than Alaska.
I'd bet James' EV will be a Mustang Mach-E GT or a Telsa Model Y Performance, because he'll want space and practicality as a "man of the people," but also sphincter-clinching acceleration to show up Thomas.
I dig it. I said the same thing about nice, but not too nice when I bought my 2015 F-150 King Ranch. I do have to say, I do like the new Ram's more so than the new F-150. A friend picked up a 2021 Laramie a few months ago. It's a great truck.
WHAT?? No long-horn edition so you could wear cowboy hats/boots and pressed wrangler shirts/pants. Just think of the belt-buckles you could get away with! bah. fine. also nice job on a realistic choice
Had the same issue with the radio in my Sierra. I’m my case it has to do with one of the sports channels on XM playing when I’m trying to listen to something through CarPlay. I figured out you just have to go to that channel in the XM menu and stop it and then it’s fine. Has only happened a couple of times but it was good to figure out.
Can we get an extra throttle house episode where you guys talk about how you met/the genesis of Throttle House? I can't be the only one that would love to watch that
Great idea... Then you drag race or compare what ever cars you were driving when you met...
@@andrewtariromoyo4087 nah
Well they both frequented the same turkish baths and really hit it off :P
Did they get the gv70, gv80, g80? I didn’t know they got a Genesis
Yes!!
5:55 lol
-"That's the LSD"
-"Yeah, what a trip"
@1betterthanyou1 He’s a casual guy
James is hillarious
Gold!
Sadly I don't get it.. :/
Went over my head till now LMAO
James' casual "what a trip" LSD joke had me cracking up.. shows that he's the comedic talent of the duo.
*James* :
You must be out of your mind buying an FCA product that cost this much.
*Thomas* : I leased it
I felt that.
It’s better than Ford or GM. Check out the stats on quality and reliability. Ram is top at the moment. Yup believe or not Ripley….
@@ramrider1453 it's still overpriced like crazy. 90k for some mid trim regular truck is insane
@@janoycresnova9156 Thats truck isnt even close to mid trim. It is basically at the top. The way they optioned out the laramie is essentially just a limited minus wheels and some leather and patterns. There arent too many more options that differentiate the Laramie vs. Limited
@@janoycresnova9156 There all way up there in price. Different areas may have deals but all is over priced. I Bought my Ram Longhorn in Jan 2019 here in Canada at 68000. Now it’s closer to 80. Ford and GM the same for higher end models. Apples to apples of course. It is ridiculous on price but people are paying it.
@@ramrider1453 great initial quality, still at the bottom of the reliability charts. 🤣 enjoy the first 3 months of ownership.
It saddens me that the internet has made you two feel like you need to apologize/explain this or any other decision you make. Yall are doing it right, reinvesting everything back into the business, and it shows. Any and all success yall experience is well deserved ♥
You guys have the best chemistry on camera and genuinely look like your having fun. Love the channel.
James needs a Rivian R1T to show up Thomas :D
This!
I love all the keyboard warriors in the comments defending their favorite brand. Look, they're all known for something that they suck at. No one brand is any better than the others. These days you kind of just have to pick the problem that you're most comfortable with inevitably having down the road. This is coming from a Ford owner. I love my car, but I still know that the brand has certain issues.
So true. That’s what I say. Pick your poison… IMO. Ram is a milder poison as of now
True. I love Ford but own a Sierra Denali. It was more comfortable and comes with the 6.2l. But it has the cylinder deactivation that I have to contend with. The F-150 has turbos that I’d have to deal with. They all have something so pick what you want to deal with or pick what you think looks good and enjoy it.
@@nathanking8396 sierra and f150 have recall on their 10speed transmissions. Depends on year
There are certainly choices an automaker can make that will increase the reliability of a vehicle. All new vehicles will get at least 100k miles. The older the vehicle platform, the more reliable it is. That's probably why the Tundra was the most reliable. That will probably change when they switch over to a twin turbo V6. Turbos are less reliable for each one you add. V pattern is less reliable than inline. Now the reliable trucks are going to be GMs and Rams if you can get past the stigma. Oldest drive trains with fewer areas of failure. Air suspension will be the big problem with the Ram. Expensive to replace and it will fail if not replaced as part of regular maintenance.
