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Pirate421
5/8/2020 5:12pm
5/8/2020 5:12pm
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6/12/2020 4:43pm
I’ll try to make long story short here but I’ve been wondering lately. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 pretty loaded hemi, 8 spd, crew cab heated seats big infotainment screen etc. I got a pretty good deal on it 5 yrs ago new and it’s been paid off for about a year. I love the truck and so does the family, I’d like to keep it forever.
However, it has been plagued by the infamous hemi lifter issues and at 60k miles had to have a bank of lifters replaced. Normally if this problem is left unattended it will wipe out the cam and there’s a whole host of issues associated. Ram did the work under warranty but wouldn’t replace the second bank of lifters since they were fine and so was the cam. Ok, sounds good. The truck is now out of warranty and the Work was done under warranty. Ram said they wouldn’t warranty that work done past the factory warranty. I don’t want to buy an extended warranty and I didn’t when I purchased the truck.
I have a feeling (gut maybe) and based on the sound of the truck, it’s still noisy, that this won’t be the end of these issues.
So I didn’t really shorten this story but when do y’all keep a vehicle vice dumping it before possibly large issues or There’s the final large drop in depreciation (100k miles maybe?). Just curious. I don’t want a new truck at all but with 70k miles on it, it’s still worth a good chunk and there are deals to be had out there and I can’t help but look haha. I’m afraid if the engine goes bang, 10k for a new engine would be a bad financial decision into a truck with near 100k miles on it.
However, it has been plagued by the infamous hemi lifter issues and at 60k miles had to have a bank of lifters replaced. Normally if this problem is left unattended it will wipe out the cam and there’s a whole host of issues associated. Ram did the work under warranty but wouldn’t replace the second bank of lifters since they were fine and so was the cam. Ok, sounds good. The truck is now out of warranty and the Work was done under warranty. Ram said they wouldn’t warranty that work done past the factory warranty. I don’t want to buy an extended warranty and I didn’t when I purchased the truck.
I have a feeling (gut maybe) and based on the sound of the truck, it’s still noisy, that this won’t be the end of these issues.
So I didn’t really shorten this story but when do y’all keep a vehicle vice dumping it before possibly large issues or There’s the final large drop in depreciation (100k miles maybe?). Just curious. I don’t want a new truck at all but with 70k miles on it, it’s still worth a good chunk and there are deals to be had out there and I can’t help but look haha. I’m afraid if the engine goes bang, 10k for a new engine would be a bad financial decision into a truck with near 100k miles on it.
BTW I had a 2013 Ram Laramie that I had for a few years was a much nicer truck than the 2018 Chevy I bought.
Thats just my opinion. I normally go for cars a few years old but it’s hard to pass up some of the massive incentives on trucks
Have friends with same Truck and they swear by them.
Bought a year old Ford Exsploder as they call them in 1996. It has a 4.0 and has over 410,000 miles on it. sure many alternators,fuel pumps..ect the usual parts repair but nothing Major.
Hope you can find something that lasts for what you need it for.
The Shop
Last month I noticed another exhaust leak again from the passenger side. I’m not dealing with another round with this issue, outta pocket, and only about a year apart.
It’s almost paid off so I do have some equity in the truck. I’ll likely trade her in for a GMC Sierra 1500 or F-150 5.0 V8. Not sure if the new Rams are having the same issues, but the new Rebel does look nice....
It was a good truck for years but its time to move on.
OP, good luck!
Oh and I’m currently sitting at 75k miles.
My late 2019 Laramie Crew Cab (basically the 2020) is the nicest truck I have ever driven. Only thing it doesn't have is the sunroof and power running boards. Rides like a dream, quiet, stereo is amazing, active noise cancellation which is awesome for phone calls, and you can't beat the Hemi with 3.92's.
Granted, I've had mine for 7 months and it only has 3500 miles, but I follow a couple 5th generation message boards and outside of the irregular issue, people love theirs.
You can get a smokin' deal on a RAM right now. The Bighorn is basically the same truck, just a little less refined inside, but same quality build.
Seems to be a lot of the same answers, keep until warranty or about 100k and dump it. I figured I’d get more run till it’s done.
I think I’ll look at something more basic too. This was my “fancy” truck that I didn’t really want all those bells and whistles but that’s how the deal went. We have a 7 yr old and we like to mountain bike and race dirtbikes so the truck is always dirty anyway. And I’d rather my wife have the nicer car since I don’t really care what I drive anymore.
Almost went diesel on this truck. Same cost lower trim level, higher fuel costs, and higher maintenance costs prevented it. Did I want one? Yeah. Did I need one? No. Most people have way more than they need, for just a status symbol. Sounds like you’ve got what you want in mind.
I’m a Ford guy and a advocate of the 3.5L Ecoboost, but heed my warning when I tell everyone to steer clear of the 2.7L Ecoboost.
Then they’re mad at me. I’m like, “It’s not magic, it’s math”.
Pit Row
I generally trade in my 2500 HD LTZ crew cab standard box duramax every 2-3 Years. usually around 30-40k miles. Wait for incentives, buy at 20% Off MSRP, and the trade in is generally about 3500$ less than paid when new.
Sucks the new ones seem to keep going up 1-2k every year now, and with the new model almost 5k so i'll probably hold onto my 18 a little while longer.
Its nice to get out of them before you need to spend 1000$ on tires, or do breaks, or be out of warranty really. And with the duramax atleast, its like 2 30$ fuel filters over 30-40k miles, oil changes cost the same as a gas truck getting synthetic. Fuel is really the only "increase" in cost IMO, however I rifle downt he highway at almost 80 and get 20mpg while doing it, and it shines when towing a large snowmobile trailer or toy hauler.
Not a single issue to date, just fluids, tires, & filters.
I have a 14 F150 XLT Ecoboost with almost 92k on it. I bought it brand new for $40k+, and its been paid off for about a year. I fully intent to drive it until the wheels fall off, then I'll look for a lease return. I can't justify the cost of new trucks these days. Seems like you cant even get power windows anymore for under $50k
Really hate being lowballed on my trade or having to play that stupid back and forth game with the dealership. What makes it so hard to sell a truck private sale these days? I guess people just don’t want to throw down $20k to a non dealership and maybe it’s harder to get financing if you need it but I’ve tried to sell my truck Private sale 3 times so far, nothing. I usually check all the websites like car gurus, autotrader, CL and then I’ll list it $1500-2000 less than what I’m seeing similar trucks go for with an obo at the end. I keep my trucks very clean and well maintained. Anybody have any luck with private sales?
Also its marketed as a 10 speed, but it really only uses 9 speeds as it is a 2nd gear start all the time. The only time you get first gear at all is if in manual shift mode or tow/haul mode.
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