A house is an investment, trucks are depreciating assets and one accident can seriously speed up that process.... No thanks, I'll stick with investment.
This truck isn't meant for RUclips peasants. It's for rich people and there toys aka horses. A nice horse trailer is 150k +. And you people think there worried about 84k for a truck 😂.
For the people complaining about this truck costing $84,000: You realize that there are Navigators and Escalades going for more money that have much less capability other than being able to carry more people. The interior in this truck rivals those vehicles too...
Ive seen a new Navigators for $100,000 + at local ford dealerships way too much even though there very nice. I'll take a $50k or less Ram 1500 rebel or longhorn new.
I wouldn’t buy any of those for $80k tho lol. My ~$30k 2018 Jeep on lease, my 2008 Saturn Aura and 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada have all served me well and saved me about $35-40k in the process I’m thinking haha. I’d maybe consider leasing a new Ram for $40k after my Jeep.
@@TheBrindleBoxer because you can get a Tradesman Cummins for around $40,000. It's basically the same truck without the luxury for less than half the price this goes for... Edit: to get a Megacab though, you'll have to get at least the Big Horn trim, that starts around $46,000.
That’s $50,000 more then what I paid out the door for my new 2017 5.7 V8 double cab. I Could never imagine getting into that much debt on something that will deprecate really quick
Diesel holds their value. 2014 3500 trucks that were $55-60k new are in the market at $45k with 100,000 miles. Not much lost in the vehicle if properly taken care of.
These wont depreciate nearly as quick as your V8 with the Cummins in them. Will likely still be worth more than your V8 was new in 5 years at 40-50k+ if maintained
Finally someone with common sense. Even if they don't depreciate its still to much...it almost doubled in 3-4 years yet this doesn't bother anyone...yes theres research black blah blah but this guys sell cars 24/7 365...so they make millions every year...
Also, the Megacab's overall length is actually shorter than a Superduty CCSB and the GM HDs CCSB (Megacab comes in at 248 inches while the Superduty and GM HDs come in at 250 inches).
The general public doesn’t realize they are paying a 40 thousand dollar mark up on that truck! But as long as there are people willing to pay that they will keep charging outrageous prices for trucks/cars.
The "general public" doesn't opt for a Limited, Laramie Longhorn, or even the Laramie trim package, they mainly go for the Tradesmen and Big Horn packages. I don't get why you guys complain about the price of the HIGHEST trim levels as if you guys NEED to get them.
You're right, a candle is indeed needed but not for the reasons that you think, the candle is needed because of the price that stinks; maybe the candle will help.
47k in 2006 with a cummins. Lifted 6 inchs 18 inch rubber. Loved it but everything on it was expensive. Set of four tires was 2K. Crazy money even then.
All the Ford F250/350 Platinums, Limited, King Ranch, etc. I see tells me these will sell well. These Luxury Rigs are the choice of Sports Fisherman and small business owners in my neck of the woods
@@bullittcrazy why not? I finance a fully loaded 2019 rebel for my business. I claim both the car payments and the depreciation. 4 years down the road I'll trade for a brand new truck and continue doing the same.
Paid $62K for a F-150 Platinum & I won’t even do that again. I’ll go back to buying lightly used. New body style Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 can be found in the low $40s (with the larger media screen & leather).
Krasnaludek why did you choose the platinum version? Why are luxury items so important nowadays for pickup shoppers. It appears people care more about luxury features than capability. I know a dude who owns a 2016 platinum version and that thing never been towed on. It’s just being used like a Mercedes mobile to commute to work and back.
@@Super_overland financing is not buying... It's more along the lines of borrowing and not owning... Most people are upside-down as soon as they drive off the lot!
They are still getting rid of them and at the end of the day the dealer still get there money. True some people will buy thing that they can’t afford, but at the same time there are a lot of people that can afford them. Fords limited, king ranch and platinum are just as expensive.
Seems like a lot of people are talking about price. Sticker is a price no one pays, these full size hds have big rebates soon and you'll be able to get them for 7500 to 10k off in matter of months. Great video work, looking forward to all hd truck reviews.
MSRP is such BS and that's why I only buy used, let some other sucker take the depreciation hit. BTW, once upon a time vehicles were priced honestly, that all changed after WW2.
Dave Lusk MSRP discount prices are meant to make dudes like you think you’re getting hella deal when in fact you’re still over paying for 30-40k product priced twice as much.
Well fellas, if you want a cool new truck ya gotta pay to play. Simple as that, if you canry afford it go used but used prices are insanely high as well on fairly 1 to 3 year old trucks. I'll buy new and get all the warranties and enjoy life. And I've worked at new car dealers in the past so i know the game. I just buy what i like. But you all can buy old used, or new all on y'all
@@brandoncaldwell95 I bought my 2018 LTZ crew cab hd 6.6 last may. Sticker was 72k and some change. After my month and a half debating and dealer cash back, every incentive program gm had, and all programs the dealer used i was out the door at $58,600.00 they do discount hds, but only select times a year. They know well buy them snd gladly hand over our money to haul our fun toys with us.
That thing in the centre console is to divide the front section from the back, so that stuff u place in either section stays put and not run into the section u want to remain open.
Nice looking truck. Love the details. Atleast we know where the extra cost is being applied. I'm just having fun. You guys are awesome. I think Andreas involvement is priceless. I was watch a throw back video when he would run up and check the hubs after going down hill and thought we need to see more of that guy. Nice to know my wish was granted after all these years. Cheers
@@WilliamStewart1 In the Vancouver area I find that Ram really jacks up their MSRP's,then in the fall clearance offers 30% off.That would put this truck under 80K.
@@Markson44 Yes end of the year the price will drop dramatically just like it always does. They're actually handing out big discounts on 2019 HD Rams right bow, I ordered mine from the factory and I still got them to come down over 10 grand.
