2014 Ram V6 QC owner here. My truck has 263k miles and so far so good. Original 8 spd transmission, the engine was replaced by the previous owner with 240K miles. I purchased it for $8K with 248K and it still feels great. No broken interior bits, good weatherstripping, no squeaky sounds from tires, brakes nor suspension. These are really well built and great value for the money.
Have had my 2015 Ram for about four years got it back in 2017. It has the Pentastar V6 and for someone only having the Hemi in previous trucks I haven’t been disappointed. Great on gas and plenty of power for me, the only thing I added was a K&N cold air in take.
@@abdullahal-shimri3091 I did notice a change but in a good way, yes. It has more of a rumble reminiscent of maybe a V8 engine and plus the aesthetics when you lift the hood is a bonus.
I'm actually moving to texas next year, so naturally I have to get myself a pickup (all jokes aside I do a bit of side work and woodworking). But I was looking at getting the ram 1500 classic warlock with the v6 and this video helped a lot! Thanks!
Thank you for this interview I been shopping trucks and I have saw and heard horror stories from Ford f150 and Chevy Silverados. This is a nice truck this is what I need I been watching videos like a mad man and I have test drove 2014 Toyota tundra 2014 Silverado 2011 Dodge ram. I love the Toyota but it guzzles gas like a thirsty fat man In The sun. The Chevy was really smooth and didn't burn a lot of gas and then the doge felt kinda fat it was a hemi v8 but it burns gas also. But a former coworker just bought a 2018 v6 Dodge ram and she loves it so I had my eye on one for a while I'm going to go test drive one but I really do appreciate your video brother God bless you
I recently purchased a 2014 Ram Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 V6 with 68k miles and I cannot be happier. With the prices of trucks now days new and used I looked and looked, and it just seemed everyone wanted $24k for a 2012 Silverado four door 4x4 with 160k miles. I found this Ram private seller for thousands less than anything comparable at $22k. Up to this Ram my daily driver was a 2001 Silverado Ext Cab z71 4x4 5.3L with 338k miles. It has been a wonderful truck! Always reliable and just solid. I was hesitant about the Ram never owned anything dodge, Chrysler etc.. I wanted 4 door and 4x4. Also a through console not a flip down 60/40 bench. This Ram 1500 met all that! Very happy, plenty of power, rides awesome and MPG’s are awesome. I was averaging 14 in my Silverado. So far and I do a lot of Highway / commuting for work but I am averaging 21.3 MPG’s and about to go 500+ on a tank. My Silverado I maybe average 290-320 per tank. For a full size four door 4x4 to be getting anything 20+ MPG’s what more could you ask for? I know for years dodge / Ram had their issues and some say quality is poor. I think since Ram broke off to just focus on their truck line they have really focused and improved quality. I still love a Chevy and most all my family has Silverado’s and Tahoe’s, but all of them like this Ram’s features and style. It’s awesome very happy with my choice!
Thanks for the honest review and the fuel economy. I have a 2019, new body style and that’s what I’m getting. Best I’ve done was a little over 24 but I was babying it and barely hit 65. Had a hemi for 10 years, Cummins for 2 but my towing needs changed so I bought this for the economy and only needing regular gas vs plus or diesel.
Great review. Pretty muchs mirrors my truck except I've had various problems over the years. (Valves,cams, rockers, oil cooler, and various fuel sensor issues. 104K miles now.Did notice you get less mpg than mine. Average 21.5 mpg consistently.
I HAVE A 2014 RAM 1500 RAM BIG HORN WITH THE 3.6 V6 AND MINE IS A 4X4 QUAD CAB AND WITH 42000 MILES ON IT I AM STILL AVERAGING 21.5 TO 22.5 MPG LOCALLY UNDER 50 MPH AND I GET 22.5 TO 23.5 MPG AVERAGE ON THE HIGHWAY SO I WAS KIND OF SURPRISED TO SEE THAT YOUR MPG IS QUITE A BIT LOWER THAN MINE WITH ONLY A 4X2 AND I DO HAVE A HEAVY FOOT BUT I USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHENEVER IT IS POSSIBLE WHICH MAY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE . IN THE WINTER HERE UP NORTH I HAVE HAD IT AS LOW AS 18 MPG WITH THE 4X4 ENGAGED SO I AM EVEN HAPPIER WITH MY TRUCK NOW THAN I WAS BEFORE I READ YOUR REVUE AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY RAM . IT HAS BEEN THE FINEST TRUCK I HAVE EVER OWNED IN MY LIFE AND I AM NOW RETIRED SO I DO NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE NEAR THE MILES I DID IN THE PAST . MY PREVIOUS TRUCK WAS ALSO A RAM AND IT HAD A BIT TOO MUCH RUST ON IT TO KEEP IT AFTER 15 YEARS AND 298668 MILES SO I DROVE IT TO THE SALVAGE YARD . I WAS SAD TO LEAVE THAT OLD TRUCK SINCE IT HAD BEEN EXTREMELY RELIABLE AND NEVER FAILED ME IN 15 YEARS OF EVERY DAY DRIVING SO WHEN IT CAME TIME FOR ANOTHER TRUCK IT WAS A NO BRAINER TO GET ANOTHER RAM AND I EXPECT TO KEEP THIS ONE TILL I AM DEAD UNLESS I WIN THE LOTTERY . I AM GLAD YOU ALSO HAVE HAD GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR RAM AND I HOPE IT IS WITH YOU FOR MANY RELIABLE YEARS TO COME
Good update. My 2015 1500 5.7 has 67,000 on it now. Bought it new in 2015. Have had both front wheel bearings and fuel level sending unit replaced under warranty. No other issues. I get about 21 to 23 highway and about 18 to 19 mixed.
