2014 Ram Pickup 1500 - Most dependable truck on the market
I purchased the truck to be able to haul construction equipment and materials over long distances. Since I own a small construction company, I have to travel to different job sites. Some of these locations are in different states. Regardless, over the last few years, it has proven to be a very dependable truck. The 2014 Ram is capable of handling well with a heavy load, rough terrain, and in any weather. Additionally, it is a very comfortable truck to drive and has lots of leg room. I am able to drive between states with minimal to no fatigue. It was even capable of handling the steep incline and descent through the Appalachian mountains. Without the right vehicle, it would be difficult to haul any load up the mountain. However, the 1500 is able to handle perfectly. Another benefit to ... (more)
I purchased the truck to be able to haul construction equipment and materials over long distances. Since I own a small construction company, I have to travel to different job sites. Some of these locations are in different states. Regardless, over the last few years, it has proven to be a very dependable truck. The 2014 Ram is capable of handling well with a heavy load, rough terrain, and in any weather. Additionally, it is a very comfortable truck to drive and has lots of leg room. I am able to drive between states with minimal to no fatigue. It was even capable of handling the steep incline and descent through the Appalachian mountains. Without the right vehicle, it would be difficult to haul any load up the mountain. However, the 1500 is able to handle perfectly. Another benefit to this truck is the numerous tie off locations in the bed for straps or ropes. This was a huge help when I needed to use it to move to a new home. This combined with the large amount of space in the bed, moving anything is very pain free. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has been an essential part of my day to day life. Due to its ease of use, overall capability and performance, bed space, and comfortable interior it is the most well rounded vehicle I have ever owned. All in all, Ram makes a very high quality truck and I advise anyone to buy Ram.
My wife and I will regularly take trips down to Florida from Tennessee. It can be a long trip, but with the right vehicle, it's definitely easier. We always used to take her Honda Element, and it wasn't comfortable. We started taking my Ram and have never stopped.
My wife and I will regularly take trips down to Florida from Tennessee. It can be a long trip, but with the right vehicle, it's definitely easier. We always used to take her Honda Element, and it wasn't comfortable. We started taking my Ram and have never stopped.
Towing capability, maneuverability, size, comfort
Towing capability, maneuverability, size, comfort
There isn't an off switch for the headlights, just an "auto" mode. The truck senses when its dark. If this fails, the lights will stay on all night and burn out the battery. Its an easy fix though.
There isn't an off switch for the headlights, just an "auto" mode. The truck senses when its dark. If this fails, the lights will stay on all night and burn out the battery. Its an easy fix though.
2014 Ram Pickup 1500 - Transmission problems
When I purchased the truck, I also purchased an extended warranty. Of course, I thought that this would also extend the drive train. Much to my dismay, after 120,000 miles when the transmission started experiencing trouble, I found out that the drive train warranty was for 100,000 miles and was not included in the extended warranty. This transmission should not have started having trouble at 120,000 miles.
When I purchased the truck, I also purchased an extended warranty. Of course, I thought that this would also extend the drive train. Much to my dismay, after 120,000 miles when the transmission started experiencing trouble, I found out that the drive train warranty was for 100,000 miles and was not included in the extended warranty. This transmission should not have started having trouble at 120,000 miles.
My grandson is in a car seat, which is almost impossible to mount in these back seats. As soon as he moved to a booster, the first thing he wanted to do was ride in PaPa's truck. He talked all the way down the road and was so excited. This is a priceless moment.
My grandson is in a car seat, which is almost impossible to mount in these back seats. As soon as he moved to a booster, the first thing he wanted to do was ride in PaPa's truck. He talked all the way down the road and was so excited. This is a priceless moment.
It has all the features you could ask for in a vehicle. On board navigation, automatic wipers and headlights. It is very comfortable to ride, and it tows my trailer very well. It is a smooth ride for a truck and has good power.
It has all the features you could ask for in a vehicle. On board navigation, automatic wipers and headlights. It is very comfortable to ride, and it tows my trailer very well. It is a smooth ride for a truck and has good power.
Maintenance. It seems like I have had way too many maintenance issues. I have a taillight that is constantly out. I take it to the dealership, they do whatever and it is working. A few weeks to a month later it is out. The cruise control also only works when it wants to. I drive a lot of miles and a lot of long trips, it is very inconvenient not to have this standard capability. Then, of course, there is the transmission issue I spoke about. The rear seats are so uncomfortable they are not worth having. Also, they are almost impossible to mount a car seat because the backs are so straight.
Maintenance. It seems like I have had way too many maintenance issues. I have a taillight that is constantly out. I take it to the dealership, they do whatever and it is working. A few weeks to a month later it is out. The cruise control also only works when it wants to. I drive a lot of miles and a lot of long trips, it is very inconvenient not to have this standard capability. Then, of course, there is the transmission issue I spoke about. The rear seats are so uncomfortable they are not worth having. Also, they are almost impossible to mount a car seat because the backs are so straight.
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