@@KevinSmith-qi5yn I agree mostly here, but my step dad is a master tech for GM. Their engines in their new trucks are garbage, and Ram is part of FCA. So there's tons of electrical issues. Then there's Ford, still can't make a good trans.
“Diamond black crystal pearl” -Fancy way of saying ‘Black’
You have to see it in person and out in the sun to see that its not just black. Real nice color.
@@TonyCardoso I’m sure it’s a beautiful color.
options for the lease - 1 pay the mileage penalty @ about .25c per mile. 2 buy the car at the end as this price was set when you signed the lease (and you should have negotiated this price). What the market value is at the end will determine what you do.
I bought a hamburger earlier. Mustard, onion, and pickle.
Nice. I just bought a taco. Steak, cheese and tomato.
@@WhoIsOmlu YUM!!
@@WhoIsOmlu dude same. I just bought some tacos ;)
you paid too much, you should have leased it
what interest rank did your bank give?
Bro, they gonna kill you in the over mileage charge! I did a lease once and will never do it again. Great video and I think you made the right choice!
Dude - I think you just nailed their problem. They just haven't realized it yet !!!!!! LOL
I knew you would end up with the Dodge" been buying new Fords most of my life until my replacement in 2019. I drove and researched all the trucks and Dodge ticked every category for me. I bought the Longhorn, only with colored grill and bumpers!! 78000 miles and not regretting my decision. I'm sure you'll love yours too.
I got a 2020 Big Horn... Sold it after a year when I realized for a limited time I would make money on it. Sorta kinda regret selling it... but the $7500 makes me not regret it as much until inflation stabilizes again.
@@KevinSmith-qi5yn the problem with that is..unless you invested that $7500 and got a decent return, no way you can replace your truck without eating up most if not all $7500
@@jbm0866 It was more of a vanity truck for me. I already own a 2005 pickup. The 2020 bighorn was going to replace it. Just going to sit on it for a while longer.
Not a Chrysler fan (or whatever they are called now), but the Ram trucks seem to be the leader in the full size class. I haven’t seen any complaints about them.
The lease situation, you are going to either have to buy it out and depending on your finance rate you might be better off doing that early. Or, take advantage of the market and lack of trucks and sell it before the market goes to normal again. Or, simply trade it for another before lease is up, you'll take a slight hit due to high mileage but won't have to pay $$$ per kms penalty. Or...park it lol.
Ok
These two are very respectful of one another, as well as great friends. One doesn't appear "the boss" over the other. Great energy'
I’ve put 38000 miles on a 2020 Ram 1500 big horn 5.7l 4x4 over the last 16 months for work and other than wearing out the factory tires I’ve had 0 issues. Average mpg in Utah at just under 5000ft has been 18mpg with approximately a 70/30 hwy-city mix driving. Not as fancy a trim level as yours but the engine/drivetrain are the same. Can’t complain, these Rams are solid comfy trucks.
I just picked up a Ram Power Wagon. It’s crazy that my nearly fully loaded Ram 2500 Power Wagon was still 27k dollars less than this 1500 (albeit in Canadian currency). I will say that your points on other trucks are what lead me to the Ram, however I would have loved the new F150 with a power boost if it wasn’t for the MASSIVE dealer markups.
James: **tries to drift**
Thomas: That's the LSD
James: What a trip
Me: **powerful nose exhalation**
Oh, James.......... never change.
Thank you I actually would have missed that if it wasn't for your comment. Never change James
James saying the Mach E is a real mustang is
equivalent to dropping yourself in a lake full of hungry alligators and expecting to live
That smile at the camera says it all, he’s now an alligators food
The Mach E isn't a bad car, just no Mustang
the smile at the camera, he knew it would piss you off
I think James will remain uneaten for the foreseeable future. Ford says it's a real Mustang and If they say so, it is. Mustang is a trademark and Ford gets to put it on whatever Ford they wish. But you can be in denial.
