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Likes, dislikes, and avg m.p.g.?
Looks like the trucks are starting to come in, your's can't be far behind.
I put 150 miles on my RAM 3500 yesterday, and you are right about the new 24v Cummins Turbo Diesel. It is incredible! I drove from Alamogordo to Cloudcroft, New Mexico, an ascent of about 1 mile, and the only reason I had to down-shift from 5th gear was the 30 mph curves along the way. This is the only vehicle I have ever driven that mountain in that could easily accelerate in high gear. Although the suspension is stiff on this 1 ton, it give a much smoother ride over rough roads than my old GMC 1 ton did.
I like the sound of the diesel, and found myself turning the radio down a few times just so I could hear that gutteral purr!
I know the long wait is painful, but hang in there - it is like a dream come true when that new truck finally arrives!
Congratulations, Pete38, on your new truck! Gotta go drive mine now. Y'all keep in touch!
If you like the Dodge better then thats the truck for you....Good luck, and see you in the mountians.
The Mopar filter looked better constructed than the Fram filter I put on. I may get one from Dodge next time, if I can't find out who makes theirs.
I got the 3.55 rear end but some times wonder if the 4.10 wouldn't be better. I wish they offered a 3.73, that would about perfect for me. But they don't, so I'm not much help there.
It was most likely me complaning about the noise in 3rd, but I think my engine is noisier than most. I don't know why that is, but it sounds much noiser than than the others that I have seen around in campgrounds and on the street.
Don't let me worry you though, I'm about the pickiest person in the world.
Anxious to hear on Monday what they find. Hopefully I be getting mine before we go on vacation to the Outer Banks in June and would hate for that problem to happen.
Marvb, Mharde2,
My truck is build and waiting to be shipped, I guess. Its hard to get an exact status from CC.
I'm calling every other day now hopeing that will make a difference.
June 6-13. We'll be 60 miles north in South Nagshead. We'll probably visit the lighthouse. Are you passing though Pa.?
Are the Mopar plastic strips the rocker panel
(door sill) covers? I've got them on my list. Do they cover most of the threshold? I'm also considering the plastic shields above the door windows. You can leave the windows cracked open slightly during the summer and not worry about unannounced rain.
This is my 15th week of waiting, I don't understand why its taking so long.
How big is your 5th wheel? Where are you going to mount the brake controller inside? I understand the Tekonsha Voyager 9030 fits into the ashtray. I'm wondering how that would work.
Hey, I'll also be in South Nagshead the same week. I've only been there once and at that time we had no truck, but this time I'll have my 98 1500 Blue sport 4X4 out on the beach. If you see it come on down and say Hi.
Kings Dominion theme park right above Richmond is nice.
Tongos, how about a beer on the beach? We're renting a house right on the beach below Whalehead, right where the bridge goes to Manteo.
Look for a amethyst 2500 Cummins reg cab (positive thinking).
Mharde2, How long does it take a slow boat to travel to Mobile, Alabama if it leaves Mexico on April 27 with a amethyst 2500 Cummins reg cab? The hardest part has been learning how to spell "amethyst". I hope I don't have to fill in "color" on a service request card 'cause I doubt most people know what it looks like.
I second the towing package.
If I see a purple truck coming of a boat, I will hold it until you get there. I bet you could get there pretty quick.
Did you get the camel leather enterior with that? I bet that will be a beauty...
Tow package? I think its a steal, looks good they throw in a 7pin to 4 flat plug converter and a wiring harness to plug in a trailer brake, plus it is prewired to the back. Only complaint... why don't they include a plug for the reciever. A nice RAM logo cover would be nice. I bought a stainless steel plug with the Broncos logo on it that looks nice. No I didn't jump on the "bandwagon" I've been a loyal fan since 1960 and suffered through MANY seasons before this past one. :-) I just couldn't buy the Ram one because I thought they could include it with the truck. You know the factory is making over 10k for a truck like mine. I sure like the grey leather, I was leaning towards the camel but my son liked the grey. I think they are both good looking. For those of you who are sitting in your truck late at night and the neighbors are calling the police to check you out here's a tip... put it in the garage!
Any diagnosis on your truck yet?
Thanks for asking, it helps to vent. On the positive side I sold my pop-up today. Was in the paper two days, went fast.
Next I have to start thinking about selling my '90 Cummins. What do you think it may be worth? LS 2x4 with 75k miles. I don't believe Edmund's numbers on this type of truck.
