My quad cab model is an absolute beast of an animal, in other words it has a lot of power. I love how much cargo it can hold. This year I have been renovating our house for sale and it has carried everything I need it to. There have been no trips to the hardware store where it has failed to do what I need it to. That was one of the many pros about the Ram 1500 2016 model. One of the few cons, which I was sad to find, was the start system failed and I had to have it towed to the dealership and pay $600 to fix it... including the tow. But the good outweighs the bad. Another pro is that it can carry a lot of weight. For one part of the renovation to my house I had to haul 2,000 pounds of bricks. The truck did not slow down from the weight at all. It was like a 1/2 a inch down, but that was to be expected. The V6 engine had enough power to do anything I wanted. I don't tow a lot of stuff, but it did it smoother than what I was expecting when I did tow and with no drop in power.

I drove this truck for 99,000 miles from 2008 - 2015. Overall it was a reliable vehicle. The Rams have always been the kind of truck that is easy to get in a drive without much of a learning curve in terms of throttle/brake sensitivity. The dashboard and radio, Uconnect, and heat controls were easy to use. Storage was adequate, with a center console, storage under the middle seat in the front, and a split 60/40 rear bench with fold out platforms underneath. The exterior was stylish and both the exterior and interior held up well to daily dirt road driving, salt, and mud. For interior quality, the Laramie edition was mid-range, but it felt like a tradesman in terms of comfort. The seats were rock hard! The backseat was very narrow and could not accommodate a car seat in the rear and a reasonably sized adult in the front. That being said, I really liked that I could still access the under seat storage for 2/3 of the rear seat even with a car seat in place. I experienced one major breakdown (power steering pump). I was disappointed to find that this was not included in the power train warranty. Otherwise, I only had minor problems (1 speaker crackled starting around 20,000 miles and passenger side seat belt was occasionally difficult to engage). I had concerns about the transmission shifting rather hard starting around 75,000. At 99,000, still no problems, but I suspect the transmission would have failed eventually. The tow capacity on this truck wasn't great and neither was it's ability to get up to highway speeds. It got there eventually, but it always felt like it was dragging. I towed a boat through Canada and didn't have any problems, but it wasn't a particularly enjoyable ride. My biggest reason for not recommending this vehicle is MPG. I averaged about 13, which was acceptable in 2008, but in 2015 trucks are doing much better! We topped out at 15 MPG highway and 8 MPG towing. This is a good truck for anyone with a large dog. Mine was more comfortable on the fold flat platform instead of the narrow seat, and this option definitely saved some wear and tear on the fabric.

I love my truck! I was kind of skeptical at first because I've always had a Jeep, so I definitely had my doubts. It's a really well manufactured car. I have a daughter so space was a necessity! There's a cooler under the floor mats on the left and right backseat, it's really nice since I always have to carry around snacks and drinks that would otherwise get warm and semi-nasty. So far, the truck has been a life saver. Living in Alaska is not an easy feat. It handles the snowy and icy streets like a dream and I don't feel the need to hesitate when faced with a mountain. The bed is large enough for my husband, who's in the military, to move equipment from one place to another and to fit all of his Army buddies in the cab! If you fold the backseats up, there's a little fold out bench that you can use for a quick nap or as a table if you're ever camping (that's what I usually do). I would definitely buy this truck all over again just for the experience of buying it again! The heated seats and steering wheel, the standard jack and spare tire, and the ability to attach any form of media has definitely won me over every way possible!