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Chevy guy here. Get the Ram.
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Thank you.Congrats on finding the right fit for you. As long as you feel comfortable with the vehicle and deal is what matters at the end of the day.
I had the 4.8 in my 2012 Silverado. It was a dog, couldn’t get out of its own way. I know from previous experience with my 99 Durango back in the day Dodge was terrible for transmissions and front ends. I believe they have come along way since the last 90s. I like the ram design and with the tundra, you usually have to pay a significant more for a better trim level, not sure how that cost transfers down seeing it’s used, but I think either way, you won’t be disappointed. We have a 2022 Yukon XL with the 5.3, and it pulls the boat down the road no problem.
Well, it's done.
I went for Team Tundra.
Test drove at Carmax and was blown away at how rude and shitty people can be. Got the feeling that if the worst DMV outlet in the world sold cars, it would be called Carmax. But, was able to test drive the 2016 Tundra Platinum as well as a 2019 RAM 1500 with the rear end that allowed for over 11k towing. The RAM was amazingly impressive and would give you whiplash at the slightest touch of the pedal. Though, the previous owner was a chain smoker and there was nothing their detail crew could do to hide that. That aside, I liked it a lot. But, at the end of the day, a 2020 Toyota Tundra 1794 won us over at an old school Rick Hendrick dealership. Got an amazing price for both the Tundra and our trade vehicle. I so wanted to warm up to the RAM but, with it being a used vehicle situation, I didn't want to find out in a couple of years what that transmission shifter knob or the servo motors at the other end cost had they gone out. I just felt more comfortable in the Tundra. Not that the RAM was bad in any way at all... The Tundra just fit better, if that makes sense.
At the end of the day, both are very fine vehicles. Either would have served our purposes well, to say the least. In fact, it being such a coin toss between the two is what caused me to ask the group. Thank you all for your input on this.
We're headed to the lake first thing in the morning.
Well, it's done.
I went for Team Tundra.
Test drove at Carmax and was blown away at how rude and shitty people can be. Got the feeling that if the worst DMV outlet in the world sold cars, it would be called Carmax. But, was able to test drive the 2016 Tundra Platinum as well as a 2019 RAM 1500 with the rear end that allowed for over 11k towing. The RAM was amazingly impressive and would give you whiplash at the slightest touch of the pedal. Though, the previous owner was a chain smoker and there was nothing their detail crew could do to hide that. That aside, I liked it a lot. But, at the end of the day, a 2020 Toyota Tundra 1794 won us over at an old school Rick Hendrick dealership. Got an amazing price for both the Tundra and our trade vehicle. I so wanted to warm up to the RAM but, with it being a used vehicle situation, I didn't want to find out in a couple of years what that transmission shifter knob or the servo motors at the other end cost had they gone out. I just felt more comfortable in the Tundra. Not that the RAM was bad in any way at all... The Tundra just fit better, if that makes sense.
At the end of the day, both are very fine vehicles. Either would have served our purposes well, to say the least. In fact, it being such a coin toss between the two is what caused me to ask the group. Thank you all for your input on this.
We're headed to the lake first thing in the morning.
Congrats on the new truck. I think it's a good time to trade in for full size trucks. I drove past a lot of dealerships today and there was a lot of full size trucks in front. I went to a dealership with a 2020 RAM 1500 Laramie fully loaded, 19k miles, certified preowned, and $3k under book value. I took it for a drive and was blown away by the luxury and comfort. They gave me a decent trade in offer for my Tacoma. Tomorrow morning I go on a search for a good rate.. My credit union advertises used car loans as low as 2.69% .. That would be incredible considering CD rates are now 2.6%+
It's got a few more miles on it than others its year (89k) due to it previously being a corporate vehicle for someone locally who traveled to Orlando and back on a weekly basis. It's maintenance records were stellar and they certified it by throwing in a 3y/36k warranty. The dealer we got it from had sold it originally and did all of the maintenance on it. That and it being a Toyota, took the sting out of it having high mileage. We (my wife mostly) were able to get them down to the upper 30's by the end of it.If you don't mind what was the price circa they were working with? I was seeing them for around $40k - 42kish same year. I am starting to look at trucks again. Will keep my Expedition, which just hit 105,000 for just when I need to have 8 people, but any other time and my daily driver I want a truck again. I was looking at them a while back but the prices and lead times were ridiculous.
AT the end of it, we did feel that the price was fair for sure. As for the fees... That's my wife's department. She's a Business Banking Center Manager and eats, breathes, and sleeps that stuff. She brow beat them in to removing a ton of that stuff. I always thought I was good at the back room tango in buying a car until the first time her and I went together to get one. She knocked my socks off.I would like to be in the 30's somewhere, tbh. Thought about just leasing a new one, the dealerships lost their minds with the prices and fees.
If you don't mind what was the price circa they were working with? I was seeing them for around $40k - 42kish same year. I am starting to look at trucks again. Will keep my Expedition, which just hit 105,000 for just when I need to have 8 people, but any other time and my daily driver I want a truck again. I was looking at them a while back but the prices and lead times were ridiculous.
I'm starting the search again, even though it feels like I just bought my truck. My powertrain warranty runs out at 7 years 100k miles which is end of 2023. What's crazy is I bought my truck for 34k OTD as a CPO. That same equivalent truck a few years newer is now in the mid 50's with the same mileage I bought mine for. Chevy's can be had cheaper, but surprised how much worse they are at gas mileage with the same 10sp as my truck. I can get 24 mpg all day long on the highway and I have the max tow with the higher gearing. Tried looking at Nissan and can't bring myself to even go and test drive one of those things. Tundra's are just meh to me. So it's really down to Ford and Ram. Ford's you'll pay a premium for, Rams I'm still not thrilled with their lack of gas mileage numbers with the 3.92 gearing. Which I want as we'll be upgrading the boat next.
The ones I was looking at had more miles on them. 30k - 40k or so. Just did a search on Auto trader around me here. Everything looks to be in the mid to high 40's. Wish prices would come down a bit.
Used 2020 RAM 1500 Laramie for Sale Right Now in Southfield, MI - Autotrader
The truck you are looking at is pretty sharp.
Also I believe you are in NY, the prices may be a bit higher there, than where I am at. I am seeing more and more vehicles going on lots lately, hopefully it will start softening the prices.