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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Default Looks like it is time for a new truck

Unless things change on Saturday when I get there, I will be picking me up a 2013, SLT with Big Horn Equipment Group. V6 8 Speed. 1500, True Blue. 2WD.
With back up cam, park assist, Anti Spin, 3.21 (can't find a 3.55 and the Big Horn Equipment Group and the Bench seat like I want, and with the 17's)

Paid 28,273 before taxes and fees. Got them to throw in full length step boards on their dime. and got the lifetime warranty for 2185. After taxes and fees before the warranty 30000 out the door.

Got 15500 for my 09 Ram 1500.

Pics after I pick it up and get home.

Base Price: $ 33,820
RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X2
Exterior Color:True Blue Pearl Coat Exterior Paint
Interior Color:Black / Diesel Gray Interior Colors
Interior:Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
Engine:3.6-Liter V6 FFV 24-Valve VVT Engine
Transmission:TorqueFlite 8-Speed Auto Trans with
Rotary Shifter
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (UNLESS REPLACED BY
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
FUNCTIONAL/SAFETY FEATURES
Second-Row In-Floor Storage Bins
Rotary Shifter
Remote Keyless Entry with All-Secure
Trailer Tow with 4-Pin Connector Wiring
7 Pin Wiring Harness
26-Gallon Fuel Tank
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Speed Control
Sentry Key(R) Theft Deterrent System
Power Accessory Delay
Automatic Headlamps
Locking Tailgate
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR FEATURES
SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
For More Information, Call 800-643-2112
Rear Power Sliding Window
Overhead Console
Traveler / Mini Trip Computer
Passenger-Side Sun Visor with Mirror
Premium Door Trim with Map Pocket
Front Armrest with Three Cup Holders
Air Conditioning
Uconnect(R) 3.0 AM/FM
6 Speakers
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
Media Hub (USB, Aux)
Rear Folding Seat
Rear Under Seat Storage Compartment
Power Front Windows w/ 1-Touch Up and Down Feature
Power Door Locks
Tilt Steering Column
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
Carpet Floor Covering
Front and Rear Floor Mats

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Halogen Quad Headlamps
17" x 7.0" Aluminum Wheels
P265/70R17 BSW All Season Tires
Power Black Heated Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away
Body-Color / Chrome Door Handles
Bright Front Bumper
Bright Rear Bumper
Bright Grille

Customer Preferred Package 22G

Big Horn Equipment Group $ 1,395
20-Inch x 8.0-Inch Aluminum Chrome
Clad Wheels
P275/60R20 BSW All Season Tires
Bright / Bright Billets Grille
Class IV Receiver Hitch
Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
Fog Lamps
Uconnect(R) 5.0 AM/FM/BT
5.0-Inch Touch Screen Display
7-Inch Multiview Display in Instrument
Cluster
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
Power 10-Way Driver Seat
Power Lumbar Adjust
Front Center Seat Cushion Storage
Rear 60 / 40 Split Folding Seat
115-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
Rearview Mirror with Microphone
Premium Display Package
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle $ 325
50 State Emissions
17-Inch x 7.0-Inch Aluminum Chrome
Clad Wheels
$ -500
ParkSense(R) Rear Park Assist System $ 250
ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera $ 200
Flex Fuel Vehicle
DESTINATION CHARGE $ 995
TOTAL PRICE:* $ 36,485

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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enjoy the ride, if nothing changes.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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let us know the mpg you get
you got the towing pkg, truck tows up to 6500? i hope your not towing anything heavy?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Check the window sticker against the truck, sometimes some items dont get put on the truck.
Compare the VIN number on the window sticker to the truck as well.

PS.... hope you`re not going to tow anything heavy with this new V-6 truck. (3.21 axle)

Good Luck, and enjoy...!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Plum,

Congrats to you if the deal goes through. Please post up how you like the 3.6, 8 speed, dial shift combo.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Na not towing anything big. Heck had my 09 since may 09 and towed a washer and dryer. a mattress, some wood. nothing major
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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I think that's about what I would get. I do tow a 3,200 lb travel trailer, loaded, maybe about 4,500 lbs, but my '93 V6 Dakota pulls that fine, so I think the new V6 would too.

Looking forward to photos!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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First off congratulations on the new ride. I really think the V6 will be OK in many areas and most conditions. I live in the mountains though and want the option to haul or tow heavy if I choose to so I wouldn't be happy with one especially here in 4X4 territory. My biggest concern with the specs you posted would be those 3.21 gears, my 05 had 3.55s and 17" wheels and was geared too high for my area as it was shifting quite a bit and was slightly annoying. My 2012 has 3.92s with the 6 spd and does better but seldom shifts into 6th unless I am on a 4 lane road. I would like to see how a similar truck did with some 4.11s but don't know anyone who has one so I will make do.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 02:37 AM
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well i wanted 3.55's but could not find one with those and the other stuff I wanted. I can always change that out if I find I need to. If I towed alot or hauled alot, I would have waited for 3.55's or kept my 09. (course it had 3.21's too) but it had a hemi too.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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Ok deal is done, pics will be sometime tomorrow it is 11:30 pm to before taxes final numbers are 26,694 on a MSPR of 36485. (so 9791 off MSRP) (that is before any taxes or fees). They backed out on the free running boards (they installed for free, so I just paid for the boards themselves, they were ready to walk away at that point because I kept pushing for more, they said take the extra money or the free boards, took the money paid for the boards) added in the lifetime max-care warranty with 100 deductible for a total of 28,874 plus tax and tag and fees fees.

And my 09 was 34465 (ish) MSPR and I got it for 26963 before tax, tag, and fees. So that one I got 7502 off MSPR. Will post pics and a initial review sometime tomorrow, I wanted to get the numbers down now so I can stop thinking of numbers.
 
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