@@patrickoshea9527 Currently just past 140k miles. Been totally reliable except for a seeping valve cover gasket which I had replaced. Other than that just maintenance like brakes, plugs and fluids. Always starts, no warning lights on dash and no funny noises anywhere.
@@markmendoza3008 I traded it in at 155k miles and the whole truck was still rock solid. Replaced it with another Ram becuase I wanted the crew cab for more room. My new Ram has the hemi and it's great but I miss the fuel mileage I was getting with the V6!
Thank you man for the review, I am currently looking at getting the ram and now i will get the v6, i test drove one too also and it's got some good pick up, i do find the 8 speed jerky when it down shifts and up shifts but I can get use to it
Just traded my 2016 quad cab v6 and was getting 19 mpg combined, 23 hwy. 2019 crew cab v6 etorque getting 20 city. Have yet to do hwy. hope it’s as reliable as my 2016 was. Great review.
Dude definitely enjoy ur video.. I just got a 2024 Ram 1500 V6 etourque. I live in Texas and I don’t need to really haul anything. Hope it last as much as your and even more. Great truck btw.
Thank you for this. I've been trying to decide between V6 and V8, and really, it seems to come down to things I just don't care that much about - slightly faster 0-60, and theoretical more towing capacity. I say theoretical, because towing capacity usually comes down to payload, and the V6 actually has higher payload capacity, since it has less engine weight, and most people get the larger gas tank for the V8 as well, reducing payload even more.
I bought a 2017 Ram 1500 Express with the 3.6L. Love it. Coming from an 07 Hemi, it’s not far off from the feeling of that huge motor (thanks to VVT and the 8spd trans). Love it (and the gas mileage too!!!)
Nice review at 88k. I really like my 2016 Big Horn 1500 4x4 at 50k. Good to see I'll likely be happy for the next few years. The Pentastar 3.6 and 8 speed Torqueflight has been very good so far. Wouldn't mind a few more ft/lbs but you can really work with what it provides.
I have a 2017 tradesman v6 and get 28mpg hwy and 20mpg in city. My axle is 3:21. I love this truck. Mine is the quad cab with 6ft box and 2wd. They build good trucks.
Only 88k My 2015 already going to 140k miles. Don't matter what computer say change your oil at 5k or little less My ram v6 No problem. Drive all around the country. Changed my tires at 80k And brakes and disk at 95k Now the plugs are hard to change but ok. Don't idle while seating waiting And you will have this truck for long time.
I have a 2017 with 52k on it. Laramie trim. I like it. I get 19 mpg combined. I did a lot of research on these v6s before I bought one. (Brand new back in 2017 I got it) their bullet proof tbh. Change the oil and it’s fine. If your thinking of buying one. Do it for sure. It’s faster than the v8 silverados too lol. I don’t have any power problems. It has more than enough.
I got a 2019 ram 1500 classic 8 months ago and I absolutely love the truck it's still fresh so I hope I have luck in the future with it only things I did was a k&n cold air intake and a resonator delete with a flowmaster super 40 which is also could for the truck helps it breathe more.
@@marlonpatriz8070 oh yeah It did it feels faster and more responsive I love this truck and you wouldn't believe it it does a nasty burnout and it spins when you hit it alittle bit in rain
Still driving my 09 4.7v8 Ram, have only 93thous on it. Starting to get high revs while just driving in town. 5 speed trans love the truck. Rockers starting to rot, NE salt starting to take.
I picked up a 2018. I truly enjoy it. Speaking of maintenance Ram recommends doing the differentials every 15k. You can do it yourself in the driveway. I used to work for a dealership where I live.
I have the exact same truck,it has over 105k on it,done nothing 2 it,except oil changes, once every month I put ( Sea Foam) in the tank,on hwy getting 24mpg! Love the truck
I have a 2015 with the 3.6 as well. It has the 3.55 gear and is rated at 7600 lbs towing. It rarely goes on the highway and I'm getting 19.5 mpg average. But I drive it like an old man. The only issue I've had is the seal around the upper break light failed, lettting water into the passenger area. $2 weather stripping from Home Depot fixed it.