@@fraserhenderson7839 For over 50 years the mustang was a coupe, had a V8, and generally affordable. The Mach E doesn’t share any of those traits. It’s called a mustang, but it doesn’t have what makes a mustang, a mustang which is why it’s not a REAL mustang.
Took a road trip from Toronto to visit my brother who’s in Gatineau in my dads 2019 longhorn, it’s got every option except for the 22 inch rims and it’s in patriot blue with the body coloured bumpers. That thing just glided through the highway especially since it’s got the air suspension. I averaged around 12-11 litres per 100km not sure how but it has the e torque in it. Worth taking the truck rather then my car because I drive a slammed Corolla hatchback on tein coilovers with the manual and a custom exhaust 😂😂
Congrats on the new truck. Once the wife upgrades her vehicle, I am going to start saving for a mortgage on one too....
10k kms a year seems really low. My CRV lease was 12k miles (19300km) a year for 3 years. Oh and I too am on track to go way over.
I don't know why he needs to lease $100k truck if he only drives 10k per year. Seems like a giant waste. Channel must be doing real well.
@@janoycresnova9156 he's doing way over 10k per year, they even said it in the video more than once.
There are also tax benefits, for businesses, to leasing a vehicle as opposed to buying it.
Calling it now, James is going to get the Ioniq5 or EV6
Mustang Mach E
Could you post the full as equipped build sheet? Would be interested to know what options got you to that price? It seems really expensive.
Expensive because it’s in Canada, even converted to USD, trucks are expensive there
@@jrfish007 IDK Ram pricing, but $90,000 Cdn is F150 Limited pricing, getting close to the top truck prices, and not getting much if any deals from a dealership right now.
Congrats on the truck Thomas. Good choice. That 5.7 hemi is durable . I vouch for that
My RAM 1500 Limited finally arrived after a long 6 month wait. I found this video while watching every single RAM video out there. You guys make such good content!
The only channel that can getaway with abrupt ending. Love it!
James mad aggressive today, simmer down there chap!
I'm really glad yall made this choice. I rent pickups every week and have tried the Chevy, F150 and Ram and I ALWAYS look for the Laramie, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 great job guys!
Now I’m left wondering what Thomas did after he got punched instead of punching back, and I love it
Obviously, he apologized for injuring the other guy's fist. He is Canadian
I am happy for you guys. Beings a guy from the southern part of America, I was born in a truck. I drive a Sierra Denali. I love the comfort and the power. I don’t need a rugged truck but I do need a truck. So don’t let anyone tell you it’s too lavish or whatever. Enjoy it and fix the lease so you don’t make the channel go under 😂
I loved my f150 but … i bought the exact same as you guys with rambox and split tailgate, diamond black and night edition that’s it !! Done 16k miles in 8 months and forget to use my other cars .
That is how much I love it !!. Thanks for your review on it and for all the others. Don’t change anything you’re Awesome 😎
James seemed so frustrated throughout the video that Thomas used throttle house money for that truck. 😂
Very passive aggressive stuff in this one 🤣
Glad I’m not the only one that noticed this. Felt like this video could turn into a boxing match at any second.
I get 13 L/100km average (although city only) on a 1.6L inline 4. That 13.8 on a 5.7L V8 is decent.
@UCzzDejH1IFWJYjtwPZmRAaA The longest trip I did with this car was 17 miles (27 kilometeres). After that, the average fuel economy dropped from 13.5 to 12.8 (better).
It's 13.8 mpg so ~17l/100km highway, it's terrible :p
@@ThePet1t no way. Go to 6:50 and they say: 13.8 lts / 100 kms.
@@mbarbe007 i swear. People use dont use metric makes me laugh
Yeah I've ran into the same issue with my WRX, hit the Lease km limit by like month 8 into owning it. Whoops, I thought working from home would cut down on the kms but now I just go out and enjoy driving it.
