My 2015 Tradesman totaled :( Looking at 2015 or 2016s. Thoughts?

[Screamer Dreamer]

My beloved 1.5 year old 2015 Ram Tradesman (I bought used May 2017) was just totaled in a rear-end collision I am looking to replace it with something in the $25K to $26K range. I am seeing a lot of 2015 and 16 1500 "Expresses" in this range with decent mileage (looking to stay under 40K if I can) so far in my on-line searching. Other than the obvious change from an 8 cylinder to a 6 (which I can live with, at most I will haul a small fishing boat), any other differences I should be aware/cautious of? I want 4WD, Rear-view camera and a tow hitch. I noticed the rear view screen is in the rear view mirror on the 2016 Express. Any other differences (Tradesman vs Express, 2015 vs 2016) I should watch out for? I've just started my journey, but have around 2 weeks to find something. Any suggestions anyone has are most welcome. Thanks for any help!

 

[ISellRams22]

you should be able to get a 4x4 quad cab v6 express with the tow package for around 25 out the door

 

[ISellRams22]

2017** i might add. stay around 2017 or newer with the express

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

2017** i might add. stay around 2017 or newer with the express

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind as I search.

 

[huntergreen]

Bighorns are usually optioned well. You should be able to find a nice one with low mileage in your price range.

Also, sorry to hear about your truck.

 

[Neil E]

express adds body color bumpers, but deletes tow hitch and bedliner in the 2017. Guessing the same for prior years.

 

[Ramnewbie]

express adds body color bumpers, but deletes tow hitch and bedliner in the 2017. Guessing the same for prior years.

That depends on how dealer ordered it. My 17 express came with hitch. As far as bedliner I would choose to have that done locally.

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[Neil E]

Yeah, I'm just talking about stock without options that you can get

That depends on how dealer ordered it. My 17 express came with hitch. As far as bedliner I would choose to have that done locally.

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[Screamer Dreamer]

Bighorns are usually optioned well. You should be able to find a nice one with low mileage in your price range.

Also, sorry to hear about your truck.

Thanks for the condolences. I think I'm still in shock but hoping the search for a new one will be therapeutic. Yeah I've seen a few Bighorns, I'll take a good look at them. Thanks Hunter.

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

Yeah, I'm just talking about stock without options that you can get

Thanks Neil and Red Line. I've seen a few Expresses, some with and some without hitches so I assume it's an option some have added (same with bed liners which I'd probably add later anyway).

Thanks to you both!

 

[hunterdan]

Keep an eye out for the outdoorsman models too.. They come with the hitch and 3.92s standard. Plus they are optioned pretty well.

 

[Random_Walk]

For what it's worth, I paid $23k for mine back in June, and its a 2017.

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

Keep an eye out for the outdoorsman models too.. They come with the hitch and 3.92s standard. Plus they are optioned pretty well.

Thanks hunterdan. Yeah I've sen a couple Outdoorsman and they do look attractive and are on my list.

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

For what it's worth, I paid $23k for mine back in June, and its a 2017.

Wow Random, looks like you got a great deal. Shows they're out there, thanks!

 

[shadowhawk]

sorry for your loss. At least it's only the truck, not you. the search can be fun, but also frustrating. GL finding your replacement truck

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

sorry for your loss. At least it's only the truck, not you. the search can be fun, but also frustrating. GL finding your replacement truck

Thanks Shadowhawk! Yeah my wife remarked "Thank God we were in your truck, would have been a whole lot worse in anything else."

 

[audiophile]

For what it's worth, I paid $23k for mine back in June, and its a 2017.

I paid $25.5 for my 2016 Outdoorsman with 17k miles, Hemi, 4X4 Crew Cab and 6'4" bed in June 2017. Only thing it didn't have is the back up camera and CD player.

2016 1500 Outdoorsman 4X4 5.7L

 

[Random_Walk]

Wow Random, looks like you got a great deal. Shows they're out there, thanks!

They're more than just out there... Not sure if this link will work, but I found mine on CarGurus - and here's what Portland, OR has on tap (the same place I bought mine from now has a 2017 Night Edition w/ Hemi for a decent price...)

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...30000&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

I paid $25.5 for my 2016 Outdoorsman with 17k miles, Hemi, 4X4 Crew Cab and 6'4" bed in June 2017. Only thing it didn't have is the back up camera and CD player.

2016 1500 Outdoorsman 4X4 5.7L

Yeah Random_Walk, I think, after looking long and hard the last few days, that a Sportsman is what I want. Just need to find the right one. The feature set: rear coil springs, heavy-duty front suspension components and extra-heavy-duty shock absorbers in back, Anti-Spin rear differential, and better tires, power adjustable seat etc. are a great combo that is hard to beat in the price range I have been seeing (I'm not an off-roader, but these things will really help pulling a fishing boat and launching in a lot of different launch-ramp conditions). Just need to find the right one. And if I can find one in my fave color "Maximum Steel" I'll be on it, but I'll settle for a different color in the right truck. Fingers crossed!!

 

[Screamer Dreamer]

They're more than just out there... Not sure if this link will work, but I found mine on CarGurus - and here's what Portland, OR has on tap (the same place I bought mine from now has a 2017 Night Edition w/ Hemi for a decent price...)

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...30000&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true

Cool, thanks! I've been looking on Car Gurus among others.