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    Careful if you want RAM EV, it maybe more expensive than you think

    Do you speak from actual firsthand experience? I think with BEV pickups the verdict is still out especially for those who tow a lot and over longer distances. The F150 and Rivian clearly show that towing performance leaves a lot to be desired and is not practical really. I've owned my 2018...
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    Uconnect screen delamination issues

    I've got screen delamination on my 2018 RAM 1500 UConnect 8.4 and it's starting to have ghosting issues now. What's the easiest way to contact @RamCares these days? Are they still on this forum? If so, hopefully they will reach out to me for this issue. I'm obviously outside of the std...
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    Apple car play display in instrument cluster

    He's running a 5th gen - likely an improvement to the 5th gen Carplay implementation that's not been adapted for the 4th gen uConnect systems, best guess.
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    Apple car play display in instrument cluster

    Can’t say that I have - I’ve just gotten used to using the dashboard mode in CarPlay that displays data from multiple apps at the same time. That way I can see Maps data while also being able to view song data. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lost control of everything.

    Great advice on the video - easy to do with smartphones these days. With regard to your rambox issue - are you saying the rambox literally opens - versus just unlocking? Sounds like the mechanism needs to be replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lost control of everything.

    I’ve never seen the key fob not detected alert. I likely would have tried to pull the fuses associated with the controlling systems and/or tried a battery disconnect before calling for a tow. Not sure if that would have helped though. If there are no codes indicating an issue - I’m going to...
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    Used Ram Pricing

    What he said. [emoji3] This is especially the case for SUVs and pickups right now. I tried my damnedest to find a good lease deal on a new 2021 limited over the past few months but the lease rebates just aren’t there to bring the payments down to something I would consider reasonable...
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    WELL HOW ABOUT THAT

    I’m assuming Ford is still in the top spot? How about GMC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help with lease pricing...torn

    Since residuals are a percentage value they aren’t getting any better or worse per se. The larger numbers involved for gross and adjusted cap costs coupled with the same residual values and lower lease rebates just mean much higher payments right now. At least the money factors are still...
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    Help with lease pricing...torn

    The lease incentives aren’t what they were a few years ago. Three years back when I leased my current 2018 RAM 1500 Tungsten edition with every listed option - it was 64,500 MSRP. The discount price was around 55k using EP. Then add lease incentives brought it down to around 47k, residual...
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    Help with lease pricing...torn

    One other thought - 10k miles per year - is that enough for you? Most of the RAM leases charge 25 cents per mile for overages - so if you currently drive more than that, you will want to up the mileage allowance on the lease agreement. It’s always cheaper to pay for the mileage as part of the...
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    Help with lease pricing...torn

    Google is your friend LOL. Those calculations are right off one of the initial search hits when searching for lease money factor calculator or some tog similar. [emoji3] But yes everything listed should be clearly laid out in the proposed lease agreement. We can try to make certain...
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    Help with lease pricing...torn

    Would need more data points to run the numbers: Gross cap cost Adjusted cap cost Fees Rebates Money factor Sales tax 1. Sticker price (MSRP) of the car $48,505 2. Times the residual value percentage x 0.44? (we really need the actual residual percentage value here) 3. Equals the residual...
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    Lease Return Question

    IIRC once you are within 90 days of an FCA lease expiration you can call and schedule a lease inspection. This inspection is specifically designed to point out any items that may need attention prior to actual lease expiration - so if there are any question marks with respect to lease...
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    Questions about 5’7” bed

    The only current option available if you want both the 6.4 bed and ramboxes - is to move up to the 2500 line which offers both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Questions about 5’7” bed

    Yes, I initially had a 2012 1500 CC with the 5.7 bed and ramboxes. I’m currently leasing a 2018 1500 CC with the 6.4 bed and ramboxes. I had problems hauling items with the 5.7 bed when compared to the 6.4 bed. The extra 10 inches of bed length makes a big difference, especially when using...
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    Lease Buy Out?

    Take it to a CarMax and see what they will offer for it - if you have one not too far away. Sometimes if it’s in really good condition and in demand they may give you midway between trade in value and private party value - which may be enough for you to buy it out and then drive it right to...
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    Lease Buy Out?

    It may be worth it even if you decide to buy a new truck instead. Right now used cars and in particular used SUVs and pickups are at premium market prices. If the value of your truck is 30k for example - it may be worth buying out the lease at 22K (plus taxes/fees) and then reselling the truck...
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    4th gen 5.7s over 200k miles

    Use the gear selector buttons on the steering wheel and choose the top gear - the transmission will still cycle through all gears but will never engage MDS. This is what I do almost every time I drive my truck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Why are manufacturers still putting chrome on trucks?

    I didn’t mind the chrome on my 2012 Laramie but I prefer the color matching. One of the reasons I went with my Tungsten edition 2018 RAM was the color matched bumpers along with the unique opaque chrome inserts on the truck. I also like the color matched running boards. Sent from my...
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    truck not level

    Just FYI that it’s not uncommon, at least on the 4th gen 4CAS, for the left side to list especially the left front when the truck sits for a while. I’ve noticed my front left falls a good 1-2 inches if my truck sits outside unused for a couple days, and the left rear lists about one inch. Not...
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    truck not level

    I have the same thing going on with my 2018 1500 with air suspension. Dropping it off at the dealership tomorrow night for service on Wednesday. It’s definitely the air suspension. Does it level out when the truck is running and the air suspension is active? Or is it listing even when the...
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    Best highway or all season tires

    Which Continentals do you recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Yes, another HEMI tick question....

    I had a 2012 Laramie with the Hemi tick that required cam and lifter replacement. I’ve got a 2018 and so far so good but I’ve only got 33k miles on this truck and I suspect this issue doesn’t manifest itself until you get a certain amount of years/miles/hours on the engine. I’ve also heard...
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    Ditching My 2018 Ram 1500...

    That’s a Longhorn interior from the looks of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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