oh...decisions, decisions....looking @ a 2500 w/cummins

thrashie · Oct 12, 2016

Made the decision to upgrade to a 2500, it'll be a much better option to tow our new camper with, which is much heavier than our previous one. after taking it to service today, and white knuckling from the feeling of, I don't know even how to describe it, maybe side sliding? blue ox with airbags and the 4.10 gears pulls it fine, and not sagging, it's the feeling of possibly losing it, that I came to that conclusion.

been eyeballing Laramies, 6.4 hemi, 4x2.
but my dealer has a 2014 Laramie, 21k miles, 4x4, 6.7 CTD, with 3.42 gear ratio w/lsd, crew cab, with rear headrest monitors, and a remote control hard roll top tonneau..(lots of other options, remote start/proximity etc... it was a 60k sticker priced truck when new) ..dealer is asking $47.9, (Nope!) but obviously trying to find some ballpark prices to give him an offer for it.

then debating on either trading the 2012 charger r/t max, or my 2013 1500 Laramie...

oh the decisions...

thinking out loud

perk7089 · Oct 12, 2016

Trade that ½ ton for the Cummins & I guerentee u will be much happier!! Especially towing the camper!! Towing anything behind my Cummins u can't even tell it's back there!! It's amazing the power they have!!

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07MegaCabRam · Oct 12, 2016

Yeah, the power is amazing.

You will love it. It's a pleasure to drive.

Klaus96 · Oct 13, 2016

Traded my 14 1/2 ton for a 14 Cummins back in August. Totally different animal. If towing is what you need to do, then the Cummins is what you want if pricing is similar. I have no experience with the 6.4 though. The only pleasure I get from work anymore is driving the Cummins there and then driving it home...lol

Higher maintenance costs? Yep. So what, it's a bad ************. I smile every time I'm dumping in a can of Stanadyne at the fuel pump.

drittal · Oct 13, 2016

What size of camper?

Any HD series will give you more stability over 1500. Deciding between 6.4 and 6.7 will depend on camper size, performance expectations, and your wallet.

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Pricejh · Oct 13, 2016

thrashie said:
Made the decision to upgrade to a 2500, it'll be a much better option to tow our new camper with, which is much heavier than our previous one. after taking it to service today, and white knuckling from the feeling of, I don't know even how to describe it, maybe side sliding? blue ox with airbags and the 4.10 gears pulls it fine, and not sagging, it's the feeling of possibly losing it, that I came to that conclusion.

been eyeballing Laramies, 6.4 hemi, 4x2.
but my dealer has a 2014 Laramie, 21k miles, 4x4, 6.7 CTD, with 3.42 gear ratio w/lsd, crew cab, with rear headrest monitors, and a remote control hard roll top tonneau..(lots of other options, remote start/proximity etc... it was a 60k sticker priced truck when new) ..dealer is asking $47.9, (Nope!) but obviously trying to find some ballpark prices to give him an offer for it.

then debating on either trading the 2012 charger r/t max, or my 2013 1500 Laramie...

oh the decisions...

thinking out loud

I traded my '12 Laramie 5.7 for a very lightly used '15 Tradesman w/6.7 4x4. Like you we had stepped up trailer sizes, 25 ft up to a 29 ft w/2 slides. Wow! The difference is amazing. Go for the bigger Cummings. You will enjoy the tow much more.

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SouthTexan · Oct 13, 2016

Pricejh said:
I traded my '12 Laramie 5.7 for a very lightly used '15 Tradesman w/6.7 4x4. Like you we had stepped up trailer sizes, 25 ft up to a 29 ft w/2 slides. Wow! The difference is amazing. Go for the bigger Cummings. You will enjoy the tow much more.

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Why do you keep calling it "Cummings" after we have told you over and over again that it is "Cummins", not "Cummings"?

Pricejh · Oct 13, 2016

SouthTexan said:
Why do you keep calling it "Cummings" after we have told you over and over again that it is "Cummins", not "Cummings"?

