Just drove '09 SLT and '08 4.7 manual...
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I'm not talking about anything; just saying what I read for the particular 5.7 Ram I drove. The "more or less" you mentioned is the key. I have no bone to pick about any brand... I spend my money on what I can determine is the best deal and quality and drive what I want. I've used Chrysler products all my life, learned to drive on a '49 Plymouth (now that was a car!).
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TX, right, I am comparing everything to everything else - doing it right or wrong. Tell me how to compare; this old geezer can still learn a lot . I've already learned that the 4.7 manuals don't have much towing capacity compared to automatics, and I was surprised at that.
Check this forum, scroll down to the pdf file link - it has all the specifications for '09 Dodges:
http://www.*********.com/forums/atta...2&d=1200381052
Anyway, when I do get a truck, I'm fairly certain it will be a Ram; probably the 5.7 V8.
Oh well, link won't work on this forum - it's dodge talk - no space, where ***** are
Check this forum, scroll down to the pdf file link - it has all the specifications for '09 Dodges:
http://www.*********.com/forums/atta...2&d=1200381052
Anyway, when I do get a truck, I'm fairly certain it will be a Ram; probably the 5.7 V8.
Oh well, link won't work on this forum - it's dodge talk - no space, where ***** are
Last edited by MacDak; 11-11-2008 at 10:04 PM. Reason: add
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Thanks, TX. I'm 6'2", and 215 lb., and like room.
The QC (Quad Cab, right? I'm just learning these acronyms - RC + regular cab, CC = crew cab, right?) in Lonestar package - cheap? I don't know much about the various editions, SLT, etc., except I know the Laramie is..... WOW! If $ were no object truck... When I get time, I will go back to some dealer's for more looking and driving. Doing concrete work around my house now, whew, that keeps me busy.
Oh, and is the QC bigger than the CC? A little confusing... CC sounds like it would be bigger in back seats, after, for the crew, right?
The QC (Quad Cab, right? I'm just learning these acronyms - RC + regular cab, CC = crew cab, right?) in Lonestar package - cheap? I don't know much about the various editions, SLT, etc., except I know the Laramie is..... WOW! If $ were no object truck... When I get time, I will go back to some dealer's for more looking and driving. Doing concrete work around my house now, whew, that keeps me busy.
Oh, and is the QC bigger than the CC? A little confusing... CC sounds like it would be bigger in back seats, after, for the crew, right?
Last edited by MacDak; 11-12-2008 at 10:37 AM. Reason: add
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I think the crew cab looks better and if you are going to be driving more than hauling or just hauling on the weekend for projects or whatever, the crew cab will be perfect for you. i tend to throw alot of stuff in the back seat... lol
bed length is gonna be shorter but you can get the ram box in crew cab trucks so that may be what you might also want to look at. i personally think the ram box is kickass.
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And TX, thanks for that info too. I'm still looking... might go today and test drive some again. And, I still have me old '93 Dakota for rough work, so bed length is not so much an issue with a newer truck, but, the rear seating will be important for such a nice truck for the way I will use it. Mainly long trips and towing. Me hound will like the extra room in back seat! The Dak in MacDak stands for the Dakota .
Last edited by MacDak; 11-15-2008 at 10:21 AM. Reason: add