Bought fully loaded new Warlock (5,7 and 3.92) in 2022. So happy with it. Well, interior would be nicer without plastic parts but that`s my only minor complaint. And I would still rather take plastic interior parts rather than etorque or start-stop. And the best part is that it is still HEMI 💪🏻🤠
this video was perfect timing for me, my current income doesn't allow me to buy new but I've seen alot of these used with very low miles and considerable price difference in some cases that had my interest, I haven't considered the v6 because I'm a hemi fan to the full, but as someone trying to start a small handyman business I was also told by a older gentleman buy the truck you need now to make the money to buy the truck you want.
@@SWATT101... 7 second range 0-60 isnt really a dog..Thing is if you tow heavy loads the 260 torque will get you.. I own the 5.7 Hemi with 5.8 - 6.4 sec 0-60 like I do or the 5.7 Hemi mean kick ass sound and basically same mpg
Got my 2019 ram classic and I’m in love with it , there’s so much space in the back seats , as well as front seats , I love the touch screen as well as the gear knob , its a beefy truck and I love the small hidden compartments it has
I own a 2017 ram 1500 5.7 Hemi Lonestar/Big horn 2WD with 103,000 miles on it... and no major issues. I've changed the filters, oil, transmission oil (recently) and brake pads, rotors, spark plugs ,and this truck is just smooth on the road. I average 19-20 mpg, but I was always worried about reliability with the truck, because at the end of the day it is a FCA Fiat Chrysler product. I absolutely have 0 complaints from the truck. I will say the Hemi has the BEST exhaust stock sound out of any pick up truck. I never had the manifold bolts break on mine
Really like the video, I think you hit the nail on the head. I’ve mainly owned fords and when I was looking into getting something a bit newer I just couldn’t help but notice they were 20k more than a comparable ram. Well I ended up getting myself a used 2019 classic and so far couldn’t be happier.
Great trucks! I bought a 2009 1500 4X4 SLT Quad cab new. Just over 300K miles and yes, I had to change the camshaft and lifters @ 270K miles It is a MDS. 18 miles a gallon here in the hills.
2013 120k miles , 5.7 short bed single cab 4x4 ... like the sound of the 5.7 hemi . and it easy to park . if one gets a chance to drive one ,you will know the magic of. a short bed
I've been doing a deep dive on trucks for the past 5 hours on consumer reports and found that the ram 1500 classic is the only truck that didn't have ANY recalls and was affordable. So I think you are right on the money with this info. Can't beat them!
Got mine in late'18. Tradesman classic. 4*4, 5.7L. 42k miles no problems at all. Oil and filters regular. Perfect truck without all the bells and whistles. Then I built it up a bit for off road- Lake Havasu 🌞 Az
Got 2013 and 2014 Ram Hemi’s both over 160k miles each, they just keep going with great gas mileage too. 2019 has ~60k on it with no issues but those are liw miles. Really interested in the stelantis I6 motor whenever that gets released
Greetings Alex. I consider RAM 5.7 lts. is really realiable, capability and still good performance. Although nowadays RAM is very expensive and i feel offer a little less features. The classic also deserves to progress! 😮 Thank's to share yours videos and comments Alex!
I bought a 2022 Ram Warlock Classic in March 2023 with 5.7, crew cab and 6ft4 box. Buying a leftover 22 meant a years worth of depreciation was taken off the price. I'm very happy with it.
i just used a 2023 ram 1500 classic slt for a week from montreal to miami (rount trip) and it was a beauty. i towed an 8000lbs trailer without issue, i put some heavy material in the bed weighing in about 1500 pounds and not a single issue. And it was fun to drive when it was empty. I swear it did 0-100 in 7 seconds. maybe less. but that rolling speed test is something else. it roars on the highway
I have a 2020 ram warlock 4th gen classic, absolutely love it, also have a 22 5th gen limited which at first had a bunch of stupid issues, mainly water leaks, such as 2 rear window leaks, roof antenna , and 3rd brake light, then i was blessed with passenger side exhaust manifold crack along with a few bolts. It's a Beautiful looking truck, but I'm hooked on my 4th gen due to the 5th always seeming like it was at the dealer more than my own driveway. The 5th gen was going to be my daily driver originally.
I had a 2017 Ram and it was an awesome Gen 4. No issues at all with it and I think they will be considered classic pickups along with ones like the old GMT 400's
2013 Ram 1500 Hemi 161k runs great, just regular maintenance. However not huge fan of 6 speed tranny, but its been very reliable getting 22 mpg on hot Texas highways
I’ve had a 2014 ram 1500 v6 and it was such an amazing truck, no issues at all as long as you take care of your truck, I now have 2014 ram 1500 v8 and again no issues as long as you take care of her. I’m planning a getting a secondary 2023 v8 for family trips
Good review, thank you. An underlying theme when lifter failures are discussed is trying to reduce idling time. Due to the heavy traffic congestion everywhere, especially here in California, idling time is part of the everyday program. It can hardly be avoided here.
