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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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when is the next ram 2008 or 2009 model?????
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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2009 or 2010. Definitely not 2008.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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We are currently building the new expansion for the body shop at warren for the new ram. It is slated as the 2008 DS model.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Quite a few '08 Ram pilots have already been built, they are all "DR".

ORIGINAL: jgralka

We are currently building the new expansion for the body shop at warren for the new ram. It is slated as the 2008 DS model.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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DR????? what does that mean?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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DR is most likely the name of the platform. The second letter changes to the next alphabetical letter to represent an update for the platform. For example, the minivans are currently on the RS platform, the new ones are supposed to be the RT plaform (it does not mean Road and Track).
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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DR is most likely the name of the platform. The second letter changes to the next alphabetical letter to represent an update for the platform. For example, the minivans are currently on the RS platform, the new ones are supposed to be the RT plaform (it does not mean Road and Track).
Correct, "DR" is the current platform code (running from model year 2002-2008) and "DS" is the next generation that will start with the 2009 models. The code "D1" is used for current Ram 3500 models and there is also a "DH" for 2500/3500 models. Can get real confusing!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:30 AM
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in reply to b3nzyme: I expect to see a butt-whoopin', mountain-pullin', fast-racin', beer-guzzlin' dodge ram that don't take crap from nobody.

In all seriousness, I'm expecting, or else hoping, to see the 6.1l HEMI becoming an engine option, 4.7 hi-output version being used, as well as the rumored v6 HEMI.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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Quite a few '08 Ram pilots have already been built, they are all "DR".

ORIGINAL: jgralka

We are currently building the new expansion for the body shop at warren for the new ram. It is slated as the 2008 DS model.
How in the hell do we have 08 pilots when we just finished 07 pilots? We finished 07 pilots two weeks ago. Also remember the 1500 will change before the 2500/3500. Also there are little to no chassis changes, so if your right it could just be a powertrain/chassis pilot.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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How in the hell do we have 08 pilots when we just finished 07 pilots? We finished 07 pilots two weeks ago. Also remember the 1500 will change before the 2500/3500. Also there are little to no chassis changes, so if your right it could just be a powertrain/chassis pilot.
All are full-featured S0A 1500 quad and club's, many with the new 4.7L engine. 08 launch at Warren is set for end of July 07.
 
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