Thinking of buying a 2011 Ram 1500 Crew
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Iowa
I'm only seeing the Hemi listed twice. The listing at the top of the left side is ABOVE the standard features, this area lists the main things the truck was built with. It has your seat options there also. I would say the window sticker looks ok without seeing the truck.
BTW, I have a 09 with 40,000 and not one problem yet and it is still fun to drive every time I get in.
BTW, I have a 09 with 40,000 and not one problem yet and it is still fun to drive every time I get in.
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From: Ontario, Canada
I need the 3.92 as I occasionally tow a large horse trailer and an equipment trailer that loaded weighs around 9k lbs. My Nissan tows it without any problem at all other than fuel economy.
My only concern with the Dodge is the Coil springs. I've read that with a load the truck tends to sway alot and sags more than the traditional leaf springs. I would agree that it rides the best of all of the trucks I've test drove. I feel that Dodge gives you more for the money. The only deciding factor may be that I get supplier price from GM which can be a 1 - 2K savings.
What I noticed about the sticker is that the Hemi is basically listed 3 times. Its listed as standard, then its listed as part of the 26Z preferred package, and then again by itself. So it appears that they are charging 3 times for it. It just looks a little odd to me.
My only concern with the Dodge is the Coil springs. I've read that with a load the truck tends to sway alot and sags more than the traditional leaf springs. I would agree that it rides the best of all of the trucks I've test drove. I feel that Dodge gives you more for the money. The only deciding factor may be that I get supplier price from GM which can be a 1 - 2K savings.
What I noticed about the sticker is that the Hemi is basically listed 3 times. Its listed as standard, then its listed as part of the 26Z preferred package, and then again by itself. So it appears that they are charging 3 times for it. It just looks a little odd to me.
Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Lancaster tx
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I have owned new trucks for about the last 30 years, they all had some minor issues at some point. My '09 RAM has 21,000 miles without a single problem. All brands get lemons depending on where they were built and the crew that put them together. My trucks have been made/assembled in Mexico, Canada and the US. I'm not sure any of that made a difference. If you like the RAM go for it, I am extremely happy with mine and the ride is great. My biggest dislike is the "helicopter noise" when driving with the read windows open in the crew cab
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Sussex County NJ
Well I guess I'll see what they can do for me. Tomorrow night I will go to the dealer and see what kinda deal I can get. Its not looking good though. I stopped in the other night and the best they could do was $5k off the sticker including the rebates. Not sure what they are thinking.
The GMC dealer knocked almost $8000 off without any haggling.
The GMC dealer knocked almost $8000 off without any haggling.
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A loaded Laramie is a better deal than loading up the Sport to match because you get the memory option (seats, mirror + radio) for free that's not available in the Sport. Also the optional "tow" mirrors come with the auto dim on the Laramie and not available (no auto dim tow) on the Sport.
Get them to throw in a set of the slush mats or molded mud flaps or extra key fob and call it a great deal!!!