Bought my first RAM truck

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Savage_sultin

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hello folks. As a previous gmc owner I can say I’m new to dodge. I bought a 2017 Sierra and had problems from day one. Leaking oil pan, leaking rear main seal, faulty exhaust valve for the afm and the transmission shifted hard downshifting from 3-2. And this is all within 9 months, dealership wasn’t doing much but it was covered under warranty. So I decided to trade it in for a 2019 sport patriot blue pics of what I had to what I have now. I’ll have lots of questions as I know little about dodge

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MaxB

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Nice truck. First time Ram owner also, after 20 years in one Ford F-250. Love the truck and would bet you will too. Neither the 19 Chevy/GMC or Fords could compare to this truck imo. Enjoy it.
 

Scott2019

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Welcome,Long time Ford owner but this is my second Ram.I considered getting a Sierra until I test drove one,it didn’t excite me one bit.My neighbor has a 2017 Silverado and it was in the shop at least three times after he bought it.The test drive of the 2019 Ram snagged a sale from Ford as well.You picked a great color,That was my second choice after black.
 

MADDOG

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Welcome to RamForum.
 

Hudson

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Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your ride
 

Mehgyver

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Welcome, Im a first time Ram owner also, hard to find more truck for the money
 

hksvr4

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Im also a first time Ram owner. Test drove 2018 F150 2.7 and didnt like the ride and interior.
 

turkeybird56

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2019 Bighorn, 4 X 4, 3.21 rear, Bright Flame Red Pearl Coat, Mopar tonneau cover,Westin Bed rug
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Welcome from Central Texas, 4th time Ram owner here...

ADDED: Great Color there, I like that more than my Bright Red, just saying

Good Luck on your Truck
 
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Neil E

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Welcome to the family. Surprised you had that many problems with the GMC, but it worked out! Congratulations, beautiful truck.
 

Brady_SS

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Love the color and sport package! I made the GMC to RAM switch myself. Happy I did so far. Transmission was my only concern with my GMC otherwise it was a very good truck. I miss the 6.2 sometimes, but the transmission in my RAM more than makes up for it.
 

Max Limited

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Welcome, first time Ram owner also. Traded my 2018 Chevrolet 2500HD with the Duramax. The computer on it scrambled and I had to limp home, dealership reprogrammed it. I thought no big deal as computers do that sometimes. Then after sitting 3 days, went to go to work and the battery was dead, dealership could not find any problems, recharged my battery and I drove it home. Drove find for few days and then it had to sit for 3 days and yes, dead battery again. Three strikes and it was out. Loved that truck but could not rely on it so traded it for my Ram 1500 Limited. I can honestly say that I prefer driving my Ram over the Chevy and since I do not tow anything extremely heavy, I really do not need the diesel.
 

rrjjpp74

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Congratulations very nice truck. And welcome
 

Ramm5.7

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Welcome to the forum, beautiful truck!! Congratz, I'm sure you will love it
 

Mudders Beast

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Welcome, first RAM after 25 years of Chevy PUs. Laramie crew cab, best riding truck. Use the rear seat platforms most of time, great for Walmart trips. Pull 8x18 enclosed trailer with atvs.
 
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