The RAM is one of the pick ups most desired by Argentines. Its large size, its imposing design and its off-road qualities position it “above all”, and makes its sales stand out in a segment “for a few”.
The other great advantage that this truck had is that, between 2014, which returned to the market after an impasse, and 2019, it had no rivals. Only at the end of that year was the Ford F150, standing as the first strong competitor for this model from the Stellantis group (Today RAM is part of the conglomerate that today includes Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Citroën and DS).
We review the current offer of the RAM in Argentina and how much does it cost to maintain it per month. Today there are few units on the market and its renewal is expected to arrive (the mild-hybrid version is launched this year). In the meantime, many fans are looking for a unit, which was left with a “hyper” competitive price when compared to other midsize versions that are more expensive. Therefore, it is also very difficult to find it in dealerships.
In any case, and beyond the initial value, what you should think about before buying it is what is the cost of maintenance, since the cost of fuel requires several pesos each time it goes out for a ride.
RAM 1500: up to $86,000 per month
RAM 1500, the “mole” that seduces everyone.
to buy the RAM 1500 Laramie You have to invest $7,731,000 according to the list suggested by the brand. Being a vehicle that was in dollars, that is its value at the official exchange rate, although if it is available at dealerships, since there is a lot of demand and little supply, a few “millions more” will surely be requested.
In terms of expenses, starting with the patent, an expense of $32,200 per month is calculated (it is $386,000 per year), although depending on the jurisdiction, it will be established in how many installments it is divided into and the mode of payment. Also, depending on the locality where it is located, patent increases will be considered. For example, in the case of the City of Buenos Aires, with the increase in car valuations by 70% in 2021, a limit was set for the increase in the patent in 2022. In this way, the table of the Directorate National Registry of Automotive Property -DNRPA- was updated, although it is not yet with the real prices of the 0km.
To this expense must be added the sure, where there are different options and only civil liability is mandatory. However, according to companies in the sector, due to the high cost of spare parts, more and more customers choose more complete coverage. In this way, a third full with hail, for a RAM, has a monthly cost of $15,000 in some of the most recognized companies.
In the case of servicewhich is always recommended to do it at the official dealer to maintain the warranty, the value for the first control is $33,370 in the case of the RAM1500, calculating in this case one per year.
After these unavoidable expenses, fuel, garage (necessary for some) and washing must be considered.
With the last increase in gasoline, in the City of Buenos Aires, prices went to $99 for the super and $116.90 for the Premium. The RAM is equipped with a 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT engine, with 395 hp and 550 Nm of torque. It has an 8-speed automatic gearbox. According to consumption, en route at 100 km/h it reaches 11 liters per 100 km. At 130 km/h, consumption amounts to 15 litres. And in the city, the average is 22-23 liters per 100 kilometers. In this way, between city and route, the average is 17 liters.
In this way, the monthly consumption is $21,000 with super gasoline, and $24,600 with Premium. This expense is calculated on a vehicle that travels about 15,000 kilometers per year, that is, a little more than 1,000 km per month.
Added to this the garage (hard to get for this “mole”) and the washing, the monthly expenses are as follows:
- Patent: $32,200
- Insurance $15,000
- Service: : $2,780 ($33,370 prorated)
- Combustible: $21.000
- Garage: $12,000
- Washing: $4,000 (two per month)
In this way, the monthly expense rises, on average according to the use and the expenses according to the locality, to 86,980 pesos, that is, almost $1 million a year.
RAM 2500, the largest: up to $90,000 per month
RAM 2500, the XXL of pick ups.
In the case of choosing the “XL” of the full size, RAM has the 2500, which has a price of 9,007,200 pesos. It is equipped with a Cumminis engine diesel turbo 6.7 L and 365 hp of power, it is a real “beast”.
As for the expenses, the patent amounts to about $450.00 per year, that is, $37,000 per month (varies according to local taxes), while the insurance also increases to $17,000 for a full third party.
The service is cheaper according to a dealer’s quote, and the value is $17,910, while the consumption of the diesel engine is also a little less. I know calculates on average at constant speeds about 10 liters at 100 km/h; at 130 about 15 liters and in the city about 20 liters every 100 kilometers. In this way, the average is 15 liters per 100 kilometers in a combined cycle.
In this way, considering a vehicle that travels about 15,000 kilometers a year, using premium gas oil that has a value of $99.90 in CABA, about 18,700 pesos per month will be needed. In the case of a garage, it will be very difficult to find in CABA, although it is a matter of searching. The expenses in this way are as follows:
- Patent: $37,000
- Insurance $17,000
- Service: $1,492 ($17,910 prorated)
- Combustible: $18.700
- Garage: $12,000
- Washing: $4,000 (two per month)
In this way, the monthly expense rises, on average according to the use and the expenses according to the locality, to $90,000, that is, more than 1 million pesos a year.
What comes from RAM
With good results since he arrived in Argentina, RAM has expansion plans for that year, taking into account that it now has a new rival, as is the case with Ford.
RAM Rebel, the most extreme.
As for the novelties, it plans to add the Ram Rebelan edition with sports treatment powered by a 400 hp Hemi V8 gasoline engine and a torque of 556 Nm, and at some point it will be the turn of the TRX, which will have a 702 hp 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine.
As for the current RAM 1500, the most demanded, it is as big on the outside as it is comfortable on the inside. Its size is 5.2 meters long, 2 meters wide, 2 meters high and weighs 2.7 tons. Cargo capacity is 562 liters (less than a medium), while towing capacity is 4,445 kilograms, a beast.