noupf
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- Ram Year
- 2015 CC Sport 6'4 Bed
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
Starting to get the itch for a new truck and I had some questions about new Ram 1500's. I am currently in a 2015 Ram 1500 Sport CC, so I'm curious about a few things on the newest generations.....
1) What is currently a good discount off MSRP? When I purchased my 2015 Ram, I ended with just about 20% off the sticker ( $53K sticker, $10.5k off ) . I told the salesman when I purchased the truck in 2015 that i had a number in mind and it was all wrapped up with dealer discounts, rebates and so on.......20% off sticker was my end game. Is that possible right now with the covid inventory issues right now?
2) Does the 5th generation Hemi still have the problem with exhaust manifold bolts breaking and leaving the trucks with a lovely exhaust leak? Have my replaced multiple times in my 6 years of ownership.
3) Has Ram increased the quality / quality control of its paint jobs? They were very hit or miss on the previous generation and my truck was no exception. I have a couple little acne bubbles, luckily in inconspicuous locations that i did not catch when i purchased the truck. Thankfully the paint hasn't chipped away exposing the sheet metal underneath or gotten any worse, but they are quite bad in terms of quality control
4) Can any 1500 be purchased without the word RAM on the front grille? I just dont like the RAM lettering and prefer the Rams head logo like the tail gates usually have.
Thanks !
1) What is currently a good discount off MSRP? When I purchased my 2015 Ram, I ended with just about 20% off the sticker ( $53K sticker, $10.5k off ) . I told the salesman when I purchased the truck in 2015 that i had a number in mind and it was all wrapped up with dealer discounts, rebates and so on.......20% off sticker was my end game. Is that possible right now with the covid inventory issues right now?
2) Does the 5th generation Hemi still have the problem with exhaust manifold bolts breaking and leaving the trucks with a lovely exhaust leak? Have my replaced multiple times in my 6 years of ownership.
3) Has Ram increased the quality / quality control of its paint jobs? They were very hit or miss on the previous generation and my truck was no exception. I have a couple little acne bubbles, luckily in inconspicuous locations that i did not catch when i purchased the truck. Thankfully the paint hasn't chipped away exposing the sheet metal underneath or gotten any worse, but they are quite bad in terms of quality control
4) Can any 1500 be purchased without the word RAM on the front grille? I just dont like the RAM lettering and prefer the Rams head logo like the tail gates usually have.
Thanks !
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