If you think you have it bad.....
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I know it's never a good idea to buy a vehicle on the first model year, I was just having some fun at their expense. It would hurt me to think I just spent 35K for a truck and it's already breaking down. I bought mine from the factory in 97 and it cost me a whopping 22K out the door, fully loaded. I thought that was enough. I was shocked at how prices have skyrocketed. I looked at one of the new 1500 and I have to tell you, ours is a much better truck. The plastic used on the inside is really cheap, and the motors & tranny, I don't even want to guess at. We all know what a great job Daimler has done, so I wouldn't want anything to do with that. Our trannys may be weak, but the 318 & 360s are solid motors with a proven history. I don't know about these new ones.
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I know it's never a good idea to buy a vehicle on the first model year, I was just having some fun at their expense. It would hurt me to think I just spent 35K for a truck and it's already breaking down. I bought mine from the factory in 97 and it cost me a whopping 22K out the door, fully loaded. I thought that was enough. I was shocked at how prices have skyrocketed. I looked at one of the new 1500 and I have to tell you, ours is a much better truck. The plastic used on the inside is really cheap, and the motors & tranny, I don't even want to guess at. We all know what a great job Daimler has done, so I wouldn't want anything to do with that. Our trannys may be weak, but the 318 & 360s are solid motors with a proven history. I don't know about these new ones.
Personally, I think that the 2004-2005 Rams were about the best production run 3rd gen ever had. Don't ask me what I think was better in 2nd gen..... I think we are all pretty well equal in terms of components.
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The bottom line is... if you have a good truck, keep it. do not trade up. Ford Dodge and GM make money by Fricking up a good thing, I hate to say this, but all brands make great trucks, just never at the same time.
The new 2500 Rams are recall central, My dealer wanted to inspect my 06 for the drag link problem ( not applicable ) thiers othier recall notices for the 07 + 2500 Rams.
My 06 is a excellant truck..
THe 09 Ram 1500 is a cluster F... with a shinny new skin, in a couple of years dodge will sort out the issues..
THe F-150 back in 04 was a dbbl cluster F... And I owned one and Ford is still having issues with the F-150, and now the 6.4 Turbo diesel.
THe tundra has issues, Gms have issues, but thiers still some well made trucks from all the brands that you will never hear abought.
But I will never ever buy a Ford.. I know loyal Dodge guys that jumped to Ford and are happy.
Never buy a first year re design...
The new 2500 Rams are recall central, My dealer wanted to inspect my 06 for the drag link problem ( not applicable ) thiers othier recall notices for the 07 + 2500 Rams.
My 06 is a excellant truck..
THe 09 Ram 1500 is a cluster F... with a shinny new skin, in a couple of years dodge will sort out the issues..
THe F-150 back in 04 was a dbbl cluster F... And I owned one and Ford is still having issues with the F-150, and now the 6.4 Turbo diesel.
THe tundra has issues, Gms have issues, but thiers still some well made trucks from all the brands that you will never hear abought.
But I will never ever buy a Ford.. I know loyal Dodge guys that jumped to Ford and are happy.
Never buy a first year re design...
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If you think you have it bad...This will make you feel better. We all have old trucks that have little problems here and there, and require maintenance. Best part is they are generally good trucks and are PAID FOR. Imagine buying a 35K truck and having problems. Well. I was wandering about the interweb and came across this post:
I just called my dealer where i bought my 09 ram and there is a recall on all the followin:
1) Keyless remote entry (problem with the actual key)
2)mufflers (clogging up and restricting flow)
3)computer (needs to be reflashed. will give better power, stop shaking at idol, and if anyone is having problems with there fuel saver light not coming on it will fix it)
4) motor sensor (not sure which one)
5) fuel tank pressure sensor (will make your check engine light turn on)
And the trucks are only a few months old. Makes you love your truck even more. I told you you'd be feeling better.
I just called my dealer where i bought my 09 ram and there is a recall on all the followin:
1) Keyless remote entry (problem with the actual key)
2)mufflers (clogging up and restricting flow)
3)computer (needs to be reflashed. will give better power, stop shaking at idol, and if anyone is having problems with there fuel saver light not coming on it will fix it)
4) motor sensor (not sure which one)
5) fuel tank pressure sensor (will make your check engine light turn on)
And the trucks are only a few months old. Makes you love your truck even more. I told you you'd be feeling better.
I had way worse problems than that with my 50K 05 powerstroke. This brings a tear to my eye. I miss that truck, I wish it wasn't such a big piece of sh*%. Kind of like an old girlfriend thats no good for you and you know it and still cry when shes gone