I had 113,000 miles on my 2013 ram 1500 single cab before i traded it in 2018. It was driven by 3 different people. The main issue I had on mine was the fuel rail pressure sensor failed on it @85,000 miles. But the engine did not breakdown or die and still ran strong. I kind of miss it honestly. On the transmission part, the thermal management failed but was replaced under warranty. Just between work and home I got about 20-22 miles per gallon on average, but if i were to do long distance driving I got about as high as 27 miles per gallon for my average. Now i got my hemi with a loud exhaust i am getting 12ish mpg. 31,000 miles no issues so far Lol
Great review. Have always favored RAM over the other brands. Somewhere in Texas, Scotty "Endless Money Pit" Kilmer is tearing his shirt off. He hates Chrysler products.
I'm at 91k in my 2015. This engine with the 8 speed transmission is rams best powertrain option in terms of reliability imo except for the Cummins. I've had zero issues with this truck. The reason I chose it over the hemi was due to the Hemi tick which usually occurs around 80-90k miles on them.
I have an identical setup. That 8speed trans is bulletproof. That trans is used in a lot of high end cars as well. One downfall Chrysler always had was transmissions, and I'm glad they finally outsourced to someone more reliable. The 3.6 is a fantastic engine too. Jeep owners beat the dog snot out of them, and they're very trusty. Sure they've got recalls, but follow up on them, and they're great. I had the notorious tick issue resolved, and a steering rack go out. My local dealer fixed them, and at zero issues other than that. Currently at 95k miles
I have a 2019 ram 1500 classic it gets around 19 or 20 mpg and its been a good truck so far I've had it for over 2 years and I've only replaced the upper ball joints and control arm other than that its been a good truck didnt need a hemi or 4wd the v6 has enough power
Ive had 4 Rams' since 2013. Two of them had 5.7 hemi duel pipes. The other 2 have the 3.6 pentastar. I now have 2019 V 6 Pentastar. I love Dodge Ram. No other truck for me. Dodge Ram only.
@@twavee5044 they are allmost the same within 2 miles. Depending on how many gimes you kick in the Hemi of course. Migt as well have the Hemi. You wont save enough gas to brag about.
My V-6 2016 Ram 4x4 Bighorn Crew Cab. Gets 19 mpg city/hwy. But 90% of my miles are city driving. On the Hwy it gets 28 Mpg. Going 75 to 80 mph with the 3.23 rear gears. I have even gotten 32 mpg going 55 mph with the cruise control on.
Hi Abdullah, I've been looking to up grade my exhaust. Would you happen to have a video clip on how that sounds with the cat back magnaflow. Or the item# on the Cat back. Thank you
I traded my Hemi in for the V6 and haven’t noticed anything apart from at the pump, most all brands will be going to a V6 and the Hemi is being dropped in the next year or two so thought I’d bite the bullet now!, wish I actually did it sooner!
Thanks for the video bud, What's are your average maintenance expenses? A rough estimate for total would also be great to hear. I'm currently searching for 13-15 v6 in exact same trim as yours. Should I be skeptical considering rams with 140-170k?
Besides going grocery shopping how does it tow? Literally looking at buying the same exact everything but worried the v6 won't perform. Even the color is the same 94k miles
Hey everyone, so I'm in the market for a new ram, 2019 1500, all my trucks thus far have had the 5.7, never any issues, iv been very reluctant to purchase a ram with the v6 my concern is longevity, right now I have 331773 on my current 5.7 ..and still running strong, I only do minor towing(jetski) so nothing to heavy, it seems everyone is happy with there v6, how's the general maintenance been? Any major major issues? I tend to keep my truck for a long time, I'm just not sold on the reliability of the v6, and help and info would be great appreciated...☺️
One of the reasons I chose the V6 was because of reliability. I chose it over the hemi because of exhaust manifold issues with the hemi. I've read plenty of good threads of people putting over 200k miles on the V6 with no issues.
I had an 06 hemi and the only issues I had was the manifold issue and the mds resonator rusted out. Of course it was a jersey truck so it saw a lot of salt. I have the v6 now in a 2019 model.
not sure what your temps are, do you have a digital display or are you going by the gauge, but mine 2018 runs up to about 230 in traffic before fan comes on, saw a close to 240 spike once during light towing in town, according to what I read these are designed to run hot, so as long as it doesn't stay above 245 for a long time you should be ok, the older ones the gauges would go up to about 3/4 at 245 or so, they can recalibrate the gauge and it won't go much above half until it gets really hot
I have a Big Horn 1500 4x4. Monthly I tow about 3,500lbs no prob. I also occasionally tow a jeep, tools, part, on trailer (5,500lbs) and it averaged 16mpg...that's mostly highway. No problem getting to and staying at highway speed or merging.
wheres your v8 badge? oh wait its a v6. can you add a trailer brake controller? how can you buy a lone star edition and not get a v8? im not going to brag about the hemi name, that doesnt even matter. i owned a gmc sierra 4.3 v6 and when i had that truck i wished i had a v8. it was way underpowered for a half ton truck. i can see a mid sized truck like a tacoma, ranger or dakota having a v6 but why would anyone buy a full sized v6 truck.
@@rb3tactical145 maybe you guys should actually drive one, rather than speculate. The V6 is 305 HP, so it's plenty powerful enough unless you intend to do heavy towing.
