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Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-26-2014, 11:48 PM
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Posted By Crimson600+HP
Now that I have it for a few weeks, I finally was...

Now that I have it for a few weeks, I finally was able to run the truck through a sleu of testing. For most, this maybe a too long, didn't read review...but for those looking at a 1/2 ton it maybe...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-26-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
You will def. love the interior of the Laramie...

You will def. love the interior of the Laramie Longhorn, these top of the line models make for great interiors. Now that I have had it for a few weeks, I was finally able to compile all my notes for...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-15-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
Quick update: Drive it pure city mileage for...

Quick update:

Drive it pure city mileage for 100 miles. Computer states I am getting 19.9 MPG right now. Not bad for a 1/2 ton.

Air ride is amazing & it is fully self leveling. Took a spring...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-15-2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
I used Pentagon Federal CU. They have a car...

I used Pentagon Federal CU. They have a car buying service with TrueCar, which got me into the truck I just bought tonight. You would have to see if you qualify to be a member with that CU though. ...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-14-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
I'm going through a bank's (Pentagon Federal...

I'm going through a bank's (Pentagon Federal Credit Union) car buying service. I am going for a Laramie with almost everything and I was able to get somewhere between $9K-10K off MRSP. I know USAA...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-14-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
I'm not too worried about resale value. I'm only...

I'm not too worried about resale value. I'm only 26 and vehicles will come and go for me over the years. Heck, if I worried about resale value I wouldn't own a Mustang let alone modify it the way I...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-13-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
Truth, but both Toyota and Chevy had refreshes...

Truth, but both Toyota and Chevy had refreshes between 2013 & 2014. Those refreshes were greater than just one engine being added to the Ram lineup. I was expecting Chevy to take it as usually the...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-13-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
Exactly. By not having negative equity in my...

Exactly. By not having negative equity in my truck, this purchase is possible to for me. Gives me a chance to get better gas mileage daily driving, while having a much nicer interior and towing...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-13-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
Trust me brother, I know fuelly isn't the end all...

Trust me brother, I know fuelly isn't the end all be all for fuel economy reporting, but I do think it is the best place to pull data from on the internet currently.

I have never considered a...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-13-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
Longevity is only questioned because of fairly...

Longevity is only questioned because of fairly new tech. A twin turbo designed for heavier duty use instead of speed is new tech. The reliabilty of an engine constantly being fed boost seems like...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-13-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
http://www.fuelly.com/car/dodge/ram%201500/2014/di...

http://www.fuelly.com/car/dodge/ram%201500/2014/diesel%20v6

This truck has only been out since February. But it has some fuel logs in fuelly. Across the board, numbers are in the 20s. Just an...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-13-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
The pool of data doesn't distinguish all that...

The pool of data doesn't distinguish all that true. But it is safe to say that ford didn't sell too many 3.7l v6 F150s in 2013, an overwhelming majority will be the EB judging on the profile photos....
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-12-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
I understand a couple people are getting decent...

I understand a couple people are getting decent mileage with their EB. But being a statistics guy, I look at averages with a decent pool to pull data from. Based on the information at fuelly (which...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-12-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
I think every automaker could benefit from a...

I think every automaker could benefit from a small diesel in a light duty truck. I think Ram got the size and power output right, vs. what Cummins is going to shove in the the Nissan/Toyota. ...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-12-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
3k is easily recouped when the truck is a DD. ...

3k is easily recouped when the truck is a DD. The difference between 15 mpg on DD duty and 25 MPG is fairly significant. Plus, diesel is the price of premium fuel down here so I don't see the big...
Forum: Other Makes and Models 05-11-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 78,090
Posted By Crimson600+HP
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

After doing a lot of reading, this is the best combination out there it seems. It is not going to be fast at all, but this thing will tow better than almost all gasser engines and will return better...
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