New truck has been ordered!!

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I stopped by one of my local dealers yesterday to poke around and look at what they had in stock. The sales guy comes out, tell him I'm just looking and he says they just got an EcoDiesel in if I want to drive it. Hell yes I do. LOL. It was a Laramie 2wd with 3.55 gears. I have to say I was impressed. It's a bit sluggish off the line (which is to be expected with a small turbo diesel) but once the turbo spools up it moves pretty good. The sales guy was really trying to push a diesel on me. We went ahead a sat down with the manager and worked the numbers on the diesel and Hemi and there's a huge difference. Not only is the diesel $2850 more than the Hemi, but most of the current rebates are not eligible on the diesel. So I was looking at about $6k more for the diesel option. They also force the 20" wheels with the diesel on the Outdoorsman model which I was not planning on ordering, another $1400. Given the low amount of miles I drive a year (~15k) it will take about 7 years to see a payback. So, Hemi it was!

I really wanted to like the Sport model but the Outdoorsman kept drawing me back in. I think it's a better fit for what I want. The interior isn't quite as nice as the Sport but it's still looks great. Only thing I think I'll really miss is the Keyless Go. I love it on my Jeep but I guess I can live with an old fashioned key. LOL. Price wise, it's about the same either way since I'll be adding the OEM projectors (with some possible painting) and new tires right after I take delivery. Stock 17" wheels will stay for now. Below are some renderings of my plans. First is stock, second is new lights, then color matched bumpers, and new wheels. Tires will be a 285/70/17, most likely Toyo AT II.

Details on what I ordered: Outdoorsman, Crew Cab, 6'4" bed, 4x4, monotone granite, bucket seats, trailer brake controller, backup cam, 8.4AN, 3.92 gears, and comfort group (heated wheel and seats). Didn't opt for the extras like sunroof, Alpine stereo, RamBox, or air suspension. I ended up getting a decent trade appraisal. Not great but not terrible. I still have about 8 weeks to sell the truck so hopefully someone will buy it before I take delivery so I don't have to worry about trading.

Now I just have to wait!

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Congrats on your order.
About how long for the wait?
 
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Thanks! It's a 6-10 week wait.

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sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Wait, I thought the first part to draw you to the Outdoorsman was the bench seat? Didn't go that route?
 
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I might still change that, I was 50/50 the center console. I really like the console but have used the center seat a few times. Seating for 6 comes in handy sometimes. I figured if I have more than 5 they can take their own damn vehicle. Lol

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I'm starting to think that about more than 2.........but that doesn't work for this family of 4. LOL

(ie, I want a RT RCSB!!)
 
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Lol. You still got a few years for that.

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Truck moved to D1 status today and I have a VIN! WooHoo!
 

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What you asking for the white truck in your sig? :) And you cant mod a truck not even built yet, LOL.
 
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What you asking for the white truck in your sig? :) And you cant mod a truck not even built yet, LOL.

I'll probably have mods waiting for the new truck before it gets here. LOL

The dealer is showing a ship date of 5/12, plus another couple weeks to get to me. That's about a month sooner than I expected! There's a chance I'll have it before the end of May...

The Power Wagon is getting returned to stock this weekend, minus the wheels and tires since I don't have the originals. I'll be asking $37k for it after that. I need to move it quickly or it will be traded in.
 

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Congrats on your purchase!

Back in the day, you could just throw the extra passengers back in the bed. Ahh, the good 'ol days, lol.
 
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SON OF A *****!

Truck number two has been ordered. My dealer sent me the order confirmation with the newly assigned VIN and somewhere along the line it got changed to two tone, which I do not want. He doesn't know how it happened and didn't catch it himself. Since it's in D1, he can't change it or cancel it so we ordered another truck. This is a great dealer and apologized several times. **** happens though. Only lost a week or two so not a big deal.

He is going to make some calls and see if someone can pull some strings to get it changed but he said the chances are slim.
 

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