2013 ram 6 cylinder
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: back woods of Chester County PA
OK, so let me get this straight. Your 09 has a lifetime powertrain warranty and a hemi motor.
You want to trade it in for a 6 cyl model that has no more than window dressing improvements?
Somebody is going to pay top dollar for your trade in (way more than you get in trade) and you get an anemic 6 cyl as a prize ...with dubius improvement in gas mileage.
I am not seeing the advantage here.
You want to trade it in for a 6 cyl model that has no more than window dressing improvements?
Somebody is going to pay top dollar for your trade in (way more than you get in trade) and you get an anemic 6 cyl as a prize ...with dubius improvement in gas mileage.
I am not seeing the advantage here.
Sorry to be a downer OP, just my .02, and good luck on your new truck, whatever your choice is.
Professional
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 184
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From: Colorado
JA, I did buy it new, it is paid for and we always trade for warranty purposes. as of today it has 24,000 miles on her.
LU2, all i haul is my fishn' boat that weighs in at about 2000 lbs.
the truck is mainly used for traveling and hauling the boat. i am definately going to test drive the 6 before we purchase a truck.
LU2, all i haul is my fishn' boat that weighs in at about 2000 lbs.
the truck is mainly used for traveling and hauling the boat. i am definately going to test drive the 6 before we purchase a truck.
Amateur
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 30
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From: Hamilton Ontario
Hi,
yes I am driving the V6 8 speed, reg cab long box 4x2, I just picked it up last night so I cant tell you a great deal about it yet, but I was impressed with the ride home, quiet and responds well, I used to have a 96 ram with 318 [4.7 L ] engine and this new pentastar V6 feels about the same.
Keep in mind that I dont tow or load a great deal, it is just a work truck for small jobs in the city, and getting groceries.
The gas mileage savings was the big selling point for me.
I think this motor would be good on gas for to an fro on highway as well.
The only thing I did not like was that the exhaust manifolds are intergrated into the engine they dont come off, I thought that wasn't such a good idea, I dont know why I think that, just do.
regards
Test drive one, thats the only way you can tell for sure.
yes I am driving the V6 8 speed, reg cab long box 4x2, I just picked it up last night so I cant tell you a great deal about it yet, but I was impressed with the ride home, quiet and responds well, I used to have a 96 ram with 318 [4.7 L ] engine and this new pentastar V6 feels about the same.
Keep in mind that I dont tow or load a great deal, it is just a work truck for small jobs in the city, and getting groceries.
The gas mileage savings was the big selling point for me.
I think this motor would be good on gas for to an fro on highway as well.
The only thing I did not like was that the exhaust manifolds are intergrated into the engine they dont come off, I thought that wasn't such a good idea, I dont know why I think that, just do.
regards
Test drive one, thats the only way you can tell for sure.
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,053
Likes: 28
From: Mopar HQ
Hi,
yes I am driving the V6 8 speed, reg cab long box 4x2, I just picked it up last night so I cant tell you a great deal about it yet, but I was impressed with the ride home, quiet and responds well, I used to have a 96 ram with 318 [4.7 L ] engine and this new pentastar V6 feels about the same.
Keep in mind that I dont tow or load a great deal, it is just a work truck for small jobs in the city, and getting groceries.
The gas mileage savings was the big selling point for me.
I think this motor would be good on gas for to an fro on highway as well.
The only thing I did not like was that the exhaust manifolds are intergrated into the engine they dont come off, I thought that wasn't such a good idea, I dont know why I think that, just do.
regards
Test drive one, thats the only way you can tell for sure.
yes I am driving the V6 8 speed, reg cab long box 4x2, I just picked it up last night so I cant tell you a great deal about it yet, but I was impressed with the ride home, quiet and responds well, I used to have a 96 ram with 318 [4.7 L ] engine and this new pentastar V6 feels about the same.
Keep in mind that I dont tow or load a great deal, it is just a work truck for small jobs in the city, and getting groceries.
The gas mileage savings was the big selling point for me.
I think this motor would be good on gas for to an fro on highway as well.
The only thing I did not like was that the exhaust manifolds are intergrated into the engine they dont come off, I thought that wasn't such a good idea, I dont know why I think that, just do.
regards
Test drive one, thats the only way you can tell for sure.
Professional
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 243
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From: Red Clay - Georgia
I've been wanting to test drive one too. I do tow a 4k pound travel trailer a few times a year, but, hey, my '93 Dakota 3.9 pulls it fine. I've towed that thing thousands of miles with my Dakota. I'll have to check the towing capacity of this new V6. Dakota is rated for 5,200 lbs., empty trailer weight is 3,600 for my trailer.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Louisville, Ky
I would never get rid of a vehicle with a lifetime powertrain warranty. I own 3 of them and will drive them until there is nothing left or one gets totaled.
07 Grand Caravan
08 Hemi Ram
09 Caliber SXT
07 Grand Caravan
08 Hemi Ram
09 Caliber SXT