New 2017 Ram 1500 Hemi

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jingram105

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Hope I made the right decision folks, but I guess it really doesn't matter now, because the purchase has been made. I was trying to decide which truck to buy but couldn't figure out how to start a new thread on this forum. I found what I thought was a real good deal while visiting family here in Texas, and just couldn't resist. I bought a new 2017 Ram 1500 Hemi Crew Cab, Lone Star edition, with 17 miles on it for about $$34,000 including the extended warranty and sales tax. The sales tax and the extended warranty were about $3,500 altogether. This is with all rebates applied. I'm still worried about the in town gas mileage but guess I'll have to live with it. I know, you don't buy a truck based on gas mileage. Or so I've been told more than once, but I'm just trying to be more environmentally friendly these days. Beautiful truck. Getting ready to drive it back to Alabama. Picture attached. My original attempt at posting is provided below detailing the options that I considered. How did I do? Guess I'm feeling little buyer's remorse. I've gone from no car payments to two sets of payments.

Trying to buy a new truck to replace my my faithful 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 which was stolen. I now have the following options: 2015 Ecodiesel 1500 LoneStar Crew Cab with 32K miles for $31K; 2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab with 6k for $28,600; or 2017 Ram 1500 Lone Star with Crew Cab with 14 miles for $30K, or a Ford 150 2.7L Ecoboost XLT with 13K for $31,000. I drive about 15 miles each way to work daily, with most of that being highway/interstate. I do little to no towing at this time. Mainly just haul garden and home repair items from Lowes. Any opinions?
 

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Robocop_9

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2017 lone star crew cab for $30k
Just my opinion


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Hope I made the right decision folks, but I guess it really doesn't matter now, because the purchase has been made. I was trying to decide which truck to buy but couldn't figure out how to start a new thread on this forum. I found what I thought was a real good deal while visiting family here in Texas, and just couldn't resist. I bought a new 2017 Ram 1500 Hemi Crew Cab, Lone Star edition, with 17 miles on it for about $$34,000 including the extended warranty and sales tax. The sales tax and the extended warranty were about $3,500 altogether. This is with all rebates applied. I'm still worried about the in town gas mileage but guess I'll have to live with it. I know, you don't buy a truck based on gas mileage. Or so I've been told more than once, but I'm just trying to be more environmentally friendly these days. Beautiful truck. Getting ready to drive it back to Alabama. Picture attached. My original attempt at posting is provided below detailing the options that I considered. How did I do? Guess I'm feeling little buyer's remorse. I've gone from no car payments to two sets of payments.

Trying to buy a new truck to replace my my faithful 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 which was stolen. I now have the following options: 2015 Ecodiesel 1500 LoneStar Crew Cab with 32K miles for $31K; 2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab with 6k for $28,600; or 2017 Ram 1500 Lone Star with Crew Cab with 14 miles for $30K, or a Ford 150 2.7L Ecoboost XLT with 13K for $31,000. I drive about 15 miles each way to work daily, with most of that being highway/interstate. I do little to no towing at this time. Mainly just haul garden and home repair items from Lowes. Any opinions?
Don't feel any buyers remorse whatsoever man, solid deal on a very nice truck! Congrats

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Congrats!!!That trip
Home will be nice!!
 

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That seems to be a screaming good deal... maybe they are much more reasonable down there than up north.
 

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That seems to be a screaming good deal... maybe they are much more reasonable down there than up north.
DEFINITELY a good deal over here in Oregon i can tell ya that much

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I always get buyers remorse after a purchase......don't beat yourself up. You got a helluva lot of vehicle there for the price, and a solid performer. Enjoy it!
 

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I always get buyers remorse after a purchase......don't beat yourself up. You got a helluva lot of vehicle there for the price, and a solid performer. Enjoy it!
Definitely a solid performer!

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Congrats and don't beat yourself up. One great deal like everyone else said. She is a beauty. Have a safe trip home!


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i could understand the buyers remorse if you went with the ford.....

sorry to hear old faithful was stolen. as for buyers remorse, it will be gone before you reach alabama. enjoy the ride. welcome to the forum.
 

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I'm not really a mopar guy.. I bought my truck strictly on the low price. So far I'm quite pleased with it..my only regret is my own doing as I should have gotten a higher trim level to get a few more options.

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Welcome and congrats on the new truck
 
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Thanks all. Feeling better now. I research things almost to the point of inaction, and sometimes, like the Nike commercials say, you just have to do it. We'll she how she performs on the ride home.
 

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Thanks all. Feeling better now. I research things almost to the point of inaction, and sometimes, like the Nike commercials say, you just have to do it. We'll she how she performs on the ride home.


I know what you mean. Sometimes too much research is counterproductive and leads to more frustration!


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Welcome to the forum from LA (Lower Alabama)


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Well just got back from Texas today with my new truck. I actually got great gas mileage, although I have to admit much of the driving was at 60-65 mph. Not my usually driving speed. The truck computer calculated that I averaged 25.1 mpg. Accurate? I don't know but it made me feel good anyway. Pictures attached.
 

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