In Sept 2023 I bought a used 2021 3.6l classic 4x4 crew cab and I love it. It has amazing pick up for not being a hemi. Now, I'm considering getting one with the hemi as my going out truck, and using the 3.6l as my daily 😎
Good to know, as I have a 2012 shortbed single cab 4x4 Express with only 84 thousand miles on it. And I'm retired now and only put around 1000 miles a year on her right now. At that rate, I might be dead before I hit 100,000. LOL 😂
Have no complaint about my 2020 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 5.7 Hemi 2wd quad cab. 43,000 miles so far. Only 1 recall for the sideview mirror. Not hard to mod and simple enough to do most of the maintenance. Use proper octane fuel, do oil changes early with full synthetic, and don’t let it idle for too long. Averaging 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway at 70mph on a good day. Was only $32k at the time, so not afraid to put it to work and get it dirty.
@@JonathanLopez-vk5hm It leads to lifter tick issues and warn down cam lobs since at idle your oil pressure is lowest and your oil isn’t circulating like it would during normal operation and the oil is breaking down quicker since it’s a lighter weight and idle temperatures are actually higher than normal use since you don’t have as much air circulating to help heat dissipation. If you have a fleet/patrol vehicle the oil changes have to be done more frequently based on idle time. More so if it’s a non-synthetic oil which a lot of fleets use to save on cost even though synthetic lasts longer and is recommended. Plus the 10,000 mile oil change interval is far too long, best to do it every 5,000-7,000 with full synthetic.
I've had a bone stock 2016 SLT going on 8 yrs and 155K KMs. I get around 13 L/100km with the 3.21 gearing. I had an issue where I was going through CV joints every year when it was new. That was fixed under warranty. Starter replaced 7 yrs 140K. On rare occasions, I've had the odd gremlin with the 8.4 Uconnect not turning on or having to hit the cruise ctrl button ten times to turn it on. I had puddle lights in the side view mirrors that stopped working after 4-5 yrs and fixing those was cost prohibitive. The cabs are notorious for leaking around the third brake light and other areas. Despite undercoating it every year since new, the paint is starting to bubble on the front fenders. I forget all of this stuff when I'm behind the wheel. I don't plan on trading it any time soon.
I have a 2014 Ram 5.7 with 8 speed that I've owned since new with 78k miles. I love the transmission. 4 years ago added a whipple supercharger and it's been awesome. Other than manifold bolts breaking, this thing has been very reliable
@@LaLiLuLeLo1 only other upgrade is borla exhaust. The whipple was a complete system with tune and I think it runs at 6 psi. Makes the power level pretty safe for the driveline. Makes towing 6500 lb camper effortless.
TY for sharing, this truck over all is ace, I had the v6 blacked out express and a SLT hemi -- I would buy these classic's all day long just good vehicles that can take decent amount of abuse and best of all lol No Start / Stop in em ...
Got one last year and made some changes 2016 ram crew 5.7 93 tune, MDS disabled 6" lift Mbrp exhaust 37s They are good looking trucks with simple body lines
I had a 2004 Ram with the 5.7. Great truck until 160k mikes. Blew the motor. No warning. All maintenance done per manufacture recommendations. Replaced it with a 2014 2500 with the 5.7 and it had a ton of problems. Mechanical and electrical. I preferred the 2004.
I have only 67k miles on my 2016, 5.7 Hemi. Looks just about like the one in this vid, it is a crew cab. Had one manifold replaced under warranty, I think the other one needs it now. I like my truck, I don't hope to replace it anytime soon. Knock on wood.
Traded my 2016 RAM 1500 Bighorn 4x4 with 122K miles for a new Subaru Outback....I'll probably go back to a new or slightly used Warlock, the price for a used one with 15K or less is in the mid 30sK, amazing. Never had any issues with my 2016 except the exhaust manifold replacement at 65K under warranty. My 2016 had the 5.7 but I also had a 2014 1500 SLT 4x4 with the Pentastar, RamBox, quad-cab 6'4. Driving in Alaska long distances on the open road it would push 27mpg, incredible.
Also just bought a Warlock 5.7, 3.92, lot’s of options. Imho, the etorque, twin turbo inline 6, makes sense for Stelantis to meet EPA mandates but not a good value for customers. I really tried to keep an open mind, had a great offer on a trade in a 2016 for a 5th gen, but looking at the 5th gen next to the 4th gen, then the golf cart motor and lithium battery in the cab… nope.
In my opinion, the Ram "classic" can be more directly compared to the newer Rams rather than the Ford or the Chevy, because as you've stated the meat and potatoes of the two are identical, so you're only paying (basically) for cosmetics in the newer Ram. The Chevy and Ford in particular are much newer with much more up to date and advanced drive trains and specs in general. Obviously the rrp you have on the Chevy and Ford are no doubt over inflated. Realistically one would think they're less expensive(?)
we have a 2017 1500 SLT and love it. towed a 6000 lb travel trailer from ontario all around the maritimes several times, probably 40,000 km of towing out of 100,000 km in total. Zero issues/repairs, a new battery, new tires and the usual oil/filters stuff. it does have a minor manifold leak(tick on startup). Pretty sure it will need brakes soon! one question for you though, regarding the transmission fluid. the level or visual condition cannot be checked as there is no dipstick. Should i be concerned? i have the trans temperature on the display all the time and even towing through northern new brunswick, the temperature has never gone up in the slightest. Should the fluid be checked/changed and what should it cost?
Chrysler always had reliable vehicles,thing is they never paid off magazines/consumers reports...Japanese car companies paid them off cash,new cars etc..This was talked about by older journalists that I know who worked for Consumers and name brand car magazines..C&D,R&T etc.. Like every vehicle they have some engines/trans and models with electrical issues and some that are bulletproof reliable!