I'm still wondering about Sunny11's truck.
Sunny11, is the guy that had his new truck stop in the middle of the strip in Las Vegas right? It doesn't seem that it would be too hard to find a prob like that on a diesel. There are a lot fewer possibilities than with a gas engine.
I've owned a 2500 V-10 for about 4 months, have about 9300 miles on it, and do 50% > 100 mile trips, 40% a 22-mile turnpike commute, 10% city.
First impressions:
This is a BIG truck.
9.5 to 10 mpg first 2000 mi
very smooth, for a truck
Remember to tell the wife/sigother/girlfriend
about driving differences between 5500 lb.
truck and 1800 lb car.
Get a bedliner.
Present impressions:
It's still a BIG truck.
ABS is a good thing.
Mud and snow 265's are also a good thing.
Highway milage is 12.5 to 13, depends on speed.
Is there anything this truck can't haul?
The further ahead I think, the better my gas
milage. The smoother I drive, the better
my gas milage. Starting or stopping, this
much metal needs time and distance.
I love this truck, owning it has been like coming home after a hard trek.
Hope this belated response helps.
Don
Thanks for the input! Gas mileage isn't going to
be the determining factor, but will be a factor.
People I've seen on the road with a gas 2500 model
mostly have the 360" engine, and they say they are gas hogs. I was just wondering if you regret getting the 488" engine. Why not the 5.9 diesel?
This will be a first time NEW purchase. A lot of money.
Thanks
Mileage was 20 mpg in 5th on hiway for first tank, then has dropped to 15 mpg, no load, no tailgate, hiway in 5th.
One dealer says they all do it, go buy hi-test gas. Another dealer says they all do it, etc. A third dealer said it's got problems, and replaced flywheel. This did nothing, then they kept it for a week and did nothing. Everybody in the place was a) sick, b) in a bad accident, c) whatever. Kept promising to contact Chrysler, never did, said "there are a lot of factories involved." (!!!)
I have driven three other V-6s on lots, and they "all do it."
Help!
What grade of fuel does Dodge recommend for the
V-10 engine?
You know how you show the invoice prices on vehicles and their options, is there anything showing what a dealer pays for accessories?
For example, the Dodge web site shows a chrome grille guard for a Ram pickup for the price of $405. Surely this can be bought for less can't it?
Most of the time you get what you pay for, except when you buy parts from the dealer; then you just get raped. "Yes sir, your window seal we ordered came in today, that'll be $75 please".
wheel drive, extended cab. I was just curious if
anyone has one and if they do, are they happy with
its performance and also what kind of problems they have with them.
Multiply the list price by 0.85 and you will get the dealer price. In some cases this may be off by a few dollars but usually is right on. I did this and tabulated the prices for all the accessories I wanted plus used edmunds for dealer invoice on the truck and options I wanted. Everything was exact with the dealer price except the Chrome tubular side steps have gone up in price since they printed the accessories handbook. If you have a list of what you want and the MSRP and dealer price for each item, you will most likely get to look at the dealer invoice and catalog which lists dealer prices. Look like you've done a lot of homework and most dealers won't quibble with you.
I got the gas engine because I got a deal on the truck.
It is a longbed.
It uses 87 octane unleaded.
Thanks for all the good wishes,
Don
It would be next to impossible for us to include the same for all "accessories" since those are individual dealer choices.
In other words, the Dodge "site" you refer to may list a chrome grill guard, but it is most likely sold through the Dodge site, but manufactured by a third party vendor. This is why it is an "accessorie" and not an "option."
Example: I bought a cup-holder from my local Jeep dealer when I got my Cherokee. It mounts on the passenger's side of the transmission hump. Very intrusive, but better than nothing.
Later, I saw a Jeep Cherokee with a nice cup-holder mounted right on the center of the console right in front of the arm rest. PERFECT. I sought out the owner of the Cherokee and he said he got it at HIS Jeep dealer (different dealer). When I went back to my dealer, they said, yeah, they get their accessories from different sources. They were eventually able to put me in touch with the manufacturer, and I got it.
Bottom line, if it's an "accessory," as opposed to an "option," it's because it's from a third party vendor and not made by the manufacturer.
Since there's no end to the number of third party vendors, it's virtually impossible to get a listing of every accessory available, let alone dealer cost.