SHOULD I TAKE DELIVERY OR NOT?

[Air’d outSRT]

I am currently driving a 24 Raptor 37, but before this I drove a 21 TRX which I loved and always wanted another one. When the RHO came out I was excited to go back so I found on this week and I made a deal but have not picked it up. After listening to a video today where they were talking about all the issues with this new motor I am having second thoughts on picking it up. Similar things were said about the TRX when I got it but the only issue I had was a blown shock, other than that it was awesome.
I wonder if the Ram has delivered hundreds or thousands and what the ratio of units delivered to ones with problems, does anyone have any idea?

The big question is should I take the risk and pick it up or wait for the bugs to go away?

Whatever that moron tk says its the opposite. Go get it…

 

[ForceofWill]

This forum is full of a lot of fanboys clearly. Take a deep breath evaluate your situation. You already have an awesome platform, don't swap it if you're gonna take a loss for an unproven engine with any number of problems.

 

[Gassywizard22]

850 miles and no issues..... I sure hope not, your shit is brand new.

OP already owns a truck. No way I would swap it at this point until the RHO guys keep saying they love it at 30k+ miles.

Most of the people having issues had them really early on (under 500 miles I think). But yeah, brand new and hopefully don’t have any issues for a long ass time.

 

[Cautionary Tale]

I swear I heard the interior making noises last time I drove it. I let it go. My wife is legally deaf, so that helps her.

That must be nice! It'd be the only way I'd ever win an argument.

 

[Ctech-Review]

2200 miles on my RHO, came from a Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3 and Gen 3.5(refreshed 24 R). So far really enjoying it, and enjoy bringing you all videos on this bad boy.

 

[RAP2RHO]

2200 miles on my RHO, came from a Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3 and Gen 3.5(refreshed 24 R). So far really enjoying it, and enjoy bringing you all videos on this bad boy.

I just wish I had a good dealership around me like you did. I was lucky that Mark Dodge pulled some strings and got me an earlier available appointment at a dealership nearby but of course they do not have loaner vehicles. Lol I’m going to start asking for dealerships to put in writing that they guarantee me a damn loaner car if I have to bring vehicle in for an extended amount of time.

 

[CarlosM]

Today is the day on my decision, all of you make great points and I appreciate the input. I am torn, I have not seen the vehicle nor have I driven one. Before this post I paid for the truck but I have not signed any documents, so legally I should be able to back out if I choose.

Based on the comments it sounds like I need to thoroughly look over the truck for flaws, test drive it and make sure it does not hydrolock, make sure I don’t get any check engine lights, and bring a battery charger. lol.

Again thank you for the input….

 

[Ctech-Review]

I bought mine sight on seen before I had driven one. Zero regrets...ensure triple check dealer did PDI.

 

[Ctech-Review]

I just wish I had a good dealership around me like you did. I was lucky that Mark Dodge pulled some strings and got me an earlier available appointment at a dealership nearby but of course they do not have loaner vehicles. Lol I’m going to start asking for dealerships to put in writing that they guarantee me a damn loaner car if I have to bring vehicle in for an extended amount of time.

good idea, yes I am lucky I have a few good Ram dealers by me!

 

[ZL1Ragtop]

I bought my '20 EcoDiesel limited sight unseen...I ordered it, came in, traded my '17 SRT Grand Cherokee for it...Got behind the wheel driving home and thought "What the f*k did I just do?!!?" That thought passed in about 30 minutes...!
If I go the RHO route..The one thing I will miss, aside from the ivory and blue interior, will be the split-fold tailgate. There is no downside to it...
And btw...You want to read horror stories, start following the EcoDiesel forums. Many, many, like myself, have had an incredible experience with the engine. Others, not so lucky.

 

[DaddyKaddy]

I drove my truck 40 miles to work the day I picked it up. Everyone at work wanted to see this vehicle I had been talking about since ordered April 26th. The RHO didn't disappoint, everyone was as impressed as I was with the quality of the interior. Driving on the hwy was ridiculous, 65mph felt like I was doing 20mph. Doing 25mph in town is frustrating cause it feels like you are crawling. 80mph you are barely giving any throttle, it honestly feels like it wants to do Mach 80 all the time. It's also stupid quiet in the cab like your in a hearing exam room lol, well of course not that quiet but compared to every other vehicle I've owned its quiet! Only thing I wish was different was the exhaust sound but my engine isn't broke in yet either. The compare video between the Raptor and the RHO by @Ctech-Review the exhaust sound was the only thing I liked better on the Raptor.

I have never been happier with a major purchase even if it may come with a few bugs that need to be worked out!

 

[Ctech-Review]

I drove my truck 40 miles to work the day I picked it up. Everyone at work wanted to see this vehicle I had been talking about since ordered April 26th. The RHO didn't disappoint, everyone was as impressed as I was with the quality of the interior. Driving on the hwy was ridiculous, 65mph felt like I was doing 20mph. Doing 25mph in town is frustrating cause it feels like you are crawling. 80mph you are barely giving any throttle, it honestly feels like it wants to do Mach 80 all the time. It's also stupid quiet in the cab like your in a hearing exam room lol, well of course not that quiet but compared to every other vehicle I've owned its quiet! Only thing I wish was different was the exhaust sound but my engine isn't broke in yet either. The compare video between the Raptor and the RHO by @Ctech-Review the exhaust sound was the only thing I liked better on the Raptor.

