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Hey Scotty! I’m on a quest to watch every video you’ve ever done and it’s proving a formidable task. (So many). I discovered you AFTER I purchased a used 2014 Ram 1500 CREW 4x4 with 5.7 Hemi. Get this- I traded in a 2018 Honda Pilot AWD for it. They gave me 23K for the pilot and I paid 25,500 for the Ram. I was concerned as the Pilot had already eaten one A/C compressor under warranty, and seemed to be going out again at 36k miles. Also we got scared on a trip when the whole car began vibrating several times on all different types of roads. Was concerned that something in the drivetrain was crapping out. (Torque converter?) I decided to jump off that ship and had always wanted a BIG truck. Im 6’4” tall and 300 lbs. The Ram had 118K miles (120 now)

Icant find anything wrong with it at the moment. I began trying to learn all I could about Dodge Rams and that’s when I found you! I wanted a second car (beater to run around town in) I found a 2008 Corolla for 3500 bucks. It’s got one of those famous defective odometers that stop at 299,999. The engine and automatic transmission absolutely run like tops. There’s something loose in the front end when I hit bumps. (Ball joints?) I have an appointment to have the car completely checked out next week. It has a TPMS light, and a check engine light. Code reader says PO420 Catalyst efficiency below threshold bank 1. Concern? That’s the only code! I can’t believe how well this thing runs! I’m no stranger to Corolla’s. I had 1993 and 1994 Geo

 

prisms. I had a 99 and 01 Corolla. I’m just too bog for these cars, and they sit too low. I’m 53 years old. I knew Chevys were junk, I don’t like Fords, Toyota Tundras are hard to find and expensive in this area. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me? Lol. I actually love the Ram at this point as it has not given me any grief YET. Should I plan to unload it and find a Tundra, or see how it goes. How far should I go perfecting the Toyota? Keep up the good work. Ignore the haters. Take care:)


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If you're happy that's what matters. The Rams are not known for going the distance, but it is your money and your truck in the end.


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Use the Ram until it starts developing problems, then try to sell it and see if you can find a used 2nd generation Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 V8. They make around the same power as the HEMI, but have a lot more reliable electronics.


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