awful knawful Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 2 hours ago, DAVE said: Nope 2 hours ago, SnowRider said: I’m embarrassed to admit it but I agree with @Zambroski that it looks very similar to a Tundra. My first reaction was....it’s a Tundra wannabe. Just you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, awful knawful said: Just you. All that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth bomber Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Maybe this will be the year ram builds something that's not a total pile of shit. Not likely though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, DAVE said: All that matters Exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 16, 2018 Gold Member Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) What’s every bodies feeling on the 48 volt belt driving starter/motor that comes on every model of the ram and the electric front air damn that auto deploys at certain speeds. i think chevy knocked it out of the park on there new truck... trail boss trim only though as the rest of the models look mediocre. But finally round wheel wells, centered steering wheel and the ford 10 speed. One thing missing is the 3.6 twin turbo v6 from the Cadillac. The v8 are great high rpm car motors but truly lack the down low torque for daily driving. Edited January 16, 2018 by BOHICA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, rump-rider said: I like the look of it but I like the made in Murica GM's more. Almost went with a Ram last time I bought, but fuel economy and lack of Auto 4wd steered me away in the end. Don't know what you mean. My ram with the hemi and 8 speed was better in every way than the gm and ford competing models in 2015. Better fuel economy and I have auto 4wd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 hey Analer, when you have 80,000 miles and your 19 ram is a year and a half old, let me know. I think I could afford one then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 47 minutes ago, Arctic Cat Destroyer said: Don't know what you mean. My ram with the hemi and 8 speed was better in every way than the gm and ford competing models in 2015. Better fuel economy and I have auto 4wd.... i think everyone had auto 4wd in 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 55 minutes ago, BOHICA said: What’s every bodies feeling on the 48 volt belt driving starter/motor that comes on every model of the ram and the electric front air damn that auto deploys at certain speeds. i think chevy knocked it out of the park on there new truck... trail boss trim only though as the rest of the models look mediocre. But finally round wheel wells, centered steering wheel and the ford 10 speed. One thing missing is the 3.6 twin turbo v6 from the Cadillac. The v8 are great high rpm car motors but truly lack the down low torque for daily driving. I watched some more detailed videos from some jabronie "Mr Truck" on both. From what I gather the starter/motor thing actually replaces the alternator, and charged whenever the brakes are used or some such nonsense. It doesn't help increase the hp/torque ratings, but is more meant as something to enhance acceleration at lower speeds. As long as its a reliable high mileage piece, I can sort of get the point. Generally, the few vehicles I've driven with that auto stop/start feature were semi annoying. I really like both the new trucks, I'd have to see them up close and drive them. Seems like the Ram has a fancier interior with that giant 12" screen, reclining rear seats, etc.. but thats probably splitting hairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, BOHICA said: What’s every bodies feeling on the 48 volt belt driving starter/motor that comes on every model of the ram and the electric front air damn that auto deploys at certain speeds. i think chevy knocked it out of the park on there new truck... trail boss trim only though as the rest of the models look mediocre. But finally round wheel wells, centered steering wheel and the ford 10 speed. One thing missing is the 3.6 twin turbo v6 from the Cadillac. The v8 are great high rpm car motors but truly lack the down low torque for daily driving. Good tech, all to improve MPG's, vehicles with 48 volt systems are supposed to see a 15-20% increase in MPG's. My CT6 has the 3.0 TT and I was surprised how well it moved the car out when I test drove it, maybe I should put a receiver on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rump-rider Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Arctic Cat Destroyer said: Don't know what you mean. My ram with the hemi and 8 speed was better in every way than the gm and ford competing models in 2015. Better fuel economy and I have auto 4wd.... Rams have always been fuel drinkers and my friends with them say the new ones are no different. And Auto was only available on the fancy trims when I looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 16, 2018 Gold Member Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I watched some more detailed videos from some jabronie "Mr Truck" on both. From what I gather the starter/motor thing actually replaces the alternator, and charged whenever the brakes are used or some such nonsense. It doesn't