I have never been happier with a major purchase even if it may come with a few bugs that need to be worked out!

Good to hear! I tried to do exhaust sound comparison same day same time same mic!

 

[Cautionary Tale]

Good to hear! I tried to do exhaust sound comparison same day same time same mic!

Now I know how my kids and wife felt after seeing me without a beard for first time, LOL. (referring to your YT page AutoStart video with Raptor). I thought I got catfished and then realized it was still you

 

[Ctech-Review]

I bought my '20 EcoDiesel limited sight unseen...I ordered it, came in, traded my '17 SRT Grand Cherokee for it...Got behind the wheel driving home and thought "What the f*k did I just do?!!?" That thought passed in about 30 minutes...!
If I go the RHO route..The one thing I will miss, aside from the ivory and blue interior, will be the split-fold tailgate. There is no downside to it...
And btw...You want to read horror stories, start following the EcoDiesel forums. Many, many, like myself, have had an incredible experience with the engine. Others, not so lucky.

I had a 14 Ecodiesel grand cherokee....LOVED IT....when it wasnt in the shop. Had 6 different sets of glow plugs, both heads replaced, grid heater replaced, DEF injector replaced all before 60k miles...Then dealer realized it needed a new engine wire harness. Issues went away. Great vehicle, awesome engine but spooked me some.

 

[Ctech-Review]

I drove my truck 40 miles to work the day I picked it up. Everyone at work wanted to see this vehicle I had been talking about since ordered April 26th. The RHO didn't disappoint, everyone was as impressed as I was with the quality of the interior. Driving on the hwy was ridiculous, 65mph felt like I was doing 20mph. Doing 25mph in town is frustrating cause it feels like you are crawling. 80mph you are barely giving any throttle, it honestly feels like it wants to do Mach 80 all the time. It's also stupid quiet in the cab like your in a hearing exam room lol, well of course not that quiet but compared to every other vehicle I've owned its quiet! Only thing I wish was different was the exhaust sound but my engine isn't broke in yet either. The compare video between the Raptor and the RHO by @Ctech-Review the exhaust sound was the only thing I liked better on the Raptor.

I have never been happier with a major purchase even if it may come with a few bugs that need to be worked out!

Thanks for watching, I love my RHO also!!

 

[CarlosM]

So I went to the dealer yesterday and drove the truck for about 10 miles and it did feel a lot like my TRX, the quality is what I remember with the TRX. I thought about it for a while and I scrutinized the inside and out and did not find anything that wasn’t normal to an American built vehicle. I own an Audi Q8 so as for the fit and finish it just doesn’t get better than Audi so for that reason you have to settle on what you get to a certain extent.

So far I have about 230 miles and averaging 16.3 mpg and that’s with about 6 full throttle accelerations. No issues….knocking on wood! I have always gotten 14mpg on the raptor so It would be disappointing to get less than that.

I know many of you do not like the self driving cruise but it is super cool and very accurate even around turns. It’s definitely one of the more impressive things this truck can do. I had one issue coming home where a semi swerved into my lane and I had to quickly take over and the system did not fight me and I was able to maneuver as if I was driving without it. Very happy so far.

 

[Joe86]

So I went to the dealer yesterday and drove the truck for about 10 miles and it did feel a lot like my TRX, the quality is what I remember with the TRX. I thought about it for a while and I scrutinized the inside and out and did not find anything that wasn’t normal to an American built vehicle. I own an Audi Q8 so as for the fit and finish it just doesn’t get better than Audi so for that reason you have to settle on what you get to a certain extent.

So far I have about 230 miles and averaging 16.3 mpg and that’s with about 6 full throttle accelerations. No issues….knocking on wood! I have always gotten 14mpg on the raptor so It would be disappointing to get less than that.

I know many of you do not like the self driving cruise but it is super cool and very accurate even around turns. It’s definitely one of the more impressive things this truck can do. I had one issue coming home where a semi swerved into my lane and I had to quickly take over and the system did not fight me and I was able to maneuver as if I was driving without it. Very happy so far.

Amazing! Congrats.. share some pics

 

[CarlosM]

Unfortunately it’s been raining all day so I’ll share the picture from yesterday. I’m still trying to figure out what the first mods will be.

 

[KiteDodge]

I am curious if someone that owns the RHO would chime in and recommend that I pick it up?

Picked mine up Saturday morning and drove it home 950 miles. Absolutely zero issues. I'd pick it up, it's an awesome truck

 

[MoMo]

I am currently driving a 24 Raptor 37, but before this I drove a 21 TRX which I loved and always wanted another one. When the RHO came out I was excited to go back so I found on this week and I made a deal but have not picked it up. After listening to a video today where they were talking about all the issues with this new motor I am having second thoughts on picking it up. Similar things were said about the TRX when I got it but the only issue I had was a blown shock, other than that it was awesome.
I wonder if the Ram has delivered hundreds or thousands and what the ratio of units delivered to ones with problems, does anyone have any idea?

The big question is should I take the risk and pick it up or wait for the bugs to go away?

I was in very similar scenario to yours except that have a 24’ final edition TRX. The only things I miss about the Ford are the auto brake hold and the changeable exhaust note. The RHO just drives better than both of them, gets WAY better gas mileage and has more tech.