Very interesting that Ram chose to use the old cab with updated dash and seats. I’m assuming the box is also reused from the previous generation as it looks the same.
Marc Scordato it’s because pickups are becoming a luxury commodity than work intended vehicles. People would complain more about the lack of luxury features than ever. They’re basically used as daily commuter. It’s funny how recently I heard one guy told me he won’t put anything heavier than luggage bags in regular basis because he’s afraid of scratching his bed liners. That’s funniest shite I’ve ever heard.
Price is one thing...depreciation is another, I doubt the redesign of the entire line will change that! And for the record, I don't think ANYONE pays MSRP for a Ram. My last one was a '14 Ram 1500 Laramie COMPLETELY decked out and I paid $11k under window sticker; there are almost always "incentives" available on Rams.
@@davidh9968 The problem with your mentality is FCA knows people think exactly as you, and they just bump the MSRP up by a margin of $10 or $12k of what the vehicle should actually retail at so essentially you're still paying retail. It's not only FCA, it's every auto-manufacturing company to a degree. I see Toyota offering less incentives than any of the others, and to an extent that's why they have higher resale.
I love my 91,000 dollar truck with 30k down, but it is everything I want. I am not rich, but middle class. We are thinking of retirement in three years with a fifth wheel, and are paying twice the monthly payment . We love it.
90% of comments are about how expensive it is. Luxury trucks have had high sticker prices for a long time now, relative to other vehicles on the road. Why anyone is still so surprised baffles me. A lot of really short memories out there I guess.
I’m a mopar or no car guy & I would not even think about spending that kind of money for a truck!!! Love the Truck though, Thanks guys now I have to go to the dealership!!! 😂
Do like i done. Go to the dealer. Look through, ask to test drive. Put about 5 miles on her radio blaring, go to the stores and park, then back out. Time your done, you learned the ownership of the truck and will be pleased. I did that to a few trucks, camaros, challengers, for 3 years.
everyone will be using electric by then. This 85 k sink hole will be an obselete pile of crap that a person will probably still be paying monthly payments
I absolutely love Ram but the payload in this truck is criminal. Why would you need 850 LB FT of torque when you can only place 1500 LBS in the truck. You will not be using much of a gooseneck with that rating and you will be hard pressed to find a fifth wheel with 1,000# pin weight leaving the other 500 LBS for passengers and cargo. My advice to anyone would be that if you truly want or need a Cummins Turbo Diesel, get a 3500 single wheel or 3500 dually so you can truly use the potential towing power of that engine set-up.
U dont get govt regulations! Ots been the same story for 15 yrs! The gvwr is 10k. Its always been 10 regardless of tow rating! Thats because the emissions limits change for vehicles above the 10k rating. I pull a 20k lb gooseneck with 2500lb tongue weight with no issues with my 08 2500! So stop repeating stupidity u read on the internet.
If all the weekend warriors would stop paying these ridiculous prices, maybe the prices would drop to what they should be, and the everyday working man can afford a decent truck.
Nothing like a great t-shirt saw them at least ten times growing up. Why spend that kind of money for truck and not have a 8 ft bed or the highest output motor. I’m a dually man here if you want luxury get a caddy
This is going to be my next new truck.. I've always liked the mega cab ever since they came out.. I used to haul those when I used to be a Auto transporter.. 😎😎😎
If i had $1,000,000 just laying around, i still wouldn't spend $80k on a truck. What a horrendous waste of money. If somebody really really wanted this, pick it up used in a few years when it drops 60% in value and let some sucker take the huge depreciation hit.
84K for the truck 60k for the 5th wheel Camper trailer plus 3k for goose neck rear seat entertainment and cooler for beverages. So roughly 147K for a house and a luxury vehicle to pull my house I say that's a bargain.
@@americansniper1641 Is that true? Had a 2016 2500 with no issues. Sold it as theride worn me out. I have 2 more now. 2017 and a 2018. The newest has 2k miles. The other has 100k. Again, no issues. Besides, i am the mechanic unlike everyone else.
Brandon Caldwell well keeping you truck away from a dealership is a sure way to avoid paying so much in money see if you don’t see or know about a problem there is no problem right
In 2002 ibought a new ram 2500 5.9 diesel 2wd extended cab. Auto tranny $28k I still have it it is still going strong Dash is cracked af though. Very few problems. Best vehicle I ever had.
There's another way to put stuff in the back and I'm amazed you don't know about it. The seats in the back also fold upward and there's like a metal board that comes down and makes the surface flat and strong so you can load some heavy shit without damaging the seats
I hope you guys love that interior because that's all you'll have left after that body rots away in 5 years. I don't know what they're doing with Rams butt the ones I see that are like five six years old and already rusting out.
My only complaint on my RAM , the Firestone transforce tires are absolutely terrible in snow and mud. It’s a whole new beast with good tires. I also wish the exhaust brake button was on the steeering wheel. That’s my gripes
Depends really. I have a 2018 Lonestar 3500 dually. Love the thing. I also grew up in the country and around semi, so of course id love the truck. Also afford it on a normal salary job making 38k a year..
@@josephwhiskeybeale Please, ive had the truck for almost 6 months now. Im a cheap ass that buys what i want when i want. Ive done bought a $70,000 truck on a $38,000 income. Its a $988 payment. No big deal. Not even half my pay. Pretty close though.
Joseph Whiskey Beale Most ranchers I know drive Lariat/King Ranch F-350s. I know a lot of rodeo people drive Rams, but most are Bighorn/ Laramie 3500s. I see Limiteds usually bought by people who want to look like they need a truck.
It’s $84K, right up to the moment you drive it off the lot, and in two nanoseconds it depreciates 20 points or $16,800K. So much for Mega Cab and the fancy stitching.
