RAM 2500 2021 Review @carsales.com.au

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  • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
    @imnotusingmyrealname4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The column shifter is absolutely the right way to select gears in a vehicle like this!

    • @matthewh8005
      @matthewh8005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its fucking brilliant isnt it! Goddamn I want one of these

  • @harrishunter9923
    @harrishunter9923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    All cars in Australia come with heated seats and steering wheels during summer

    • @79series
      @79series ปีที่แล้ว

      And heated seat belt clickers

  • @kieranlewis9249
    @kieranlewis9249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Love the truck, the most disappointing part about it is they start at $48,500 (USD converted to AUD) in the U.S but some how here they are over triple the price....... Import taxes should be gone now that Australia does not produce any vehicles...... Why do we have such a huge price tag here for this vehicle?

    • @IBAdrianHarris
      @IBAdrianHarris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You need to look at the spec. The price for the one you are quoting is likely a 4x2, petrol single cab in a low trim, and the prices quoted on US sites typically don't include on road costs. This one here has a Cummins, 4x4, Crew Cab and is in Laramie trim (and possibly has options), that will cost over USD$70k on the road in the US (about $100k AUD). This is before you get into costs associated with shipping (not much), conversion (a lot) and compliance (also quite a bit).
      I've imported and converted my own car to RHD. Given the significant work involved in a conversion with modern vehicles, and all the paperwork involved - I don't think the price is that unreasonable, even if it might appears so on the surface. Particularly when you look at the price of comparative vehicles (300 Landcruiser, which is a much smaller vehicle, typically specs out less etc.)

    • @petervossos4816
      @petervossos4816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear you brother! A hellcat is 250,000, a Camaro ZL1 170,000, a ram TRX 250,000!!! Thieves are thicker than the mosquitoes in Arnhem land here in OZ !!!
      I CANT BELIEVE THAT THIS SORT OF GOUGING IS TOLERATED!! The cherry on the cake is the C8 corvette! It is made in RHD from factory in the US and when it was released it cost 62,000
      here they’re asking over 200,000!!!!! HEADS HAVE GOT TO ROLL!!!!!

    • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
      @imnotusingmyrealname4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IBAdrianHarris The J300, just like its predecessors, carries a VERY hefty price tag. May I ask what your car is? Also, does Australia require LHD cars be converted to RHD? The European Court of Justice ruled that EU member states can't force people to convert their car.
      Having the steering wheel on the wrong side makes it hard or impossible in certain situations like parking garages but I doubt there's any parking garage in Australia that can fit the RAM 2500. Also I absolutely hate drive-throughs so for me that's a non issue. Sure it makes it even harder to drive this gigantic vehicle but that's something you got into by buying one. At least you save a lot of money.

    • @IBAdrianHarris
      @IBAdrianHarris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@imnotusingmyrealname4566 I've got an F250 (very similar to the vehicle in the review).
      Almost all states in Australia require vehicles under 25yrs old to be RHD to be imported to be registered to drive here, the conversion needs to be certified by independent engineers. Tourists etc. that wish to ship a vehicle here can bring in LHD vehicle (but needs to be sent home), or if it's one not for road purposes, or needs to be older than 25yrs old on entry.
      Agree on the inconvenience of having the steering wheel on the wrong side.

    • @stubilt3848
      @stubilt3848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IBAdrianHarris neighbour just replaced trans with 8 sp Allison, he nursed it for its entire 400000km most fail at 200000

  • @petervossos4816
    @petervossos4816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 2500 RAM is worth 40,000 in America…so when it gets here with the exchange rate it cost 60,000.. which means Australian people don’t have to pay luxury tax on this vehicle because the luxury tax is incurred on cars 65,000 and over but the government adds the cost of the conversion onto this vehicle, the conversion that is done here by HSV which cost 45,000, making the total price of the truck go up to 105,000!! That’s why Australians pay luxury tax…not because it comes into the country over the luxury tax threshold but because HSV/WALKINSHAW convert it HERE adding 45,000 more onto the price!!! Which means at 105,000 the truck plus luxury tax cost 130,000!!! But the final price goes up to 185,000! Which means it costs another 55,000 to ship it and dealer costs and registration fees and stamp duty!!!! So that’s why this truck costs so much here!!!! Our government should have paid RAM to research and develop a RHD truck for us from factory and should have been honest for the price on these trucks that way we would have only needed to pay 95,000 au for this truck!!!!!