No real truck has a v6.. I have the 5.7 and get 22 mpg with 89000 miles..I have the tow package so its rated 12000 pds...I have not found anything it can't pull
@@scottrussell6717 you sound like a clown with a tiny peepee bragging about your pickup. And you don't get 22 MPG from a 5.7 liter V8, especially if you're using it like "a really truck", so stop lying.
@@pgo2372 I am a retired mechanic.. I don't beat my truck.. every trip I have made has ALWAYS gotten 21-22 at 68 mph.. I drive it very conservative....
@@mlaugh3 I am looking at numerous sub 150kmile Diesel trucks for less then half the price of that v6. Key word is used, but also half the price with a lot more potential. 4x4, Cummins, 2500 at least, some are older pre emissions garbage etc. I find it rather foolish to pay double that cost for a new weaker truck with less features.
Apollo all of those have been dogged to hell, i get being a big engine guy, but you can’t always afford, or need all the displacement. there are great gassers out there that aren’t v8s, this is one. that’s why they put it in so many vehicles, more than he even said.
Nicolas Price I think you miss the point, you can get better motor and features for cheaper used then buying a new vehicle with the bottom tier motor. Get a hemi 1500 even that had 4x4 for way cheaper.
I have a 2017..installed a leveling kit, 35’ mud tires, k&n air filter, flowmaster super 10, and small mods..it’s a beast ! Only bad is from 2015+ all the PCM are locked so I don’t get to install a tune.. v6 power 💪
@@tommiller5853 i do have intention to buy it but first I'm saving some cash to re-gear the whole truck..so it will push with the 35' tires just like the stock one..
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I had two hemi truck ... just purchased a new warlock an love the 3.6. True review and mine is flawless
I just got my 2019 Ram 1500 two months ago and I love it. The ride quality is amazing and the power on the V6 Pentastar is really good .
I got the 2021. It is awesome
2014 Ram V6 QC owner here. My truck has 263k miles and so far so good. Original 8 spd transmission, the engine was replaced by the previous owner with 240K miles. I purchased it for $8K with 248K and it still feels great. No broken interior bits, good weatherstripping, no squeaky sounds from tires, brakes nor suspension. These are really well built and great value for the money.
Have had my 2015 Ram for about four years got it back in 2017. It has the Pentastar V6 and for someone only having the Hemi in previous trucks I haven’t been disappointed. Great on gas and plenty of power for me, the only thing I added was a K&N cold air in take.
Did that CAI change anything? I mean the sound?
@@abdullahal-shimri3091 I did notice a change but in a good way, yes. It has more of a rumble reminiscent of maybe a V8 engine and plus the aesthetics when you lift the hood is a bonus.
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I'm actually moving to texas next year, so naturally I have to get myself a pickup (all jokes aside I do a bit of side work and woodworking). But I was looking at getting the ram 1500 classic warlock with the v6 and this video helped a lot! Thanks!
Thanks for the review! I ended up purchasing a 2017.
Your reviews are clear and genuine. Well done!
Thank you for this interview I been shopping trucks and I have saw and heard horror stories from Ford f150 and Chevy Silverados. This is a nice truck this is what I need I been watching videos like a mad man and I have test drove 2014 Toyota tundra 2014 Silverado 2011 Dodge ram. I love the Toyota but it guzzles gas like a thirsty fat man In The sun. The Chevy was really smooth and didn't burn a lot of gas and then the doge felt kinda fat it was a hemi v8 but it burns gas also. But a former coworker just bought a 2018 v6 Dodge ram and she loves it so I had my eye on one for a while I'm going to go test drive one but I really do appreciate your video brother God bless you
I recently purchased a 2014 Ram Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 V6 with 68k miles and I cannot be happier. With the prices of trucks now days new and used I looked and looked, and it just seemed everyone wanted $24k for a 2012 Silverado four door 4x4 with 160k miles. I found this Ram private seller for thousands less than anything comparable at $22k. Up to this Ram my daily driver was a 2001 Silverado Ext Cab z71 4x4 5.3L with 338k miles. It has been a wonderful truck! Always reliable and just solid. I was hesitant about the Ram never owned anything dodge, Chrysler etc.. I wanted 4 door and 4x4. Also a through console not a flip down 60/40 bench. This Ram 1500 met all that! Very happy, plenty of power, rides awesome and MPG’s are awesome. I was averaging 14 in my Silverado. So far and I do a lot of Highway / commuting for work but I am averaging 21.3 MPG’s and about to go 500+ on a tank. My Silverado I maybe average 290-320 per tank. For a full size four door 4x4 to be getting anything 20+ MPG’s what more could you ask for? I know for years dodge / Ram had their issues and some say quality is poor. I think since Ram broke off to just focus on their truck line they have really focused and improved quality. I still love a Chevy and most all my family has Silverado’s and Tahoe’s, but all of them like this Ram’s features and style. It’s awesome very happy with my choice!
