Ordering Ram 3500 Laramie 4x4
I am seriously considering ordering one of these new trucks in 4x4 Longbox with the 6.4 engine. I went down and had a look at a 2019 3500 Big Horn that was heavily optioned out so pretty similar. One thing I notice on this new truck versus my 96 2500 4x4 Ram is that the door sill height is another 5" higher. I thought the step in to my old truck was tall and at 5' 8" this new truck is a real bear to get into, even with the driver side grab handle that my old truck didn't have. I would pretty much have to put the power running boards on this truck to make it so I could get in and out easily. Anyone else notice this issue.
Also, do any of you running the 2019 2500 or 3500 have any words of advice on what to consider when buying. A couple of guys have told me to get the one ton versus the 2500 as the rear coil suspension one the 2500 versus the leaf rear on the 3500 makes the truck rock and squirm with weight in the back on gravel and rutted secondary paved roads. We get enough ice and snow here that would not be a good deal at all. Any other tips of that nature would be greatly appreciated.
I bought my last new truck in 96 and the Rams have changed a lot. Honestly, I like my 96 so well and it is in prefect running condition, lots of power from the V10, no rust or dents and only 140,000 miles. I think I have started to talk myself out of a new one but I would really like the 4 doors on the Crew Cab and the interiors are pretty swank.
Also, do any of you running the 2019 2500 or 3500 have any words of advice on what to consider when buying. A couple of guys have told me to get the one ton versus the 2500 as the rear coil suspension one the 2500 versus the leaf rear on the 3500 makes the truck rock and squirm with weight in the back on gravel and rutted secondary paved roads. We get enough ice and snow here that would not be a good deal at all. Any other tips of that nature would be greatly appreciated.
I bought my last new truck in 96 and the Rams have changed a lot. Honestly, I like my 96 so well and it is in prefect running condition, lots of power from the V10, no rust or dents and only 140,000 miles. I think I have started to talk myself out of a new one but I would really like the 4 doors on the Crew Cab and the interiors are pretty swank.