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      The truck in the video is a 2500 Laramie 4x4 with the optional diesel. Before you start adding more options the 2022 model year of this truck has an MSRP of $72,320 in the US.
      The trim level of a truck will usually have a lot more impact on the price than the model.
      A Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab with a 6.5' bed and a gasoline engine starts at $50,755 and is the cheapest Crew Cab variant. The $44k usd version is a regular cab 4x2.

  • @chrisgray6988
    @chrisgray6988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome truck...would prefer the new Tundra though. Ram comes in great colours, better than Toyota...

    • @migueldelacruz4799
      @migueldelacruz4799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love a tundra if they came diesel.

    • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
      @imnotusingmyrealname4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@migueldelacruz4799 Toyota has the 3.3 in the Land Cruiser but they refuse to build a Tundra with it.

    • @migueldelacruz4799
      @migueldelacruz4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There was a concept of a hino engine Toyota tundra dually

    • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
      @imnotusingmyrealname4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@migueldelacruz4799 I think it was just a render by a fan.

    • @migueldelacruz4799
      @migueldelacruz4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@imnotusingmyrealname4566 no it was real concept they decided not to put into production.

  • @EngrNaLabo
    @EngrNaLabo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never like this over size pickup just because im a little short for it. But it does looks good.

  • @Mick_4591
    @Mick_4591 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cost to fill?
    Have you guys done a " review' for the F250?
    Only 3 year 100K warranty and 6 months serving intervals
    No cab chassis model to put your own tray/ custom canopy on

  • @liamm3599
    @liamm3599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to get the Ram 2500 Laramie( Australia converted to right-hand drive) with ''swan-neck'' towing hook, and air brakes etc etc shipped over to IRELAND, and what paperwork is required, as it would be ideal towing vehicle. we can drive ''vehicle plus trailer ''up to gross weight up to 12tons, so for hauling few cows or sheep the ''Ram 2500'' ideal, Liam in IRELAND.

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you are going gooseneck towing with a diesel I would go with a 3500 SRW. The 2500s are light on payload once you add the diesel and the gooseneck is going to put some load in your bed.
      I believe that there is a place in the UK that is doing RHD conversions on Rams. but not sure if they do the 3/4 or 1 ton versions. Could be only half tons.

    • @liamm3599
      @liamm3599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rich7447 Thanks for that, much appreciated, will try the guys in UK to hear what they doing, thanks again, Liam in IRELAND

  • @darylwilson282
    @darylwilson282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe ppl still comparing to American prices.

  • @setharp
    @setharp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have to remember: These are not nearly as expensive in the US. Here they are NOT seen as luxury vehicles.

    • @alanrowley6402
      @alanrowley6402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's beatable. They are definitely seen as family multi use vehicles and ones with higher equipped interiors can push $90,000 In the U.S. getting close to luxury. High end Leather uplostrie heated and cooled seats high end infotainment systems and electronic safety equipment can all be had

    • @setharp
      @setharp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alanrowley6402 Compared how trucks used to be sure. They are definitely pretty luxurious. Here in the US trucks used to be a cheap alternative. And most people who drove them actually used them for work. Totally different thing now. They are now the most expensive and the most popular. There is a fairly healthy "Bro-Dozer" thing here and the manufactures have obliged by making these things absolutely enormous. And now it seems this is catching on in other countries.. makes no sense.

  • @TriffidAutoTrucks
    @TriffidAutoTrucks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Canopy on the body of RAM 2500 2021 with ramboxes only in Triffid Trucks !

  • @slatibaadfast
    @slatibaadfast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ram 2500/3500, GMC & Chevrolet 2500/3500, Ford F250, 350 and up all require ADBLUE additive. Why, when doing reviews is not the usage and cost mentioned? Diesel outside capital cities is around $2 plus a litre and adblue around $1.50 a litre. Expensive exercise if adblue is on a 1 to 1 ratio. Most small 'australian' Ute's don't use adblue so I think, potent users don't even think of it. Unless you're towing a bloody big van maybe the petrol variants would be a better investment. Considering they still have a 4.5 tonne (70mm ball) capacity.

    • @petervossos4816
      @petervossos4816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yah I agree and I hear you got to use Cummins ad blue, which means you got to carry it around!! I don’t think that’s accurate but having to fill up with ad blue every second tank is a bit of a pain!!

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Ram/GMC/Chevy 2500/3500, and the Ford F250 through F350 (higher in cab and chassis) all come standard with gasoline/petrol engines. The diesels are an expensive option in all of them ($10k US minimum), so if you are opting for the diesel, the DEF costs aren't going to bother you too much.

