New Ram 1500 SLT

[stevemorris]

well after much debating between used trucks(late model) vs new, we finally made a decision.
just picked up brand new 2017 ram slt. with dealer discounts on 17's it was a no brainer

Toyota was our first choice, but 2017's are almost non existant and 2018's are way past our paygrade.

Ford vs GM vs Ram, it was just a question of price and availability with what we wanted

the ram won, nicely equipped 2017 slt 4 dr model, v8 hemi, 8 speed, 4 wd, full tow equipment for just over $40k(cdn). it had 22 km on it

more than enough payload and gcvw

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Congrats and thank's. Here is a clicky link to the pics

[Mtn_Mike1]

I have a 2015 Ram and it has a great ride. My wife prefers it to her Toyota Highlander. As to Pogoing I have no idea what the poster is talking about. I haul a car trailer loaded and have no such problems. Good luck with your new truck.

[FishOnOne]

Congrats on the new truck

[1stgenfarmboy]

We just picked up a 14 laramie Longhorn, Wife wanted all the frills and we also were short on funds, I found one in Georgia with 60K for half the window sticker, we are very very happy with it, and I am very impressed at the ride and quality of the truck.


congrats.

[stevemorris]

thanks, doggy's great too, loves travelling/camping

he's great in a vehicle too, he's tethered to a rear seatbelt

we're really pleased with the truck, even with pogo stick suspension!

large screen navigation/phone/media stuff, nice interior without going nuts with the higher priced ones

https://www.facebook.com/BayviewChrysler/photos/a.265234866851401.58302.261847823856772/1816282781746594/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/BayviewChrysler/photos/a.265234866851401.58302.261847823856772/1816282781746594/?type=3&theater

icant seem tobe able to add a pic. I have the fb downloaded onto my laptop and I can see it fine there

[MFL]

Congrats, nice looking truck!! That is a nice looking, well behaved dog too! I'm sure you'll all enjoy the new truck.

Jerry

[mtofell1]

Nice truck - I love the coil springs on my 2500. Way more controlled and smooth than the jarring leaf springs in other trucks. If sag or softness is a problem get a set of air bags and you're all set. I run a set of Firestone's on my 2500 and I can load the bed right to my 3000# payload with virtually no sag. And that's with the bags only at 50psi and they hold 90.

If you're looking for a Ram specific forum check out ramforum.com Great group with lots of info.

[stevemorris]

here's a pic from the dealer fb page, its all we have yet!!

https://www.facebook.com/BayviewChrysler/photos/a.265234866851401.58302.261847823856772/1816282781746594/?type=3&theater

sorry I guess you have to copy and paste, I cant seem to be able to download a pic from fb

sorry again, my link doesn't work either

here's the dealer fb page, we're about 6 or 7 pictures down, black ram with the husky dog!!

https://www.facebook.com/BayviewChrysler/

[jerem0621]

Congrats! Super nice trucks!!!

Post a pic if you can

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[ScottG]

You are going to really like that transmission. I have it in my Challenger and it's a joy to use.

[stevemorris]

STANG23L wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:
Enjoy the pogo stick (coil spring) rear suspension....

stevemorris Please ignore this post. As they have no clue what they are talking about. My Ram 1500 has been a taken every trailer I've towed (light - overloaded) like a champ. Have even impressed friends with how smooth it rides all loaded down.

I will!! pogo stick vs a spring type used on horse carts and model t's? tongue in cheek of course

with the hemi and 8 speed, no more struggling up long hills

no more column or floor shifter any more, a big twist knob on the dash and steering wheel mounted 1 up and 1 down shifters, sure beats fiddling with a regular shifter when trying to go down one gear

[TurnThePage]

I really enjoy mine. Despite the ignorant comment, the suspension is softer than I would have liked, but perfectly controlled.

[DakotaDad]

Should be a great truck. You'll enjoy it! Getting a good deal is just the frosting on top.

[PDX_Zs]

Seems super nice. Enjoy the ride.