Hey guys, love you videos and even bought the Truck Nuts book. Do you know when you will be testing out the Ram 2500 6.4 on the Ike Gauntlett? I am looking to get a new Ram, but the lackluster performance of the last 6.4 on the Ike has me concerned. It seems like the biggest issue was the trans, so I'm really interested to see how the new 8 speed does compared to the old 6 speed. Please!!!
I gave $30,000 for my 2004 4 door 4x4 Cummins brand new when I was 18 years old. 15 years later... still driving the same truck. No truck is worth more than 40k. These prices are rediculous.
@@RBZ06LT6 I don't want all that crap. I don't need it. I just want a dependable, affordable truck that last.... and my 04 Cummins and 82 hilux has done me just fine.
@@pigtrapper1329 In 2004 emissions didn't exist, vehicle safety was pretty much non existent, and the trucks were half as capable. Pair that up with inflation and it makes sense to me. You can get a base model 4 door Cummins for around 48k if you shop around and wait for a deal, considering the points I made earlier I don't see how you can complain.
@@WilliamStewart1 I live in the country with no state inspection. I run a straight pipe and don't want to run Def or deal with all that bs. Vehicle saftey? I have a steel front bumper, a steel flatbed, and steel rock sliders. I'm more protected than 95% of vehicles on the road. Half as capable? I've never found a trailer I couldn't pull legally down the road. A programmer will equal out power numbers. Inflation is a joke! CEOs don't need to make multi millions every quarter. 48k is still way too much!!!
@@pigtrapper1329 Don't kid yourself into thinking all the steel you rattled off about will protect you in an accident. Go look at crash tests. You are more likely to die in a front end crash than someone in a new Toyota Corolla. As for towing, a new F150 has a higher towing capacity than your 2004 Dodge. I agree with you that DEF is a real PIA and that new trucks are way overpriced, but your truck is based on really old technology, and it doesn't take much of a new truck to be able to do what yours can do.
A hot shot drivers dream, people act like this is an uncommon purchase. Got shot drivers alone make enough in a year with one of these trucks to pay it off. Contractors, farmers, all kinds of people will buy this truck. It makes money.
My Chevy Silverado LTZ was 58k. We put 10k down talked them down financed 41k $709. For 75 months. Its reasonable. Its insanely luxurious and high tech!
I’m 47 not young not old. I’m not a dodge guy but it is beautiful inside for sure. I guess the price just doesn’t surprise me. If you look at Ford they are up there too and GMC isn’t far behind. These are top of the line every bell and whistle imaginable. You can get into any of the big three for 25k less if you don’t need all the creature comforts. Unfortunately for us as consumers trucks are the manufactures biggest profit vehicles and crazy in demand and they know it. People are buying trucks as family vehicles with the ability to tow more, carry more and are just more capable. I would definitely say this particular trucks payload is incredibly low for a 3/4 ton. And no the Ford and GMs are not that low. I bounce back and forth between 1/2 and 3/4 tons every few years cuz I’m an idiot and loose money but my current F-150 xlt crew can 4 wheel drive loaded for model still has a 1900lb payload
Andrea confused me when he said it's an 8 speed transmission with a column but Nathan also said if the rotary knob was there it would be a 8 speed transmission what is it guys.?
why are they still using the old generation body style cabs with the new interior on the 2500/3500. its the same old truck body with a face lift and new bumpers. why not use the new style bodies on the heavy duty versions.if you don't see what i'm talking about look at the body line on the bottom of the doors and the trim around the door windows.
In my opinion, even if it made waffles and gave handies it still isn't worth 84k. For that kind of money you can update an older or classic truck and have something that really attracts attention. You can add whatever components you want to it. Engines, transmission, axles, and interior amenities are only limited to your imagination and pocket book. Also in a lot of states you wouldn't have to deal with def or egr systems as well.
I've worked for FCA, formerly DaimlerChrysler since 2002. I love the ram products. great to work on, reliable without major issues and good looking. Truth be told.. they are unaffordable along with every other brand out there. For a 32 yr old man like me married with three kids, that works for the company. A 2500 is simply unattainable. To simply get a crew cab with anything other than flat black bumpers and diesel is over$ 50k. That's just absurd. I think it's time to take a new approach instead of adding more tech to drive up cost that will be unavailable to find replacment parts for in ten years.
Yessir you are absolutely 100% correct. I am small business owner and had to obtain a 2500 Cummins 6.7 2018 Big Horn with Lux package. I love my CUMMINS>powerjoke durawhat?
Rule #2, you wanna save/have $$$, pull out. Rule #1, don't get married. Really tho, it's hard to hear someone bitch about trucks being too expensive when they've got three children.
and now the mega cab is discontinued. some of this pricing is ridiculous. I just bought a new 3500 dually Laramie with essentially the same equipment that was only $67k. And I got the 1000 ft-lb, high output engine! it has all the electronics, leather, 12inch screen, 4x4 - even a sunroof. is the price difference the type of leather upholstery??
Agreed... Love the Ram products, but pickup truck popularity and trendiness has launched prices into the realm of unaffordability. It's become a rich person's toy, and the market is pricing out the people that really use these trucks as trucks and to their full potential. $11k for the Cummins HO...$9k for the "standard Cummins". Really??? These trucks are sweet and if I could afford to spend $100k on a truck I certainly would. Things is...when I build a truck online I go with the Tradesman or SLT package...with the diesel...and I still can't keep a 3500...even a 2500... under $55 or $60k. My 2006 3500 4x4 SLT with a 5.9 Cummins cost me around $35k brand new. That's only 13 years ago but the price has increased by $20k.
