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cpotts13

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2017 Ram 1500 Laramie
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Hello!

I just recently sold my Mach 1 Mustang because I was getting bored with it and wasnt enjoying it as much as I use too. After it sold I went and picked up a brand new 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie!

about me...
I am not new to forums; I posted a lot in mustang related sites. SO I know what the search function is (AHHAHA). I am in the Air Force currently stationed in Mississippi, with aspirations to PCS up north!

Thought process behind choosing Ram...
I am not brand loyal... I test drove various iterations of the 2014+ Silverado, 2014+ GMC Sierra and 2015+ Ford F150's. They all had qualities that I liked but were lacking majorly in certain departments. The GM twins were extremely outdated inside and the Ford was way more expensive for a equivalent trim to the Laramie.

In the end the Ram won out in value. I paid $41k OTD for mine. The ride comfort, interior fit and finish and extra features are what sold me over the others.

Now...
I have lived the life of highly modified cars... Despite what others say, they are NO FUN to daily drive. I purchased this truck to retire my old Mitsubishi Outlander that just rolled 285K miles.

With that said, my extent of modifications for now will be more for practicality instead of extreme lifts and loud exhaust..

I got it back from tint today and went with 20% on all the side windows and 40% on the windshield. YES you read that right! Mississippi has very lax tint laws!

Major options include:
-antispin
-parksense
-bucket seats
-remote start
-convenience group
-Hemi

ON TO THE PICS!!!:favorites13:

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ANNNND TINTED

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ScottFL

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2016 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn 4X4
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Welcome to the forum, nice color.
 

ProjectR3NTAL

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Nice truck! Wish mine would of came with 8.4" uconnect but sadly it didn't :( next mod in line tho!
 

Devin1349

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VERY NICE.... what kind of light mods are you thinking maybe a level with bilsteins 5100 series and some aggressive tires, maybe some seat covers, sport hood, tonnaeu cover for the bed,maybe spray in bed liner??? just spit ballin here
 

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Congrats. Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service.


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G-Ride990

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Dang nice truck!

Should have gone darker on the tint. I'm rocking 30% windshield and love it with 5% on all the other windows. Actually thinking of having additional 30% laid over the 5% on the windows lol.

Thanks for your service and welcome!
 
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cpotts13

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Congrats. Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service.


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Thank you!


Welcome to the forum, nice color.


Thanks!

VERY NICE.... what kind of light mods are you thinking maybe a level with bilsteins 5100 series and some aggressive tires, maybe some seat covers, sport hood, tonnaeu cover for the bed,maybe spray in bed liner??? just spit ballin here


Definitely bed liner, tonneau cover, floor mats in the near future...


Nice truck! Wish mine would of came with 8.4" uconnect but sadly it didn't :( next mod in line tho!


I love it!

I did contact FCA to inquire about Apple carplay and the my did confirm that it is in the works for all 2017’s!


Dang nice truck!

Should have gone darker on the tint. I'm rocking 30% windshield and love it with 5% on all the other windows. Actually thinking of having additional 30% laid over the 5% on the windows lol.

Thanks for your service and welcome!



I have darker on my other vehicle and wanted slightly lighter on this one!


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whetrick1

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Welcome to the forum from LA (Lower Alabama)


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transam210

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Nice, I loved my 14' Laramie when I had it, it was hard to get rid of.


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Welcome and congrats on the beautiful truck
 

Claytoris

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Welcome! Nice truck!
I miss my home state of Mississippi badly. Are you at Kessler or Columbus?

My father ran the ER on Kessler during and after Katrina.

Thanks for your service!
 
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cpotts13

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cpotts13

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One of my biggest gripes is no android auto and Apple car play integrations! However, this is the response I received from FCA...


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Claytoris

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One of my biggest gripes is no android auto and Apple car play integrations! However, this is the response I received from FCA...


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I currently work as a salesman at a DCJ dealer and rumor is, from the Fiat/Chrysler reps, is that the android auto/Apple car play will be available on the rams for the MY2018. The new 2017 Compass has it. I'll see if I can't find the literature on it tomorrow once I get back to the office.
 

The DodgeFather

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That's what makes Ram a good choice . You can just do the practical mods and still have a sexy truck . Welcome and good looking truck .


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Immortaldaul

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Well Mr @cpotts13 welcome to the extended ram family should your military service ever station you in San Antonio TX look me up and thank you for your service

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1ATony

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Sharp looking truck! Love the color also
 
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