Why can't I find...

[MMiller]

I'm in a very similar situation; looking for a 2500 Big Horn or Laramie with the Hemi, but could not find one anywhere. Local dealer only had a single 2500 in stock and it was a Diesel Laramie. Had them search about a 250 mile radius and no gas trucks available. They wouldn't come down to the price I was looking for; they know these trucks are a hot commodity. Placed a factory order on 3/29/21. Received notification that it is expected to arrive at the dealer the week of 6/4/21... but that remains to be seen. Good luck with your search!

 

[Vinny Canalie]

I'm in a very similar situation; looking for a 2500 Big Horn or Laramie with the Hemi, but could not find one anywhere. Local dealer only had a single 2500 in stock and it was a Diesel Laramie. Had them search about a 250 mile radius and no gas trucks available. They wouldn't come down to the price I was looking for; they know these trucks are a hot commodity. Placed a factory order on 3/29/21. Received notification that it is expected to arrive at the dealer the week of 6/4/21... but that remains to be seen. Good luck with your search!

Please report back when you get it. Thank you. Making me think more about the used market.

 

[Vinny Canalie]

Is the price you get from building on the RAM website, the price you will pay when ordering it? Or does that have to go through a dealership and need to be negotiated?

 

[Havn2muchfun]

Never trust that a dealer will look that hard for what you want, especially now. They know that just because another dealer may have it, doesn’t mean they will part with it. When looking for a Power Wagon a couple years ago had the same issues. But found one on my own, that the local dealers said didn’t exist, and bought it. Had to drive 4 hours but got a truck that was 99% what I wanted.

 

[MMiller]

Is the price you get from building on the RAM website, the price you will pay when ordering it? Or does that have to go through a dealership and need to be negotiated?

The price you see on the RAM website is negotiable with the dealer. For example, we're paying the dealer invoice price (what the dealer pays for the vehicle). They receive incentives and floor plan assistance from the manufacturer to help offset costs of carrying a vehicle on the lot. When you order, you're picking it up within a day or two of it arriving on the lot, so those incentives and assistance essentially serve as the dealer profit. Not to mention financing, warranties, etc... When you spec out a truck, the dealer can give you a print out of MSRP vs what they pay.

Depending on the trim level, upgrades, etc... you can expect maybe $4000-$8000 off the MSRP you're seeing on the RAM website. Maybe more for a really high level trim/a lot of upgrades. You will also be eligible for any dealer/manufacturer incentives that are offered when you take delivery of the truck, but you don't necessarily know what they will be/when it will arrive.

At least that's my experience. Hopefully that helps!

 

[Vinny Canalie]

The price you see on the RAM website is negotiable with the dealer. For example, we're paying the dealer invoice price (what the dealer pays for the vehicle). They receive incentives and floor plan assistance from the manufacturer to help offset costs of carrying a vehicle on the lot. When you order, you're picking it up within a day or two of it arriving on the lot, so those incentives and assistance essentially serve as the dealer profit. Not to mention financing, warranties, etc... When you spec out a truck, the dealer can give you a print out of MSRP vs what they pay.

Depending on the trim level, upgrades, etc... you can expect maybe $4000-$8000 off the MSRP you're seeing on the RAM website. Maybe more for a really high level trim/a lot of upgrades. You will also be eligible for any dealer/manufacturer incentives that are offered when you take delivery of the truck, but you don't necessarily know what they will be/when it will arrive.

At least that's my experience. Hopefully that helps!

Very very helpful, thank you for taking the time to explain all this to me.

 

[Jim Jenkins]

Just ordered a loaded Longhorn dually 4/12/21. Msrp $89k, paid $83k(invoice). I expect about 4 months for delivery.

 

[Power Hounder]

Just ordered a loaded Longhorn dually 4/12/21. Msrp $89k, paid $83k(invoice). I expect about 4 months for delivery.




I was wondering what kind of a deal I made mine was 73055 msrp I got it for 66226.