Thanks for the honest review and the fuel economy. I have a 2019, new body style and that’s what I’m getting. Best I’ve done was a little over 24 but I was babying it and barely hit 65. Had a hemi for 10 years, Cummins for 2 but my towing needs changed so I bought this for the economy and only needing regular gas vs plus or diesel.
Excellent review !! Informative and to the point. Thanks for the time. Had a 2015 Hemi...am now comfortable with the idea of a v6. Thanks again !
Thank you for the review. I just bought the 2019 Warlock. I'm optimistic per your review. It was a great deal compared to the other brands.
Great review. Pretty muchs mirrors my truck except I've had various problems over the years. (Valves,cams, rockers, oil cooler, and various fuel sensor issues. 104K miles now.Did notice you get less mpg than mine. Average 21.5 mpg consistently.
I HAVE A 2014 RAM 1500 RAM BIG HORN WITH THE 3.6 V6 AND MINE IS A 4X4 QUAD CAB AND WITH 42000 MILES ON IT I AM STILL AVERAGING 21.5 TO 22.5 MPG LOCALLY UNDER 50 MPH AND I GET 22.5 TO 23.5 MPG AVERAGE ON THE HIGHWAY SO I WAS KIND OF SURPRISED TO SEE THAT YOUR MPG IS QUITE A BIT LOWER THAN MINE WITH ONLY A 4X2 AND I DO HAVE A HEAVY FOOT BUT I USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHENEVER IT IS POSSIBLE WHICH MAY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE . IN THE WINTER HERE UP NORTH I HAVE HAD IT AS LOW AS 18 MPG WITH THE 4X4 ENGAGED SO I AM EVEN HAPPIER WITH MY TRUCK NOW THAN I WAS BEFORE I READ YOUR REVUE AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY RAM . IT HAS BEEN THE FINEST TRUCK I HAVE EVER OWNED IN MY LIFE AND I AM NOW RETIRED SO I DO NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE NEAR THE MILES I DID IN THE PAST . MY PREVIOUS TRUCK WAS ALSO A RAM AND IT HAD A BIT TOO MUCH RUST ON IT TO KEEP IT AFTER 15 YEARS AND 298668 MILES SO I DROVE IT TO THE SALVAGE YARD . I WAS SAD TO LEAVE THAT OLD TRUCK SINCE IT HAD BEEN EXTREMELY RELIABLE AND NEVER FAILED ME IN 15 YEARS OF EVERY DAY DRIVING SO WHEN IT CAME TIME FOR ANOTHER TRUCK IT WAS A NO BRAINER TO GET ANOTHER RAM AND I EXPECT TO KEEP THIS ONE TILL I AM DEAD UNLESS I WIN THE LOTTERY . I AM GLAD YOU ALSO HAVE HAD GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR RAM AND I HOPE IT IS WITH YOU FOR MANY RELIABLE YEARS TO COME
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My 2014 Ram with the Pentastar has been great. I like it compared to my F150 (2007) I had. Great ride and plenty of power too.
Good update. My 2015 1500 5.7 has 67,000 on it now. Bought it new in 2015. Have had both front wheel bearings and fuel level sending unit replaced under warranty. No other issues. I get about 21 to 23 highway and about 18 to 19 mixed.
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with the same engine and currently at 123k miles. Running strong and averaging 19mpg combined city/hwy.
Have you replaced anything? Any issues?
@@patrickoshea9527 Currently just past 140k miles. Been totally reliable except for a seeping valve cover gasket which I had replaced. Other than that just maintenance like brakes, plugs and fluids. Always starts, no warning lights on dash and no funny noises anywhere.
@@tylerseelyHow bout now?
@@markmendoza3008 I traded it in at 155k miles and the whole truck was still rock solid. Replaced it with another Ram becuase I wanted the crew cab for more room. My new Ram has the hemi and it's great but I miss the fuel mileage I was getting with the V6!
Thank you man for the review, I am currently looking at getting the ram and now i will get the v6, i test drove one too also and it's got some good pick up, i do find the 8 speed jerky when it down shifts and up shifts but I can get use to it
Just traded my 2016 quad cab v6 and was getting 19 mpg combined, 23 hwy. 2019 crew cab v6 etorque getting 20 city. Have yet to do hwy. hope it’s as reliable as my 2016 was. Great review.
Thank you for your detailed review, well done, I just bought the 2017 looks just like yours
Dude definitely enjoy ur video.. I just got a 2024 Ram 1500 V6 etourque. I live in Texas and I don’t need to really haul anything. Hope it last as much as your and even more. Great truck btw.
Thank you for this. I've been trying to decide between V6 and V8, and really, it seems to come down to things I just don't care that much about - slightly faster 0-60, and theoretical more towing capacity. I say theoretical, because towing capacity usually comes down to payload, and the V6 actually has higher payload capacity, since it has less engine weight, and most people get the larger gas tank for the V8 as well, reducing payload even more.
I bought a 2017 Ram 1500 Express with the 3.6L. Love it. Coming from an 07 Hemi, it’s not far off from the feeling of that huge motor (thanks to VVT and the 8spd trans). Love it (and the gas mileage too!!!)