Good review, but I think the transmissions are different, 2019 Classic says 8-Speed Automatic 8HP70 Transmission and on my 2021 5th gen it says 8-Speed Automatic 8HP75 Transmission
2012 rusty ram with 124,000 miles...hemi tic...just put complete rear brakes on it then a caliber seized...steering pressure hose, which was a bitch, then a lower hose clamp blew off in CT parking lot which was 156 bucks there...then I drove out the lot and an evap code set the check engine light...well...yeah, good for the first 100k miles. Then look out...about 4g's since then and waiting for it to blow up....other than that great truck...wished I had my 86 3/4 ton GMC lol
I owned 3 of these 4th gen ..my 2019 classic 274000 k its somwhat abused work truck.i believe i will get up to 400.000 k plus ....around the 200.000 k i was already on my 3rd set of manifold but still on my stock ball joints, tie rods, cv axel ,bearings and so on ...if your mechanically incline these trucks are easy to work on your repair cost are very little only parts...
A Silverado LT and F150 Lariat are much more well appointed than a 1500 classic. Not really apples to apples comparison. But good review none the less.
Just bought a new Classic two weeks ago. Traded my old 2011 Bighorn in on it. Wish I could of kept the old Girl she was a workhorse and owed me nothing.
I like the Classic the best,better than the new style.. Ford even looks like the 2005 version of the F-150 you can clearly see its the same thing in aluminum and obviously minor body changes here/there but they look the same.I know Ford guys will deny it,but I own a used car dealer and have a 2006 on my lot in pristine shape and a 2022 on my lot..
I have a 2023 LTZ Silverado 1500 Z71 with the 6.2L. I drove the 5.7L, but given the 6.2L is a variant of the bulletproof 5.3L I went GM over RAM Stellantis. The 6.2L Ecotec3 will eat the 5.7L Hemi. Oh by the way did I mention the silky smooth 10 speed. With my driving habits I get 21.5 mpg on the highway
2018 Ram 2500 6.4l put 180k HARD work miles on it with lots of idle times, heavy hauling, Oil and Gas lease roads. Lots of slow driving 12 hour days and all it had go wrong was a bad fuel pump at 68k miles. At 160k the radiator became clogged (never had a coolant service) also a clogged heater core. Coolant service yearly could have prevented that. Just got a 2024 same engine and so far good. I would NOT buy a 5.7l model get the 6.4l IT IS BETTER!
5.0 307 cubic inch Ford has the Coyote Tick more like a Rod Knock more issues per percentage than any Hemi tick! The Eco Boost issues too.. Thing is majority of Hemi tick is exhaust manifold bolts! I own a small on line and appointment only used car lot and bought 11 so far Dodge/RAM trucks that were to have failed lifters and cam due to knocking..Turns out it was the exhaust manifold bolts,some were so bad it knocked loud even when warmed up! Not saying the lifters dont eat the cam,yes lots of people have that issue too...Damn shame new engines do this..Toyota has their issues too kids! So needless to say I made an easy $10,000 on those trucks after changing all exhaust manifold bolts and some new manifolds and still made 10k plus each,as they thought the engine was shot,gotta know when you do you do! All but one were bought at auction one was local,I tried to tell them but they didnt believe me..
Hi there how are you? I know that you’ve been doing new truck reviews but how about a 2010 F250 with the triton v10 in it. That was the last year Ford put that engine in there normal street trucks and anything after that was F550 and higher until 2019 I believe. My point is it had some good power numbers 362 hp and 457 lb-ft. I would just like to see a overall review on that beast Bod an engine thank and have a good day.
So ur not gonna talk about the notorious rocker arm failure in the 3.6 there almost worst than the hemi tick. They happen more than the hemi lifter failure. As a mechanic ee have them coming in more than the hemi. From the charger and 300 and thr jeeps and trucks. And theres no preventative for the rocker arms. At least the hemi if u do your oil changes every 5k u wont get it until like 200k miles. The 3.6 ive seen them from 40k miles to 130k miles.
The reason why the classi lc is still in production is its the same basic truck as the HD trucks. The "5th gen" quadcab is the same dimensions as the "4th gen". The only real differnce is in the Crewcab length. The added 4" in length to the cab and the chassis(wheelbase). THATS IS IT. Quadcabs are the same. The the front suspension has different control arms, and the front structure(under the fenders) is not there on the classic. The proof is right in front of you. Take the 5th gen interior and fit it into the 4th gen and you get the HD. The HD skin changed but the cab structure amd chassis didnt. It is the same basic vehicle as the 4th gen. I can get 9.4l/100km on my 500lbft 3.5EB. The worst part of GM and Ram trucks are the rattles in the doors. A 3.6 is reliable???? Dry starts, rocker failures, 6500rpm peak HP. 5 of my friends have gone to ram classic and traded off within a year. One truck had 5 Uconnect replacements in that time.
The Ram 5.7 motors... owners manual states "replace" spark plugs every 30K miles. That's 16 plugs (2 per cylinder), every 30K. Co- worker had plugs done at dealer for $1400.00 Ouch Ram....
drove nothing but Fords, now I drive a Ram 1500 with the 3.6. Great truck. Might want the Warlock with the hemi in a few years or a used Rebel 4th gen that I can get for $25k with 80k on it.
I'm not sure where you got that number from but here is what is documented on NHTSA website. NHTSA Ratings: The NHTSA awarded the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic an overall safety rating of four out of five stars. The Ram 1500 received four stars in the frontal crash test, five stars in the side crash test, and three stars in the rollover test.