 

[runamuck]

I have been looking for one too..I check the ram finder and local dealers every morning..today saw several 4x4 big horns with bucket seats/nav/8.4/off road/trailer stuff so am almost willing to go with a big horn because the black cloth bucket seats could be recovered with leather for not too much and I could get by without a few of the tech options that the laramie has if I have to. the motivating factor for me is that it is camping season and the wife has a list of places she wants me to drag our trailer. altho there seem to be a few f-250 lariats around, I am not much of a ford guy and they are kinda pricey.

 

[Riccochet]

It's slim pickins out there, for sure.

 

[OC455]

MY brother's boss finally got his Bighorn 3500....he ordered back in November or December. Regular cab, long bed, w/ the 6.4 Hemi. I'm kinda jealous because it is a sweet looking ride. He had to wait to get it because it needed a harness that wasn't installed in from what I was told.

 

[OC455]

I think its pretty sweet

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[Vinny Canalie]

MY brother's boss finally got his Bighorn 3500....he ordered back in November or December. Regular cab, long bed, w/ the 6.4 Hemi. I'm kinda jealous because it is a sweet looking ride. He had to wait to get it because it needed a harness that wasn't installed in from what I was told.

Very nice. Thanks for your service!

 

[Steve Pencka]

That's actually really good to hear. Do you imagine the single rear 3500s ride similar to the dually?

I have a 2019 Ram 3500 Limited Mega Cab SRW - Love the truck, but it does get a little bumpy. My wife has neck issues and I can hear her moan when we go over some bumpy areas of the road. When towing, she's a dream. When not towing, she's a TRUCK.

 

[bigcitymike]

The chip makers were supposed to step up production by mid month, that is now & it is not going to happen for many more months

The thing that i see, is that Intel is not the maker of microprocessors for automobiles, so for them to add space to their current plants in Arizona or Texas, will not directly affect automotive shortage.

The microprocessors for automotive use come mostly from China, Taiwan, etc.

The fire at the Japanese microchip plant was just another straw in a pile of straws
Another straw was the Covid pandemic, people were told to stay home & work from there, well those people needed good computers & top line cell phones.
Kids had to stay home & they wanted the best gaming machines

Auto companies figured that people being under a Stay At Home Order would not be buying new vehicles & did not order any electronic parts

Then there was political influences, our last Leader irritated China
Our current leader is doing some things to further irritate China
Speaking in December the new U.S. President declared that dealing with China required "leverage," adding: "In my view, we don't have it yet." Semiconductors remain one of the greatest advantages Biden has over China's President Xi Jinping. And in a new Cold War, you fight with the weapons you have to hand

Until that chip production is stateside (which is at least a year or two at the very least), the US and it's demand is still dependent on China.
China's going to be irritated at anything the US does that does not directly benefit the People's Republic. How Intel lost out to the Taiwanese and China is I think the real story. Maybe that new Intel plant in AZ they're working on will help fill the gap. Either way, Intel used to be the big dog, and is now the underdog, and has been for at least a decade. Apple taking their chip production isn't helping Intel on that climb up the ladder.

 

[OC455]

I saw that Bighorn today, over 4200lbs of payload, it's sweet....

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[Riccochet]

Bought this Saturday. Used 2020 with 15k miles on it.

 

[Firebird]

I have a 2019 Ram 3500 Limited Mega Cab SRW - Love the truck, but it does get a little bumpy. My wife has neck issues and I can hear her moan when we go over some bumpy areas of the road. When towing, she's a dream. When not towing, she's a TRUCK.

My last Cummins was a 2016 2500, and the ride was abysmal. I could run the tires down to 45psi, and still abysmal.

 

[JoeCo]

Bought this Saturday. Used 2020 with 15k miles on it.

Nice looking truck, very interesting to see the longhorn interior with the flame red exterior since it is not available that way on the 1500s. Looks great!

 

[Ramrodd]

I bought this in September used with 6k on it. I couldn’t find any new ones but it’s a bighorn level 2 package with the LED light package. The only thing I wish I had gotten was the 20” wheels but after looking at the prices of new tires I’m glad I got the 18s.


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