2009 Ram: Whos buying one?

[hawks4x4ram]

Just went to cars dot com and found the pics of the new Ram from the Detroit auto show. Doubt if I will be standing in line for one.

[dragmmth]

I dont like it, it is starting to look like a ford truck.

here is a link to a picture.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/business/14truck.html?_r=1&ref=autoshow&oref=slogin

[RB24]

it will be awhile before i can think of a new truck or car...doubt i will get a 4g Ram

[quietpeen]

I dont like it, it is starting to look like a ford truck.

here is a link to a picture.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/business/14truck.html?_r=1&ref=autoshow&oref=slogin

that pic looks nothing like a ford, and all the others don't look like a ford either.

Also I will be paying on this truck for years to come......so if i get an 09, it will actually be like a 2012 model :thatfunny

[dragmmth]

more pictures

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/2009dodgeram1500extl/

[Albert1500]

i want a sport for sure, but have to wait a while tho... maybe 2010

[seth505]

I still havent seen a sport model but if I like it then maybe 2010/11. I still like my truck too much to stop playing with it soon.

[jordanp123]

I've gotta get out of college first.

[SXRYAN]

http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2009-ram.html
Might be old news but interesting!

[Albert1500]

I still havent seen a sport model but if I like it then maybe 2010/11. I still like my truck too much to stop playing with it soon.


sport

[seth505]

thanks man! haha , I just found the sport info after I posted that. I do like it, besides the molded rear bumper, I would rip that exhaust off :D

[Albert1500]

yeah i'm no fan of the rear exit exhaust.

[RUSTY2785]

Iam not really crazy about the new look but I love the new interior. I am sure it will grow on me, I didnt like the 3g when they first came out but now I think they are the best looking of them all.

[Ram3500Dually]

I was ready to buy a new one but the duallies won't be out till 2010. Not too happy about that :(

[ultimate ram]

2010 here ! that is if I can find someone to take this one off my hands.

[fasflyt]

ive got an 04 ram and the company i work for pays me monthly allowance for the use of it .At the end of 08 ill have to get a new truck for the full allowance so this is a good time for me to get a new one i like the inside but it will take a bit to like the nose the back end looks great. will look at it at the chicago auto show in feb.

[kruser79]

Woohoo! Coil sprung at all four corners!

I see drop springs and an adjustable track bar in the future! It'll be super easy to get that Sport lookin' right. :rck:

And that Sport looks mean. I like the styling of the grill and headlights. Gives it a "Bigger brother of that mean ol' Charger" look.

[the_transporter]

I was pretty unimpressed until I saw the Sport pics... Now there is no question. My lease is up on my current truck in March of 09. Done deal. 4X4 sport crew cab in Sunburst Orange ! Sign my up now!

[srimay]

My lease is up in December, how convenient. Although, I'm not sure I want to give up the Night Runner just yet. I do love the interior though. I could just see it now, loaded laramie...$525.00 a month with the discount. sheesh!

Maybe I'll try to extend the lease somehow (if possible). I'd really love to get the diesel half ton.

[Budisweiser]

Posted this link on a diesel thread. However you talking diesel over here so here's what is coming. Look at the mpg's and the tq. pretty sweet. Not to mention 212 lbs lighter than the inline 5.9. I cant wait to check one of these diesel 1/2 tons out. :rck: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/dodge/0612dp_new_cummins_v6_and_v8/engine_performance.html

[scfiredodge]

Yea I can see how people find it to look like the ford model with them trim and chrome rims. I think it looks more like the new tundra with the rounded look and small grill. Maybe it will grow on me!!

[midntrdr]

My lease is up in December, how convenient. Although, I'm not sure I want to give up the Night Runner just yet. I do love the interior though. I could just see it now, loaded laramie...$525.00 a month with the discount. sheesh!

Maybe I'll try to extend the lease somehow (if possible). I'd really love to get the diesel half ton.

You have a DCX lease? You can extend your lease 6 or 12 months. Just call a month or two before and tell them you want to extend it.

