2022 Ram 6.4 Hemi 2500 Heavy Duty...Just Don't......you'll regret it! Ram 2500 Gasser!

my review and disappointment after looking at buying a 6.4 hemi.....it just can't compete in size, quality and power to the 7.3 Godzilla or the 6.6 chevy gmc gasser.....here's why.

As for the Cummins, yes, it is an excellent engine. the 68RFE which Ive had several. Also had several Aisin transmissions with the diesel. One Aisin bombed at 8k, the truck was new, had to have it replaced. No issues with the 68 RFE which was just not smooth. Cummins does have the best exhaust brake for the light duty truck market. Ram does win on the ride and quiet. The crew cab is just not up to par with other crews and the mega is basically the size of the Ford and GM crews, and the trailering numbers, Ram basically hosed their customers that bought in the past, by lowering their numbers.

I had two, yes two separate Hemis this last year while at work, low mileage to both under 40k miles, blow up, towing light. One left me on the Ike on the holiday weekend. I think Ram's quality went down since the mid model refresh, as I had six rams over the last 12 years of all trims and the current quality is not any better than the other big two.

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[tkendr]

I have a 2022 RAM 2500 Laramie 6.4/3.73 4x4 as a daily driver with minimal towing and an empty bed most of the time. No regrets.

[tkendr]

I did not buy my 6.4 hemi to compete with Ford or GM trucks. The payload is adequate for my needs and the interior is comfortable. No regrets.

[raptordan]

My 2021 7.3 f350 platinum only got 5mpg towing and the transmission blew up at 16, 000 miles, meanwhile my 2015 ram 3500 6.4 is close to 200, 000 miles with no major problems.

[oicubeh]

love my 6.4 ram, 130k miles no issues. had one ford once, ONCE!

[shawnriddle]

I haven't regreted it yet. lol My AEV Ram power wagon is 6 years old unlike your new Ford. New Ford engine. You don't have to bash Ram to try and justify your choice for Ford. It's my hard earned money thank you very much. I owned a Ford once. It burnt to the ground in the parking lot of my work which was a chemical plant in 1995. Say what you want about RAM. This is my second one after 12 years of trouble free miles on the first Ram 1500 03 quad 4x4 Hemi with 114, 000 miles. I dont like Fords chime, aluminum body, body design, interiors, Fords history with fire and fire recalls. I tow a 10, 000lbs toy hauler off road in soft sand and don't think there is a better truck for that job. Enjoy your Ford and quit being a hater.

[davidkissick]

I have a 2022 ram 2500 pull an Arctic Wolf 3550suite 5th wheel, and have had ZERO issues with having enough any mechanical issues what so ever. This dude just doesn't like Ram trucks. To each their own....I have had all 3 major makers trucks, and currently the Ram is the best I have driven in quite a while. Btw, I average 15-17.5 mpg empty, and pulling my near 11, 000 pound unit, get 10-12. Not too bad

[Jbrd]

I have a 23 ram 2500 with the 6.4l, I love it, I've owned ford's and chevys, this is hands down the best yet!😊

[warrior-u]

Was a ford guy early in my driving life, been a GMC guy for the most of my driving life, bought a 24 Ram 2500 Hemi in April, absolutely love it. Pull a 14k equipment trailer and a 14k dump trailer with it. Pulls better than my last GMC 2500 gasser. Drives and rides a lot nicer than any of them ever did also. Is it perfect, no, but none of them are.

[whitey]

why are you filming a Ford while discussing a Ram?

[howarddilley]

I’m coming from a 2021 6.7 lariat f250 to a new ram 2500 6.4 Laramie - I love it. I like the interior and screen much better, the ride is much better and I haven’t had any issues with the 6.4, it has good power, sounds good and is a ton of fun for a gasser.