    • @slatibaadfast
      @slatibaadfast ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rich7447 point taken. but not in Australia. the only petrol/gasoline units are the 150/1500's the others are only imported as diesels. annoying really when you consider that most other countries are in the process of phasing out diesels. but many auto manufacturers use australia as a 'dumping ground' for less 'clean' vehicles. some areas in australia atm adblu and diesel are around the $3 a litre mark.

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@slatibaadfast The HD trucks fall under a different set of EPA regulations here. So a half ton diesel is much harder to pass regulations than a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel. I don't see the 6.6/6.7 L diesels going anywhere for quite a long time in the US. There just isn't anything that compares when dealing with heavy loads.
      Ford's 7.3L Godzilla gasoline engine has been a popular choice in the Super Duty trucks and Ram has a 6.4L that I see quite a few of. With the cost of conversion though, they probably aren't looking to invest the same amount in a less expensive truck as it will be harder to recoup (I don't see any Tradesman trim level trucks in Aus reviews).
      Diesel near me (Maryland) is $4.09 USD a gallon ($1.60 AUD per liter) which is up about $1.30 a gallon over what it was when Biden took office. My last truck was a 2011 and didn't take DEF, so I had to look up the price. Apparently it is $11 for 2.5 gallons ($1.72 AUD per liter)

  • @holden3083
    @holden3083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    👍. Yes the Ram in Australia is way over priced. Almost robbery!

    • @TheRingadingdingg
      @TheRingadingdingg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really. Its because from factory they are LHD. They are then purchased by aussie companies that have to spend big dollars to convert them to RHD. Pretty simple.

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      The $160k aud would be about $108k usd. The Ford F450 King Ranch that I have an order in for is $93k usd + taxes and fees. Trim levels have a much larger impact with HDs than the GVWR.

  • @joskjj3625
    @joskjj3625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do these trucks even sell well in Australia?

    • @calvinbrillus6507
      @calvinbrillus6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes

    • @steveallen1340
      @steveallen1340 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are popular but still a niche product in Australia, RAM sold 3,300 of them in 2020 which is approx 0.3% of the Australian car market.

    • @joskjj3625
      @joskjj3625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steveallen1340 ouch that’s really low

    • @stevenkreti3398
      @stevenkreti3398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You’ll find these big American vehicles will increase in popularity for example caravans are getting a lot heavier causing dramas for our current car park of vehicles, unless you do a GVM upgrade to say your land cruiser you will most likely be over the legal limit when towing. The advantage of owning one of these vehicles is that they are out of the box ready, no need for upgrades etc..

  • @rich7447
    @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 250/2500 is the least capable of the Large Pickup class (classes 2b and 3).

  • @Abu7929
    @Abu7929 ปีที่แล้ว

    Parking wouldn't be an issue. I'v got a dually long bed, they're what make parking hard

  • @dalewyatt1321
    @dalewyatt1321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ram by name. Or is that a request by the owner?

    • @alanrowley6402
      @alanrowley6402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the name of the truck brand they used to be branded as Dodge Ram trucks bit Ram has been a stand alone brand for about 10 years now

  • @hotdog7988
    @hotdog7988 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are roughly less half the price over in the U.S. Boy, do we get ripped off in Oz.

  • @johnmartin-sg7cv
    @johnmartin-sg7cv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The biggest disappointment is the payload. I believe you said 835kg. Thats appalling for a truck this size. The only reason to buy it is payload and towing capacity. No better than a twin cab ute

    • @justanotheraviator2357
      @justanotheraviator2357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This truck is no disappointment, trust me! Also the payload is about 3000lbs or so I don't know about kgs

    • @Chris-xf5dq
      @Chris-xf5dq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@justanotheraviator2357 the listed payload for the Laramie badge in the US is 2430 lbs (all that chrome and leather is heavy)
      If it was really a concern for someone buying one of these a light rigid licence might allow the payload to increase to 1100kg as the payload listed in this video is to satisfy the maximum 4500kg gvm required for a car licence. Though some bofin in the gov't would probably make you do an engineering certificate.

    • @matthewfinnigan3862
      @matthewfinnigan3862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get a light truck license and it opens it right up

  • @mvnorsel6354
    @mvnorsel6354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would never park next to one at the local Woolie's, too much risk.

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      Risk of what?

    • @matthewh8005
      @matthewh8005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rich7447 feeling like a peasant

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matthewh8005 LOL. Don't worry. A lot of my fellow peasants drive these in the US and Canada. I drove one for 12 years before rust took over and I made the decision to move to something more capable.