[Renegade]

I like this waaayyy better than the 2006 and up rams. I never got used to thoes big goofy headlights. This ram seems right on track. I cant wait to see a 2010 2500 or power wagon. Slap on some 35's and im sold.

[Josh Brown]

I'll be keeping my 06 for a while, I love the look of mine, it's paid for and there is so many power mods I could do. I do like the 09 though. If mine got stolen or totaled I may look at an 09 but most likely a 06 or 07 with a 5.9 Cummins.

[srimay]

You have a DCX lease? You can extend your lease 6 or 12 months. Just call a month or two before and tell them you want to extend it.


yes, it's thru Chrysler Financial. I think I might do that.

[srimay]

I like it!!

[DAYTONA81]

i like them and so does my dad he asked when would they be out cause he wants to be the first onwer of a 09 4x4 hemi sport in houston, and i want to see a pic of the 09 rc/sb hemi R/T w/ the 4.10's

SO WHEN WOULD THEY BE OUT FOR SALE

[SCasey]

i like them and so does my dad he asked when would they be out cause he wants to be the first onwer of a 09 4x4 hemi sport in houston, and i want to see a pic of the 09 rc/sb hemi R/T w/ the 4.10's

SO WHEN WOULD THEY BE OUT FOR SALE

They will be hitting the dealers this Fall.

[DAYTONA81]

Gracias

[Darcity]

I'll pass. I'm really strung out on the Mega Cab!

[bigdogg]

i like it, the girill well take a little bit to get use to but other then that its all good, and i like the sound of dodge ram R/T

[JackedDak03]

If I can sell my truck and make some cash for a down payment, or if something happens to my truck then I'll definitely go for one. BUT I'd rather have my truck paid off and have no payments, than have another 4-5 years of payments again. I like to have money to invest in other things (like toys/house).

[fireman46]

Tempting as hell. this fall the current truck will be 5 1/2 years old, so it is time for a neew one. just hafta get used to a payment again

[cc1999]

I just got a new 08' less than a month ago, and I am already planning to get one of these 09's and my 08 has not got even 200 miles on it. I like my 08 ok, but this 09 has so many features that I really wish I had on my 08 laramie that I am going to have to trade the 08 in this fall. I have got to get to racking some miles up on the 08, to get some good out of it, before the 09's come out.

[mississaugaram]

Not crazy about the new look, maybe it will grow on me. I like the interior and the exhaust setup and the new hemi of course. I will have to see one in person first. Any pic's of a 4X4? With that said I'll hang on to my current ride. :D

[pntballer101]

i believe i will eventually get one... my hemi now isnt cutting it i can stay neck and neck with my friends tundra till about 85 then he starts pulling i need some more power

[Jus Cruisin]

It'll keep me in the Dodge family. 2010 or 2011 will be the next time I'll be replacing. Just got the 08. I hope the laramie will be available with or without tha storage bins in the bed. I don't think I like them.

[Nvr*lost]

According to the spec sheets, the storage bins are an optional bed. I love the new look as it resembles the 1957-58 Chrysler 300. I wish they would come out before the fall. I would love to see one in person. I may have to go to the Detroit auto show just to see it in person. I think Ford really messed up with their new F 150. There is too much going on with their truck, too much bling, too many angles and too many lines in the front end. And I don't like the chrome around the Ford tail lights. I hope for Dodge's sake it beats out the others when they test them side by side.

[om315]

I wish Beyonce could give me that upgrade for 2009.
HEMI SPORT :IDEA:

[duso02]

I don't think it looks anything like the ford....not even close. The grill looks way better. The ford is more of a square piece of chrome rolling back into the hood (like a Beetle), the Ram looks more aggressive. The interior kinda resembles the ford but the Ram's is less "busy". Did you see how many knobs on the center of the ford? Holy crap that looks confusing.

I like the new doors to, no more snow on my head.

[BigBear]

The 4g truck looks cool, but I'll be in my '07 for a long while yet.