Too bad this is a V6 haha… anyways, MY 5.7 HEMI is a gas hog. Great truck, but gets 13 mpg on the highway with 35” tall tires. When I tow, I get 5 mpg. Just hit 60,000 miles; I’ve replaced manifold bolts twice already. Best truck powertrain combo ever in my opinion.
I just bought a new regular cab V6 of it (lightest curb-weight with empty bed), and it's getting 25 MPG average constantly. It reaches a maximum of 28 MPG average (or 32 MPG straight) if going only at 55 mph speed max.
Haha man.... I'm glad you have a great experience with rams haha. My dads is such a pile of junk all sorts of electrical issues and ticking and manifold leaks body rust front end is litterlt the only thing holding up 😂 I just can't subject myself to buy such junk
Any pickup with a v8 that uses cylinder deactivation is 👎 crap. Have had bad experiences with hemis and ecotechs in fleet vehicles. And these vehicles were brand new when provided to me.
This model Ram is outdated.The only reason Ram is keeping this model is to offer potential customers a cheaper alternative to the much better Gen 5 Ram.A salesman at a Ram dealership here in NS told me that .And they also have horrible resale value.
My 2015 RAM 1500 5.7 is at 207k right now with no major problems. I do need to replace the fuel pump because the fuel gauge stopped working at 203k and I fucked up the EVAP by idling as I fuel up. I refuse to fix the EVAP issue because I don't believe in dumping money into useless emissions systems. If I have a catalytic converter code, they are getting replaced by straight pipes instead of new cats.
@@bill_clinton697 my 2010 ram 1500 5.7 hemi has 234k and just minor issues. The backup sensor went out and I replaced all 4 shocks. Really a great truck.
Bought fully loaded new Warlock (5,7 and 3.92) in 2022. So happy with it. Well, interior would be nicer without plastic parts but that`s my only minor complaint. And I would still rather take plastic interior parts rather than etorque or start-stop. And the best part is that it is still HEMI 💪🏻🤠
this video was perfect timing for me, my current income doesn't allow me to buy new but I've seen alot of these used with very low miles and considerable price difference in some cases that had my interest, I haven't considered the v6 because I'm a hemi fan to the full, but as someone trying to start a small handyman business I was also told by a older gentleman buy the truck you need now to make the money to buy the truck you want.
That big truck with a 3.6 is a dog
Pay cash. That's what you can technically afford.
The old man is usually right. Been around for a few minutes!
@@remster1159 it's called tests drives.
@@SWATT101... 7 second range 0-60 isnt really a dog..Thing is if you tow heavy loads the 260 torque will get you..
I own the 5.7 Hemi with 5.8 - 6.4 sec 0-60 like I do or the 5.7 Hemi mean kick ass sound and basically same mpg
Got my 2019 ram classic and I’m in love with it , there’s so much space in the back seats , as well as front seats , I love the touch screen as well as the gear knob , its a beefy truck and I love the small hidden compartments it has
Have a 2010 5.7 Challenger since new. No problems.
July 2023 bought a new Warlock 5.7 3.92 after tons of research. Loving the truck. Amazing value
Just built out a loaded Warlock 5.7L 4x4 with 3.92 posi. Every possible option you can get . Right
60k out the door.
You won't regret
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Problem is order banks are closed for good. Lol. What ever hits the lots is it.
I’ve had two of them. Now that the V-8 Hemi has been discontinued, I just found one of the last V-8s in Texas. Buying it tomorrow.
I own a 2017 ram 1500 5.7 Hemi Lonestar/Big horn 2WD with 103,000 miles on it... and no major issues. I've changed the filters, oil, transmission oil (recently) and brake pads, rotors, spark plugs ,and this truck is just smooth on the road. I average 19-20 mpg, but I was always worried about reliability with the truck, because at the end of the day it is a FCA Fiat Chrysler product. I absolutely have 0 complaints from the truck. I will say the Hemi has the BEST exhaust stock sound out of any pick up truck. I never had the manifold bolts break on mine
Really like the video, I think you hit the nail on the head. I’ve mainly owned fords and when I was looking into getting something a bit newer I just couldn’t help but notice they were 20k more than a comparable ram. Well I ended up getting myself a used 2019 classic and so far couldn’t be happier.
i’m looking at a 2019 hemi single cab short bed tradesman. what did you pay for yours?
Great trucks! I bought a 2009 1500 4X4 SLT Quad cab new. Just over 300K miles and yes, I had to change the camshaft and lifters @ 270K miles It is a MDS. 18 miles a gallon here in the hills.
2013 120k miles , 5.7 short bed single cab 4x4 ... like the sound of the 5.7 hemi . and it easy to park . if one gets a chance to drive one ,you will know the magic of. a short bed
I've been doing a deep dive on trucks for the past 5 hours on consumer reports and found that the ram 1500 classic is the only truck that didn't have ANY recalls and was affordable. So I think you are right on the money with this info. Can't beat them!
Got mine in late'18. Tradesman classic.
4*4, 5.7L.
42k miles no problems at all.
Oil and filters regular.
Perfect truck without all the bells and whistles.
Then I built it up a bit for off road-
Lake Havasu 🌞 Az
A whole 42K miles with no problems?! Wow omg. Lol
Got 2013 and 2014 Ram Hemi’s both over 160k miles each, they just keep going with great gas mileage too. 2019 has ~60k on it with no issues but those are liw miles. Really interested in the stelantis I6 motor whenever that gets released
Greetings Alex.