Because my spell checker likes to **** you off.

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SouthTexan · Oct 13, 2016

Pricejh said:
Because my spell checker likes to **** you off.

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Well, I am not the only one. You were the reason why this--->( Please read and repeat after me ) thread was made.

Pricejh · Oct 13, 2016

SouthTexan said:
Well, I am not the only one. You were the reason why this--->( Please read and repeat after me ) thread was made.

Me thinks ya'll have bigger issues than my spelling.

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RAM_Designs · Oct 13, 2016

You can get a new Cummins for 10-12k off sticker if you look in the right places...no reason to entertain a dealership that only has 13k off sticker price for a nearly 3 year old truck. Find something you like that stickers around 55k, get it in the lower 40's. They're out there, just gotta look. I got my base model 6.4 for 11k off sticker, just had to drive 3hrs to Austin to pick it up.

SouthTexan · Oct 13, 2016

Pricejh said:
Me thinks ya'll have bigger issues than my spelling.

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Me thinks you are too lazy to correct your spelling.

Pricejh · Oct 13, 2016

SouthTexan said:
Me thinks you are too lazy to correct your spelling.

You have my express permission to expire and consume excrement.

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SouthTexan · Oct 13, 2016

Pricejh said:
You have my express permission to expire and consume excrement.

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Wow, you have time to use such words and insults, but not to delete just one "g"? In less time than it took you to type that, you could have added "Cummins" to your phone's dictionary.

Here, just in case you don't know how. How to Add a Word to iPhone Dictionary

SilverSurfer15 · Oct 13, 2016

yep use this

New 2016 Ram 2500 Laramie For Sale in Caldwell Near Boise, Nampa, ID | Vin:3C6UR5FL8GG107235

go to a local dealer, get them to price match it. Done. The 47k price, anyone can pay so theres no drama there. Even if you paid 48 or 49, smarter purchase. The best part is, they are super friendly on the phone. You could call or email them and then would be happy to send you an actual invoice/order so you can take it into your local dealer. (although I wouldn't advertise that aspect of it, just say youd like to see the purchase order for your bank or something)

thrashie · Oct 13, 2016

RAM_Designs said:
You can get a new Cummins for 10-12k off sticker if you look in the right places...no reason to entertain a dealership that only has 13k off sticker price for a nearly 3 year old truck. Find something you like that stickers around 55k, get it in the lower 40's. They're out there, just gotta look. I got my base model 6.4 for 11k off sticker, just had to drive 3hrs to Austin to pick it up.

yeah, I hear ya on that 13k off on a 3 year old truck, doesn't sit too well with me either, I shot them an offer of 40.5 out the door.today, to give them a good laugh before they say nah.

mtofell · Oct 13, 2016

Use the Dennis Dillon website (Idaho dealer) to gauge prices. Ignore the "as low as price" as it requires membership in a bunch of things you don't belong to. But the "sale" price is a good bottom line price. If I remember right 2016 Laramie level Cummins 4x4 can be had for low to mid 50s. Use that to negotiate with local dealers..... or drive to Idaho.

Pricejh · Oct 13, 2016

SouthTexan said:
Well, I am not the only one. You were the reason why this--->( Please read and repeat after me ) thread was made.

Another thread I ignored.

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Danno · Oct 13, 2016

SouthTexan said:
Me thinks you are too lazy to correct your spelling.

Me thinks?? Me thinks you a troll...

Cummings are fine until you have issues with the emmisions, then you need several thousand to delete and run dirty. Once the filter is clogged it needs to be removed and cleaned. I'm going through this now, reduced power and won't get out of its way. Regen says 100 full and drops to 70 but never clears the fault.

Unless it's used to make money, stay with gas.

Hemipower392 · Oct 13, 2016

Cummins

oh...decisions, decisions....looking @ a 2500 w/cummins

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