Megacab.........

[Point and Flush]

Sooooo........

As a lot of you know, I've been on the vehicle search. Torn between several trucks. All completely different from one another. Despite all of my "builds" on manufacturers websites, test drives, etc., not one really spoke to me.

I almost pulled the trigger on a new Silverado 2500 ZR2. If they would have moved $2,500, I would have. But, I didn't like it enough to fight for it and by not moving I think they did me a HUGE favor!

After I left the chevy dealer, I said screw it. Drove 20 minutes to the RAM dealer. Test drove (for the second time) the 2500 Rebel and (for the third time) the RHO. Rebel was first and I immediately said out loud (salesman laughed) "holy ****, this is so much nicer!" I knew then, I was staying with RAM!

After the rides the GSM and I were chatting and I was explaining what my motives were. He says "what about a Megacab?" I NEVER even considered one (and I never considered a diesel as I don't need it). I thought, why not look at it. It was a Limited (which I have in a 1500) and I was like this may work. Then he folded the rear seats flat and I was like "F*&# yes!". This will work!

So I found one (a Megacab) at a dealer that is everything I was looking for (color, options, etc.) in other models. I drove it today and it was the first vehicle that actually spoke to me and the first vehicle that I said to myself, "yep, this is the one."

With that, a couple of questions.......

First, this was my first time in a Laramie trim. It wasn't bad at all. I could live with it (coming out of a Limited). Other than "plushness", what does the Limited give you that the Laramie doesn't have?

I've NEVER had a diesel! What are the areas of concern with running one?

Is $86 a respectable price on a new Laramie Megacab?

Appreciate everyone's insight (in advance)!

 

[jejb]

Sooooo........

As a lot of you know, I've been on the vehicle search. Torn between several trucks. All completely different from one another. Despite all of my "builds" on manufacturers websites, test drives, etc., not one really spoke to me.

I almost pulled the trigger on a new Silverado 2500 ZR2. If they would have moved $2,500, I would have. But, I didn't like it enough to fight for it and by not moving I think they did me a HUGE favor!

After I left the chevy dealer, I said screw it. Drove 20 minutes to the RAM dealer. Test drove (for the second time) the 2500 Rebel and (for the third time) the RHO. Rebel was first and I immediately said out loud (salesman laughed) "holy ****, this is so much nicer!" I knew then, I was staying with RAM!

After the rides the GSM and I were chatting and I was explaining what my motives were. He says "what about a Megacab?" I NEVER even considered one (and I never considered a diesel as I don't need it). I thought, why not look at it. It was a Limited (which I have in a 1500) and I was like this may work. Then he folded the rear seats flat and I was like "F*&# yes!". This will work!

So I found one (a Megacab) at a dealer that is everything I was looking for (color, options, etc.) in other models. I drove it today and it was the first vehicle that actually spoke to me and the first vehicle that I said to myself, "yep, this is the one."

Yeah, I really like the Megacab. I've had 2 of them in 2500 diesels, an '18 Laramie and my current '22 Limited Longhorn.

First, this was my first time in a Laramie trim. It wasn't bad at all. I could live with it (coming out of a Limited). Other than "plushness", what does the Limited give you that the Laramie doesn't have?

More bells and whistles standard, but it depends on option packages. A really well optioned Laramie would be very close to a Limited. Interior is nicer on the Limited's, but my Laramie was nice too. Limited will have all leather seats.

I've NEVER had a diesel! What are the areas of concern with running one?

Lots of issues if you plan to not tow often and/or use it commuting. Do a LOT of research on this before buying. Frequent regens, clogged DPF's, etc. They are a great motor, but the EPA has made them into vehicles you need to work hard. My '22 sits in the RV shed unless I'm pulling my big trailer. And that is kind of a bummer. I'd like to drive it more, but I know what that leads to. My '18 did not have the regen issues. It is much more prevalent issue in the newer trucks.