well the time has come to finally retire my ram.the last month has tried my patience with non stop repairs.i really cant complain because how many people can drive the same vehicle for 16 years?anyhow i bought a brand new 2012 GMC 4x4 extended cab.could not afford not take advantage of the financing and cash back plus the cash for clunkers program.would like to give a big huge thanks to everyone here that helped me out of numerous jams.

thanks again guys!

 

GMC huh? I actually like some of their new trucks.

Enjoy it!

 

How much did you get on trade in??

 

you can't hide money.
congrats. post pics.

 

They are doing Cash for clunkers again? Oh brother

 

Cash for clunkers Wtf !

 

Please do elaborate on the cash for clunkers deal. I had a friend trade a '97 Ram in when they were doing that deal. He got $5,000 for it. Only paid $500 for the damned thing.

 

It may be just the dealer. I know that the one Mitsubishi dealer here will have the cash for clunkers deal every so often. Havent heard of any other dealers doing it though.

 

I've had two GM trucks, a Z71 pickup and a Z71 Avalanche and really was disappointed in the power of the 5.3L V8. I also had quite a few nuisance problems with both, only one powertrain related (I had the rear driveshaft fail on the pickup with only 21k on it but they warranty replaced it with no problem). The Avalanche was another story as I felt it could barely get out of it's own way with the 5.3 and due to it's sheer weight, in-town MPGs were horrible (I mean like worse than the Chrysler 5.9 bad), although on the highway it wasn't too bad. My biggest issues were fit/finish on all the seals (especially rear window and bed covers) leaked from day one and GM never really could get them to stop - to the point that the dealer/regional rep basically gave up and told me that due to the design (versatility) of the rear of the cab (it folds flat to give you a bed that basically extends to the back of the front seats for those not familiar with the Avalanche) - that leaks were inevitable (not something you want to hear regarding a NEW $45,000 TRUCK!!!!).

I've heard that since the bankruptcy GM has made MAJOR strides in product quality (something I've not seen out of Chrysler/Daimler/Cerberus/Fiat to date), and have heard a LOT of good about the newest truck/SUV line-ups. Hate to lose another "Mopar Brother" but I'm sure you'll be very happy with your new truck.


As far as the "Cash for Clunkers" deal, there is no government sponsored event anymore, but many dealers will use the term as a sales pitch to entice more business. I see the term every once in a while still in local ads...

 

this was a dealer special cash for clunkers deal.i got 2k for my ram,0% financing and 10 k cash back.had to go for the deal yesterday,it all ends tonight.will get some pictures up of the GMC this weekend.

cheers