I consider RAM 5.7 lts. is really realiable, capability and still good performance.
Although nowadays RAM is very expensive and i feel offer a little less features.
The classic also deserves to progress! 😮
Thank's to share yours videos and comments Alex!
I bought a 2022 Ram Warlock Classic in March 2023 with 5.7, crew cab and 6ft4 box. Buying a leftover 22 meant a years worth of depreciation was taken off the price. I'm very happy with it.
i just used a 2023 ram 1500 classic slt for a week from montreal to miami (rount trip) and it was a beauty. i towed an 8000lbs trailer without issue, i put some heavy material in the bed weighing in about 1500 pounds and not a single issue. And it was fun to drive when it was empty. I swear it did 0-100 in 7 seconds. maybe less. but that rolling speed test is something else. it roars on the highway
I have a 2020 ram warlock 4th gen classic, absolutely love it, also have a 22 5th gen limited which at first had a bunch of stupid issues, mainly water leaks, such as 2 rear window leaks, roof antenna , and 3rd brake light, then i was blessed with passenger side exhaust manifold crack along with a few bolts. It's a Beautiful looking truck, but I'm hooked on my 4th gen due to the 5th always seeming like it was at the dealer more than my own driveway. The 5th gen was going to be my daily driver originally.
I had a 2017 Ram and it was an awesome Gen 4. No issues at all with it and I think they will be considered classic pickups along with ones like the old GMT 400's
2013 Ram 1500 Hemi 161k runs great, just regular maintenance. However not huge fan of 6 speed tranny, but its been very reliable getting 22 mpg on hot Texas highways
I’ve had a 2014 ram 1500 v6 and it was such an amazing truck, no issues at all as long as you take care of your truck, I now have 2014 ram 1500 v8 and again no issues as long as you take care of her. I’m planning a getting a secondary 2023 v8 for family trips
I bought a 2020 classic tradesman in December 2020. I have upgraded so many things and I love it. Never had any issues with it.
Good review, thank you. An underlying theme when lifter failures are discussed is trying to reduce idling time. Due to the heavy traffic congestion everywhere, especially here in California, idling time is part of the everyday program. It can hardly be avoided here.
We idle ours all the time, approaching 200k miles and still runs great.
In Sept 2023 I bought a used 2021 3.6l classic 4x4 crew cab and I love it. It has amazing pick up for not being a hemi. Now, I'm considering getting one with the hemi as my going out truck, and using the 3.6l as my daily 😎
Love our 2012 Hemi. Approaching 200k, runs great. Been the most reliable truck we’ve owned. 2nd was our 2004 Hemi.
Good to know, as I have a 2012 shortbed single cab 4x4 Express with only 84 thousand miles on it. And I'm retired now and only put around 1000 miles a year on her right now. At that rate, I might be dead before I hit 100,000. LOL 😂
I have one. 2018 Ram 1500 3.6 4×4 flex fuel. 90,000 miles. No issues. Great truck. I bought it for 28,000 plus Tax.
Have no complaint about my 2020 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 5.7 Hemi 2wd quad cab. 43,000 miles so far. Only 1 recall for the sideview mirror. Not hard to mod and simple enough to do most of the maintenance. Use proper octane fuel, do oil changes early with full synthetic, and don’t let it idle for too long. Averaging 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway at 70mph on a good day. Was only $32k at the time, so not afraid to put it to work and get it dirty.
Hey ive heard about the Idle Issue. Why is that a Bad thing ? Just curious
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It leads to lifter tick issues and warn down cam lobs since at idle your oil pressure is lowest and your oil isn’t circulating like it would during normal operation and the oil is breaking down quicker since it’s a lighter weight and idle temperatures are actually higher than normal use since you don’t have as much air circulating to help heat dissipation. If you have a fleet/patrol vehicle the oil changes have to be done more frequently based on idle time. More so if it’s a non-synthetic oil which a lot of fleets use to save on cost even though synthetic lasts longer and is recommended. Plus the 10,000 mile oil change interval is far too long, best to do it every 5,000-7,000 with full synthetic.
I've had a bone stock 2016 SLT going on 8 yrs and 155K KMs. I get around 13 L/100km with the 3.21 gearing. I had an issue where I was going through CV joints every year when it was new. That was fixed under warranty. Starter replaced 7 yrs 140K. On rare occasions, I've had the odd gremlin with the 8.4 Uconnect not turning on or having to hit the cruise ctrl button ten times to turn it on. I had puddle lights in the side view mirrors that stopped working after 4-5 yrs and fixing those was cost prohibitive. The cabs are notorious for leaking around the third brake light and other areas. Despite undercoating it every year since new, the paint is starting to bubble on the front fenders. I forget all of this stuff when I'm behind the wheel. I don't plan on trading it any time soon.
I have a 2014 Ram 5.7 with 8 speed that I've owned since new with 78k miles. I love the transmission. 4 years ago added a whipple supercharger and it's been awesome. Other than manifold bolts breaking, this thing has been very reliable
same here with the bolts if I drive it every day dont hear it , parked for 2 -3 days until it warms up
Did you have to do any engine upgrades with that superchrager? What boost are you at?
