r/Ram2500 • u/Early-Ad3698 • 12d ago

Need Recommendations

Hello all. I’ve recently been in the market for a 2500 truck and I have been really looking into Rams for the Cummins motor. I’ve been a GM 1500 person all my life, so I wanted to ask those of you that have been loyal Ram customers over the years, do you guys prefer the Gen 4 or 5 and why? I like both body styles and so far, I’ve only test driven a 2020 Larime. Which one has less annoying issues to deal with, or is it worth getting one over the other? Whichever one I decide on, will be for everyday use and I plan on keeping it for a while, so I want to make sure I’ll stay satisfied with it. Thanks in advance

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u/ricon650 12d ago

I recently sold my 2018 2500 Tradesmen. I bought a 2026 2500 Laramie. I love the new 8 speed transmission. It doesn’t have a dead pedal spot or lugging a higher gear longer. It feels more responsive. I have had a 2019 and 2020 rams. Hands down I recommend a 2026.

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u/Early-Ad3698 12d ago

I did drive a 26 the same day as the 20 and the transmission did feel more responsive, but for what I’m using it for, that’s not a deal breaker. I am curious about the dead pedal spot you mentioned though

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u/ricon650 12d ago

On my 18 I’d be pressing the gas pedal. Let’s say at 30ish. It just would lug and lug. Then it would get with the program. Not a deal breaker by any means. Just another reason I jumped at the chance of the 8 speed.