[andyamysarizonaadventures]

Had an f250 for only a few months, the intior was nice I liked the quality feel of the dash.I traded it in for a 2024 ram 2500 because compared to the ram the ford drove like a u hual 26' box truck, very un responsive steering and the seating position never felt right.This all maybe due to it being an xlt not a lariat or higher, though the ram 2500 is just a tradsmen with the crome package basically im very happy with it and plan on keeping it many years, I just wish it didn't have that MDS crap in the motor!

[Bacardi]

Have a 2020 Ram Power Wagon with 6.4L gas and 4:10 gearing… It pulls like a beast! And guess what, I do not have the diesel maintenance costs!

[Mattman]

Love the title of this video lol. So when exactly am I supposed to start regretting it? I have a 2022 with the 6.4L and 4:10's. Got 20k miles on it about 3/4 of those . Were pulling a 15k gooseneck dump trailer. I have never had any issues. Where I live it is not flat. Honestly my opinion you are talking out your ass man. Yes the 7.3 is more powerful. It's also 10k more for that engine lol. This is just a click bait video. Also spoilers alert. The vin check thing only affected a small amount of trucks. Mine hasn't changed so there's that.

[hollycole]

I have had 2 rams with the 6.4 hemi tow my camper everywhere without any problems. You sound like a fanboy of the Godzilla motor hope you like working on it

[adamlavoie]

I drive a ford f350 dually for work with the 6.2 and my hemi 6.4 will eat its lunch!

[chris]

I have a 22’ Power Wagon. Very happy with it. I like the interior a little better over the ford f250 but is starting to look dated. Power is adequate for my uses and living in LA I like the shorter size. I was trying to get a Ford F-250 with the 7.3 back in early 2022, but wasn’t able to get one if my life depended on it. I’ll keep the Ram for awhile for now

[ryantrott]

No regrets here. 6.4 is awesome! I had a 2005 5.7 2500 manual transmission for many years and only major issue I had with it was replacing the clutch. Matter a fact every dodge ram I’ve ever owned has been an awesome truck. Keeping up on the maintenance is the key.

[Redfour]

Disagree, love mine... Only 8500 miles about 60% towing, but it is a great truck FOR MY NEEDS pulling a 7K travel trailer 1000 lb tongue weight, light off roading and transfer station duty... The 7.3 is intriguing, but I'm good and didn't like the thought of week long trips in that Ford Cab... Just my opinion...

[Twizztify]

As a Ford guy, I must say these 6.4 Rams with the 8 speed really get after it. I lined up today with one in my 2017 6.2 f350 and 4:30 gears. I may have messed him up from 0-60, but he reeled me in and passed me right at 70mph. I had a frown on my face for a few minutes lol but oh well, he had more gears and motor than I did. Time for some cam swaps and pro charger! 😉

[username]

I think the hemi in these trucks are great. It feels a lot faster than any diesel when you are driving it. The 2021 PW 2500 feels fast. And not fast for a truck. It genuinely is quick and the transmission shifts well, the gearing is great. The problem is if you want a crew cab long bed, and a ram, the only real options is a hemi 2500 or a Cummins 3500. You cannot get a Cummins 2500 as the payload is significantly reduced from the hemi and while the max towing capacity goes up, since the payload is so low you can't even haul more because the rear of the truck will be pushed down too far. You can actually probably can haul more with the hemi 2500 than the Cummins 2500. Therefore if you want a diesel crew cab long bed and a ram, you must purchase a 3500. Now the problem with the 3500 is that it is nowhere near as comfortable to daily as the 2500. You only want to purchase the 3500 if you really need that towing capacity otherwise a 2500 is a much better daily driver. Also, that hemi will feel a lot nicer to daily than any diesel, diesels are slugs when you are not hauling. Therefore I think a crew cab long bed hemi 2500 is a great truck and a perfect daily driver. If you really need the extra towing capacity then get a 3500 Cummins.

Edit: another thing I forgot to mention is reliability and repairability. Diesels have gotten way too high tech and complicated for me. That hemi is dead simple and naturally aspirated. Just that is a significant reason for me to consider it over a modern Cummins.