@@LaLiLuLeLo1 only other upgrade is borla exhaust. The whipple was a complete system with tune and I think it runs at 6 psi. Makes the power level pretty safe for the driveline. Makes towing 6500 lb camper effortless.
@@TheHandyAccountant sheeee i want one bad, whats the HP gain?
@@LaLiLuLeLo1 I believe it's 600 hp and 600 torque. Not TRX level but a lot cheaper, haha
I’ve had mine for 4 years. 100,000 kms and it has been awesome. My 2 new fords prior had problems before 50,000 kms
TY for sharing, this truck over all is ace, I had the v6 blacked out express and a SLT hemi -- I would buy these classic's all day long just good vehicles that can take decent amount of abuse and best of all lol No Start / Stop in em ...
Got one last year and made some changes
2016 ram crew 5.7
93 tune, MDS disabled
6" lift
Mbrp exhaust
37s
They are good looking trucks with simple body lines
I had a 2004 Ram with the 5.7. Great truck until 160k mikes. Blew the motor. No warning. All maintenance done per manufacture recommendations. Replaced it with a 2014 2500 with the 5.7 and it had a ton of problems. Mechanical and electrical. I preferred the 2004.
Own a 2019 1500 5.7 laramie and can understand why these have been such a long standing model.
I own 2019 ram classic 5.7 hemi really good truck for your needs
I have only 67k miles on my 2016, 5.7 Hemi. Looks just about like the one in this vid, it is a crew cab. Had one manifold replaced under warranty, I think the other one needs it now. I like my truck, I don't hope to replace it anytime soon. Knock on wood.
Love seeing others with NB plates, just came across your channel but will definitely be checking it out to se did I recognize any spots!
My biggest complaint about this model is the lack of a rear locker
Traded my 2016 RAM 1500 Bighorn 4x4 with 122K miles for a new Subaru Outback....I'll probably go back to a new or slightly used Warlock, the price for a used one with 15K or less is in the mid 30sK, amazing. Never had any issues with my 2016 except the exhaust manifold replacement at 65K under warranty. My 2016 had the 5.7 but I also had a 2014 1500 SLT 4x4 with the Pentastar, RamBox, quad-cab 6'4. Driving in Alaska long distances on the open road it would push 27mpg, incredible.
Awesome review. Loved this video.
Love your videos keep it up.
I own 2001, 2500 daily driver,
2014, 2500 pulls the toy hauler.
Both Cummins
Keep up the great videos
I See them all 👍🏻
I owned a 17 ram 4th gen hemi, will not have a problem buying another. I prefer the 4th over the 5th.
I bought a 2020 1500classic midnight edition brand new. 91,000km now with very few issues and still drives like a new truck
Another great video! Seems like a solid choice to me.
*Will this get the 3.0L Hurricane inline-6 or keep the 5.7L Hemi V8? If it keeps the Hemi it's gonna be my favorite truck.*
They are 55k plus, I have a 20011, love it, has the 4.7 that blew up, still cheaper to repower than buy new
Also just bought a Warlock 5.7, 3.92, lot’s of options. Imho, the etorque, twin turbo inline 6, makes sense for Stelantis to meet EPA mandates but not a good value for customers. I really tried to keep an open mind, had a great offer on a trade in a 2016 for a 5th gen, but looking at the 5th gen next to the 4th gen, then the golf cart motor and lithium battery in the cab… nope.
In my opinion, the Ram "classic" can be more directly compared to the newer Rams rather than the Ford or the Chevy, because as you've stated the meat and potatoes of the two are identical, so you're only paying (basically) for cosmetics in the newer Ram. The Chevy and Ford in particular are much newer with much more up to date and advanced drive trains and specs in general.
Obviously the rrp you have on the Chevy and Ford are no doubt over inflated. Realistically one would think they're less expensive(?)
we have a 2017 1500 SLT and love it. towed a 6000 lb travel trailer from ontario all around the maritimes several times, probably 40,000 km of towing out of 100,000 km in total. Zero issues/repairs, a new battery, new tires and the usual oil/filters stuff. it does have a minor manifold leak(tick on startup). Pretty sure it will need brakes soon!
one question for you though, regarding the transmission fluid. the level or visual condition cannot be checked as there is no dipstick. Should i be concerned? i have the trans temperature on the display all the time and even towing through northern new brunswick, the temperature has never gone up in the slightest. Should the fluid be checked/changed and what should it cost?
Do you think 3rd Gen Cummins trucks are still a reliable option? Keep up the great work.
I had catastrophic lifter failure, along with a lengthy backorder to get everything shipped to fix it, never again. (5.7)
Isn’t this a failure of the “displacement on demand” system?
The 9.8L to 10.5L/100km average fuel economy for the v6 doesn't hurt either.
Love them I had a 13 a 17 and a19 I still hace
I love the CLASSIC styles.
Thanks for the video, how many miles should we be looking for buying these used? Under 50k or under 100k? Miles
Don't even get me started on that hideous dial selector instead of a column or console shifter😂
I got a 2014 ram 1500 it has the colum shifter like q regular truck on negative is that those are 6 speed instead of 8
I wonder if any other companies tried this if they would be successful.
I’d assume ram will keep making these classics till demand runs out.
Idling in canada is just a given. Lots of people have had good luck running a GM oil additive in their hemis
Chrysler always had reliable vehicles,thing is they never paid off magazines/consumers reports...Japanese car companies paid them off cash,new cars etc..This was talked about by older journalists that I know who worked for Consumers and name brand car magazines..C&D,R&T etc..