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

You have to do the real life test by pulling up to your dealership and do a side by side comparison test between the 02_08 and the new 09 this Oct.This way you get an actual real life side by side comparison between your own ride and the new ride

[Ram3500Dually]

You have to do the real life test by pulling up to your dealership and do a side by side comparison test between the 02_08 and the new 09 this Oct.This way you get an actual real life side by side comparison between your own ride and the new ride

I wish I could :(

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

dually... you make it to your destination.....iam down in ft lauderdale talkin to ya from my dash pda...drunk as a skunk..lol..on my boat.

[Ram3500Dually]

I am in Punta Cana sitting in the bar on my laptop, LOL

[scape2]

i just talked to my dealer they said they would have the 09 in around august i will be trading my f150 for the 09 ram then i will have all dodges in my fleet.

[Grayson]

I waited till 2005 to get my Ram, I may wait a couple of years before I consider trading. Would like to pay off what I have now.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I won't be buying an 09, I'll be waiting to see the 2010 2500/3500 models before I decide. Man, I hope the Power Wagon doesn't go away. If it does, I guess I'll just have to settle for a 2500 CTD and then give Kore a call.

[BIG BLK 5.7]

Nope wont see me in another truck. I will keep mine and buy me a shiny orange Challenger

[macleoud]

If I am going to get my money's worth out of my 07: with only 2900 miles on Bubba..... I'll be driving a few more years and a few more miles before I get a 4th gen Dodge..
and the best part is I love my truck so its no problem waiting...................

[4x4_guy]

I get the first one in kansas...i cant wait...as soon as my dealership says i can order one i am right away...i work at a dealer so i get the first one and the best part about it is that i get below invoice price...they said i would be able to order one around march and would get delivery around beginning of july....i cant wait to get it...i have everything picked out already and just have to put it on the papers for order in march

[Prism]

^^^ Sounds sweet man. :rck: I can't to see the pics of it.

[Budisweiser]

Where abouts in Kansas are you from. I'm in the SE corner. You get me one of those deals on a 1500 diesel assuming their also out that quick. :rck:

[Derrty15]

I'll be gettin one hopefully, the sport has grown on me, i'm not liking the laramie too much. Hopefully there will be a cool vanilla one

[4x4_guy]

im in the kansas city area and i wont be getting a cummins because it is not covered under warranty...the lifetime powertrain warranty is the only reason i am getting a new truck and i was about to buy an 08 but just saw the 09 and i am goin to wait for that and the sales people at work say it will be around the same price as the 08 quad cab

[SCasey]

im in the kansas city area and i wont be getting a cummins because it is not covered under warranty...the lifetime powertrain warranty is the only reason i am getting a new truck and i was about to buy an 08 but just saw the 09 and i am goin to wait for that and the sales people at work say it will be around the same price as the 08 quad cab

Do you know what the available options/option packages will be? Pricing? Any other information that the public might not know yet?

[Budisweiser]

What exactly do you mean. Not covered? Any vehicle put into production has some sort of warranty... If they put this diesel in a 1500 whicih apparently they are there will be some sort of warranty or not 1 person will buy.

[FreeLantz]

I've had two 2nd gen Rams and two 3rd gen Rams, and it's safe to say I'll own a 4th gen someday even though right now I have no plans whatsoever to get rid of my '07. :)

[4x4_guy]

the cummins is not covered under the lifetime powertrain warranty but covered under the cummins warranty which is 100,000miles i think but not too sure...but im talking about the lifetime powertrain warranty that dodge is offering

[cc1999]

Currently Diesels get a 100,000 mile warranty, not the lifetime warranty the gas models get. Who knows what the 1/2 ton diesel will get, its not do out till next year.

As to 09's being about the same price as an 08'. I suspect they will sticker about the same, but the 08's had 6 grand in rebates last month, come July when they are closing them out, I imagine they might even have bigger rebates than that. This new 09' is going to be Hot, in terms of sales, so I don't expect to see any rebates on the 09's at least until 2010s start to come and then some close out rebates maybe. So as to the same price, not a chance net dollars will likely be at least 6-10 grand more for the 09s vs the 08s when they come out later this year.

[fmdog44]

I stay with my 04 maybe for life but the 09 sport looks good.

