Talk me out of buying a Ram 1500 (and into a 2-3 yr old F-150)

[TRAXX]

Please dont turn this into a 5.0 vs EB thread! I found enough of that searching this board and others.

Any particular issues or pattern failures to look out for on the 09-14 F 150s?

Basically looking for FX2 or Lariat with luxury package (leather cooled seats).

[lowthreeohz]

is 09+ the 5.4 still? if so, 2 piece spark plugs, 4 speed auto, and cam chain guides.

if it's 5.0/3.5 then you'll be pleased as pie.

in before bcoop's ram nut swinging

[CWO]

We've had 3 guys at the office get either FX2s or FX4s in the last 3 months and they won't shut up about how nice they are.

[TRAXX]

Yeah ill be looking 11+ for the newer engines. wanted to include 09-10 in case there are some general truck/interior early failures I should know about.

[1carcrazyguy]

I know we like our Ram so far!

[Baron Von Crowder]

I dont know that you can go wrong either way, buying what you like is pretty damn important.

[White_lightning]

Please dont turn this into a 5.0 vs EB thread! I found enough of that searching this board and others.

Any particular issues or pattern failures to look out for on the 09-14 F 150s?

Basically looking for FX2 or Lariat with luxury package (leather cooled seats).

stay away from the EB f150s...


because i really want one...


and i cant get one..


and 5 people i know bought them recently.. and i hate them all now

[BP]

If there is one thing I think of about Italians it's how well they build a truck.

[YALE]

Fuck Dodges.

[A_A_G]

I would not waste my time on a used f150. You should be able to get a new '14 for almost the same price as used. Good job not getting the Ram, they just suck. Even with the 8 speed, first gear is just way too long and makes the truck feel slow.

[black2002ls]

I don't know anyone personally that has had a new body style ram for any length of time, so I am not sure how they hold up long term. I know when I was selling in 07-08 the interiors still had a tendency to fall apart. I think fit, finish, and quality the F150 wins hands down

[Baron Von Crowder]

If you want to haul a big load, get you a goddamn chevy silvarado. If you want to swallow a big load, get a ford.

[Chopped54]

I have a '13 Ram and have no complaints....
I'm getting better real world MPG than most folks I know with the EB, 17.8 combined

[bcoop]

I love my Ram. My only complaint has been the MDS, but you can deactivate it easily. It drones at certain speeds, so I turn it off when I get in the truck. 41,000 miles, no issues at all. Insane amount of storage, more power than I need, and rides great. My father has around 85,000 miles on his, with no complaints or shop visits. The outlet in the dash is VERY handy. Ram won truck of the year 13/14 back to back, something no other manufacturer has done. Don't listen to these window lickers talking shit about them. Not a single one has any experience with the new Gen.


I don't like the interior on the new Silverado, and the F-150 ride was too rough for me. I really, really love this damn truck.

[A_A_G]

I love my Ram. Don't listen to these window lickers talking shit about them. Not a single one has any experience with the new Gen.

Have plenty of experience and they are still garbage. Give it so more time, you'll find out.