Reverendbiker
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I'm now completing my first year of ownership and thought I'd take a minute to recap; I hope it will be helpful to anyone considering a Gen5 Ram. 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lonestar, 5.7L eTorque, 3.21 gears,. The short version is this: the truck has been flawless. I've owned 8 other trucks in the past and this is by far the best. For more detail, read on:
-Powertrain: I absolutely love the hemi and its smooth power delivery. The 8-speed auto shifts smoothly and never seems to hunt for the right gear. I was skeptical about the eTorque feature, but have really liked it so far. I was also skeptical about the auto-start feature and had intended to just de-activate it on every drive. After a while, however, I found myself leaving it active because it is so seamless and unobtrusive.
-Performance: I've owned some very fast cars and motorcycles over the years and don't need my truck to be a racer. Acceleration is adequate and I've never felt underpowered.
-Ride and Handling: My first truck was a 1963 Ford F100 and compared to that thing this Ram is like a Lexus. Smooth and quiet, and not nearly as much body roll/lean as I'd expect from a full-size truck. Highway cruising is quiet and smooth.
-Comfort/Convenience: I usually prefer leather seats, but the cloth units in my truck are fantastic. Firm but comfortable and supportive, and I can make a long drive in comfort. I love the copious storage and the layout of the cabin. The U-Connect system took a bit of learning, but I'm starting to appreciate it.
Towing: I own a ranch in Central Texas and occasionally need to haul livestock to auction in a stock trailer. I considered the 3.92 gears, but stuck with the 3:21's for economy. I'm glad I did. My typical load is 3500-4000 pounds, and this rig handles it with no complaint.
Fuel Economy: A very pleasant surprise. I've put almost 10,000 miles on the truck this year and have averaged exactly 20.1 mpg. About 70% 0f my driving is state highway. I've clocked as high as 24 on one trip and usually average 14-15 when towing.
-Quality and Reliabiblty: I've experienced no problems or defects. ZERO. Other than the free oil change, the truck hasn't been back to the dealership.
-What would I change: I still don't much care for the round gear selector, and I wish I had opted for the auto climate control feature.
-Would I buy another?: Absolutely.
This is just one man's experience; yours may differ. As you can see, I absolutely love this truck and it fits my needs perfectly.
-Powertrain: I absolutely love the hemi and its smooth power delivery. The 8-speed auto shifts smoothly and never seems to hunt for the right gear. I was skeptical about the eTorque feature, but have really liked it so far. I was also skeptical about the auto-start feature and had intended to just de-activate it on every drive. After a while, however, I found myself leaving it active because it is so seamless and unobtrusive.
-Performance: I've owned some very fast cars and motorcycles over the years and don't need my truck to be a racer. Acceleration is adequate and I've never felt underpowered.
-Ride and Handling: My first truck was a 1963 Ford F100 and compared to that thing this Ram is like a Lexus. Smooth and quiet, and not nearly as much body roll/lean as I'd expect from a full-size truck. Highway cruising is quiet and smooth.
-Comfort/Convenience: I usually prefer leather seats, but the cloth units in my truck are fantastic. Firm but comfortable and supportive, and I can make a long drive in comfort. I love the copious storage and the layout of the cabin. The U-Connect system took a bit of learning, but I'm starting to appreciate it.
Towing: I own a ranch in Central Texas and occasionally need to haul livestock to auction in a stock trailer. I considered the 3.92 gears, but stuck with the 3:21's for economy. I'm glad I did. My typical load is 3500-4000 pounds, and this rig handles it with no complaint.
Fuel Economy: A very pleasant surprise. I've put almost 10,000 miles on the truck this year and have averaged exactly 20.1 mpg. About 70% 0f my driving is state highway. I've clocked as high as 24 on one trip and usually average 14-15 when towing.
-Quality and Reliabiblty: I've experienced no problems or defects. ZERO. Other than the free oil change, the truck hasn't been back to the dealership.
-What would I change: I still don't much care for the round gear selector, and I wish I had opted for the auto climate control feature.
-Would I buy another?: Absolutely.
This is just one man's experience; yours may differ. As you can see, I absolutely love this truck and it fits my needs perfectly.
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