I grew up on GM but, really got away from them years ago. Never was interested in Ford. My wife is a Ford person and because of this, I have interacted with a few Ford dealers. Two experiences that stand out.
1. My wife wanted to get a new SUV with a 3rd row seat. She missed her old Explorer but, didn't like the new Explorers. She was all in on a Durango when she found a left over 2014 Expedition that was loaded! We went to drive it and were asking about prices and the salesman said that wouldn't come off of the MSRP. We we're standing behind the truck with the rear hatc open (it was raining) and he told us, "I just don't think you're serious about this truck". I replied, "Excuse me?! We are standing here in the rain talking to you about this truck and your response is, you don't think we're serious?' GTFOH!
A few weeks later, she found another 2014 Expedition just like the one above that was the owners demo truck. That dealer bent over backwards to make that sale and we got a ridiculous deal on that one.
2. Now, I've had Chrysler, Jeep Ram vehicles for years and have been a fan of certain aspects. When we were looking at upgrading to a 3/4 ton truck, to humor my wife, we went to look at F250s. I asked the salesman to show me F250 Crew Cabs with Diesel, Crew Cab, Leather etc. I requested specific attributes.
He walked me out the front door and put me in the drivers seat of a lower end F150 and told me that they were exactly the same and the F250s were on another lot down the street. To which I replied they aren't the same, it's a F150. Anyways, after some back and forth, I realized it wasn't going any where and thanked hm for his time and we left and walked right by a few F250 on his lot on our way out.
Personally, I don't have anything against GM or Ford. I personally like the look, touch and feel of the RAM. It does what I need it to do and I'm good with that.
My Dad always told me that the dealership needs to sale that vehicle more than you need to buy it and there are just too many dealers out there to choose from to put up with that BS from any dealer. Regardless, of what brand I'm shopping for, one thing is for sure. If my first interaction with that dealer is a salesman with a ****** attitude, I won't be buying from that dealer. I will walk out to find another dealer in a second.
To the OP, I originally wanted the Power Wagon. It was a Granite Crystal gray Laramie PW that first caught my eye. I remember telling the salesman that it was the best looking truck he had on the lot. But, once I sat down and thought about how I wanted use the truck, the regular 2500 HD fit the bill for me better. I wanted it to tow and I would likely never use the extra off-road capabilities of the PW.
