Hey guys im looking into getting newer dodge 1500 and i was wondering if any of you guys/ladies had any input on what year and engine/tranny or drive train was best. Any input would be greatly appreciated and any issues/faults you have had would be greatly appreciated thanks!

 

If you have any desire to tune it, you need 09,10'.

Definitely stick with a Hemi in any model/cab choice, the mileage is so similar.
If you have kids get a crew can over a quad, they will love the extra space.

 

5.7 L HEMI is a no brainer for sure. Only complaint about this truck so far is the brakes! 28 000KM (about 17 miles) Rear brakes severly rusted, pads show signs of heat damage, front rotors starting to rust and are pitted, pads are heat damaged and are seized. I need front and back pads and rotors already! Not covered under warranty! And NO I do not ride the brakes! This ain't normal.

 

Well i'm 20 and single and was shooting for a 2011 or a 2012 single cab 4x4 and I wouldn't go for anything but the hemi. I don't really have a need for a 4 door. Are the 2011 and 12's just as tunable as the 09's and 10's? I am a diesel tech and half decent with a wrench so im not to worried about brakes I was just curious on that shiftable auto transmission, has any one had issues with these
yet? I do have a 01 and really don't feel like putting in any transmissions in a new truck Haha.

 

The 2011, 2012 are not yet tune able.

That I know of there are no tranny issues with either year.