Phattygoodness That’s $52,000 adjusted for inflation. I bet you can get a brand new SLT crew cab diesel for that today. It might be a 2018 model year. Here you go. $51,615. You’re welcome. www.lhmchryslerjeep.com/new/Ram/2018-Ram-2500-Salt+Lake+City+UT-7666ef080a0e0a17546b34811ebc2997.htm
HO cummins/Aisin combo is heavier. So that would drop another 160lbs off of an already horrid payload number. The standard cummins is MORE than capable enough for a 3/4 ton truck
@@alexs3187 Hey, thanks Alex! Unfortunately you must have me confused with someone that doesn't know any better. Every single metric I used to calculate inflation from 2006 through 2018 shows that $35k is the equivalent of $44.5k in 2018. You're welcome...
Phattygoodness I used the standard 3%, but I must have also confused you with the guy who has the exact same user name who claimed he couldn’t get one for under $55k. You’re extremely welcome. ;)
That’s why luxury car sales are plummeting. These similarly priced trucks offer more capabilities.
Nothing like a $1240 monthly car payment!
That's a house payment.
@@vorant77 a house or a truck
Mines 800
A house is an investment, trucks are depreciating assets and one accident can seriously speed up that process.... No thanks, I'll stick with investment.
D Gatch this trucks are basically for Texan farmers who are already bankrupt but hey I need that new ram bro
Wow, nice rig, thanks for your review. That interior is killer.
Sit inside a Toyota Tundra 1794 edition. I was impressed with it's interior volume similar to that of the Mega cab.
This truck isn't meant for RUclips peasants. It's for rich people and there toys aka horses. A nice horse trailer is 150k +. And you people think there worried about 84k for a truck 😂.
Not worthy lmfao
I am not that Ritch but I am not poor and I just got one in Canada that one is. 105 000 +13%
I can afford it, I’m just not stupid with my money.
For the people complaining about this truck costing $84,000:
You realize that there are Navigators and Escalades going for more money that have much less capability other than being able to carry more people. The interior in this truck rivals those vehicles too...
Good point. And what these trucks tow isn't cheap either.
@@TheBrindleBoxer what would you consider an appropriate price then?
Ive seen a new Navigators for $100,000 + at local ford dealerships way too much even though there very nice. I'll take a $50k or less Ram 1500 rebel or longhorn new.
I wouldn’t buy any of those for $80k tho lol. My ~$30k 2018 Jeep on lease, my 2008 Saturn Aura and 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada have all served me well and saved me about $35-40k in the process I’m thinking haha. I’d maybe consider leasing a new Ram for $40k after my Jeep.
@@TheBrindleBoxer because you can get a Tradesman Cummins for around $40,000. It's basically the same truck without the luxury for less than half the price this goes for...
Edit: to get a Megacab though, you'll have to get at least the Big Horn trim, that starts around $46,000.
That’s $50,000 more then what I paid out the door for my new 2017 5.7 V8 double cab. I Could never imagine getting into that much debt on something that will deprecate really quick
Diesel holds their value. 2014 3500 trucks that were $55-60k new are in the market at $45k with 100,000 miles. Not much lost in the vehicle if properly taken care of.
These wont depreciate nearly as quick as your V8 with the Cummins in them. Will likely still be worth more than your V8 was new in 5 years at 40-50k+ if maintained
@@brandoncaldwell95
That's not what you'll get for it though, that's what dealers are selling them for.
@@zacht9805 I claim the depreciation as a loss for my taxes. All good.
Finally someone with common sense. Even if they don't depreciate its still to much...it almost doubled in 3-4 years yet this doesn't bother anyone...yes theres research black blah blah but this guys sell cars 24/7 365...so they make millions every year...
Somewhere there is a ford executive trying to put a Lincoln navigator interior inside a f150 now.
Also, the Megacab's overall length is actually shorter than a Superduty CCSB and the GM HDs CCSB (Megacab comes in at 248 inches while the Superduty and GM HDs come in at 250 inches).
The general public doesn’t realize they are paying a 40 thousand dollar mark up on that truck! But as long as there are people willing to pay that they will keep charging outrageous prices for trucks/cars.
The "general public" doesn't opt for a Limited, Laramie Longhorn, or even the Laramie trim package, they mainly go for the Tradesmen and Big Horn packages.
I don't get why you guys complain about the price of the HIGHEST trim levels as if you guys NEED to get them.
C.T. Productions that’s a really good point
This truck hands down is the better interior out of all the 3/4 ton 1 ton trucks the others cant even hold a candle to it
Its super nice to sit in,
I love it
bullshit fords limited is hell lot better looking
You're right, a candle is indeed needed but not for the reasons that you think, the candle is needed because of the price that stinks; maybe the candle will help.
@@mustangford7868 don't think we can give much credibility to a Ford fanboy that can't spell Mustang.
Wonder if you're supposed to take your shoes off before you get in...
The Mexicans are making a very beautiful truck down in Saltillo, Mexico!! 🇲🇽
So you get to say its one thing you own that wasn't made in China.
Robert Saxon are you a Ford type of guy?
Your wrong this thing is European.
Chuka Nweze most are made in Mexico.
2020s will be made in US
Andre and Nathan reviewing a new Mega Cab?... My day couldn't start any better!! 😄
Teddy Mopar they’re so excited for it 😂
Friend of mine had one of the first rams with the mega cab and I fell in love with it first time I sat in the back seat
47k in 2006 with a cummins. Lifted 6 inchs 18 inch rubber. Loved it but everything on it was expensive. Set of four tires was 2K. Crazy money even then.
All the Ford F250/350 Platinums, Limited, King Ranch, etc. I see tells me these will sell well. These Luxury Rigs are the choice of Sports Fisherman and small business owners in my neck of the woods
youngblood23rb yes, these type of trucks are not meant for those who have to finance.