[4x4_guy]

my inside person i talk to say that they will be in the low $40K like the 08's

[05loloram]

First impression was that it was too boxey and the front reminds me of the latest mustang. I have to read the specs on the performance. I do however like the interior of the new truck. The sport model is a little more appealing to my eyes.

[Roaddane]

I'll have to wait to see one in person, but so far I like it.

If I can afford it, I'll look at one in 2010/2011. The ultimate Ram would be a CTD 3500 4x4, but we'll see how these 1500 diesels pan out and how much they cost.

[RamAddiction]

It looks like an F150 had sex with a Tundra and a Dodge jumped in for a threesome. They dropped the ball and killed the Dodge Aggresive front end trademark. To me the ram was legendary for having this mean front end which looked like a Ram's head or a Pittbull's head in a car's rear view mirror riding up their rears, it was until 09 far different than all the other plain jane looking trucks.

Now they went ahead and made the truck look like an F150/Tundra and to me it killed the whole Dodge Ram look and made it look like they were riding the curtails of their competition. As they say if it isn't broken why fix it?

I mean I do love some of the new features like rear tool box, and truck bed extender as well as the interior, and storage areas but the front end killed all chances of me buying one. I would have too bought another one but I will stick with my 05 since it only has 31k miles and still bares that mean aggressive Dodge front end which I fell in love with.

I test drove almost every truck out there from Chevy's, to Fords, Toyota, Nissans, GMC's etc etc and so on before I bought my truck and none could compare in looks, aggressiveness and balls to the walls as the god ole ram 1500. I am just not feeling that front end at all, to me its a huge disappointment.

[teamdakota06]

For me I think its the best looking Ram to date, the engine choices and interior is just sick. For sure my next truck when then show up on the dealers lot a Black sport with the hemi is what ill be ordering!

[Lookin4aTruck]

I don't know why its seems to me to be changed less than anything else on the truck? Maybe even bolder looking now. What I didn't like was the side view where it seems to resemble an F 150 a lot here. But still not bad. Overall less attitude more finesse and way better interior and storage. Seems like they were going after an older demographic here and the suv crowd who goes for Avalanches and vehicles of that type. Hence the new rear coil suspension and way more storage.

What I would have like to have seen was more curves. A slightly more sport type of appearance with not so much the squareness and f-150 like poportions. And the two tone is just for old timers lol... I don't like that either but more sophisticated and less sport like the 02 redesign which I loved.

[Jshort]

I like it and plan to get an 2010 or so model. I didn't like the two-tone paint scheme but the blue sport has my eye.

Lighter, more power, and a little better gas mileage with the hemi, sounds good to me! I really like the sound of the cummins in the 1500 too. :rck:

[larbud]

I want my Laramie ASAP!

[Xjman1]

I like it, however after learing how fast Dodge trucks depreciate, not an investment I will be making again. Besides I love my MegaCab that we roll in presently.

[cc1999]

The depreciations is reflective of the big rebates. That said, a 5 year old dodge seems to bring about the same money as a chevy and maybe a little more than a ford. I am not expecting to see any rebates on the 09s for at least a year, at least not big rebates.

I leased my 08' Ram it had a 53% residual on a 24 month lease where the GM had a 62% on the same terms. The kicker was the rebates did not apply to the GM, and the 6 grand rebate did apply to the Dodge, and the dodge had a 4% lower intrest rate. The didference the 6000.00 rebate made was close to 14% not counting the intrest savings. So if you compare the residuals on even terms the Dodge the net effect was a residual dodge 67% vs GMs 62% then there is the 4% intrest gap in dodges favor top of that. The Dodge was much cheaper to own than the GM.

[kelwintodd]

the sport version is tight i cant see why anyone wouldnt like it al the dodge stuff inside the dual exhaust power back window man they turned it up a notch im tired of ll the tundra owners boasting their hp numbers ill be getting one just gonna wait till the price comes down

[firefighter313]

i want one when are they coming out with them, my piggy banks been on a diet time to fatten her up so i can park a new ram in the garage

[Prism]

I keep hearing sometime around Sept.-Oct. of this year.

[Ram3500Dually]

The changeover will be in July so depending how long it takes to get the tooling done they should be running down the line first of August. That would put it at a September debut.

