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What was Ram thinking

Big_Ray
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http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/02/2015-ram-laramie-limited-targets-high-end-buyers.html
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FishOnOne
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Wow!!!! Talk about "angst" look it up and every Ford Super Duty owner will have their picture listed! So lets get this straight, if you own a Ford (the McDonald's of trucks) your opinion is the only thing that matters??? OK good to know!

Sorry but how long has Ford had the same look? What truck company changed how trucks look? (Hint it wasn't Ford) For the ssslllooowww kids, it's Ram Trucks not Dodge, but that's OK goes with the memory and why Ford has to stamp it all over their trucks.

I like the front end of the Ram Limited, the tailgate needs to get toned down IMO but we will see how it sells.

Don


And another Ford hater breaks silence.... Take a deep breath and control the angst! :W

Take the blindfolds off and read what the majority of loyal RAM owners are saying about the new design. It's not good Don!

BTW... Funny how Ford always comes up when discussing RAM products. I suppose when your a leader everyone wants' to take a shot at you. :B
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FishOnOne
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
I just wish they would make the LongHorn Buckle BIGGER! :B


Careful what you wish for.... :W
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Perrysburg_Dodg
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Wow!!!! Talk about "angst" look it up and every Ford Super Duty owner will have their picture listed! So lets get this straight, if you own a Ford (the McDonald's of trucks) your opinion is the only thing that matters??? OK good to know!

Sorry but how long has Ford had the same look? What truck company changed how trucks look? (Hint it wasn't Ford) For the ssslllooowww kids, it's Ram Trucks not Dodge, but that's OK goes with the memory and why Ford has to stamp it all over their trucks.

I like the front end of the Ram Limited, the tailgate needs to get toned down IMO but we will see how it sells.

Don
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ROBERTSUNRUS
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
You guys understand that grill and tailgate will only be on the Limited trucks right? Talk about fugly, Fords have been the fugliest trucks out there for sometime now. GM's new line of trucks look nice.

Maybe Ram figured one huge badge was better then Supper Duty on what 7 locations of the Ford pick up? Whats up with that, you guys have short term memory loss and need to be reminded what you are driving? ๐Ÿ™‚

Don


๐Ÿ™‚ Hi, I guess people love what you call fugly; Sure as 7734 out sells them-there Dogs, I mean Dodges. I think the new Dog/Dodge grill looks great. It's about time they thought about changing that buck tooth look. "Fix It Again Tony." :B
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peiscooter
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Over the past 20 years, Ram designers have led the pack for rugged handsome designs. However, whoever has done THIS should be strung up by the cojones.....very poor taste. Totally ugly. Disappointed in you guys
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jerem0621
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
I just wish they would make the LongHorn Buckle BIGGER! :B


Hey, that cowboy in you is coming out!! LOL!!!

I crawled in one of those Laramie Longhorns and you are right.. pretty sweet for a cowboy truck ๐Ÿ˜‰

No worries though... I'm not sure if its you or another poster who commented about the vinyl feeling leather in the Town and Country Minivan... I have one of them and really like the leather... Different strokes for different folks... thats why they make different trim levels... ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks!

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Cummins12V98
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I just wish they would make the LongHorn Buckle BIGGER! :B
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transamz9
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mich800 wrote:
dshelley wrote:
A couple pictures of a proposed upper scale model to be (maybe) offered, followed by 5 pages of predictable b@tching, chest thumping, whining, and attacking. Come on spring time, warm up. We gotta get out there and do some camping.


No speculation. This model is a go. Most to the individuals that expressed they do not like the design are Ram people. So the question is why take it so personal if there is not a 100% consensus on your preferred brands design. I know I am not a fan of every design to come out from my preferred brand.


I'm with you. I am a Ram guy and I do not like the new design. I do not understand why the OEM of any of the brands feel they have to advertise the brands in such big ways. People that are brand loyal don't need to have the names look like billboards across the tailgates. The people that don't care which brand they drive don't pay attention to the names on them no matter how big they are posted.

I guess what makes it look so bad to me is they have not change the truck itself any, just added a different grill and tailgate. If they had done a big redesign on the body and everything it may not have been as bad.

IDK, maybe it will grow on me. I do know that the new GM design was a home run. I have liked it since the first one I saw. Ford is the same as Ram to me. They changed the grill, tailgate and hood and pretty much left the rest the same except the F150. It is a home run too. Very nice looking truck.
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mich800
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dshelley wrote:
A couple pictures of a proposed upper scale model to be (maybe) offered, followed by 5 pages of predictable b@tching, chest thumping, whining, and attacking. Come on spring time, warm up. We gotta get out there and do some camping.


No speculation. This model is a go. Most to the individuals that expressed they do not like the design are Ram people. So the question is why take it so personal if there is not a 100% consensus on your preferred brands design. I know I am not a fan of every design to come out from my preferred brand.

dshelley
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A couple pictures of a proposed upper scale model to be (maybe) offered, followed by 5 pages of predictable b@tching, chest thumping, whining, and attacking. Come on spring time, warm up. We gotta get out there and do some camping.
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Kampfirekid
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
...Talk about fugly, Fords have been the fugliest trucks out there for sometime now. GM's new line of trucks look nice.
Don


Whew! Glad you have your opinion. Ford still has classy lines and a tough look. GM's square wheel wells are the same problem GM has always had... trying to put a round peg in a square hole.

I have not seen any positive feedback in the Ram upgrade. I'm betting this will be a one and done change.
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Kampfirekid
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BenK wrote:
Designed for the fashion statement crowd...wonder when they will have the cab
marker lights...

Im sure they will flash like disco balls.
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mich800
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
You guys understand that grill and tailgate will only be on the Limited trucks right? Talk about fugly, Fords have been the fugliest trucks out there for sometime now. GM's new line of trucks look nice.

Maybe Ram figured one huge badge was better then Supper Duty on what 7 locations of the Ford pick up? Whats up with that, you guys have short term memory loss and need to be reminded what you are driving? ๐Ÿ™‚

Don


Do you like the look? No reason to be offended if others don't.

I don't care for the chrome look but black/body color may look better.

Targa
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BenK wrote:
Absolutely nothing wrong with any OEM making tons of money...but when the fashion
statement crowd of which we are speaking of...changes the OEM's offerings to
the point that the stuff I want is either no longer available (wanted
to order a manual 5 speed when ordering my Sub) or almost useless
features (like the dash mounted electronic 4x4 switches)

But, am in the vast minority out there and just reaffirmation of why
I keep my vehicles a loooooooong time...plus am very frugal in that regard


Couldn't agree more. Give me a Tradesman with either the 5.7 or 6.4 with a manual transmission and 4x4 shifter. Unfortunately in todays society there is much more of a market for the hideous, blingy, do everything for you stuff vs. the basics. Come on, at least give us the option.

BenK
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Absolutely nothing wrong with any OEM making tons of money...but when the fashion
statement crowd of which we are speaking of...changes the OEM's offerings to
the point that the stuff I want is either no longer available (wanted
to order a manual 5 speed when ordering my Sub) or almost useless
features (like the dash mounted electronic 4x4 switches)

But, am in the vast minority out there and just reaffirmation of why
I keep my vehicles a loooooooong time...plus am very frugal in that regard
-Ben Picture of my rig
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