You guys are awesome….and James is softer 🤣
Love my 2021 nissan titan but no one ever gives them a shot. I had no truck brand allegiance when I started shopping and immediately fell in love when I drove it
Me and a buddy drove from Johnstown PA to ironwood Michigan in his 2019 Ram 1500 longhorn just this winter. Hauling aircraft jacks in the bed, still got around 18 mpg over the near 2000 mile trip. Truck had heated seats and steering wheel, adjustable pedals, and good tech. Great truck🤙🤙
I started watching you guys... Well actually, I started watching Thomas years ago... He was always great, but with James... They are DEFINITELY the best new- age car journalist Canadian/Britaineselaaaaaaa duo... Better than the other canadians... Straight pipes is good too... But this show is definitely more for heavy car enthusiasts =)).... Btw GREAT PICK on the truck.... I got the same exact one! Best choice!
From personal experience leasing in Ontario... #1 It's a truck. Prices are, and will continue to be crazy. #2 Drive it as much as you want. #3 Buy it out at the end of the lease and turn around to sell it or trade it in. Honestly... It's way WAY cheaper than paying for mileage plus wear and tear. I actually sold my leased 2018 STI to a Subaru dealer in Mississauga and made a bit of cash back. Congrats by the way 👍🎉
If you two enjoy that Ram half as much as I do mine, you're in for a treat.
I just traded my 1500 Limited in a few months ago. The idea behind buying it was to get something nice like my Jaguar with the utility of my old crappy truck. i literally traded both vehicles in on this thing. It was the perfect combination.
Problem is that I was scared to haul a load of pillows in it because it was too nice.
For me a truck requires a few things:
1. AC hasn't worked in >3 years.
2. It has to have its own peculiar odor that you can't quite put your finger on.
3. If standing outside anywhere around the truck there should be a unique story behind any body panel. Something along the lines of "and that's where I backed into the state trooper".
4. Duct tape holding something that by law should not be duct taped.
5. Enough dirt on it so that if you have to escape a murder scene you can run it through a carwash and it turns from brown to something like white. Think the movie "The Jackal".
Thank you for proving to us that using throttle house funds to purchase a truck was the right idea. I was this close to writing a letter to your accountant!
U absolutely made the right choice. The only advantage the Ford has for me is the power bank. Most of today’s vehicles are way too expensive once the warranty expires. Leasing may be the way of the future.
My grandpa had a 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel (Twin turbo diesel V6). Very nice truck. Definitely had some reliability issues though. That EcoDiesel was known to have problems. He always got a new truck once the warranty was up, so he didn't have to pay for any of it, but it did go through 3 brand new motors. And the air suspension is great until it breaks.
I like your truck! Enjoy it, I know you will! One thing though: I read BAAAAAD things about that air suspension in the Canadian winter.. It's a lease though, so..
I never doubted you boys for a second. I absolutely love my 2020 Ram 1500 limited. Luckily, I got the rambox and split tailgate. Congratulations! You’re gonna love it.
You 2 are the best on the tube,great insight and sometimes great humor
These new Rams are real nice. Nothing they’re really lacking compared to most luxury SUVs.
Too bad the price is pushing 6 figures. They better be real nice.
@@janoycresnova9156 That's insanely expensive for a truck.
@@janoycresnova9156 same thing with every higher end pick up these days. Even clean older trucks are bringing huge money right now.
@@janoycresnova9156 around a 65k (usd) truck, the payment monthly (60 months) is probably around 600 (usd). So if you have a job, make around 1,200 a week that's around 5k a month, let's 200 for insuring it, and $40 a week in gas, which is 120. So once a month your paying 920 (usd)
The pic of Thomas w the car and his wife (?) is so adorable they’re so cute.