@@bullittcrazy why not? I finance a fully loaded 2019 rebel for my business. I claim both the car payments and the depreciation. 4 years down the road I'll trade for a brand new truck and continue doing the same.
@@MakoCon: Continous dept, ill pass I hate being in debt.
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For that price it better come with it's own pool, sauna, hot tub and private gym.
Paid $62K for a F-150 Platinum & I won’t even do that again. I’ll go back to buying lightly used. New body style Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 can be found in the low $40s (with the larger media screen & leather).
Krasnaludek why did you choose the platinum version? Why are luxury items so important nowadays for pickup shoppers. It appears people care more about luxury features than capability. I know a dude who owns a 2016 platinum version and that thing never been towed on. It’s just being used like a Mercedes mobile to commute to work and back.
I can't wait to buy one!! I'm still waiting for the Ram dealership to stock the color I like in a Mega Cab
Order it. Theycan and will get one to you quickly with everythig you want. Be careful not to click every box though!
No truck is worth 84k now a days... Truck prices are ridiculous!
It will be 94k in few years
They will just sit no one can afford them.
Trust me they are bought left and right
@@Super_overland financing is not buying... It's more along the lines of borrowing and not owning... Most people are upside-down as soon as they drive off the lot!
They are still getting rid of them and at the end of the day the dealer still get there money. True some people will buy thing that they can’t afford, but at the same time there are a lot of people that can afford them. Fords limited, king ranch and platinum are just as expensive.
Seems like a lot of people are talking about price. Sticker is a price no one pays, these full size hds have big rebates soon and you'll be able to get them for 7500 to 10k off in matter of months. Great video work, looking forward to all hd truck reviews.
MSRP is such BS and that's why I only buy used, let some other sucker take the depreciation hit.
BTW, once upon a time vehicles were priced honestly, that all changed after WW2.
Dave Lusk MSRP discount prices are meant to make dudes like you think you’re getting hella deal when in fact you’re still over paying for 30-40k product priced twice as much.
Well fellas, if you want a cool new truck ya gotta pay to play. Simple as that, if you canry afford it go used but used prices are insanely high as well on fairly 1 to 3 year old trucks. I'll buy new and get all the warranties and enjoy life. And I've worked at new car dealers in the past so i know the game. I just buy what i like. But you all can buy old used, or new all on y'all
3500 and 2509 dont get many rebates. I bought a 2018 model listed for 65,000. TTL out the door was 67,000. Thay with rebates i mind you.
@@brandoncaldwell95
I bought my 2018 LTZ crew cab hd 6.6 last may. Sticker was 72k and some change. After my month and a half debating and dealer cash back, every incentive program gm had, and all programs the dealer used i was out the door at $58,600.00 they do discount hds, but only select times a year. They know well buy them snd gladly hand over our money to haul our fun toys with us.
$80k + and NO TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL!! ...and only a 32 gallon tank!? Ouch!
Yeah plus no option for rear locking diff.
Have you priced diesel fuel lately ,?
2.60 at Sam's club. San Antonio
George Cass Priced it? I buy it! Lol 225 gallons a month for my ‘19 Powerstroke.
@@06Pine 2.79 at Murphy USA Walmart and Marshfield Missouri $74.00 to fill up .
Gas is much cheaper
That thing in the centre console is to divide the front section from the back, so that stuff u place in either section stays put and not run into the section u want to remain open.
1:16 WHAMO The whole thing goes down get in there!!!! Lmfaooo love these guys I swear
Nice looking truck. Love the details. Atleast we know where the extra cost is being applied. I'm just having fun. You guys are awesome. I think Andreas involvement is priceless. I was watch a throw back video when he would run up and check the hubs after going down hill and thought we need to see more of that guy. Nice to know my wish was granted after all these years. Cheers
Lol 84000 lol you got to be kidding me. These prices are getting way out of hand
It could be worse,in Canada that works out to $113,207...
Lol, good old inflation at work, or currency devaluation depending on who's listening.
@@Markson44 These go for around 92 here in Canada, at least today they do.
@@WilliamStewart1 In the Vancouver area I find that Ram really jacks up their MSRP's,then in the fall clearance offers 30% off.That would put this truck under 80K.
@@Markson44 Yes end of the year the price will drop dramatically just like it always does. They're actually handing out big discounts on 2019 HD Rams right bow, I ordered mine from the factory and I still got them to come down over 10 grand.
The wheel base on the mega cab 6'4" is actually still 7-8in shorter than a crew cab with 8ft bed. It has Better turn radius if only by a little
I had a Ram 1500 and it was great. But now I have a Ford F150 Black Ops and I do not miss it .
Parents have the first gen and first year 2006 1500 Mega Cab, Hemi. That thing is still huge today.
Very interesting that Ram chose to use the old cab with updated dash and seats. I’m assuming the box is also reused from the previous generation as it looks the same.
I like that Rush shirt!
You would think the rear seats would be power for that price🤔
Sure it’s a great truck but $80,000 for a pickup blows my mind .
A fool and their money.......
Marc Scordato it’s because pickups are becoming a luxury commodity than work intended vehicles. People would complain more about the lack of luxury features than ever. They’re basically used as daily commuter. It’s funny how recently I heard one guy told me he won’t put anything heavier than luggage bags in regular basis because he’s afraid of scratching his bed liners. That’s funniest shite I’ve ever heard.
They have created a new classifications in trucks MEGA $.
It's a beautiful truck, but I just can't get over the sticker shock.
Price is one thing...depreciation is another, I doubt the redesign of the entire line will change that! And for the record, I don't think ANYONE pays MSRP for a Ram. My last one was a '14 Ram 1500 Laramie COMPLETELY decked out and I paid $11k under window sticker; there are almost always "incentives" available on Rams.
