New pickup

George2615 · Dec 28, 2018

Congrats on the new truck. I thought they dropped the Dodge name and call them Ram's now.
Anyway, until you can post some pics give us the specs on your new power wagon, reg, ext, or crew cab, engine, trans, gearing, towing capacity, payload cap, etc.

oosik · Dec 28, 2018

The last vehicle I actually was able to work on - 1975 Jeep CJ. After that - a complete and total lost cause for the homeowner type. While doing the yard of paperwork for my PW - I looked in the engine compartment of a new Jeep TJ. I've NEVER had a nightmare that bad. I could completely replumb my house. I can honestly say - I sure wouldn't want to be a mechanic on these new vehicles. No problems with mice in the engine compartment any more - not enough spare room for even a field mouse. Well, now - it says "window sticker is an invalid file". This will be a real test of my typing talents. George is correct - its a Ram.
Model year - 2018
Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4X4
Exterior color - Blue Streak Pearl
Interior - black
Engine - 6.4 liter Heavy Duty V8 Hemi with MDS
Transmission - 6 speed Automatic 66RFE transmission
its got air bags everywhere
ParkView Rear backup camera
4.10 axle ratio
front disconnecting stabilizer bar
Warn 12,000 pound capacity wench
Ram Articulink suspension
Skid plates - fuel tank, transfer case
Manual shift-on-the-fly transfer case
Hill descent control
Tru-Lock front & rear axles
Electronic stability control
Trailer brake control
Tire pressure monitoring display
Automatic headlamps
Anti-lock 4-wheel disk brakes
Remote keyless entry
Sentry Key theft deterrent system
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Flat black Hemi 6.4 badge
custom foam cushion seats - WaHOO
115 volt auxiliary outlet
Premium Alpine 9-speakers with multiple sub-woofers
A/C with multiple control zones
Apple Car play ???
Exterior mirrors with expanded memory
Front & rear door Accent lighting
Google Android Auto
Heated front seat and steering wheel
Leather trim
Media hub ( 2 USB, Aux )
Overhead consul with programable garage door opener
Park Sense Front/rear park-assist system
Black fold-away mirrors
Power 10-way drivers seat with memory power 6-way passenger seat with memory
Memory for drivers seat, radio and mirrors
Security Alarm
1-year Sirius XM Guardian Service
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Connect 4C with 8.4 inch display
Ventilated front seats
Automatic high beam head lamps
Rain sensitive windshield wipers
220 Amp alternator
Rear window defogger
Power Sun roof
Keyless Go
Center High-mount Stop lamp with cargo view camera
Engine block heater
5-year Sirius XM Traffic Service
SiriusXM Traffic Plus
SiriusXM Travel Link 5-year Travel Link Sub
Power adjustable pedals with memory
Remote-Start System
RamBox Cargo management system
4 adjustable cargo tie down hooks
Bed cargo divider/extender
LED bed lighting
Spray in bed liner
Life time oil changes
Seven year extended maintenance/service package
Towing capacity 10,000 pound - I think
Payload capacity - not a whole lot with all this crap on board. Actually - no idea yet

DONE - DONE - DONE

YLee Kioti · Dec 28, 2018

Well good luck bud.
At your age if you let the dealer intimidate you into a set of conditions to buying then any future issues well you should know how it goes.
Did you spend any time on the Ram forums reading about this truck?
Well as adults we accept our decisions.
Hope it works out for you.
I would have told dealer to pound sand as I had any deposit handed back to me.
Never in 40+ years ever had a dealer tell me, I 'had' to take my vehicle there or else.

oosik · Dec 28, 2018

No - in my life I've NEVER been intimidated by anybody. Many times this has been one of my problems. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, looks like a duck - I'm gonna call it a duck. Sometimes people have wanted me to call it a "golden ring-necked pheasant" - it's still a duck. I've had my Jeep serviced routinely at this dealership and they have alway treated me fairly. This will be the first vehicle, in all my life, that has been anything other than an "economy" model. I figure this will take me out in style.

Doofy · Dec 28, 2018

Very nice truck oosik. Neighbor just picked up a 2016 Hemi Ram 2500. What a beast! That thing has to be 7' tall!

oosik · Dec 28, 2018

Doofy - good morning. I forgot to mention - the pickup comes with either a short pole-vaulting pole or side step. I chose the side step.

Thomas · Dec 28, 2018

First off Congrats on the new pickup. :thumbsup:
Maybe Iam looking at it the wrong way but scare tactics etc. wouldn't cut the mustard with me.
Yup pickups come along way from the 60's and sure have the prices as everything else,just find it hard for some youngsters signing the bottom on cars trucks today.

Again congrats.

Doofy · Dec 28, 2018

oosik said:
Doofy - good morning. I forgot to mention - the pickup comes with either a short pole-vaulting pole or side step. I chose the side step.

Side step is nice but you will need a step stool to reach the side step.

oosik · Dec 28, 2018

Most of the listed items on the window sticker I know or can make an educated guess. Apple Car play or mirrors with expanded memory ??. So when I use the big outside mirrors to make a phone call - the expanded memory will record that call -??? I mean what the H**L - your cell phone will do everything but clean you up after a restroom visit. Those big 'ol Dumbo outside mirrors should be able to send/receive phone calls.

By golly Doofy - I have a folding step stool. From the days with my camper. I'm all set.