This channel can absolutely brings a person mood up
I like the main channel obviously but I could watch extra throttle house all day bc you 2 just doing improv is hilarious
You guys crack me up. Love the banter and the reviews. Enjoy the truck
True, all these people saying that a truck is not meant to be comfortable. When your towing like 200-400 miles a day or just going to work or even a road trip. Comfort becomes a priority. I got a Ram 2500 Cummins and that truck is super comfortable. I drive 120 miles every day round trip with out getting to work tired. My friend has a 2020 platinum f250 and prefers to drive his beat up 2001 Silverado 1500 cause it’s more comfortable than that 80k ford. Says his f250 is like driving an old leaf spring Jeep.
Oh man, looking forward to an E-buying series! I am doing that now as well
Same here. Trying to decide on model y, Ioniq 5 and the lyriq - all with a mid 2022 availability. Or go cheap and get a base id4 now.
I am one step below, a second smaller car for driving to work that is also small enough that my SO is comfortable in small parking garages etc.
Considering ID3, Kona, e208, i3 and Zoe.
My SO likes the ID3 because of the Makena Turquoise Metallic, go figure
That Ram as a BAMF (Pulp Fiction) truck... The black on black is a great look as long as you wash it! I think you guys made the right choice in leasing this over the f150.
Welcome to the RAM club guys! I’ve loved my 2021 RAM 1500 Limited Night Edition from the very moment I bought it and it never fails me for all of my business/personal needs! Enjoy the truck and I hope it does everything you need it to! Cheers!
Thomas, i saw you in the very long line at Service Ontario this morning. Wanted to say that i really enjoy the content from your channel, but didnt get the chance - thank you both!
Just buy the truck outright. At this point in your lease, you're either going to pay a ton in mileage fees or just buy it outright.
I would love to see you guys review a Lucid. They are expensive as heck, but you guys review Rolls Royce's all the time.
Jesus, you picked the right one? Fantastic job, Fellas!
Bought a new ram in 2015 85000 miles only changed oil tires and pads.love the hemi!!
I just love your videos, and you guys are just topnotch! By far my favorite car channel 😃
Guys, good luck with the truck. Really enjoy the channel..got to up your game though on the truck side, especially if you are going to throw those friendly barbs out to us 50 plus age guys like you did in an earlier vid in the “what truck are we gonna buy” series. We old guys know stuff like the fact that the Silverado does have an auto 4 wheel drive setting when you say here that it does not. And maybe it is the 50 plus thing again, but I like that hood and I would never “randomly” punch someone in a bar.
Can’t say I’m shocked at all lol. It was clearly the nicest of the bunch. Too bad Ford couldn’t top it with the new F150
He clearly said he wanted the Ford but they couldn't get one in Canada. They didn't pick the Ram because it was the nicest.
It better be much more than nice if you're shelling out 100k
Nah, i think the new 2021 f-150 is better, my dad had a 2021 ram 1500 longhorn and after a week, the screen and buttons felted cheap and the screen isn't fast like the 21 f-150
@@angelpesinaa4354 fords have a bunch of problems. especially the death wobble. Ram is by far better then ford
@@ubbaialkhateeb7933 death wobble was a problem in older super dutys and has nothing to do with current F150s...or any F150 for that matter.
That's an interesting choice, Bembli (Sketch Monkey) just traded his Model 3 for a Ram Rebel! I'm helping my dad pick out a truck and your videos have been enjoyable and even a little bit helpful 😉
That was literally my first thought when they revealed the car
I just bought a nice F-150 for $6,000...it's a 1989...and it has the inline-6 300cid 4.9L... and it's a manual 5-speed... it has a cap... and I like it.
I love how James' "What a trip" comment is dripping with sarcasm and Thomas doesn't notice at all 😂😂😂
Hope you enjoy it and would love to see a months in update on how it's holding up.
Love you guys you’re awesome together! Great videos - the best car review channel! 👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats on getting your new house
We have the same thing, but with the eTorque Hemi. The hybrid is insanely fast off the line.
