Just got a few questions i have never owned a ram before . Im looking at two new rams one is a 2019 warlock and the other is a 2020 warlock. I can get a better deal on 2019. Just wondering if the 2020 has any updates over the 2019. Just a little worried about the new 8 speed transmission.
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That transmission was in the previous body style. FCA/Chrysler has been using some iteration of it since 2013. Nothing to worry about. I have 25K miles on mine currently without issue. My brothers is 120K miles without issue.
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The Warlock is a 4th gen Ram "Classic" trim. '19 or '20 should make no difference since it has already been superceded by the 5th gen DT Rams. I don't think FCA would be investing any effort into "upgrading" the old platform when it's already on borrowed time. Check the window stickers of both trucks though, you never know, the '20 may have some additional minor items over the '19 just to "sweeten the pot", but I doubt it. Good luck with whichever you choose, they are good looking trucks!
jdefoe0424
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To be completely honest, I'd rather have the zf assembled 8 speed than the FCA assembled 8 speed. Even though it's basically the same design I doubt there's the same quality in assembling it
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165,000 miles on our 2014 ZF 8-speed. If there's one thing I love about Ram trucks, it's this transmission. Also seems to be pretty much bulletprrof, although the lifetime fluid is BS IMO. I have unlimited warranty. so I kept the original fluid, and so far so good.
jdefoe0424
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If you look up what ZF recommends for their transmission... 50-75k mile interval based on usage for filter change and new fluid
But yes, the ZF 8 speed is light years ahead of any transmission FCA could ever dream of designing.
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the resale number is relative. If he get's it for 10k less than a comparable 5th gen I would say he's doing okay. the warlock is a cool truck, I don't much like the paint scheme, but the interior is nice. It's basically the 4th gen laramie sport with cloth seats and a rebel grill
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The Warlock is essentially a Tradesman that looks like a Rebel.
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Not any of the one's I've ever seen. All 3 that I looked at all had heated seats, console, 8.4 screen with nav, LED sport lights, sport hood steering wheel audio/cruise controls, 20" wheels, privacy tint, remote start, carplay, wheel liners, hd (rebel) shocks, etc. nothing about that says "tradesmen" It's the old sport with a rebel grill and cloth seats.
Thanks for the great advice . I ended up buying a 2020 Ram 1500 Bighorn crew cab . Dealer was sold out of 2020 Rams so i will be waiting a while before i get it. Its a patriot blue in color. The only thing im a little worried about is the Hemi with e torque engine.
jdefoe0424
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As long as you're happy with the deal and options then you're all good. You'll love the color for sure!!
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Bsteiner36
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Be careful of the tow package. It cost more and removes 360 around view and power folding mirrors. Just an FYI.