@@davidh9968 The problem with your mentality is FCA knows people think exactly as you, and they just bump the MSRP up by a margin of $10 or $12k of what the vehicle should actually retail at so essentially you're still paying retail. It's not only FCA, it's every auto-manufacturing company to a degree. I see Toyota offering less incentives than any of the others, and to an extent that's why they have higher resale.
I love my 91,000 dollar truck with 30k down, but it is everything I want. I am not rich, but middle class. We are thinking of retirement in three years with a fifth wheel, and are paying twice the monthly payment . We love it.
I wouldnt care if it was a mega cab or not i could care less about the passengers comfort
*couldn't care less
no question best interiors !!!
That center console flip up gate is a mid gate for the console so things don't slide front to back since front/back are continuous.
I will used $84k for house downpayment
My houses are paid for. Go Cummins
I bought my house for $81,000, haha
Now that the smart answer, glad not all of society is stupid
I agree 100%
Here we go... .
90% of comments are about how expensive it is. Luxury trucks have had high sticker prices for a long time now, relative to other vehicles on the road. Why anyone is still so surprised baffles me. A lot of really short memories out there I guess.
Leeza Nanny meh I think most guys are just jealous that they know they’ll never be able to afford one.
@@donleamon8653 true.
I’m a mopar or no car guy & I would not even think about spending that kind of money for a truck!!! Love the Truck though, Thanks guys now I have to go to the dealership!!! 😂
Do like i done. Go to the dealer. Look through, ask to test drive. Put about 5 miles on her radio blaring, go to the stores and park, then back out. Time your done, you learned the ownership of the truck and will be pleased. I did that to a few trucks, camaros, challengers, for 3 years.
In 10 years the wreckers are gonna say 1000 bucks. Yer gonna be thrilled with that until you find out that that is the bill to tow it away.
everyone will be using electric by then. This 85 k sink hole will be an obselete pile of crap that a person will probably still be paying monthly payments
MrInzombia lol electric cars are for pussies.
Lol Nathan “dresses up” 😂 classic.
Also, thanks for the mega cab exploration 🤔
I absolutely love Ram but the payload in this truck is criminal. Why would you need 850 LB FT of torque when you can only place 1500 LBS in the truck. You will not be using much of a gooseneck with that rating and you will be hard pressed to find a fifth wheel with 1,000# pin weight leaving the other 500 LBS for passengers and cargo. My advice to anyone would be that if you truly want or need a Cummins Turbo Diesel, get a 3500 single wheel or 3500 dually so you can truly use the potential towing power of that engine set-up.
U dont get govt regulations! Ots been the same story for 15 yrs! The gvwr is 10k. Its always been 10 regardless of tow rating! Thats because the emissions limits change for vehicles above the 10k rating. I pull a 20k lb gooseneck with 2500lb tongue weight with no issues with my 08 2500!
So stop repeating stupidity u read on the internet.
@@crazyhass84 fact
Great video guys! I could not wait for this review!
If all the weekend warriors would stop paying these ridiculous prices, maybe the prices would drop to what they should be, and the everyday working man can afford a decent truck.
Nothing like a great t-shirt saw them at least ten times growing up. Why spend that kind of money for truck and not have a 8 ft bed or the highest output motor. I’m a dually man here if you want luxury get a caddy
Man real nice trucks, so nice it’s not work truck material. Now a days if you have a truck with all this options is more of a go out family truck.
Thank you for reminding me of my high school trigonometry formulas. I really appreciate it. 😊
And still doesn’t have a telescope steering wheel and no 360 degree camera and that’s stuff ford has had for a couple years now, but still great video
HNTR _34 it does have 360 camera.
This is going to be my next new truck.. I've always liked the mega cab ever since they came out.. I used to haul those when I used to be a Auto transporter.. 😎😎😎
If i had $1,000,000 just laying around, i still wouldn't spend $80k on a truck. What a horrendous waste of money. If somebody really really wanted this, pick it up used in a few years when it drops 60% in value and let some sucker take the huge depreciation hit.
How about a Mercedes S class?
84K for the truck 60k for the 5th wheel Camper trailer plus 3k for goose neck rear seat entertainment and cooler for beverages. So roughly 147K for a house and a luxury vehicle to pull my house I say that's a bargain.
TexasRider8516 plus another 30k every year after warranty which is just 1 year warranty
@@americansniper1641 Na, maybe 5k.Thats for the oil changes..
Brandon Caldwell it’s a brand new fiat bro this things are designed to rack in money after warranty
@@americansniper1641 Is that true? Had a 2016 2500 with no issues. Sold it as theride worn me out. I have 2 more now. 2017 and a 2018. The newest has 2k miles. The other has 100k. Again, no issues. Besides, i am the mechanic unlike everyone else.
Brandon Caldwell well keeping you truck away from a dealership is a sure way to avoid paying so much in money see if you don’t see or know about a problem there is no problem right
It lost another $1,000 while making the video
Lol its good...
Funny, sad and true!😳
I like the 1500 mega cabs. They should bring those back.
$84,000 and no high output Cummins, that's sad !!!!!
Paul Herring it’s in the 3500 idiot
It's a 2500 dude 🤦♂️
A 3/4 ton doesn't need a HO Cummins.
Noah Ranker she got to spend $100,000 numbnuts
To send 100,000 on a truck is mind boggling to get max performance out of a truck on thankz
You guys: Shows interior within the first min of video
Me: *subscribes*
Only way to fix a 68RFE is to take it out and put in a ASIN
Or just go the 6.4 with the ZF and get rid of Grandpa's handle too. lol
In 2002 ibought a new ram 2500 5.9 diesel 2wd extended cab. Auto tranny $28k
I still have it it is still going strong
Dash is cracked af though. Very few problems. Best vehicle I ever had.