    • @matthewh8005
      @matthewh8005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@rich7447we don't really have that issue. We don't have snow or salt our roads here so the rust thing isn't a problem we face.

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matthewh8005 I'm in the US mid-Atlantic (Maryland) with family in Canada and friends in quite a few of the snowier states (NY, OH, PA, KS). Winter travel really means salt bath anywhere north or west of us. We were in NE Kansas for most of the time that I owned my last truck. It's bad, but nowhere near as bad as when we lived in Ontario Canada. I had a Ford that had all the aluminum parts corroding after about 3 years (Bought it new as a 2000 model year and traded it for a 2003.5 model year Ram 1500).

  • @stubilt3848
    @stubilt3848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    problem is the trans stuffs up many behind the Cummins being replaced by an ALLISON, that will take up to 650 bhp

  • @uareslick
    @uareslick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesus Wept. Whats the point of tow testing a ram with 2t, its not a ford ranger driver driving home with his boyfriend and jetski. I just bounced 2.8t home in my stock triton. This isnt worth the hard drive space it was stored on.

  • @midwaynights
    @midwaynights 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Because australians have veen deprived of big riggs for so long and relied on shitty holden amd ford utes and toyotas Its funny, he kept on saying truck like this truck like that. Without realising it is a TRUCK.

    • @petervossos4816
      @petervossos4816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah shitty Holden , ford and Toyota utes. The authorities have treated us like we’re all little people since the 60,s . Like the 4 door cramped sedans we had for so long! AND the Toyota vans and light trucks with their crappy little motors that have to be revved to get them to get moving!!!! Not to mention the narrow Japanese utes!!!! Now.. the prices for anything decent has gone through the roof and out of this atmosphere!!! A 2500 ram is worth 54,000 in America. Here it’s just under 200,000 !!!!!

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ford does make an equivalent.

  • @sandilemajiya7831
    @sandilemajiya7831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can not drive this car to a shopping mall during busy days.

    • @lg8188
      @lg8188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a good thing ha ha

    • @kierandoherty8039
      @kierandoherty8039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Because that’s what you buy it for isn’t it?

    • @petervossos4816
      @petervossos4816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If I bought one I’d park it outside the shopping area and walk! It’s no big deal!! I need to tow a car trailer and believe me after towing for years in those shitty little Holden , ford and Toyota utes getting the death wobbles on the highway and nearly losing your load it’s a breath of fresh air to have a truck like this!!!

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I drove one daily for 12 years and the only times that I have trouble parking is when I go to Manhattan. Shopping mall parking is not an issue.

  • @andreyalex5639
    @andreyalex5639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇷🇺👍👍

  • @swertooo
    @swertooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    these are just play utes for rich people, no actual working tradie is dropping $160k for a ute, the few times i have seen a RAM it always has an empty tray. Also these are at least twice the price of what they sell for in america, no point buying this unless you have some weird obsession for the box shape of american cars

    • @wat4036
      @wat4036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      box shape? what are you on about this thing is beautiful.

    • @zackwalker3647
      @zackwalker3647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tax right off boys

    • @alanrowley6402
      @alanrowley6402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      These are far more equipped for towing that truck will pull 30,000lbs easily.

    • @petervossos4816
      @petervossos4816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your wrong man! I’ve towed trailers with heavy loads with ford station wagons , Bedford vans, Xb falcons even a hi ace van and they were all teetering on the edge!!! You can’t tow a heavy caravan if it weighs as much as your tow vehicle! The new ford ranger is rated to tow up to 3500kg, yet the ranger weighs 2230 kg. This means your trailer can push you off the road if you need to turn sharply to avoid a collision!!! The safe towing weight behind a ranger, hilux, Nissan, bt50 is 1500kg!!! This ram 2500 would tow a 3500kg caravan like driving on a cloud!!! It’s safe!!!! Yes it is overpriced and the government will drop the luxury tax if we make enough noise and get one of these big trucks to be made factory RHD ! That should cut at least 65,000 off the Australian price!!!!

    • @gtbtp2036
      @gtbtp2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@petervossos4816 government doesn’t drop any taxes, ever. They just introduce more. Parasites!

  • @TheKingsArmor
    @TheKingsArmor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    overpriced smh

  • @vinceschannel8927
    @vinceschannel8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want a real truck, you buy a RAM.

    • @Mick_4591
      @Mick_4591 ปีที่แล้ว

      F250

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mick_4591 Both are good vehicles. With the diesel I would step up to a F350 or 3500 at least. Those 6.7s are quite heavy.