[4x4_guy]

you can order them in late march and will take delivery in september as of what my inside person says with a price tag of around $40,000

[Ram3500Dually]

How can your inside person put a price tag on them? Depending on model you can get about a 15K difference in truck to truck. The 09's will be less than 8% higher than the 08's.

[SmokinMirror]

MSRP will be very close, but rebates will be gone a first, and in some cases because of demand a total difference of up to 35% in price could be in store for us during the early weeks… After a few months you will see the prices lower..

[Psychomechanic]

I think the new Rams look great. Won't be getting one anytime soon though. Being partial to Cummins, I'm gonna wait and see how the V-8's hold up. Hopefully they have come a long way from their 555 and 903 days!! If they are anything like the B series, there will be one parked in my garage.

[4x4_guy]

that was the laramie fully loaded without leather and mygig at $40,000
he didnt give me a price for a fully loaded sport would be but it doesnt matter to me since i get mine for $25,000 at the employee price

[byrdawg13]

when the last year ofthe gen 3body style heavy duty is for sale is when i get thetruck i really want. haha...the newbody style is tooo......carish

[Ram3500Dually]

that was the laramie fully loaded without leather and mygig at $40,000
he didnt give me a price for a fully loaded sport would be but it doesnt matter to me since i get mine for $25,000 at the employee price

I have got my last 32 vehicles at employee price :D

[CaptainCummins]

I have got my last 32 vehicles at employee price :D

Even after the DC Split, I found out I still get Chrysler LLC vehicles at employee cost, I want a Sterling Bullet though :D

[cc1999]

It sounds like 4x4 guy has a salesman thats is making up things as he goes. To the best of my knowledge the order guide is not out yet for the 09' none of the pricing has been set. If the laramie pkg is like it is in the 08's, I don't think you can delete the leather, its part of the laramie pkg, a laramie without leather would be a loaded SLT not a laramie.

I am also thinking that I have seen many employee pricing deals with GMs, Fords, I am having a hard time believing that dodge offers 40% discounts to its employee's. Now maybe on a 08 model you could get there by combining the 6000.00 rebate, discounting to below invoice, then having an employee kick back on top of that, then maybe I could see that 25,000.00 number on a 40K 2008 model, but the 6 grand rebate wont be there on these 09s, likely not for a couple years will the rebates get that big. I think even with an employee discount it would have to be in the low to mid 30s for a 40K, 09' model this fall.

[larbud]

It sounds like 4x4 guy has a salesman thats is making up things as he goes. To the best of my knowledge the order guide is not out yet for the 09' none of the pricing has been set. If the laramie pkg is like it is in the 08's, I don't think you can delete the leather, its part of the laramie pkg, a laramie without leather would be a loaded SLT not a laramie.

I am also thinking that I have seen many employee pricing deals with GMs, Fords, I am having a hard time believing that dodge offers 40% discounts to its employee's. Now maybe on a 08 model you could get there by combining the 6000.00 rebate, discounting to below invoice, then having an employee kick back on top of that, then maybe I could see that 25,000.00 number on a 40K 2008 model, but the 6 grand rebate wont be there on these 09s, likely not for a couple years will the rebates get that big. I think even with an employee discount it would have to be in the low to mid 30s for a 40K, 09' model this fall.

I was kind of wondering about those numbers myself. Because I bought mine with the Chrysler employee plan and on a sticker of just under $41,000.00 I ended up paying $33,000.00. But like you said the $25,000.00 I guess could be reached with a real heafty rebate. But I don't see that happening on a brand new 2009 Ram. At least not an $8,000.00 rebate!

[SmokinMirror]

We sold some 08 Rams 15K below MSRP on December 30th.... Thats 3/4K below employee price. Im gonna wait 11 months for my 09...

[DLL66]

I like the 09 design better than the current.

[byrdawg13]

no thank you. its too car and light duty-ish

[Ram3500Dually]

no thank you. its too car and light duty-ish

Isn't that what all 1500's are?