Ram ended all truck debates
Nice truck! I'm Still Lovin' my restored 97 12 valve.😉
"this truck is uhhh 84...." he was about to say a waste of money XD
Truck prices have completely went into the atmosphere....crazy.
Very Nice. Amazing big truck.👍👍👍
Best truck on the market.
There's another way to put stuff in the back and I'm amazed you don't know about it. The seats in the back also fold upward and there's like a metal board that comes down and makes the surface flat and strong so you can load some heavy shit without damaging the seats
Good job FCA on the Column Shift vs. Rotary. Still would prefer Floor Mounted shift. Rotary Knob transmission shift = No Sale
I wish Ram put column shift in Ram 1500
@@nobunaga-oda Ya, 1500 trucks have mainly been caterig women now. Sadly, its slowly creeping into the 2500 and 3500 market.
I hope you guys love that interior because that's all you'll have left after that body rots away in 5 years. I don't know what they're doing with Rams butt the ones I see that are like five six years old and already rusting out.
Depends on your location. I have own 3 rams and none of them rust. But, I am in the south where they don't salt the roads
You'll also have the engine (if you opt for the cummins) and possibly the rear axle too. I refer to my 2007.5 ram as a build a truck starter kit.
My only complaint on my RAM , the Firestone transforce tires are absolutely terrible in snow and mud. It’s a whole new beast with good tires. I also wish the exhaust brake button was on the steeering wheel. That’s my gripes
Can i have compare with 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty ???
LOL, no way I’d ever pay that for a truck, these things are for millionaires, ranchers will probably love it.
Depends really. I have a 2018 Lonestar 3500 dually. Love the thing. I also grew up in the country and around semi, so of course id love the truck. Also afford it on a normal salary job making 38k a year..
Brandon Caldwell I would advise against buying an $84k truck on a $38k salary.
@@josephwhiskeybeale Please, ive had the truck for almost 6 months now. Im a cheap ass that buys what i want when i want. Ive done bought a $70,000 truck on a $38,000 income. Its a $988 payment. No big deal. Not even half my pay. Pretty close though.
Joseph Whiskey Beale Most ranchers I know drive Lariat/King Ranch F-350s. I know a lot of rodeo people drive Rams, but most are Bighorn/ Laramie 3500s. I see Limiteds usually bought by people who want to look like they need a truck.
Tyler Ray I’m referring more to those huge ranch owners that never use their truck, and yeah F350s dominate.
It’s $84K, right up to the moment you drive it off the lot, and in two nanoseconds it depreciates 20 points or $16,800K. So much for Mega Cab and the fancy stitching.
Great review- thanks
Hey guys, love you videos and even bought the Truck Nuts book. Do you know when you will be testing out the Ram 2500 6.4 on the Ike Gauntlett? I am looking to get a new Ram, but the lackluster performance of the last 6.4 on the Ike has me concerned. It seems like the biggest issue was the trans, so I'm really interested to see how the new 8 speed does compared to the old 6 speed. Please!!!
I gave $30,000 for my 2004 4 door 4x4 Cummins brand new when I was 18 years old. 15 years later... still driving the same truck. No truck is worth more than 40k. These prices are rediculous.
In 2004 you did not have half the goodies this truck has.
@@RBZ06LT6 I don't want all that crap. I don't need it. I just want a dependable, affordable truck that last.... and my 04 Cummins and 82 hilux has done me just fine.
@@pigtrapper1329 In 2004 emissions didn't exist, vehicle safety was pretty much non existent, and the trucks were half as capable. Pair that up with inflation and it makes sense to me. You can get a base model 4 door Cummins for around 48k if you shop around and wait for a deal, considering the points I made earlier I don't see how you can complain.
@@WilliamStewart1 I live in the country with no state inspection. I run a straight pipe and don't want to run Def or deal with all that bs. Vehicle saftey? I have a steel front bumper, a steel flatbed, and steel rock sliders. I'm more protected than 95% of vehicles on the road. Half as capable? I've never found a trailer I couldn't pull legally down the road. A programmer will equal out power numbers. Inflation is a joke! CEOs don't need to make multi millions every quarter. 48k is still way too much!!!
@@pigtrapper1329 Don't kid yourself into thinking all the steel you rattled off about will protect you in an accident. Go look at crash tests. You are more likely to die in a front end crash than someone in a new Toyota Corolla. As for towing, a new F150 has a higher towing capacity than your 2004 Dodge. I agree with you that DEF is a real PIA and that new trucks are way overpriced, but your truck is based on really old technology, and it doesn't take much of a new truck to be able to do what yours can do.
Hey Nathan, I am digging the new beard style, man.
Finally got what I've been looking for. Trying to decide between limited 1500 and 2500
A hot shot drivers dream, people act like this is an uncommon purchase. Got shot drivers alone make enough in a year with one of these trucks to pay it off. Contractors, farmers, all kinds of people will buy this truck. It makes money.
Excellent review!
“There are other automakers *COUGH (ford)*” 😂
My Chevy Silverado LTZ was 58k. We put 10k down talked them down financed 41k $709. For 75 months. Its reasonable. Its insanely luxurious and high tech!
Dennis Morris
I’m sorry! $709 a month after $10k down for 6 years and 3 months!!!!! For a Chevy!
Hardly reasonable!
