Thoughts on the Eco-diesel Rams

If you plan on towing check the tow rating with the diesel in whatever trim line you look to purchase. Ram has them listed by year , trim and drive. My '16 big horn 1500 quadcab ,4wd w/hemi , 6'4" bed and 3:92 rear has a higher tow rating than the same truck with the diesel . Just because it's a diesel doesn't make it the best engine for the job (referring to 1500's only). I have heard and know of many engine failures and new '17's are still sitting on lots. Here the Resale/trade in values are also lower with this drive train. Used Laramies and Longhorns can be found for considerably less than Hemi equipped on the web.

https://www.ramtrucks.com/assets/towing_guide/pdf/2016_ram_1500_towing_charts.pdf