Item: 2017 Ram 1500
Rating: 4.4
Author: CarMax

Carmax as always has been great, this truck is my 4th vehicle from them. The only issue I have with the truck is that it has some rearmed or driveshaft issues. The reared feels like it is binding aft...

Carmax as always has been great, this truck is my 4th vehicle from them. The only issue I have with the truck is that it has some rearmed or driveshaft issues. The reared feels like it is binding after the brakes are released. I was told a set of shocks would fix it but I don’t really it. I will continue buying from Carmax and ultimately this issues will get fixed. I also should have gotten the extended warranty and this wouldn’t be a problem. Carmax is still a great dealership

Pros

Power: The Hemi engine has been fantastic and has plenty of power for my needs.

Cons

Braking: See above

First of all it’s an extremely fun truck to drive! Being higher up than most gives you a different perspective of traffic. The Hemi is a powerful engine and the exhaust sounds let you know how much po...

First of all it’s an extremely fun truck to drive! Being higher up than most gives you a different perspective of traffic. The Hemi is a powerful engine and the exhaust sounds let you know how much power you have. There is plenty of room in the front and the back seats are very spacious. So family and friends can all pile in and go wherever. This truck makes driving fun again!

Pros

Power: Who wouldn’t like the power of a Hemi? It’s one less thing to think about when trying to cross an intersection.
Seat Comfort: Front seats are very comfortable for long drives. The back seats are big enough to lay down if you need to. Plus there’s extra storage beneath them if needed.
Ride and Handling: The first thing I noticed when test driving my Ram was how smooth it felt on the road. It is so easy to make turns and maneuver through a parking lot. I’m very happy with this!

Cons

Fuel Economy: On a good tank of driving I will average 17 mpg. On a positive note I DID NOT buy the Ram for gas mileage.
Cost to Maintain: Due to the gas prices going up it’s reasonable to assume it will cost a lot more to fill very soon. I have 20” rims and the cost of tire repairs will be large.

V6 power plant with enough torque to plow through fairly deep snow, with easy to use 4x4 switching. Interior is basic with no frills, but it does have a usable electronics package.

Pros

Cabin Noise: It is quiet and comfortable, and warms up nicely
Braking: responsive, and well balanced
Power: for a v6, it has tremendous get up and go

Cons

Cabin Noise: sound system is sub par, but still usable
Braking: all electronic
Fuel Economy: gas guzzler while at idle. highway mileage is phenomenal, but if just sitting with the engine running, eats gas

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