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

no thank you. its too car and light duty-ish

The 09 1500 is a huge improvement in many areas past the exiting DR model in the same class be it suspension,driveline,interier,reduction of outside noise,performance and overall panel fitment.Refined all the way through.

Some like the "plainview" design technique of the outside panels and some dont but the vehicle when weighed on the whole next to the current model in the same class,if we checked off each row on the stat sheet....the 09 highly surpasses the exiting DR.

[CaptainCummins]

I'de like a V-8 Cummins with the smaller quad cab, hopefully the autostick tranny, 4x4, maybe a loaded SLT, at least want factory remote start and sunburst metalic orange.

[jaded]

I'm going to take a look once they're out. I'm torn between an 08 and 09. That lifetime warranty sounds real good right now.

[ssg11b3p]

I am going to have to give it a test drive first though. I will be in the market for a new ride to replace my 04 late this year.
I do like the bump in HP and the attempt to make the ride more smooth. They appear to want the 1500 to ride smoother and keep the workhorse ride to the 2500/3500.
It will be between the Chevy and the new 09 1500 Ram for me.

[OuttaCtrlHemi]

I love my 06, so not sure about the 09 just yet. I really dig the interior layout...but some of the colors so far have me a bit concerned. Need to pass judgment when I can see one in person and test drive. Power wise...slight bump in hp and tq is good, but was easily obtained on the 3gen anyway. Kinda want to see what is in store with the 2010...and the possibility of an R/T options.

[E4863]

Any idea when the '09 Rams will hit the dealers? My lease is up on my Grand Caravan in August and I sure would like to slip into a Ram.

[Ram3500Dually]

Probably not till the middle to the end of September.

[Albert1500]

i dont understand how some people cant like this beast of a truck

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f375/albert1016/2009_dodge_ram_0_430.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f375/albert1016/2009_dodge_ram_1_430.jpg

[seth505]

it is pretty, I can't wait to see a black sport...anyhow one thing I just picked up on from those pics that I happen to NOT like, is the seam on the front hood not matching up with the crease where the hood and fender meet, its like halfway over the headlight which doesn't look as nice as the 3rd gen.

[Albert1500]

it is pretty, I can't wait to see a black sport...anyhow one thing I just picked up on from those pics that I happen to NOT like, is the seam on the front hood not matching up with the crease where the hood and fender meet, its like halfway over the headlight which doesn't look as nice as the 3rd gen.


gotta agree with you on the hood line... but i'm guessing it has something to do with the headlight adjustment tho.

[seth505]

ya, I'm sure there must be some reason other than just putting it there...O well I think that is the first thing I noticed that I don't like about it...besides the rear bumper with the molded peices for exhaust anyway aha

[Albert1500]

cant wait to see what black housing headlights will look like. i just know the aftermarket co's are going to butcher them haha... unless they make some like the black ones with the clear corners

[Albert1500]

more

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f375/albert1016/2009_dodge_ram_12_430.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f375/albert1016/2009_dodge_ram_6_430.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f375/albert1016/2009_dodge_ram_10_430.jpg

[seth505]

haha very true, I think I hate over 90% of aftermarket light/tail lights out there these days

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

is the seam on the front hood not matching up with the crease where the hood and fender meet, its like halfway over the headlight

It was done that way to hide the cut line from side view and to style the line as the side crease style line is on the side of the fender as in same form and direction.

[seth505]

ah thanks, that makes sense. I just like it better the other way (considering the front view rather than side) but you gotta go either way so can't complain.

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

The 09 should be a prime canidate for a reverse open hood as a modification...like a old vette...good for truck shows where they want you to open your hood and show your motor..with a R/T Hood the scoops will show when open nicely from the front on a reverse open hood.

[Albert1500]

not a huge deal to me but i just like the way it flows with the lines in the 3rd gen.

[jlpeterson85]

Not diggin the new headlights....looks kinda like a dam ford.. Rear fender storage is pretty slick, but you can't put a topper on it then. Maybe that's the reason behind having that...for guys who don't like toppers on their trucks. I'm just waitin for that 426 HEMI baby!!!

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

Rear fender storage is pretty slick, but you can't put a topper on it then.

