Mikes91
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As a departure from my post in the 6.7L section, I must announce I have ordered... My Next New Truck, having decided that I didn't want to risk difficulties associated with the new engine and that my '91 Ford just needs to be retired for future repairs. It won't make it till 2012, when I'd originally planned to buy, without major surgery. My '01 Impala must be disposed of via trade/outright sale while it still has value.
I have ordered the following:
- 2006 Ram 3500 SLT, DRW/longbed, Quad Cab
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Jake brake
- Nav system
- Power trailer tow mirrors
- Supplemental windbags
- Light group
- Alarm
- Upgraded 60/40 bench seat
- many options I can't remember
About $35,500 out the door.
Gawd I can't wait till June... My '91 Ford is getting one of its last pulling runs this weekend... Heading down to Georgia to pick up a load of horses.
June can't come too soon!!! Now all I need to do is figure out a color before dealer allocation time in a week or 2. Thinking white/gray, as I have a bad feeling that the tan will fade in an ugly manner over time. Usually buy tan interiors... maybe time for a change.
I have to give credit to Dodge. They're going the right direction and appear to be willing to negotiate a price I can afford. Ford wouldn't, and twin turbos on a pickup (in my opinion) mean nothing but terrible expense for an owner when rebuild time comes. Ford is getting way too complex to meet emissions laws. I never thought I'd buy a Dodge... Still won't buy a Chevy.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Mike
I have ordered the following:
- 2006 Ram 3500 SLT, DRW/longbed, Quad Cab
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Jake brake
- Nav system
- Power trailer tow mirrors
- Supplemental windbags
- Light group
- Alarm
- Upgraded 60/40 bench seat
- many options I can't remember
About $35,500 out the door.
Gawd I can't wait till June... My '91 Ford is getting one of its last pulling runs this weekend... Heading down to Georgia to pick up a load of horses.
June can't come too soon!!! Now all I need to do is figure out a color before dealer allocation time in a week or 2. Thinking white/gray, as I have a bad feeling that the tan will fade in an ugly manner over time. Usually buy tan interiors... maybe time for a change.
I have to give credit to Dodge. They're going the right direction and appear to be willing to negotiate a price I can afford. Ford wouldn't, and twin turbos on a pickup (in my opinion) mean nothing but terrible expense for an owner when rebuild time comes. Ford is getting way too complex to meet emissions laws. I never thought I'd buy a Dodge... Still won't buy a Chevy.
Mike