New Ram and Tundra owners

[ClownColor]

Oh no...not a "which truck is better" thread again...

Down to the Ram 1500 hemi vs the Tundra 5.7 both crew cabs.(Brand new)

Have read just about everyhting on the internet on both these (so no need tell me what you "heard"). Just wondering what your thoughts are on the new Ram or new Tundra you bought (2011-2012).

I am personal leaning toward the Tundra but can get a better deal on the Ram. I don't like the fact that Ram's perferd gas is 89 octane, requires more maintenance like spark plugs every 30k miles. Heard more problems with transmissions and piston problems. Toyota's problems seem more comsetic (rusting and twisting frames). Toyota just won't budge on the price!

Thanks,

[Jeremy airjer W]

You'll also want to remember that the hemi requires 16 plugs (about $120) every time you do a tune-up. It will also have eight coils and 8 plug wires. To date I haven't seen anyone do plugs at the 30k mark.

Both have simular hp, torque, towing. Personally I have always thought Dodge had one of the most stout chassis. It's the drivetrains and electronics that seem to suffer. So far the hemi and trans seem to be holding up well.

Also check on tires before you make your final decision. There coming with 20" wheels and the 20" tires don't come cheap!

About the only thing I have seen the newer body style tundras in the shop for other than routine service is brakes at around the 75 - 100k mark.

[ClownColor]

airjar-thanks for the info...Have you heard anything about "the bed bounce" on toyotas? sounds like its on specific roads but wondering if the 2011-2012 models have that fixed?

Thanks again

[Jeremy airjer W]

unless your driving over staggered speed bumps at 30mph than I'm not sure that is even an issue. There are plenty of vidoes that demonstrate what is going on. I don't pay particular attention to what my box is doing and I typically don't drive through a quarter mile of evenly spaced staggered "speed bumps" or potholes at 30mph either.