I’m 47 not young not old. I’m not a dodge guy but it is beautiful inside for sure. I guess the price just doesn’t surprise me. If you look at Ford they are up there too and GMC isn’t far behind. These are top of the line every bell and whistle imaginable. You can get into any of the big three for 25k less if you don’t need all the creature comforts. Unfortunately for us as consumers trucks are the manufactures biggest profit vehicles and crazy in demand and they know it. People are buying trucks as family vehicles with the ability to tow more, carry more and are just more capable. I would definitely say this particular trucks payload is incredibly low for a 3/4 ton. And no the Ford and GMs are not that low. I bounce back and forth between 1/2 and 3/4 tons every few years cuz I’m an idiot and loose money but my current F-150 xlt crew can 4 wheel drive loaded for model still has a 1900lb payload
Andrea confused me when he said it's an 8 speed transmission with a column but Nathan also said if the rotary knob was there it would be a 8 speed transmission what is it guys.?
Elias Succar rotary comes with the ZF behind the 6.4 gas
Great video! Bad ass truck
That new steering wheel has stitching and grooves where hands go and feels weird. Also, door arm rests are a little hard for comfort
Sure looks nice. Column shifter is a plus.
There's no way I would buy a truck like that because 84,000 dollars is crazy price and I want a truck not a car that looks like a truck
Franklin Stidman....Most Dealerships will discount these trucks more than $12,000!
Okay that's still 72,000 which is still not worth it
why are they still using the old generation body style cabs with the new interior on the 2500/3500. its the same old truck body with a face lift and new bumpers. why not use the new style bodies on the heavy duty versions.if you don't see what i'm talking about look at the body line on the bottom of the doors and the trim around the door windows.
In my opinion, even if it made waffles and gave handies it still isn't worth 84k. For that kind of money you can update an older or classic truck and have something that really attracts attention. You can add whatever components you want to it. Engines, transmission, axles, and interior amenities are only limited to your imagination and pocket book. Also in a lot of states you wouldn't have to deal with def or egr systems as well.
I've worked for FCA, formerly DaimlerChrysler since 2002. I love the ram products. great to work on, reliable without major issues and good looking. Truth be told.. they are unaffordable along with every other brand out there. For a 32 yr old man like me married with three kids, that works for the company. A 2500 is simply unattainable. To simply get a crew cab with anything other than flat black bumpers and diesel is over$ 50k. That's just absurd. I think it's time to take a new approach instead of adding more tech to drive up cost that will be unavailable to find replacment parts for in ten years.
Yessir you are absolutely 100% correct. I am small business owner and had to obtain a 2500 Cummins 6.7 2018 Big Horn with Lux package. I love my CUMMINS>powerjoke durawhat?
Rule #2, you wanna save/have $$$, pull out. Rule #1, don't get married.
Really tho, it's hard to hear someone bitch about trucks being too expensive when they've got three children.
Congratulations! Kanon 08. That's the most JACKASS reply I've read on RUclips in awhile. Well done!
@@davidwitcher5443 let em go man. Kids like that arent worth our time to even reply.
Cool truck and all, but for 84K I would at least want actual towing mirrors. Not those weird mirrors they’re still putting on their trucks.
Those " weird" mirrors work fantastic!
So what would a 3500 dually version of this truck cost?
Being thisnis a 2500, talking 4,000 to 6,000 more fornthe 3500. Then the dually option is $1500, so expect $89,500 give or take
Doug Demuro just did a video on it
and now the mega cab is discontinued. some of this pricing is ridiculous. I just bought a new 3500 dually Laramie with essentially the same equipment that was only $67k. And I got the 1000 ft-lb, high output engine! it has all the electronics, leather, 12inch screen, 4x4 - even a sunroof. is the price difference the type of leather upholstery??
Next, beyond the MEGA CAB will be a truck where the whole length will be cabin space with no bed... wait, that's just a large SUV. Never mind.
I'd take a big ass SUV with that 1,000Lb Torque Cummins.
@@DragonKnightX12 a new Ramcharger would be nice.
@@XploreAz That would be nice to see that return. Maybe bring the Durango back to body on frame to, build on the 1500 platform.
Pleeeeease do a mpg and hauling review for the 6.4 hemi with the new 8 speed
So in a MegaCab why are your knees against the dash when sitting in the passenger seat? And at $84k you should get the HO Cummins.
Agreed...
Love the Ram products, but pickup truck popularity and trendiness has launched prices into the realm of unaffordability. It's become a rich person's toy, and the market is pricing out the people that really use these trucks as trucks and to their full potential. $11k for the Cummins HO...$9k for the "standard Cummins". Really???
These trucks are sweet and if I could afford to spend $100k on a truck I certainly would. Things is...when I build a truck online I go with the Tradesman or SLT package...with the diesel...and I still can't keep a 3500...even a 2500... under $55 or $60k. My 2006 3500 4x4 SLT with a 5.9 Cummins cost me around $35k brand new. That's only 13 years ago but the price has increased by $20k.
Phattygoodness That’s $52,000 adjusted for inflation. I bet you can get a brand new SLT crew cab diesel for that today. It might be a 2018 model year. Here you go. $51,615. You’re welcome.
www.lhmchryslerjeep.com/new/Ram/2018-Ram-2500-Salt+Lake+City+UT-7666ef080a0e0a17546b34811ebc2997.htm
HO cummins/Aisin combo is heavier. So that would drop another 160lbs off of an already horrid payload number. The standard cummins is MORE than capable enough for a 3/4 ton truck
@@alexs3187
Hey, thanks Alex! Unfortunately you must have me confused with someone that doesn't know any better.
Every single metric I used to calculate inflation from 2006 through 2018 shows that $35k is the equivalent of $44.5k in 2018.
You're welcome...
Phattygoodness I used the standard 3%, but I must have also confused you with the guy who has the exact same user name who claimed he couldn’t get one for under $55k. You’re extremely welcome. ;)
It’s the auto industry trying to make as much money as they can selling these trucks before all the oil dries up.
😂😂😂he sounds like HIM from cannonball run, MEGA CAB
Beautiful truck I love it
Love the truck and the Rush shirt!