I also have a 19 Silverado Z71 and it has auto 4wd as well. Arguably better auto 4wd. The Ram is way more refined, but the Silverado is more fun to drive and tows more due to the max tow package and 3.92 gears.
I bought a 2006 Nissan Titan for $600, put $150 of work into it and it has been great! I’m not a truck guy but I couldn’t not buy one for $600 that needed minimal work. It is super comfortable and has a lot of nice luxuries for a vehicle that is 16 years old. 250,000 miles it’s not leaking a drop of oil and runs great. This comment contains no useful information, just wanted to brag.
Congratulations guys! This was a fun journey! I was really feeling the f150 too even though Thomas hated the ride. Shame they’re backordered
Thomas: I....I...My...I...I....My...
James: We...Our....Our...Our....We....
Thomas is claiming sole ownership of the truck 😂
So, the challenge with going over mileage is either you have to pay your penalty when you turn it in, or you have to buy it at the end of the lease.
So, be ready to buy it when the lease is up, since you are going to be way, way over on the miles.
Talk to an accountant as well, since you are using the truck as a business vehicle, you might be able to write the payments off against your channels profit. Depends on Canada’s tax law. Which I do not know.
GUYS I'M IN JAMAICAN AND I WATCH YOUR YOU TUBE, I LOVE THE WAY YOU DO EVERYTHING, IT'S SOOO REAL, WITCH I MISS SO MUCH.......👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Just remember to keep that oil level full & change it when recommended. You don't want to develop the dreaded Hemi Tick
Deep dive into the 5.7L reveals the best way to avoid the tick is to ride it hard. Also it's usually an exhaust bolt due to the expansion of dissimilar metals.
Good choice! I got the same one. I enjoy it everyday.
Good choice. I have the Rebel with the air shocks and live in Alaska. I’ve never had a problem with them. So, you won’t either as Canada is far less severe than Alaska.
I find it funny that he doesn’t like the hood even though any ram with hemi has that hood and ram officially calls it the “power bulge”
I own two new rams with hemi’s and neither have that hood.
I'd bet James' EV will be a Mustang Mach-E GT or a Telsa Model Y Performance, because he'll want space and practicality as a "man of the people," but also sphincter-clinching acceleration to show up Thomas.
Never stop explaining that its the extra channel not the regular channel it’s my favorite part lol
I dig it. I said the same thing about nice, but not too nice when I bought my 2015 F-150 King Ranch. I do have to say, I do like the new Ram's more so than the new F-150. A friend picked up a 2021 Laramie a few months ago. It's a great truck.
WHAT?? No long-horn edition so you could wear cowboy hats/boots and pressed wrangler shirts/pants. Just think of the belt-buckles you could get away with! bah. fine. also nice job on a realistic choice
Ooooooo I knew they were getting the ram!!!! Excellent buy
Shoutout to Harrison the sound guy
Please Never Stop Being Unbiased...ish. Im tracking. Keep it up
I love the new Ram, as long as it's under warranty I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
And off warranty. Too many old rams running around to prove that. It’s a NA v8 it will be fine off warranty.
Congrats! Glad you found your all rounder.
Already knew it was the 1500 from the thumbnail, awesome!
Had the same issue with the radio in my Sierra. I’m my case it has to do with one of the sports channels on XM playing when I’m trying to listen to something through CarPlay. I figured out you just have to go to that channel in the XM menu and stop it and then it’s fine. Has only happened a couple of times but it was good to figure out.
James should get the VW ID 10 Turbo for his next car.
Conrats boys! James PLEASE get an Ionic or a model 3 for your EV!
I love the choice, but that price tag made my eyes water on y'all's behalf
they definitely overpaid
that's Canadian dollars .
The ioniq 5 looks mint. Hope you get that James.
My Giulia will be replaced by the EV6 if it's any good.
Beautiful Truck you can’t go wrong with Ram.
2021ram1500 classic tradesman quad cab 4x4 v6 with lots of extras for 39 k I built it myself took 2 months to build great truck
Here is the genesis of Throttle House being a Truck Channel.