2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test

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edited September 2014 in Ram

image2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test

We bought a 2014 Ram 1500 with the new EcoDiesel engine to see if it truly provides the perfect blend of capability and efficiency in a full-size half-ton pickup.

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  • throwbackthrowback Member Posts: 445
    "..big, bad top trim Laramie with four-wheel drive."

    So, typical Edmunds LT car trim then.
  • tenschamp2tenschamp2 Member Posts: 15
    While I'm sure you guys probably didn't want to use a competitor's project, but I just ran a TrueCar on your set-up, and using a zip code near Newark, I got a TrueCar price of ~44,600 (including the $2.5k incentive). Looks like you guys paid a bit more than you should've.

    Looking forward to hearing your take on this vehicle though. It's one I'd think about buying.
  • hybrishybris Member Posts: 365
    What sort of rear suspension does this thing have? Is it still the same coils from the 08 Ram?
  • bassrockerxbassrockerx Member Posts: 24
    glad to see you guys are getting more trucks and im glad the ram is getting a test because it is currently my favorite truck on the market this just is not how i would spec mine. I would want the 2wd Black express special edition package, with the v6 and air suspension and the shortest axle ratio. I'm not going to lie thogh it would be really tough to not get the HEMI for only $1,000 more but im sure my pocketbook checking account would appreciate it when it comes time to fill the beast.
  • bankerdannybankerdanny Member Posts: 1,021
    First, I thrilled to see this add to the fleet, now also get a Grand Cherokee when one your other SUV's ages out, and when your latest TDI goes, replace it with a Cruz diesel. Let's get a healthy helping of American diesels for a change.
  • bankerdannybankerdanny Member Posts: 1,021
    @throwback: if we are to believe what they tell us (and I don't see why I shouldn't) they didn't really have an option of a lower priced model. And as they often tell us, most of the extra cost options are appearance related and so Edmunds' experience reg
  • cooper7rcooper7r Member Posts: 2
    No RamBox?
  • hybrishybris Member Posts: 365
    Does this new commenting system at least fix the lack of a comments button on your LT intro page? Really I would think by now someone would have fixed the template you guys use.
  • darthbimmerdarthbimmer Member Posts: 606
    @Edmunds-- You didn't say here or in the full review what the rated fuel economy is. The EPA site reports 19/27 (22 combined) for this model. Is that what's on your window sticker? Either way, averaging low 20s overall for a fullsize pickup is great. I ca
  • herrstreetherrstreet Member Posts: 27
    One thing I think that Edmund's should regularly do is compare the price of purchase and fuel cost of this truck vs. the Chevy. Although this Dodge is an excellent truck and has much better economy, I wonder how long it would take to break even.
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