Looking to Buy - 6 vs 8 cylinder?

[Jszlaga]

I’m a rookie so apologize in advance if this is a silly question. Looking to make a new purchase. Do I grab a 2025 with the 6 banger or do I build a 2026 with the v8 coming back? Any general consensus on here amongst the gang of which is better/preferred? Pros and cons of each? Thanks in advance.

 

[zlman]

2026 Ram Hemi will have Etorque. I own a 2020 Etorque, it was great until the MGU failed(alternator for Etorque) and my truck sat at the dealer for 41 days waiting for a replacement.
I won’t buy another v8 with it, I’ll tell you that.

 

[Reverse]

Not discounting the previous poster's experience - I can totally see how he would not want to repeat that experience. However - I own a 2020 with 193,000 miles on it that has had no etorque problems - so mileage can vary. Looking to trade in about a year (end of warranty), and I'll probably go for a V-8 again. Even with the etorque and VVT it's a simpler setup than twin turbo I-6. The prices of new trucks have become ridiculous though. I'm actually considering an F-250 since that is relatively speaking a cheaper deal than a 1500. Car market is crazy.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Personally, I'd go with the Hurricane for the better performance. Anyone that says it is more "complicated" than a Hemi with vvt, MDS, and etorque is fooling themselves.

 

[boomtastic]

I had a 2019 Limited with the hemi. It served me well for 117k miles, but then started throwing check engine lights. I was told the code could have been anything from a sensor under the intake manifold to a wiped out cam lobe. I traded it in for a 2025 Limited with the SST HO engine. Other than missing the hemi rumble (my old truck was straight piped) I'm completely happy with the new truck and the 6 cylinder. It's stupidly fast, comfortable and has all the options. My dealer even covered the powertrain up to 100k. There have been reported issues with the new truck - mostly electrical stuff, but that could happen with either engine. Drive both and pick what you like.

 

[1923bob]

I have a Hemi with the e- torque no trouble.

 

[LOWRMPG]

I’m a rookie so apologize in advance if this is a silly question. Looking to make a new purchase. Do I grab a 2025 with the 6 banger or do I build a 2026 with the v8 coming back? Any general consensus on here amongst the gang of which is better/preferred? Pros and cons of each? Thanks in advance.

If you're asking that question, the answer you're looking for is get the V8 (because there is no comparison between the two motors, the TT is far superior in power, the debate is more of which one do you personally believe is reliable). So, with that, get a 2024 don't worry about a 2025 and save yourself a ton of money.

 

[RamBum]

I've had two Hemi Rams (a 2008 and a 2023 with a 2017 Eco Diesel in between) and I loved them both, but I really prefer my 2025 Limited with the Hurricane HO. It's smooth and quiet and I've had zero issues so far. I miss the Hemi rumble of course, but that's about all I miss!

 

[Jszlaga]

Thanks for all the input so far. I’m leaning the 2025 direction because I’m hoping to snag a big discount. Seems like most people with the Hurricane HO actually seem to like it.

 

[Dallas Aggie]

Had a 2019 Limited with Hemi that I drove 140,000 miles with no engine issues outside of the exhaust manifolds.

Now have a 2025 Limited with the 3.0L Hurricane high-output twin-turbo inline-six.

I do not miss the Hemi, this new engine will pin you to the seat when you floor it.

 

[boomtastic]

Had a 2019 Limited with Hemi that I drove 140,000 miles with no engine issues outside of the exhaust manifolds.

Now have a 2025 Limited with the 3.0L Hurricane high-output twin-turbo inline-six.

I do not miss the Hemi, this new engine will pin you to the seat when you floor it.

Ugh, I totally forgot about the exhaust manifold issues. I had one (the passenger side) replaced on my 2019 too.