Originally Posted by Phenomenon

I've noticed a lot of the cabin's look a hell of a lot different each year they go up. Is it worth spending an extra bit of money for a better cabin considering your riding in it? Also does anyone know what years Dodge made the biggest change to their trucks? I was looking at 2004's... and the cabin looks outdated compared to even the 2006's...

Originally Posted by WWJD

Also think of getting a less flashy color. Will get noticed less by cops and jealous D-bags.

Originally Posted by Phenomenon

Okay, first of all I'm a new member to this site, my name is Regan. I'm almost 17 years old and I've had my license for a couple of months now, I figured it's time to start looking for my first vehicle, more or less a truck. I'd consider myself an above average driver, I've been driving a couple years now without any problems and for a couple months now without a supervisor or parent. I got my license the first try with no mistakes in a bigger vehicle, I've driven a truck before so it won't be a big problem handling the vehicle.

Recently I've been looking at cars (sporty coupes) but I've recently started driving my parents truck and I enjoyed driving it a lot. Now I've been looking into trucks and at the moment the only ones that catch my eye are the Dodge Ram 1500 and 2500's and also the Ford F-150's and F-250's. If I get a truck my parents will be paying for half of it and I'll be paying for the other half working a part time job. Anyways I've got a couple of questions about the Dodge Ram, I hope you guys can answer them.

- What model is better for a teenage driver, the 1500 or 2500?
- What are the main differences between them?
- What engine is better for a teenage driver, the 5.7L Hemi or 6.7L Cummins Diesel?
- How nice is the cabin in these two models, how is the noise level from both engines?
- How much should I look at paying for a 1999 to 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2500? How much mileage is too much to consider purchasing the truck?
- How hard is it to handle a truck with a lift kit or bigger tires?
- Do these trucks get stuck in the snow or off roading often, with snow tires or bigger tires of them? I live in Canada, it can snow pretty hard.

Now, how can I convince my parents to let me get a truck? How's the safety ratings on this truck and how does it compare to other vehicles? What are some key points to mention when asking my parents?

I know it's a lot of writing guys, I'm sorry for that. I hope you can answer all my questions and welcome me as a member (sorry if I posted this in the wrong section ). Thanks a lot, Regan.

Originally Posted by Phenomenon

Before I started looking at trucks I was looking at cars, more or less:

- Nissan 300ZX
- Nissan 350Z
- Subaru STI or WRX

Cars like that are begging for tickets, so I know what your talking about.

Originally Posted by Phenomenon

I guess I better do my job and reply to most of the comments now.

So here's what I plan to do with my truck:

- Towing a boat twice a year
- Towing a sea doo and ski doo twice a year each
- Daily driving
- Off roading
- I'll need a cab to pick people up in, my brother always makes him drive him and his friends places... ahh.
- Harsh weather conditions
- Hauling autobody tools and heavy pieces of equipment or cement in the bed.

That's about all I can think off