2011 Ram with 500K miles
There is a post on Cumminsforum.com about a 2011 Ram that has racked up 1/2 million miles in less than 3 years. THAT is a lot of time behind the wheel.
Forum Discussion
06Fargo wrote:
So the bean counters at fleets and guvvermints are brand loyal?
I've owned 9 brands of car/4x4/pickup and thinking about a 10th one so I don't tend to think in those terms but it makes sense now.
Of course not.
Bean counters at fleets and governments....don't allow emotion to enter into the decision, unlike many consumers.
Bean counters look primarily at issuing vehicle specs manufacturers have to comply with and then it's simply a question which manufacturer will provide the spec'd out vehicles at the lowest price.
Next question.06Fargo wrote:
Notice I said everywhere WE go, as in my wife and I.Bird Freak wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I think you have blinders on! Everywhere we go the Rams are out numbered by Fords and Chevys. They come in 3rd.itguy08 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
And that is another reason the majority of Hot Shotters drive Ram Trucks. 500K is nothing when used as a truck.
Or because Dodge is dirt cheap both new and used?
Look at the full time RVers most are Ram's. Because they are good for the long run.
Also I don't think my Ram's sticker price of 61K was cheap.
Not everywhere Ram pickups #2 seller
Wonder how the numbers would look if you drop fleet wholesale sales numbers off an look at individuals and small business customers who pay for trucks with their own money?45Ricochet wrote:
06Fargo wrote:
Not everywhere Ram pickups #2 seller
Nice read, thanks for the Ammo :W
That article fails to mention that in Canada the Ram HD is the #1 seller. They outsell Ford, GM, and Chevy. The EcoDiesel 1500 will sell like crazy here in Canada as well as it actually delivers on the migh mpg promise others fail to, and diesel fuel is cheaper than reg unleaded here most times through the year. LINK
We have all also seen the pickuptrucks.com sales figures where the RAM HD outsells GM (Chevy and GMC combined) in the 350/3500 category in the USA.- So the bean counters at fleets and guvvermints are brand loyal?
I've owned 9 brands of car/4x4/pickup and thinking about a 10th one so I don't tend to think in those terms but it makes sense now. spoon059 wrote:
Exactly. I agree, it's nothing more than brand loyalty.06Fargo wrote:
Wonder how the numbers would look if you drop fleet wholesale sales numbers off an look at individuals and small business customers who pay for trucks with their own money?
What difference does that make? What does it matter WHO buys it... the point of the matter is that Ford and GM lead in sales. Lets be honest, truck sales are based mostly upon brand loyalty. Its not that Ford trucks are twice as good as Ram, or twice as cheap, or twice as strong... its simply that Ford has twice the following amongst brand loyalists.Bionic Man wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Bionic Man wrote:
Guy claims he gets 100,000 - 120,000 miles out of his tires as well.
I do without any trouble.
I've read many of your claims. You certainly have different experiences with many things than I (or my friends with similar trucks) do.
BM,
Well said!
Fish :W06Fargo wrote:
Wonder how the numbers would look if you drop fleet wholesale sales numbers off an look at individuals and small business customers who pay for trucks with their own money?
What difference does that make? What does it matter WHO buys it... the point of the matter is that Ford and GM lead in sales. Lets be honest, truck sales are based mostly upon brand loyalty. Its not that Ford trucks are twice as good as Ram, or twice as cheap, or twice as strong... its simply that Ford has twice the following amongst brand loyalists.
At the end of the day, ANY truck for sale in the US today will be an overall great vehicle for people, so long as the vehicle isn't being overloaded. I like the new Rams, but I can't afford any of them...Bird Freak wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I think you have blinders on! Everywhere we go the Rams are out numbered by Fords and Chevys. They come in 3rd.itguy08 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
And that is another reason the majority of Hot Shotters drive Ram Trucks. 500K is nothing when used as a truck.
Or because Dodge is dirt cheap both new and used?
Look at the full time RVers most are Ram's. Because they are good for the long run.
Also I don't think my Ram's sticker price of 61K was cheap.
Not everywhere Ram pickups #2 seller
Wonder how the numbers would look if you drop fleet wholesale sales numbers off an look at individuals and small business customers who pay for trucks with their own money?Cummins12V98 wrote:
I think you have blinders on! Everywhere we go the Rams are out numbered by Fords and Chevys. They come in 3rd.itguy08 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
And that is another reason the majority of Hot Shotters drive Ram Trucks. 500K is nothing when used as a truck.
Or because Dodge is dirt cheap both new and used?
Look at the full time RVers most are Ram's. Because they are good for the long run.
Also I don't think my Ram's sticker price of 61K was cheap.
