EcoDiesel, A Maiden Voyage

[Ford850]

Ram can't make these diesel trucks fast enough for demand. I guess the overall success is really in the reality of results.....

I keep reading this in comments on here, but the sales results show that Ram 1500 didn't make the top 10 list of fastest selling trucks last month. And I also see many telling of the big rebates being offered on the diesels already. The truth must be somewhere in the middle of all that.
May's Fastest- and Slowest-Selling Pickups - PickupTrucks.com News
If they offered payload capacities to compete with the other brands, I think it would be a runaway success. It's still a great option for light hauling and higher mileage use.

edit: I clarified I was talking about the Ram 1500. The 2500 did make the list at number 10. Also, note that GM nearly swept the slowest selling 10 models with their 2500/3500 trucks.

 

[jejeosborne]

I keep reading this in comments on here, but the sales results show that Ram didn't make the top 10 list of fastest selling trucks last month. And I also see many telling of the big rebates being offered on the diesels already. The truth must be somewhere in the middle of all that.
May's Fastest- and Slowest-Selling Pickups - PickupTrucks.com News
If they offered payload capacities to compete with the other brands, I think it would be a runaway success. It's still a great option for light hauling and higher mileage use.

I posted 9 days ago that my local dealer had two in stock. They still have them if anyone is needing one. I have some extra time today and hope to go over and drive one.

 

[fordmantpw]

I posted 9 days ago that my local dealer had two in stock. They still have them if anyone is needing one. I have some extra time today and hope to go over and drive one.

And there you have it...apparently they aren't selling them as fast as they can make them.

 

[wawajake]

that dealer got asked to save one for Chris (Diamond ) so he can try it out pulling trailer hitch drawbars out of rusty Fords.

 

[fordmantpw]

that dealer got asked to save one for Chris (Diamond ) so he can try it out pulling trailer hitch drawbars out of rusty Fords.

Chris must still be out trying to find a rusty Ford then!

 

[jejeosborne]

that dealer got asked to save one for Chris (Diamond ) so he can try it out pulling trailer hitch drawbars out of rusty Fords.

Or they are saving it for a multi billion dollar organization so that their senior buyers can open the door and examine the facts as they document the yellow payload sticker.

"I am a Senior Buyer at a multi billion dollar organization and have been looking at the "facts" to make sure I compare apples to apples for 15 years now..........."

 

[wawajake]

The payload stickers are white up here

 

[jejeosborne]

The payload stickers are white up here

We're both correct. Here is the one from my test drive today.

 

[jejeosborne]

Just finished test drive. Torque is nice during low speed acceleration. On Highway though the lack of HP is noticeable with lack of power in passing gear situations. Interior is beautiful and cabin is quiet with decent ride quality.

 

[94BULLITT]

Just finished test drive. Torque is nice during low speed acceleration. On Highway though the lack of HP is noticeable with lack of power in passing gear situations. Interior is beautiful and cabin is quiet with decent ride quality.

How high did it rev?