Nice review at 88k. I really like my 2016 Big Horn 1500 4x4 at 50k. Good to see I'll likely be happy for the next few years. The Pentastar 3.6 and 8 speed Torqueflight has been very good so far. Wouldn't mind a few more ft/lbs but you can really work with what it provides.
Nice! I have a 2016 with the 3.6, been a very great reliable engine. 18,128 miles!
José Lopez hey do you have issues on winter time
@@AlejandroP1980s I haven't had any issues during the winter. How about you?
Got a 2018 Bighorn V6 as a company truck and I’m going to buy it when the lease is up. 67000 and a great truck. Fun to drive.
Very helpful! Thank you so much for this review!
Nice truck, great review!
Awesome and real talk video! Thanks dude
Thank you for this review I am really considering a V6 to save a little on fuel and I don’t tow really I only need the bed for my dirt bikes and quads
Great review.. just started leasing a 2022.. love the truck and possibly leasing to buy
I have a 2017 tradesman v6 and get 28mpg hwy and 20mpg in city. My axle is 3:21. I love this truck. Mine is the quad cab with 6ft box and 2wd. They build good trucks.
Only 88k
My 2015 already going to 140k miles. Don't matter what computer say change your oil at 5k or little less
My ram v6 No problem.
Drive all around the country.
Changed my tires at 80k
And brakes and disk at 95k
Now the plugs are hard to change but ok.
Don't idle while seating waiting
And you will have this truck for long time.
Great review thank you.
I have a 2017 with 52k on it. Laramie trim. I like it. I get 19 mpg combined. I did a lot of research on these v6s before I bought one. (Brand new back in 2017 I got it) their bullet proof tbh. Change the oil and it’s fine. If your thinking of buying one. Do it for sure. It’s faster than the v8 silverados too lol. I don’t have any power problems. It has more than enough.
I got a 2019 ram 1500 classic 8 months ago and I absolutely love the truck it's still fresh so I hope I have luck in the future with it only things I did was a k&n cold air intake and a resonator delete with a flowmaster super 40 which is also could for the truck helps it breathe more.
Nice, did you get a bit more power?
@@marlonpatriz8070 oh yeah It did it feels faster and more responsive I love this truck and you wouldn't believe it it does a nasty burnout and it spins when you hit it alittle bit in rain
Thanks for this helps me out great video
Still driving my 09 4.7v8 Ram, have only 93thous on it. Starting to get high revs while just driving in town. 5 speed trans love the truck. Rockers starting to rot, NE salt starting to take.
I picked up a 2018. I truly enjoy it. Speaking of maintenance Ram recommends doing the differentials every 15k. You can do it yourself in the driveway. I used to work for a dealership where I live.
I have a 13... the driveline is every 100000 miles but it is al synthetic from factory but I change it every 50000 miles
I have the exact same truck,it has over 105k on it,done nothing 2 it,except oil changes, once every month I put ( Sea Foam) in the tank,on hwy getting 24mpg! Love the truck
I have a 2015 with the 3.6 as well. It has the 3.55 gear and is rated at 7600 lbs towing. It rarely goes on the highway and I'm getting 19.5 mpg average. But I drive it like an old man. The only issue I've had is the seal around the upper break light failed, lettting water into the passenger area. $2 weather stripping from Home Depot fixed it.
I had 113,000 miles on my 2013 ram 1500 single cab before i traded it in 2018. It was driven by 3 different people. The main issue I had on mine was the fuel rail pressure sensor failed on it @85,000 miles. But the engine did not breakdown or die and still ran strong. I kind of miss it honestly.
On the transmission part, the thermal management failed but was replaced under warranty.
Just between work and home I got about 20-22 miles per gallon on average, but if i were to do long distance driving I got about as high as 27 miles per gallon for my average.
Now i got my hemi with a loud exhaust i am getting 12ish mpg. 31,000 miles no issues so far Lol
Looks great, great review
Great review. Have always favored RAM over the other brands. Somewhere in Texas, Scotty "Endless Money Pit" Kilmer is tearing his shirt off. He hates Chrysler products.
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Nice truck dude.
I'm at 91k in my 2015. This engine with the 8 speed transmission is rams best powertrain option in terms of reliability imo except for the Cummins. I've had zero issues with this truck. The reason I chose it over the hemi was due to the Hemi tick which usually occurs around 80-90k miles on them.
I have an identical setup. That 8speed trans is bulletproof. That trans is used in a lot of high end cars as well. One downfall Chrysler always had was transmissions, and I'm glad they finally outsourced to someone more reliable. The 3.6 is a fantastic engine too. Jeep owners beat the dog snot out of them, and they're very trusty. Sure they've got recalls, but follow up on them, and they're great. I had the notorious tick issue resolved, and a steering rack go out. My local dealer fixed them, and at zero issues other than that. Currently at 95k miles
2017 w/ 3.6 here.... rock-solid, maintenance is a breeze, and with 305hp, it has more than enough 'oomph to do what I need it to do.
Sadly 305hp is the engine alone.
