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    Poor gas mileage

    People drive 80 mph on the freeway with at least a 2 inch lift, with big off road tires, 3.92 gears, 4 passengers, & a ton of stuff in the box & then get pissed because they don't get what the gas mileage sticker says. 🤣 I can get 24 mpg all day long going 55 mph on a country road with cruise...
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    Poor gas mileage

    This allharley guy. Sounds like he likes to whine a lot about nothing. Brings his truck to the dealer because his gas tank doesn't fill exactly to the full line. Really? Holy crap. I'm glad I don't work at a car dealership. I wouldn't have the patience to deal with these people. I just can't...
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    Poor gas mileage

    I was getting 27 mpg the other day doing 45 mph on the freeway because we had an ice storm the night before. If I drive 55 to 60 mph on a highway I can get 24 mpg. So I am actually getting better than what the sticker says. Now if I go 75 mph on the freeway I only get 17 mpg because I got 3.92...
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    I'm an Idiot, don't do this.

    I had Discount Tire change my wiper blades for $24. Seems a whole lot easier.
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    Rear Reclining Seats

    I couldn't imagine spending $65k to $75k for a truck. My house only cost $180k. I thought spending $40k for a truck was way out of line. They should be around $30k fully loaded !! Hope to keep mine 15 yrs & probably be my last truck. Probably ride a pedal bike after this & share 1 vehicle with...
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    Perfect truck no issues

    Just thought I'd post that I've owned my 2020 Ram 1500 CC Big Horn level 2 5.7 Hemi with etorque & 3.92 rear end for 2 1/2 yrs now & 28,000 miles & I have NOT had 1 single problem with her !! Love the truck. If this continues I will keep her long term. Maybe 10 - 15 years. If not I'll trade her...
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    2020 Big Horn - Not mean looking... help

    I can't believe all the people on here who buy a truck with chrome & then pay all this money to remove the chrome. Why not buy a blacked out truck to begin with ? I also think the front end of the Rebels look like a cheap Warlock. And please don't be like all the people who lift their trucks &...
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    Towing sway

    Go back to a 2500. Your going to kill somebody towing that trailer down the freeway!!! I'd rather have more truck than I need, than not enough truck when I need it.
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    My new to me RAM

    I get almost the exact same mileage. E torque, crew cab. Stock wheels. I'm happy with that. All these people complaining about only getting 14 mpg must have a lift, bigger more aggressive tires, and/or tromp on the gas pedal at every light.
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    Oil change interesting (bad) info from dealer

    At a minimum change it every 6 months. Obviously if u drive a ton, you'll have to change more frequently. This statement was intended for the people going by the oil change indicator going 12 months before an oil change. I pay no attention to that thing. I get mine changed every April & October...
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    Midnight Beastie

    ❤ my black truck but they suck to keep clean. I pay $25/mo for unlimited washes. I usually go 2 times a wk. I never hand wash or wax. The truck looks great in the shade & at night. Not so great in direct sunlight. Probably never buy black again even though it's my favorite color. Good luck...
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    Bridgestone OE tire warranty will only replace 1 out of round tire even if my brand new truck has 3 eggs on it

    Most guys on here buy all different tires right off the bat anyways. I bet u can get a set of oem tires from someone on here real cheap. I've been on this forum for 2 years now, & this is the first time I've ever heard about anything like this. Are u sure it's the tires ?
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    Oil change interesting (bad) info from dealer

    I get semi synthetic at the dealership which is what is required to keep my warranty. FCA does not require synthetic so why waste the extra money on it? I got conventional up until a few years back when FCA changed the rules. I've averaged driving 1,000 miles per month for 10 years now, so 6...
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    Oil change interesting (bad) info from dealer

    I change my oil every 6 months & I drive roughly 1,000 miles per month. I look at the indicator before I bring it in just to see what it says, but I still bring it in every April & every October every year no matter what % is left.
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    New member with a 5th Gen on order

    How much would u estimate you've spent on repairs on your 2009 Ram minus routine maintenance? I'd love to get 150,000 miles out of mine someday. 210,000 miles is miraculous! They gives me hope.
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    Oil change interesting (bad) info from dealer

    She is actually correct. You should change your oil every 6 months no matter the miles driven. Those oil life indicators mean nothing. They are basically for dummies and fleet vehicles so people don't wait way too long, but I never would go by them. I usually change my oil when I got 40% left...
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    I Couldn't Be Happier With This Truck

    Wow, 1st brand new vehicle ever & it's a $120,000 TRX ! That's one way to break the ice. 😀👍 Wish I could afford one just to putt around in on the weekends. Of course I'd rack up so many tickets I'd probably lose my license. 🤑
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    Am considering a new Ford Hybrid??

    U obviously got the money to buy whatever u want, so why not try out a Ford ? If u don't like it trade it in in 3 yrs & buy something else. Like I said obviously money isn't an issue, so go for it. Whatever floats your boat. I bought a Ram because my last one was descent, & the price was right...
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    Hello to all 5th Gen Ram Enthusiasts!

    Nice looking truck. You get about 8 mpg with that bad boy ?
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    3.21 vs 3.92: The Last Word

    I had a 2013 Ram with the 6 speed tranny & 3.21 gears. Now I got a 2020 Ram with 8 speed tranny & 3.92 gears. Man, what a difference!! Like night & day. Lots of fun to drive.
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