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    Is The Eco Diesel Worth It?

    I had a 14 with 120,000 miles on it before I sold it to Carmax. I had zero issues with it, had all recalls done and it was also never modified. That being said. The ED forums are rife with people thinking they know better than the engineers that build these things. Those 300-400k guys are not on...
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    Awful gas mileage: 2024 RAM Rebel GT

    I only get 7-8mpg at best. It's also making this whining sound all the time.
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    RAM made me change to iPhone

    The difference is that with the dongles you potentially have the chance to adjust the resolution of the cast display. I tried a couple of the WirelessAA adaptors. Motorolla and AAWireless. I had various issues with both but ultimately I was able to get the AAWireless one to work the best. This...
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    RAM made me change to iPhone

    I had the first iPhone and was Android from then until now. Being an IT person I don't like the limitations/restrictions that Apple put on their devices and software. That being said, They have done a good job of making things 'just work', this is something that I am coming to appreciate more...
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    RAM made me change to iPhone

    I did a little research before I swapped to Apple. There are ways to make it full screen but you have to buy a wireless adaptor and do some tweaking. I am a super nerd so I don't have an issue doing all of that. I just thought it was stupid for me to have to spend more money on aftermarket (read...
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    RAM made me change to iPhone

    I have no idea why RAM does this but if you use Android Auto you only get half of the 12" screen to use for AA but if you use CarPlay you get to use the full screen. I have no idea why this was done other than it sounds like the devs who wrote Uconnect are just a bunch of Apple fanboys. Yeah...
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    Engine scream

    It's the supercharger.
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    Battery replacement IBS registration using a Foxwell nt530

    Vehicles these days are 95% computer 3%engine 2% garbage. Different applications have different requirements. I am pretty sure I could have run my '73 Monte Carlo on a radio shack battery if I really needed to. Cars these days? Good luck.. Now to find out how many people google radio shack to...
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    Battery replacement IBS registration using a Foxwell nt530

    The ECU in my VW is like this. You code the serial number, battery type (AGM/Wet/etc), capabilities of the battery from the sticker on it (amp hours). Then uses that info to maintain the battery. Apparently cars with stop / start like to have AGM batteries. I have not had to swap the battery in...
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    RAM tailgate letters install on 2nd gen??

    Don't put new branding on an OBS.
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    In your first paragraph if you replace the word state with lobbyist then the statement would be accurate. Also, Ford is on record saying they want to stop using dealerships. I don't think anyone is asserting that all problems would go away either. Consolidation of showrooms is happening...
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    No, I don't....
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    Tesla's lobbyist are better than the dealerships lobbyist.
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    This is the first new vehicle I have bought in my state in at least 20 years. All of my other vehicles were bought out of state and they were always a much smoother process.
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    Yes, thank you for clarifying for me. This is exactly what I want in a service / warranty shop. Dealerships unfortunately are never going to be this because their business interests do not align with the work required to have a successful independent specialty shop. To those saying keep...
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    This dealership tried to convince me that the survey they were strongarming me to do was only for the sales guy and not the entire dealership. Not today you smelly snake..
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    I am saying that having a third party between consumers and vehicle manufacturers is a bad practice and needs to be eliminated. I am far more likely to take my vehicle to a specialty shop than to a dealer for work. If that specialty shop could also do warranty work I would be in heaven. I KNOW...
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    You are missing the bigger point here.
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    How do I change suspension for softer ride?

    HDs right like crap empty. Have the family start getting the large combo and it will smooth out over time.
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    Can we please get past the dealership model?

    I recently purchased a new RAM from my local dealer. The process absolutely abysmal with dishonesty and gaslighting at every turn. I have already talked to the ownership of the dealership that they have lost my business forever. Is there a path for customers to share these experiences with FCA...
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    Anyone Order a TRX Lately?

    Igla and Compustar with drone are scheduled to be installed Tuesday. ask me how scared I am until then.....
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    Anyone Order a TRX Lately?

    Bringing this full circle. I ordered on Jan 3. Picked up on Jul 26.
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    bell rings three times

    Thread title made me think you were selling your truck. Whoops
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    Anyone Order a TRX Lately?

    Yeah. I am thinking of going the Igla route. Everything else just seems so primitive in comparison. Thinking about how terrible the gas mileage will be in the TRX I thought ahead and picked up a 2019 VW Tiguan last week. It gets 30 mpg all day long and will be a great daily to have with the...
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    Anyone Order a TRX Lately?

    I went with blue. You know why divorces are expensive right? They are worth it!

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