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[dmclone]

I'm 42 years old and have had 15-20 different vehicles but never a truck or a Dodge. I haven't owned a vehicle from the Big 3 since I had a 1974 Z-28 in high school (built 427).

I currently have an Infiniti G35x sedan(paid off).

I'm currently looking at the following. I'm wanting to buy a pontoon boat in the next 6 months and need something to haul it.

2013 Standard cab (Garage won't hold anything bigger)-Sport
5.7
6sp auto
3.55

Customer Preferred Package 25L
Convenience Group $ 495
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers
Comfort Group $ 395
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle $ 325
Sport Performance Hood $ 775
Chrome Wheel-to-Wheel Side Steps $ 600
Single Disc Remote CD Player $ 195
ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera $ 200
Power Adjustable Pedals $ 125
Class IV Receiver Hitch $ 335
Trailer Brake Control $ 230

Total MSRP is $40,575
The dealer has it listed for $35,547

What should I shoot for with price? Why doesn't this come with the 8 speed? Any other options I should get?

 

[BlkRamRt]

I would go with an r/t model in socal new they go for around 32/33k

 

[Designflaw]

The 8 Speed is in some late model 13's but most seem to be falling over to the 14s. Looks like that one has a good amount of options for what you are going to do with it. Depending on the size boat you may want the 3:92 gears. The Alpine 590watt and 8.4AN are nice editions.

Now that Doge has announced the 14's keep an eye out for incentives on the 13's, over 4th July and Labor day -


Just my 2 cents -

 

[BlkRamRt]

Dmclone where are you located?

 

[Casper]

Welcome.
If you compare with Furd, Gubmt Motors, Toyricer and Datsun Sumo trucks you will find the RAM is hands down the best in performance, looks, and price. I'm guessing your pontoon boat and trailer are well within the pulling capacity of a RAM 1500 Express with 3:55 rear end. A 3:92 rear-end will probably make things a little Squirrelier on the wet boat ramp at pull-out unless you are also going with a 4X4.

 

[Trupiano]

Welcome to RF! With a stiff firm attitude, and if you play it right, you could get it for a little over $30k.

 

[dmclone]

Dmclone where are you located?

Iowa

 

[dmclone]

I figure I may as well go with 4x4. At least for the resale alone

 

[dmclone]

Well I got the numbers back and I didn't like them. Offering me $3k less for my trade in then KBB. They are only coming down $5k off the MSRP on the Ram.

 

[chuck]

Welcome to the forum!! Just to frame the pricing for you...my truck's sticker price was $48,000 and some change, I wound up paying $38,000 and some change. Also traded in my old Ford Escape with 200,000 + miles and got $2,000 for it.


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[dmclone]

The problem I'm having is that there is a very limited selection of standard cabs and even fewer Sport editions. There are over 500 Rams in a 20 mile radius and only one Sport/Standard model. The dealer is telling me that they don't have as much wiggle room on the Sport/Standard cab models. I call BS.

 

[Etroze86]

Big BS because when you go to sell it there is a very limited market to sell it in. Very few people that actually want a used Reg Cab. I played that to my advantage when buying mine. Payed 15k for my 2011 and had less then 10k on the odometer.

 

[dmclone]

I may have to consider the quad cab and then just park it sideways in my garage.