Like every vehicle they have some engines/trans and models with electrical issues and some that are bulletproof reliable!
I agree. It’s not like Ford or GM are any more reliable, and perhaps less. In my experience Rams have been the most reliable pickups.
Consumer Reports now rate the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic more reliable than the new Toyota Tundra, for the first time ever in history.
Good review, but I think the transmissions are different, 2019 Classic says 8-Speed Automatic 8HP70 Transmission and on my 2021 5th gen it says 8-Speed Automatic 8HP75 Transmission
Yes....yes they are good trucks.
Thanks for the information, I am in the market for one of these. Do you know which dealership is offering 0% financing? I am in NB as well.
i appreciate the us dollar conversion
Thank you brother !
2012 rusty ram with 124,000 miles...hemi tic...just put complete rear brakes on it then a caliber seized...steering pressure hose, which was a bitch, then a lower hose clamp blew off in CT parking lot which was 156 bucks there...then I drove out the lot and an evap code set the check engine light...well...yeah, good for the first 100k miles. Then look out...about 4g's since then and waiting for it to blow up....other than that great truck...wished I had my 86 3/4 ton GMC lol
I owned 3 of these 4th gen ..my 2019 classic 274000 k its somwhat abused work truck.i believe i will get up to 400.000 k plus ....around the 200.000 k i was already on my 3rd set of manifold but still on my stock ball joints, tie rods, cv axel ,bearings and so on ...if your mechanically incline these trucks are easy to work on your repair cost are very little only parts...
I have a 2014 4×4 and love it
A Silverado LT and F150 Lariat are much more well appointed than a 1500 classic. Not really apples to apples comparison. But good review none the less.
Just bought a new Classic two weeks ago. Traded my old 2011 Bighorn in on it. Wish I could of kept the old Girl she was a workhorse and owed me nothing.
it is.can still be modded out with power upgrades..especially the 19 model classic.
I like the Classic the best,better than the new style..
Ford even looks like the 2005 version of the F-150 you can clearly see its the same thing in aluminum and obviously minor body changes here/there but they look the same.I know Ford guys will deny it,but I own a used car dealer and have a 2006 on my lot in pristine shape and a 2022 on my lot..
I have a 2023 LTZ Silverado 1500 Z71 with the 6.2L. I drove the 5.7L, but given the 6.2L is a variant of the bulletproof 5.3L I went GM over RAM Stellantis. The 6.2L Ecotec3 will eat the 5.7L Hemi. Oh by the way did I mention the silky smooth 10 speed. With my driving habits I get 21.5 mpg on the highway
Let us know after a couple lifter jobs and some tranny rebuilds how you feel lol
lol GM.... good luck
6 comes after 5 buddy, no fckin wonder
What world you living in bro
Bet thats a nice $90k truck, no thanks
2018 Ram 2500 6.4l put 180k HARD work miles on it with lots of idle times, heavy hauling, Oil and Gas lease roads. Lots of slow driving 12 hour days and all it had go wrong was a bad fuel pump at 68k miles. At 160k the radiator became clogged (never had a coolant service) also a clogged heater core. Coolant service yearly could have prevented that. Just got a 2024 same engine and so far good. I would NOT buy a 5.7l model get the 6.4l IT IS BETTER!
These trucks are awesome 👌
5.0 307 cubic inch Ford has the Coyote Tick more like a Rod Knock more issues per percentage than any Hemi tick! The Eco Boost issues too..
Thing is majority of Hemi tick is exhaust manifold bolts! I own a small on line and appointment only used car lot and bought 11 so far Dodge/RAM trucks that were to have failed lifters and cam due to knocking..Turns out it was the exhaust manifold bolts,some were so bad it knocked loud even when warmed up! Not saying the lifters dont eat the cam,yes lots of people have that issue too...Damn shame new engines do this..Toyota has their issues too kids!
So needless to say I made an easy $10,000 on those trucks after changing all exhaust manifold bolts and some new manifolds and still made 10k plus each,as they thought the engine was shot,gotta know when you do you do! All but one were bought at auction one was local,I tried to tell them but they didnt believe me..
Hi there how are you? I know that you’ve been doing new truck reviews but how about a 2010 F250 with the triton v10 in it. That was the last year Ford put that engine in there normal street trucks and anything after that was F550 and higher until 2019 I believe. My point is it had some good power numbers 362 hp and 457 lb-ft. I would just like to see a overall review on that beast Bod an engine thank and have a good day.
I love my 19 classic
Don't forget the Fords have the rust-free aluminum body...doesn't that count for a heck of a lot the further north you go?
Is the gear knob the only option? I really don't like those vs a traditional lever
So ur not gonna talk about the notorious rocker arm failure in the 3.6 there almost worst than the hemi tick. They happen more than the hemi lifter failure. As a mechanic ee have them coming in more than the hemi. From the charger and 300 and thr jeeps and trucks. And theres no preventative for the rocker arms. At least the hemi if u do your oil changes every 5k u wont get it until like 200k miles. The 3.6 ive seen them from 40k miles to 130k miles.
You priced out an expensive Ford, you can get a base xl with the 5.0 here in Canada for $59,000.