2014 with 65k trouble free miles.... love my pentastar ram....
My 02 360 magnum only has 95k on it. Love all ram trucks.
Thanx for the review..👍
Amazing review
I have a 2019 ram 1500 classic it gets around 19 or 20 mpg and its been a good truck so far I've had it for over 2 years and I've only replaced the upper ball joints and control arm other than that its been a good truck didnt need a hemi or 4wd the v6 has enough power
Ive had 4 Rams' since 2013. Two of them had 5.7 hemi duel pipes. The other 2 have the 3.6 pentastar. I now have 2019 V 6 Pentastar. I love Dodge Ram. No other truck for me. Dodge Ram only.
Hey quick question , out of the V6 Pentastar vs 5.7 Hemi, which gave you the better mileage ?
@@twavee5044 they are allmost the same within 2 miles. Depending on how many gimes you kick in the Hemi of course. Migt as well have the Hemi. You wont save enough gas to brag about.
@@twavee5044 I have a 2017 w the hemi and it gets 15-16avg
My 2018 3.6 is averaging 24 mpg
My V-6 2016 Ram 4x4 Bighorn Crew Cab. Gets 19 mpg city/hwy. But 90% of my miles are city driving. On the Hwy it gets 28 Mpg. Going 75 to 80 mph with the 3.23 rear gears. I have even gotten 32 mpg going 55 mph with the cruise control on.
I got 2019 classic V6 getting 27mpg on highway with 8speed and 3.55 rear end.
I got same truck as u. V6 4x4 3.55 got 6inch lift and 35s I get 15mpg
Nice.. closer mpg to my 2015 Ecodiesel
@@louisianapepper1018 big tires make it lose a lot of MPG huh
Very nice
@Mctrician2 Yes 2wd
I installed a Magnaflow cat back exhaust on my Ram 1500 Pentastar and now it drives like my dad’s Jaguar
Hi Abdullah, I've been looking to up grade my exhaust. Would you happen to have a video clip on how that sounds with the cat back magnaflow. Or the item# on the Cat back. Thank you
Abdullah Al-Shimri I put in the same but the drone was killing me, so I put a magnaflow muffler in front of the cat back and that made it perfect.
Man your thumbnail photo ugly ass hell, thanks for the info though
thanks for this I can not make up my mind. Currently have a 2013 ram v8 5.7 l... possibly considering trading in for a 2020 v6
@spoken Reviews, how is the v6 Ram now? I am thinking of buying a 2017 v6 1500. I appreciate this great review.
I traded my Hemi in for the V6 and haven’t noticed anything apart from at the pump, most all brands will be going to a V6 and the Hemi is being dropped in the next year or two so thought I’d bite the bullet now!, wish I actually did it sooner!
You don't need 4x4 if you don't go offroad trailing. Just have AT or MT tires and air down to around 20 psi.
Nice
Yikes got my a year now, bighorn for 12K!! No issues! 2015 Crew Cab
Anyone here have issues with the Navigation? It seems mine does it’s own thing for awhile before it finally updates my location.
I got a 2016 1500 I get 22 on highway driving and 18 in the city I have 190xxx on it now and sadly it just started the ticking sound
Yes Sir!!! Ram is the way to go. I have a 2016 Big Horn with 18,000 miles. best truck I've ever owned, Luxury Brown color Bad A$$ Truck
What do you think about it now?
Thanks for the video bud, What's are your average maintenance expenses? A rough estimate for total would also be great to hear. I'm currently searching for 13-15 v6 in exact same trim as yours. Should I be skeptical considering rams with 140-170k?
Eduard Gomberg look for RAMs with the ZF 8 speed transmission. I wouldn’t consider anything earlier than 2015
How did the Coopers hold up?
My hemi with 33 gets 18 to 21 mpg on the highway
How is driving now... 2023
Besides going grocery shopping how does it tow? Literally looking at buying the same exact everything but worried the v6 won't perform. Even the color is the same 94k miles
What side steps are those, can you post a link?
my Father has one he uses it for work
what colour is this unit....im getting my truck painted and like this colour ...
Mopar or no car 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽
I have a 2017 ram pentastar in the dealer. It blows white smoke all the time???? They are going to call engineering they said they are stumped? ?
Great review, but something about a V6 on a truck just makes me cringe.
A dash mat would be a good investment,good video though
Hey everyone, so I'm in the market for a new ram, 2019 1500, all my trucks thus far have had the 5.7, never any issues, iv been very reluctant to purchase a ram with the v6 my concern is longevity, right now I have 331773 on my current 5.7 ..and still running strong, I only do minor towing(jetski) so nothing to heavy, it seems everyone is happy with there v6, how's the general maintenance been? Any major major issues? I tend to keep my truck for a long time, I'm just not sold on the reliability of the v6, and help and info would be great appreciated...☺️
One of the reasons I chose the V6 was because of reliability. I chose it over the hemi because of exhaust manifold issues with the hemi. I've read plenty of good threads of people putting over 200k miles on the V6 with no issues.
