Ram HD Laramie Limited
I took a new Ram Laramie Longhorn Limited for a test drive. I was very impressed. The HD trucks are incredible now so it comes down to little things that separate the manufacturers. When comparing the...
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I really wanted to buy a Ford. We supported them due to the bailouts and their engineering. In 2010, after we bought our Windjammer, we went looking for a Ford to tow it with. Drove the 150 and the 250. Both were nice trucks, but what bothered me was the lag time on both trucks when you punched it. You could count to 3 before it would pull. Although I was not fond of the way it looked initially, we went and drove a 2010 Tundra. Was so impressed that I bought it. The kids loved the reclining rear seats for when we towed 12+ hour days, and we loved the room overall.
We decided this year to move to a fifth wheel, and started looking at trucks. Ford was again at the top of our list with their in house designed 6.7L. I stopped by and drove a F350 that was very nice. The lack of the Crew Max type cab with the extra space to recline the seat was an issue, but overall the interior just didn't seem to feel right to us. The bed seemed shallow (like me), but the long bed, 6.7L and the tranny were all great. After researching the truck further, I learned about the engine issues. I know that's not indicative of all of the trucks, but there were enough to make me take notice. Like the last time, I walked away thinking that it wasn't the truck for me.
I have never been a Chrysler person. Last year we bought a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It's been rock solid reliable. As I was driving past the Ram dealer, I decided to stop by as they were the only other "crew max" type cab. I was blown away. It was not what I was expecting at all. My wife and I put our requirements list together - sunroof, mega, Aisin, etc, and found the truck we ended up with. I now have 9k miles - 3k of that towing my 40' Solitude. It's been a great truck. No issues, no complaints, and nothing but praise. I never would have thought I would own two Chrysler products in two years.
I always appreciate the info on this board, and see some familiar "faces" from the cummins board, and my grand designs board. Thanks for the great info.
Ct..
We decided this year to move to a fifth wheel, and started looking at trucks. Ford was again at the top of our list with their in house designed 6.7L. I stopped by and drove a F350 that was very nice. The lack of the Crew Max type cab with the extra space to recline the seat was an issue, but overall the interior just didn't seem to feel right to us. The bed seemed shallow (like me), but the long bed, 6.7L and the tranny were all great. After researching the truck further, I learned about the engine issues. I know that's not indicative of all of the trucks, but there were enough to make me take notice. Like the last time, I walked away thinking that it wasn't the truck for me.
I have never been a Chrysler person. Last year we bought a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It's been rock solid reliable. As I was driving past the Ram dealer, I decided to stop by as they were the only other "crew max" type cab. I was blown away. It was not what I was expecting at all. My wife and I put our requirements list together - sunroof, mega, Aisin, etc, and found the truck we ended up with. I now have 9k miles - 3k of that towing my 40' Solitude. It's been a great truck. No issues, no complaints, and nothing but praise. I never would have thought I would own two Chrysler products in two years.
I always appreciate the info on this board, and see some familiar "faces" from the cummins board, and my grand designs board. Thanks for the great info.
Ct..
