need help in decision 2019 Ram 2500 or 2020 ram 1500 limited

[icnsideu71]

You didn't respond to my comment about buying a 1500 Laramie instead of Limited. You said you liked the features in the 2500 Laramie. My 2020 1500 Laramie had an MSRP of $58k. I didn't want the 12 inch display, so it doesn't have that. But it does have the sport appearance package, off road group, and rambox option. I ended up paying right at $50k. And that was before the employee discount incentive they have going on right now. Just a suggestion, but dropping down to that trim level in a 1500 could save you a lot.

I only like the Laramie 2500 because I think the actual truck looks so much better then the 1500 so I would be willing to compromise with a lesser interior. But if I am getting a 1500 and I don't like the look of it as much(not as tough looking) then I at least want it to be with all the extra interior stuff that I truly love about ram limiteds. At least thats my thought process and part of the reason this decision is so hard. They Both have awesome features and cost nearly the same. But yes if I was truly looking for the most financial sense then buying a Laramie 1500 would be the smartest thing to do but I'm not always smart :/ , Lol

 

[rah6887]

Yeah I had a 14 ram 2500 limited and put 90,000 mi and got 48,000 for it when I traded on my ford f250. I have 61,000 on it and they want to give me 51,000 on it.So I know the diesels do very well on resale and also why I'm a bit hesitant on the 1500. They are really expensive still and worried ill take a bath on the trade.

But, if you keep it for 5 years +, I wouldn't worry about it.
I thought the same, that's why I chose to go with one of the lesser options, my truck out the door was only 36k, 48k MSRP, and it has all of the features I wanted, if that makes sense.

 

[Willwork4truck]

That's a real tough one, hope you've decided. Does owning a 2500 open up any doors for you as far as towing or even a truck camper? What would happen if you kept the truck for 5 years?
Maybe go for comfort (no question there) if you are sure you will rarely tow (like you said) and are sure you will trade off soon. Yes you will lose $$ due to the # of deals that FCA/RAM has been making, only you know your finances. If it's finances that are #1 then stay diesel.

 

[SpeedyV]

I have been mulling over this for weeks and can't decide. I am torn between a 2019 2500 diesel Laramie night edition or whatever thats called and a 2020 limited 1500 night edition 5.7 . I can get them both for the same price. the Laramie has basically every option available to a Laramie including the very expensive diesel. only thing missing is the sunroof. So I'm like I can get a HD truck for a 1500 price but not quit as nice in the inside. They do both have the 12" displays though. Man I don't know why but its such a hard decision . I don't need the diesel to pull anything. I only tow 2 -3 times a year and a travel trailer about 8K and a boat a few times a year about 8K so the gas is fine but the diesel I would think would be better resale and I never keep a truck probably more then 3 years. I like the look and the size of the 2500 But I love the all the options and the extremely nice leather in the 1500. I guess my main question is what makes the most financial sense overall?
Thank you in advance for any thoughts or comments.
Scott
Also I drive about 25,000 miles a year and literally spend 3-4hrs a day in my truck

If you can swing it, wait a couple of years until the true 5th-gen 2500 makes it to market (and the current 5th-gen 1500 gets refreshed).

 

[JJRamTX]

If you can swing it, wait a couple of years until the true 5th-gen 2500 makes it to market (and the current 5th-gen 1500 gets refreshed).

That will be what I trade in my 1500 for, is a 2500 with the Pano roof, full Air Suspension, and all of the tech that they put in the 1500 now.

 

[Rampat]

Why not look into a 2500 Gasser? You can probably get the look of the 2500 with the interior of the limited if you go with the 6.4 Hemi. It drives nice and won't cost a lot to maintain.

 

[PorBoy]

I thought maybe a 2500 gas was out of the question which is why I didn’t suggest it. Said that on another forum and it was like I had stabbed the Pope.

 

[slowjam]

my buddy just purchased a 2019 2500 6.4 HEMI MegaCab. Night edition. Very nice! That engine sounds so good and pulls like a mule. I’d take that over the diesel in your scenario. The big HEMI can tow all you need, costs Less to acquire, less to maintain.

fuel cost per mile will be a wash when not towing. Cummins will be more efficient per mile when pulling, but in your case you will never break even as you do not tow that much.

 

[Rampat]

my buddy just purchased a 2019 2500 6.4 HEMI MegaCab. Night edition. Very nice! That engine sounds so good and pulls like a mule. I’d take that over the diesel in your scenario. The big HEMI can tow all you need, costs Less to acquire, less to maintain.

fuel cost per mile will be a wash when not towing. Cummins will be more efficient per mile when pulling, but in your case you will never break even as you do not tow that much.

Yeah now that the 2019 pairs the 6.4 with the 8-speed instead of the old 6-speed it drives really well and gets very similar mileage to the 1500.