I am looking at 'downsizing' and getting away from diesel. I'm looking at the new 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.7L V8 Hemi.

I only tow in the summer and haul a 'heavy' load in the box once a year. I love my truck and of course it looks awesome but am thinking it's time and the price of diesel right now is Edit me off. I still want a good payload and towing weight as I don't want to restrict what I can haul or tow in the future.

Any thoughts and any reviews/info for the 2500, can't find much on it.

See signature for my current truck.

Thanks!

 

I just went the same route. My 2012 Power Wagon gets picked up Monday. I'm trading my 2010 CTD in on it. Gas is cheaper and the PW will meet my off road needs much better. Plus the 12' 2500 with Hemi comes with new 6-speed 66RFE trans. Same as the diesel but with differ TC. In my opinion if you are going to get a hemi 2500 spend the little extra cash and pick up the Power Wagon.

 

^^^^ I agree and second the Power Wagon. If you're not goona diesel, then that is the most versatile 3/4 ton out there.

If not for the Power Wagon version, then the Chevy 6.2 is an attractive option. Ok flame suit on.

 

How about a Ford F150 Ecoboost with the max tow and max load package?

MikeyB

 

Thanks for the info, I'll look into the Power Wagon! I've had luck with Dodge trucks and don't like the look of Ford so want to stick with what I know.

 

You could check out the dodgetalk forums. They're geared more toward the Hemi trucks, although it seems to be mostly the 1500's.

Also, the power wagon might be great for off-roading, but the softer springs hurt payload and towing capacities(a little). It's too bad they don't offer the 4.56 ratio in the non-power wagon trucks.

jeff.

 

F150....what can I say, interior/exterior design sucks!! Besides they're more designed for older folks/young women.

Besides, who the heck wants a truck, wait excuse me, a pickup with a console shifter?

 

Another drawl back for FORD is they only have 5/60K warranty.

 

By "downsizing" I assume you are looking at saving money? Will you actually save any money by trading in a (assuming) paid for 2007 for a 2012 truck?

 

You can buy a lot of Diesel with one new truck payment!

 

That's exactly what I was gonna say, but you beat me to it!