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#182 of 393 Re: KCRam's new truck [loncray] by kcram HOST Mar 09, 2005 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: loncray (Mar 09, 2005 12:38 pm) Already love it, Lee! Going from 180hp to 325 makes the commute a lot more fun   kcram Host - Wagons
#183 of 393 Help in deciding by qflyer Mar 18, 2005 (7:23 pm)
Hey guys,   I'm looking at buying a new 05 Ram 1500 4.7 QC 2wd. I plan on using it as a daily driver for a 30 mile commute, but I also need a vehicle that can tow my 6500 pound boat/trailer. I'm curious of what y'alls experiences are with towing this kind of weight with a 1500 2wd...As noted, primarily this truck will be used as a daily driver, and I'll only tow the boat a couple times a year for less than 150 miles or so. The steepest boat ramps I'll be pulling it out from have about a 25 degree slope, so can the 2wd handle it, or should I get a 4WD, HEMI, or HEMI 4wd?   Thanks, Scott Replies to this message: mylitlescoop (Mar 19, 2005 6:06 am) wukosh111 (Mar 19, 2005 12:16 pm) denverjim (Mar 21, 2005 8:36 pm) damnyankee20 (Mar 24, 2005 5:04 am) kcram (Mar 29, 2005 6:42 pm) tony661 (May 31, 2005 6:58 am) kirstie_h (May 31, 2005 9:05 am) denverjim (Jun 12, 2005 5:12 am) r6er (Jun 22, 2005 12:26 am)
#184 of 393 Re: Help in deciding [qflyer] by mylitlescoop Mar 19, 2005 (6:06 am)
Replying to: qflyer (Mar 18, 2005 7:23 pm) You should just go for the Dodge 2500 it is heavy duty and is built for towing. The 1500 is not going to cut the mustard for whatyour trying to do. You defintely want to go with the 4wd and you want to look inside the sticker for the gvw it will tell you the capacity of your vehical towing specs.    1500's are not even recommended for plowing let alone towing, your definately better off with the 2500 Replies to this message: wukosh111 (Mar 19, 2005 12:16 pm) denverjim (Mar 21, 2005 8:36 pm)
#185 of 393 Re: Help in deciding [mylitlescoop] by wukosh111 Mar 19, 2005 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: mylitlescoop (Mar 19, 2005 6:06 am) Im in the process of looking at the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab HemiSport Edition. I've been emailing the dealerships to get quotes on the pricing of these vehicles, but most of them want me to come in and waste time instead of just letting me know their price. Does anyone know what is a good price to pay on that truck? any dealerships that you can recommend? thanks, luke. Replies to this message: denverjim (Mar 21, 2005 8:36 pm)
#186 of 393 Re: Help in deciding [wukosh111] by denverjim Mar 21, 2005 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: wukosh111 (Mar 19, 2005 12:16 pm) Hi. I'm looking at pretty much the same truck. My observations are some dealers are letting them go at invoice or slightly under invoice, before the rebates. I'm hoping panic starts setting in for sales managers with the end of month and quarter nearly here. Good luck.
#187 of 393 Re: Help in deciding by iowabigguy Mar 23, 2005 (5:18 pm)
A dealer here in Omaha was selling any new 2004 Ram left on the lot for at least $10,000 off the window price.
#188 of 393 Talk to the editors by pf_flyer HOST Mar 24, 2005 (4:09 am)
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#189 of 393 Re: Help in deciding [qflyer] by damnyankee20 Mar 24, 2005 (5:04 am)
Replying to: qflyer (Mar 18, 2005 7:23 pm) Dude,   That 1500 4.7L is WAY too light. Yeah, you could probably pull it - but I'm gonna tell you right now you're gonna be DRASTICALLY reducing the life of that little 9-1/4" rearend not counting the strain being put on the rest of the drive train.   You're gonna need a Dodge 2500 because it has a 10-1/2" rearend. A Hemi & 5 speed automatic with the $50 optioned 4.10 rearend gear will give you the best gasoline-powered pull capability (17,000# max with truck, passengers, cargo, & trailer).   The truck itself weighs ~6,700 empty, so you'll have ~10,000 pounds of room with passengers, cargo, & trailer.   This is the very setup I ordered from Dodge. I would've REALLY liked to have the Dodge 3500 with the Hemi because it has the 11-1/2" rearend, but I didn't want a dually; I could've ordered it with the single rearend wheels, but Dodge wants an extra $1,100+ for single wheel. (WTF is *that* all about???).   Good luck - you'll find your best deal is if you ORDER your truck. Dodge is offering a $3,000 rebate on 2500 trucks with the Hemi for March, so take advantage. Also, if you know someone who works at Chrysler, you can get the Family/Friends Plan that'll get you below invoice and you get the $3,000 rebate below that, plus you'll get an additional $1,000 rebate by financing thru Chrysler.   A word of advice: don't go wild on options - Ebayers are selling the options stuff (Mopar OEM towbars, OEM stereos, etc for CHEAP)...get the drivetrain and add the options later. However, I would get the SLT package - lots of creature comforts for the buck.   Good luck,   DY Replies to this message: kcram (Mar 29, 2005 6:42 pm)
#190 of 393 Deceptive Dealer - Need some help by cooper98 Mar 29, 2005 (10:43 am)
I dealt with a dealer yesterday who quoted me a certain price in writing via email. The dealer listed the exact stock # and gave me a great price. When I got there, they said that they made a mistake in the price and told me that they would not honor the price that was sent to me.   I have checked the BBB and there are plenty of complaints about this dealership on other matters and it is listed that they are not in good standing due to their non responsive attitude.   I have contacted the dealership and their attitude is that how could I expect to get that truck at that price. They take no responsibility whatsoever.   Does anyone know if they have a legal obligation to honor the price that they quoted me in writing.   Any info would be quite helpful.   Thank you Replies to this message: jhs70 (Mar 30, 2005 9:36 am) cooper98 (Apr 04, 2005 9:24 pm)
#191 of 393 Re: Help in deciding [damnyankee20] by kcram HOST Mar 29, 2005 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: damnyankee20 (Mar 24, 2005 5:04 am) This is the very setup I ordered from Dodge. I would've REALLY liked to have the Dodge 3500 with the Hemi because it has the 11-1/2" rearend, but I didn't want a dually; I could've ordered it with the single rearend wheels, but Dodge wants an extra $1,100+ for single wheel. (WTF is *that* all about???).   This is because the 3500 single-rear-wheel has the more expensive Cummins diesel as standard - the Hemi is only available in the 2500 or 3500 dually.   kcram - Pickups Host

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