2013 dodge 1500 bighorn quad cab pros/cons

moosehead7 · #1 03-07-2013, 08:59 PM

looking to buy one of these anybody own one how do you like it what dont you like,and hows the fuel millage thanks

bb356 · #2 03-07-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by moosehead7

looking to buy one of these anybody own one how do you like it what dont you like,and hows the fuel millage thanks

pm Hayseed ... I'm pretty sure he bought one a coupla month's back

fordtruckin · #3 03-07-2013, 09:58 PM

Got a 2012 for work last year. It has get up and go that's for sure and the stereo is pretty good for a stick unit but the gas mileage sucks!!! I've never gotten better than 13mpg. I do about 3000miles a month and have to keep records for work including calculating mileage at the end if month not at each tank. Other than that my opinion I wouldn't spend my $$ on one. But we all have our likes/dislikes. Anyways mileage really kills it for me. Good luck

chadyaz · #4 03-07-2013, 10:12 PM

I have a '12 Outdoorsman. I was also looking at the Big Horn at the time of purchase. I went with the Outdoorsman because it had the 17 inch rims, and off road/winter rated tires, which raised the towing capacity by 2000 lbs and increased payload. Considering I tow a trailer, this was a big reason for my purchase. The Big Horn is a nice looking truck. Just to much chrome and flash for my tastes.

As for mileage, I just returned from a 1700 km trip to BC and back and I got 13.7 L/100km hand calculated. The thing with the Hemi is that if you drive aggressively (hard on the gas, 110kph+) you will get terrible mileage. If you drive it a little bit conservative, the mileage is decent for a full size pick up. The '13 will probably get better mileage with the 8 speed tranny

coolpete1 · #5 03-07-2013, 10:42 PM

so far the 13's are averaging about 650km per tank (i work at the dealer)
new interiors are pretty sweet too.

leeaspell · #6 03-07-2013, 10:43 PM

How big is the tank?

coolpete1 · #7 03-07-2013, 10:47 PM

90 liters

Smokinyotes · #8 03-07-2013, 10:56 PM

I know the tanks on the chevy trucks used to be 94l and the dodges were quite a bit bigger.

chadyaz · #9 03-08-2013, 05:31 AM

Can't you get a bigger tank as an option? Mine is 127L or something like that

Ron J · #10 03-08-2013, 06:43 AM

I had a post a couple of weeks ago asking for opinions on the Dodge and Ford, and got some good feedback. I looked at a lot of trucks and bought a Ford last week. The price between the Dodge Longhorn and Ford Lariat with eco boost were within a couple of hundred bucks of each other. The Dodge has a drop dead gorgeous interior, but the cargo weight is pretty low, so I went with Ford. If you PM me, I will tell you what prices I was quoted, and which sales persons I deal with. The sales folks give referral money to those who send customers their way, and anything I receive along those lines will be given back to you. Good luck in your search, some car salesmen can certainly put the ass in assistance.

varmit9 · #11 03-08-2013, 07:29 AM

i have a 13 sport with the 6 speed. i am averaging 12.7 ltr/100 driving at 110 on highway. the only difference in the 8 speed trans is 1st and second gear are a low range gears, 7th and 8th gear is the same ratio as 5th and 6th gear in the 6 speed. guy's are only seeing a 1 to 2 mpg gain with the 8 speed. with the 8 spd you get the active grille shutters that open and close to improve aerodynamics.

JB_AOL · #12 03-08-2013, 08:01 AM

I'd wait for the diesel...

I really think the diesel ram with air suspension will be a huge seller.

megadodge · #13 03-08-2013, 01:48 PM

I have a '12 Sport and like it, but knowing what I know now, I would have waited for the 13's.

Air ride + 8 speed + 8.4 Uconnect + keyless ignition would have been nice.. Oh, and for 13 they did away with the stupid plastic-chrome clad wheels too.