Surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it?
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 118,000 miles. I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car…
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2019 Ram 2500 — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
No crank, lights work, then it suddenly starts
Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Battery connections look clea…
2019 Ram 2500 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 60,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time.
2024 Ram 1500 Limited — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 4,800 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the rea…
2019 Ram 2500 — second battery versus portable power station — Dallas owner
I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual…
2024 Ram 1500 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Connecticut owner question
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
2019 Ram 2500 — dEF warning came back soon after refill
DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, crystallization or heater issues produce the same…
2019 Ram 2500 — winch size and recovery points before accessories — anyone dealt with this recently?
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 89,000 miles. I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size…
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2019 Ram 2500 — second battery versus portable power station — anyone dealt with this recently?
I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual…
2019 Ram 2500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 102,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected.
2019 Ram 2500 — is this actually a good used-car deal? — second opinion before I spend money
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
2024 Ram 1500 — lift installed — what geometry should be rechecked?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 26,000 miles. The vehicle drives okay after the lift but…
2024 Ram 1500 — winch size and recovery points before accessories
I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus afterma…
2024 Ram 1500 — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 39,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that.
Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
2019 Ram 2500 — when downtime matters more than repair cost — trying to narrow this down
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 90,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a…
2019 Ram 2500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — Westchester / diagnosis
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 85,500 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before…
2024 Ram 1500 — what changed after 100k miles? — Boston owner question
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
Anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…