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Thank you. You are a gentleman and a breath of fresh air in this sometimes-antagonistic truck debate.
The truck I'm trading in is an F150 4x4 extended cab, and I absolutely LOVED it. The reasons I went with Dodge were: a) The Ford dealership kept trying to screw me, and; b) The Dodge dealer treated me like family. Besides, Dodge makes a good truck.
I rejected Chevy mostly because they left the 4th door off their new truck. I'm also not crazy about the look of the Chevy - boring.
So here's the details on the truck of my dreams:
Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT 4x4 long bed
5.2 automatic
Intense blue w/mist grey interior
Travel convenience group
Rear underseat compartment
Sliding rear window
Remote keyless entry
Cab clearance lamps
Fog lamps
AM/FM stereo w/CD, cassette and equalizer
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Chrome wheels
Bedliner, high-top cap, chrome sidesteps,
window guards and bug deflector
The only options I dropped were the 8-way power seats and the upgraded tires. Other than that, it's loaded.
Two more weeks and it's mine, mine, all mine!!
(Sorry, got carried away {*_*} )
Sounds like you have one heck of a truck coming your way, and I hope you enjoy it for years to come. When you order a vehicle, you might as well get it exactly the way you want it.
And, ladyblue, it's O.K. to get excited, I would worry if you didn't.
I hope everyone is driving their new trucks, whatever make they may be, real soon.
Here's how to find out your Ram's birthplace. If you have your VIN already, if it's a St. Louis product, the first digit will be 1. If your Ram speaks Spanish like mine, the first digit will be a 3.
I found out that my truck is coming from Mexico. Guess the salesman didn't know that when he said it was coming from "up north."
Seems there was also some confusion regarding the bedliner and steps - I thought they were going to give me a break on these items, but I found out today that it will cost me MORE to have the dealer install them than if I look elsewhere. Oh well, miscommunication and all that.
Any advice on truck accessory places in NJ? I know of a couple, but I want to compare prices.
Truck accsessory places in NJ:
Meyers Speed shop on RTE 33 in Mercerville
Sand and Hill on RTE 130 in New Brunswick (expensive)
Rich (Fellow Ram Owner 98 4x4 1500 Club Cab)
Thanks for the leads. Here's what I did - I called both places you gave me and got prices from them. I also called Monmouth Truck Accessories, and they had the lowest price. Then I called Suburban Cap in Oldbridge (where I'd ordered my cap). Originally, Suburban was too high, but when I told them what I wanted and what their competitors were asking, they came down in price. They were still $20 higher than Monmouth but I'm getting better quality products and the convenience of having it all done in one place. I'm one happy trucker!!!
I ordered a 99 QC Cummins with 6 speed manual at the beginning of Jan. Dealer originally said available Jan. 5. Dealer says it is not on hold. The www.wheels.com site shows it on hold until Jan 25 now. Also shows limited slip on hold until March. Looks like Lady Blue will get her truck before I do.
Ed
Sorry to hear about your hold up. Mine's probably coming in so soon because it's just the "baby" 1500 5.2 automatic. Seems like those who order bigger have to wait longer. Hang in there.
The NVG 6 speed manual is on restriction until the end of February. But more good news for us oil-burner fans - the following link is confirmed by several dealers. Cummins/Allison, anyone?
Allison 6 speed automatic for Cummins Ram
The next call I get should be that it's here....I'll let you all know.
I'll bet you wish NJ's license plates were still blue, dontcha?
(Ladyblue) For what its worth, this same salesman also said it takes a week longer to get a truck from Satillo, Mexico than it does from St. Louis. If that is true, two weeks to get yours may be a tad bit optimistic.
Yeah, I wish they were....I may have to move to Connecticut.
texaszach:
Hey, I'm an optimist! At least I know it's out there rolling along.
I am looking for some info and this appears to be the place.
I am looking at buying a basic truck, 1996 Ram 1500 extended cab short box with the 318 and automatic. It seemed to test drive OK and is A! shape. Currently shows 105000 KM (about 63000 miles for you lucky people that don't have to live with metric). Any ideas on realistic fuel economy with this truck (the Expedition that is going back off lease was a drinker)? Anything I should really check out on this truck? The dealer is offering an extended warranty..is it necessay with this truck? ANy and all advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
If your horse doc has the 3.54 axle, then her mileage is very realistic. My Ram 3500 (club cab, 4x4, dually) weighs in at 7000 pounds, and I can get 22 mpg out of it at a steady 55 mph. At a steady 65, I get 19-20. From her figures, it sounds like she has a 2500, which gains 1-2 mpg over the 3500 dually.
Welcome to the Town Hall! It's always good to add a new friend to the forum.
If you scroll back and read some of the previous posts, you'll find some good, objective opinions on all three trucks.
Personally, I've never owned a Chevy truck, but I have owned the Ford (loved it) and am awaiting (anxiously) the arrival of my new Ram 1500.
My best advice to you is to do some research. Compare all three, go to a dealership and look them over, and test drive each. They all have their good points, and it may just come down to individual taste plus individual needs.
People will argue endlessly over looks, performance and price. I switched from Ford to Dodge for many reasons, but one of the biggest is I love the "big rig" look of the Dodge. Remember, whatever you choose, you've got to live with it for quite awhile, so choose wisely.
The Cunnins is the best diesel on the road. They have a reputation that is unsurpassed. It is true diesel in every respect. FEEL THE POWER!
When they come out with that 6 speed Allison automatic...God help the competition.
I just finished reading all your postings since Dec. Some good information there. I'm looking to buy a 2500 5.9L QC 4x4 SWB and am wondering about the axle ratio. After reading the recent discussion about the diesel, three questions come to mind about the truck I'm looking at: 1) will I lose top end speed with the 4.10? 2) does the 4.10 accelerate faster or slower? and 3) what will be the effect on gas mileage? Thanks in advance for any information.