help increase the hp/torque ratings, but is more meant as something to enhance acceleration at lower speeds. As long as its a reliable high mileage piece, I can sort of get the point. Generally, the few vehicles I've driven with that auto stop/start feature were semi annoying. I really like both the new trucks, I'd have to see them up close and drive them. Seems like the Ram has a fancier interior with that giant 12" screen, reclining rear seats, etc.. but thats probably splitting hairs. The thing I don’t like about it is it belt driven off the accessory system... so it has to spin the engine to create movement. Gm hybrid back in the day was pretty cool. It would move those trucks on electric at like 10 mph give or take on battery alone. i do think the ram system will make for almost seemless start/stop though as the electric motor will start everything instantly when coming of the brake pedal Edited January 16, 2018 by BOHICA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 47 minutes ago, BOHICA said: The thing I don’t like about it is it belt driven off the accessory system... so it has to spin the engine to create movement. Gm hybrid back in the day was pretty cool. It would move those trucks on electric at like 10 mph give or take on battery alone. i do think the ram system will make for almost seemless start/stop though as the electric motor will start everything instantly when coming of the brake pedal The only thing that concerns me is all these complex new systems and electronics on these overpriced pos's need to be reliable. I remember when I did need a work truck for work, and having to have a couple power strokes flatbedded to the dealer because they wouldn't start. For what they cost, they better be dead nuts reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Nice looking truck, but I'm sure I won't like the price, just like all the rest of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Kev144 said: i think everyone had auto 4wd in 2015 I think rumpy doesn't know wtf he is talking about.., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 8 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Nice looking truck, but I'm sure I won't like the price, just like all the rest of them. All about 50% too much. truck! S the $25k pickup? And not a basic 2wd work Truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, awful knawful said: All about 50% too much. truck! S the $25k pickup? And not a basic 2wd work Truck! Even used ones are priced pretty handsomely. I've been passively watching for a 15-17 Silverado 4 door with lower miles. I could just as well buy new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 12 hours ago, awful knawful said: Exactly Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 16, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Even used ones are priced pretty handsomely. I've been passively watching for a 15-17 Silverado 4 door with lower miles. I could just as well buy new... That's why I went new a few yrs ago. Looked for 6 months and the best I could find was 1 yr old with 30k on it for $3k less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, steve from amherst said: That's why I went new a few yrs ago. Looked for 6 months and the best I could find was 1 yr old with 30k on it for $3k less. Same with atvs/ sleds. Want way too much. May as well go new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 18 hours ago, hayward said: hey Analer, when you have 80,000 miles and your 19 ram is a year and a half old, let me know. I think I could afford one then. Got 94k on my 3 year old Ram now, you interested? Just had the 100k tune up done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayward Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Arctic Cat Destroyer said: Got 94k on my 3 year old Ram now, you interested? Just had the 100k tune up done. I don't know man, i'm sure it's hauled a ski-doo a time or two in all those miles. Probly tainted from that.... Wouldn't be afraid of it at all, except for the salt exposure, which they all get in the north. As soon as the kid gets home from her "vacation", she'll probly get her license, and then the hunt will be on. Our 07 with 173,000 will go to her. We have a feeling it won't last long after she'll have it. Edited January 16, 2018 by hayward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, hayward said: I don't know man, i'm sure it's hauled a ski-doo a time or two in all those miles. Probly tainted from that.... Wouldn't be afraid of it at all, except for the salt exposure, which they all get in the north. As soon as the kid gets home from her "vacation", she'll probly get her license, and then the hunt will be on. Our 07 with 173,000 will go to her. We have a feeling it won't last long after she'll have it. I drive it everyday. Runs great. needs some new shocks tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd take it if I won it at a raffle....... Not bad looking but the chrome is a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 34 minutes ago, Arctic Cat Destroyer said: I drive it everyday. Runs great. needs some new shocks tho... Bilstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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