I had an 06 hemi and the only issues I had was the manifold issue and the mds resonator rusted out. Of course it was a jersey truck so it saw a lot of salt. I have the v6 now in a 2019 model.
Here in Florida it’s flat. I get about 22 mpg average. Highway about 25
Pro2nda nice
Do you have any repairs done to the engine?
He said that he has had NO problems. NONE.
Check out infotainment website. They have the upgraded version that’s oem with Apple CarPlay
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What's your coolant temperature in driving conditions ? Have the same truck but worry on my temps 2013 160000 miles
not sure what your temps are, do you have a digital display or are you going by the gauge, but mine 2018 runs up to about 230 in traffic before fan comes on, saw a close to 240 spike once during light towing in town, according to what I read these are designed to run hot, so as long as it doesn't stay above 245 for a long time you should be ok, the older ones the gauges would go up to about 3/4 at 245 or so, they can recalibrate the gauge and it won't go much above half until it gets really hot
Mine goes to 235 to 3/4 of the gauge, I was worried about but now that you said about your temps it's seems normal, thank you
@@DanielGarcia-pf4sx yep that sounds right, but i understand your concern as most cars the gauge normally never goes above half way. Enjoy your ride
Hmmm...my 3.6 hasn’t gotten above 200. Driven hard, haven’t gotten it to budge.
How does the v6 do towing?
I have a Big Horn 1500 4x4. Monthly I tow about 3,500lbs no prob. I also occasionally tow a jeep, tools, part, on trailer (5,500lbs) and it averaged 16mpg...that's mostly highway. No problem getting to and staying at highway speed or merging.
How is it in 4 wheel drive?
well it’s the same engine that’s been in jeeps in america since 2014, so i assume well.
I guess 88,000 miles is a lot of Chrysler 😂😂😂
Hell wit the 6 Hemi is the only way to go
Looking at a 2014 v6 with 117000, is that alot for $15,000..
I bought a 2017 v6 tradesman for 17k with 30kmiles
Dodge last anywhere from 10 to 15 years if you drive it hard.
I'm here because ford can't make an oil pan that doesn't leak.
wheres your v8 badge? oh wait its a v6. can you add a trailer brake controller? how can you buy a lone star edition and not get a v8? im not going to brag about the hemi name, that doesnt even matter. i owned a gmc sierra 4.3 v6 and when i had that truck i wished i had a v8. it was way underpowered for a half ton truck. i can see a mid sized truck like a tacoma, ranger or dakota having a v6 but why would anyone buy a full sized v6 truck.
I had a silverado w the 5.3 V8 and it still felt underpowered. Cant imagine a full size w a V6
@@rb3tactical145 maybe you guys should actually drive one, rather than speculate. The V6 is 305 HP, so it's plenty powerful enough unless you intend to do heavy towing.
No real truck has a v6.. I have the 5.7 and get 22 mpg with 89000 miles..I have the tow package so its rated 12000 pds...I have not found anything it can't pull
Do you feel better bragging to strangers on the internet?
@@pgo2372 just comparing facts
@@scottrussell6717 you sound like a clown with a tiny peepee bragging about your pickup. And you don't get 22 MPG from a 5.7 liter V8, especially if you're using it like "a really truck", so stop lying.
@@pgo2372 I am a retired mechanic.. I don't beat my truck.. every trip I have made has ALWAYS gotten 21-22 at 68 mph.. I drive it very conservative....
I love my first Ram a 2014 Outdoorsman with the Hemi. Great towing vehicle.
30k for a v6 ram 1500 ouch. For half that you could have had a nice 2500 with a Cummins or 5.7 with 4x4 and all that useful stuff.
No way.................maybe used with alot of miles..................dont kid your self. I been in the auto business for 22 years.
@@mlaugh3 I am looking at numerous sub 150kmile Diesel trucks for less then half the price of that v6. Key word is used, but also half the price with a lot more potential. 4x4, Cummins, 2500 at least, some are older pre emissions garbage etc. I find it rather foolish to pay double that cost for a new weaker truck with less features.
so you're saying you can get a 2500 for 15k yeah I don't think so maybe with 200k on it and 10 yrs old
Apollo all of those have been dogged to hell, i get being a big engine guy, but you can’t always afford, or need all the displacement. there are great gassers out there that aren’t v8s, this is one. that’s why they put it in so many vehicles, more than he even said.
Nicolas Price I think you miss the point, you can get better motor and features for cheaper used then buying a new vehicle with the bottom tier motor. Get a hemi 1500 even that had 4x4 for way cheaper.
a motor like that is like all balls and no shaft😂
I have a 2017..installed a leveling kit, 35’ mud tires, k&n air filter, flowmaster super 10, and small mods..it’s a beast ! Only bad is from 2015+ all the PCM are locked so I don’t get to install a tune.. v6 power 💪
Get OBDLink MX (the fob), and AlfaOBD (the app on your phone) - TIPM unlocks quickly and easily after that.
@@tommiller5853 i do have intention to buy it but first I'm saving some cash to re-gear the whole truck..so it will push with the 35' tires just like the stock one..