Rambox is an option....headlights are made by a division of Magna.

This 09 was designed mostly on Plan view....def below.

Plan Shape


Plan view is simply the elevational view of a car as seen from directly above.

Plan shape, refers to the amount of curvature in body sides, and particularly front and rear ends, as seen from above (ie in plan view).

Cars have predominantly constant curvature in plan, but these days this curvature will accelerate or speed up noticeably towards the front and rear ends (where it is referred to as 'tuck in') leading into much more generously radiused corners - or in some cases, effectively, no corners at all.

Clever use of plan shape - visually pulling the corners back - provides the best opportunity to disguise the greater overhangs required by ever-tougher impact testing.

[mojoman]

My wife want let me, oh I mean I don't need one.lol

[Boost'nHEMI]

wat the hell is everyone talking about? this doesnt look like a ford at all! you guys are weird! this is the best looking ram to date and is gonna be a sick ride! Th einterior is friggin amazing! I have an 04 and im stoked to get an 09 this fall! Slap on a STS turbo and bam thats all i need! O and Im sorry but this new design looks great for the 1500 sport but i think its gonna look weird for the 2500/3500 models..just my opinion

[jlpeterson85]

the truck itself doesn't look like a ford, the headlights, when looked at a certain angle, look like the fords...and i'm not a fan of Ford what-so-ever. HOWEVER, when the current ram body style came out, i didn't like that change either, but it grew on me. Maybe i'll get used to it. the rest of the truck is amazing, especially when the 426 Hemi goes into it.

[OuttaCtrlHemi]

....especially when the 426 Hemi goes into it.

Is this just speculation or did you read something about this engine becoming available soon? As I understand it now, I don't think the 6.1 is even going to be available for the DR. Just curious.

[Dakotah18]

I'd buy one if it weren't for my newly aquired $1,247 mortgage payment, besides I got 2 Daks that are serving me well at the moment :)

[jlpeterson85]

from what i read, the 6.1L will eventually go into the ram

[Jshort]

from what i read, the 6.1L will eventually go into the ram

Unless they figure out a way to improve gas mileage I can see the 6.1's in the trucks getting as bad of gas mileage as the 5.9's.

Ok, I take that back but it would be a bit worse due to more cubes to feed.

[jlpeterson85]

i'll deal with the gas consumpion for that motor. i have the 5.9 now, so i'm in no better shape anyways. plus, i know how good the hemi's sound now....i can't wait to hear what the 6.1 will sound like

[Boost'nHEMI]

i think the 6.1L in the ram would be cool but it has to be a special edition ram...

[OuttaCtrlHemi]

Would sure like to know where everyone is reading about the possibility of a 6.1 being used in the Ram...the latest I heard was a "possible" R/T Ram with an upgraded 5.7...but only in rumor. Can someone point me to any publication talking about a 6.1 going into a Ram...would make some good reading.

[ssg11b3p]

Would sure like to know where everyone is reading about the possibility of a 6.1 being used in the Ram...the latest I heard was a "possible" R/T Ram with an upgraded 5.7...but only in rumor. Can someone point me to any publication talking about a 6.1 going into a Ram...would make some good reading.

I believe on Motor Trend.com I saw it a few days ago. It said "rumored to try to pu the 6.1" etc. Nothing concrete that I have seen.

[Boost'nHEMI]

i also want to know why they stopped making the SRT10? anyone know why
? as well as the mega cab? were they not good sellers?

[bigdogg]

they stopped with the srt10 because it was not selling to much

[Monkie]

When something isn't made anymore, i'd say 99% of the time it's because they weren't making money, or couldn't see a time when the could make money on it. With gas going up srt's were sitting on lots, same with the mega probably...it's a heavy truck for a gas engine and the diesel price probably scares away the avg buyer, and without a long bed it's practically useless commercially

[Ram3500Dually]

Also, the Viper is on its last legs so there will be no other need for the engine. The V10 will die.

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

The srt10s were created on a by order list,06 was the year to end it for that model as Conner Ave came down.srt10s made money even in small number sales as the parts were already there between the models Viper,moded diesel parts and the reg sb ram.