SomeGuyInTexas
Member
- Joined
- Dec 15, 2014
- Posts
- 80
- Reaction score
- 17
- Location
- Central Texas
- Ram Year
- 2014 Laramie
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
Greetings - just became a Ram owner this weekend. I traded in my 2012 Miata Hard Top for a 2014 5.7L Laramie 4x4 in Granite, definitely a radical change in wheels for me. I had to make the change because the Miata was becoming more difficult for me to get in and out of due to hip issues that I have, so it was a bit of a bittersweet transition.
I was definitely blessed in what I was able to get - the year end close out pricing on the 2014 model, combined with Chrysler supplier partner pricing got me north of $11k off of MSRP. I've never had a Ram pickup before, but in the past have had several F150's, a GMC Sierra 1500HD, and a Nissan Frontier. The hip had me looking for a truck for a while, and honestly I was considering the GMC Canyon due to it's smaller size - but sitting in one vs. sitting in the Ram it wasn't even close. The Ram seating is just oceans more comfortable, and also isn't a first year GM model.
I'm also somewhat familiar with the controls as my wife had a Jeep Grand Cherokee a while back.
As I'm getting used to parking this new beast, I'm starting to go through the list of must have accessories. I've ordered the Husky floor mats from Amazon, and while the Laramie seems to have ALMOST every option under the sun, it didn't come with running boards so I'll be adding those rather quickly. Next up will be a bed liner...
I look forward to learning from everyone on the forum.
I was definitely blessed in what I was able to get - the year end close out pricing on the 2014 model, combined with Chrysler supplier partner pricing got me north of $11k off of MSRP. I've never had a Ram pickup before, but in the past have had several F150's, a GMC Sierra 1500HD, and a Nissan Frontier. The hip had me looking for a truck for a while, and honestly I was considering the GMC Canyon due to it's smaller size - but sitting in one vs. sitting in the Ram it wasn't even close. The Ram seating is just oceans more comfortable, and also isn't a first year GM model.
I'm also somewhat familiar with the controls as my wife had a Jeep Grand Cherokee a while back.As I'm getting used to parking this new beast, I'm starting to go through the list of must have accessories. I've ordered the Husky floor mats from Amazon, and while the Laramie seems to have ALMOST every option under the sun, it didn't come with running boards so I'll be adding those rather quickly. Next up will be a bed liner...
I look forward to learning from everyone on the forum.