Yes he did
The reason why the classi lc is still in production is its the same basic truck as the HD trucks. The "5th gen" quadcab is the same dimensions as the "4th gen". The only real differnce is in the Crewcab length. The added 4" in length to the cab and the chassis(wheelbase). THATS IS IT. Quadcabs are the same. The the front suspension has different control arms, and the front structure(under the fenders) is not there on the classic. The proof is right in front of you. Take the 5th gen interior and fit it into the 4th gen and you get the HD. The HD skin changed but the cab structure amd chassis didnt. It is the same basic vehicle as the 4th gen. I can get 9.4l/100km on my 500lbft 3.5EB. The worst part of GM and Ram trucks are the rattles in the doors. A 3.6 is reliable???? Dry starts, rocker failures, 6500rpm peak HP. 5 of my friends have gone to ram classic and traded off within a year. One truck had 5 Uconnect replacements in that time.
I noticed you never really talk ab the tundra, is that because they’re never in the shop?
Its because the get terrible mpg
The Ram 5.7 motors... owners manual states "replace" spark plugs every 30K miles. That's 16 plugs (2 per cylinder), every 30K. Co- worker had plugs done at dealer for $1400.00 Ouch Ram....
my manual say 160 kms till replacement,2019 classic
In 2013, they switched the plugs to Iridium and switched to a 100k mile interval.
@@marmay6874 Mine says the same, 160 kms 2023 Ram 1500 Express Crewcab
It's a 1500 Classic too.
I have a 2012 Ram 1500 Hemi. I just love my truck. I uses to be a Ford guy. Thanks to this truck not anymore
drove nothing but Fords, now I drive a Ram 1500 with the 3.6. Great truck. Might want the Warlock with the hemi in a few years or a used Rebel 4th gen that I can get for $25k with 80k on it.
Yes
I have 2016 1500 slt , hemi 5.7 and 2022 1500 classic warlock 5.7 hemi
I'll tell you, these 4th gen ram tucks are very very bad in the crash test rating. It was rated 2/5. But the 5th gen really stepped up.
I'm not sure where you got that number from but here is what is documented on NHTSA website. NHTSA Ratings: The NHTSA awarded the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic an overall safety rating of four out of five stars. The Ram 1500 received four stars in the frontal crash test, five stars in the side crash test, and three stars in the rollover test.
It’s a great truck they always have been. It’s just the paint. So thin
It really is. I have so many rock chips on my 2021 already
3M and wool wax the sh** out of it. Ive had 5 rams. Holds true on em all.
Why would anyone want a quieter cab when you have a Hemi?
Wait 49k? If these are made in mexico that is a current body style so mamufacturing cost is very low.
What tires are on that truck?
Will the 6 cylinder pull my travel trailer it’s 4900 lbd empty 6000 lbs mak loaded thanks
If it has the 3.55 rear end, it can but if it's gonna be done frequently, not recommended
Too bad this is a V6 haha… anyways, MY 5.7 HEMI is a gas hog. Great truck, but gets 13 mpg on the highway with 35” tall tires. When I tow, I get 5 mpg. Just hit 60,000 miles; I’ve replaced manifold bolts twice already. Best truck powertrain combo ever in my opinion.
I just bought a new regular cab V6 of it (lightest curb-weight with empty bed), and it's getting 25 MPG average constantly. It reaches a maximum of 28 MPG average (or 32 MPG straight) if going only at 55 mph speed max.
You need to calibrate the speedo. If it's an 8 speed, you should be able to get about 17-18mpg on highway.
@@Tylnorton I'm sure it would at normal speeds and altitudes, but I never drive under 80mph on the highway, and I live in the mountains.
@@robertannable9584 Fair enough haha
Haha man.... I'm glad you have a great experience with rams haha. My dads is such a pile of junk all sorts of electrical issues and ticking and manifold leaks body rust front end is litterlt the only thing holding up 😂 I just can't subject myself to buy such junk
I prefer the classic 4th gen look over the 5th gen
Any pickup with a v8 that uses cylinder deactivation is 👎 crap. Have had bad experiences with hemis and ecotechs in fleet vehicles.
And these vehicles were brand new when provided to me.
yes,5.7 hemi is a crap ,bad design,very costly to fix,stay away from 5.7 hemi
@@marmay6874 So, the 3.6L V6 is more-reliable, right?
Shhhhh.... don't tell everyone!
This model Ram is outdated.The only reason Ram is keeping this model is to offer potential customers a cheaper alternative to the much better Gen 5 Ram.A salesman at a Ram dealership here in NS told me that .And they also have horrible resale value.
You dont think the sales guy had a motive do you, just sayin 😊
@@lareggiejones6617 not at all,especially since I was making a delivery for work 🤣
Classic model looks much better. Doesn't have that bland melted snickers bar styling..
Not if you're in an accident or roll it. It was never good there.
2015 5.7L with 320,000 Miles. No problems.
Said no one ever
Same true with every vehicle
My 2015 RAM 1500 5.7 is at 207k right now with no major problems. I do need to replace the fuel pump because the fuel gauge stopped working at 203k and I fucked up the EVAP by idling as I fuel up. I refuse to fix the EVAP issue because I don't believe in dumping money into useless emissions systems. If I have a catalytic converter code, they are getting replaced by straight pipes instead of new cats.
@@bill_clinton697 my 2010 ram 1500 5.7 hemi has 234k and just minor issues. The backup sensor went out and I replaced all 4 shocks. Really a great truck.
@@bill_clinton697Almost 200k on our 2012 Hemi, great truck, only minor issues.
Moral of the story. Buy a used v8 tundra