Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Thanks for all the good advice on my other posts.
Been thinking about a new truck for about a year and a half and picked one up last night.
My biggest decision was a 2500 vs 3500 and glad I went big.
A 2500 would have been sufficient to tow my TH, but I like slide in campers and will eventually get another and the test drive sealed the deal. Definately a "firm" ride but better than I expected and fine for a DD.
Truck is a 15 3500 Tradesman 4x4 SB SRW Aisin, White color
Chrome and comfort package, U-connect 5.0, protection group, 220 amp alt, OWL tires, backup camera/sensor,trailer brake.
Sticker price was $54,310 and I bought it for $45,310. $9k off sticker and what I think was a fair trade for my 13 1500 Ram. I tried for a little more but they were sticking to their guns. I'm happy with the deal so I guess thats all that matters.
I like the tight firm feel of the truck and even though it isn't as quick as my Hemi, I like the power. Just have to remember it's a diesel and almost 8k lbs.
One difference I noticed with the Aisin over the 68rfe is the lower first gear. Feels slower off the line, but if you give it a second or two to shift to second then it feels the same and pulls like a freight train.
Driving about 50 miles from Lancaster to Van Nuys, the evic showed 25.6 mpg. I took it easy and drove about 65 mph and it's a lot of down hill but pretty impressive. Even after driving another 50 miles mostly in town it's only dropped to 19.2. Better than my Hemi ever did. I could easily see low 20's mpg highway driving.
One thing I didn't expect was a shift from 6th to 5th on the freeway at 65 with CC on. It was on a slight hill and pretty windy but I thought with that much torque it would never down shift. Must be the 3:42s and maybe the low rpm at 65 (1450 rpm)
I don't find this truck any harder to manuever and park than my 1500. It's only 8" longer and I had a shell on the 1500. Back up camera is great and I love the E brake.
Had the bed Linexed today and definately need some steps, this truck is high off the ground.
I think this truck will last me many years. Should pull my TH a little better than the 1500
I know it didn't happen without pictures, but I'm techno challenged and posting pics is probably above my skill level. LOL
Been thinking about a new truck for about a year and a half and picked one up last night.
My biggest decision was a 2500 vs 3500 and glad I went big.
A 2500 would have been sufficient to tow my TH, but I like slide in campers and will eventually get another and the test drive sealed the deal. Definately a "firm" ride but better than I expected and fine for a DD.
Truck is a 15 3500 Tradesman 4x4 SB SRW Aisin, White color
Chrome and comfort package, U-connect 5.0, protection group, 220 amp alt, OWL tires, backup camera/sensor,trailer brake.
Sticker price was $54,310 and I bought it for $45,310. $9k off sticker and what I think was a fair trade for my 13 1500 Ram. I tried for a little more but they were sticking to their guns. I'm happy with the deal so I guess thats all that matters.
I like the tight firm feel of the truck and even though it isn't as quick as my Hemi, I like the power. Just have to remember it's a diesel and almost 8k lbs.
One difference I noticed with the Aisin over the 68rfe is the lower first gear. Feels slower off the line, but if you give it a second or two to shift to second then it feels the same and pulls like a freight train.
Driving about 50 miles from Lancaster to Van Nuys, the evic showed 25.6 mpg. I took it easy and drove about 65 mph and it's a lot of down hill but pretty impressive. Even after driving another 50 miles mostly in town it's only dropped to 19.2. Better than my Hemi ever did. I could easily see low 20's mpg highway driving.
One thing I didn't expect was a shift from 6th to 5th on the freeway at 65 with CC on. It was on a slight hill and pretty windy but I thought with that much torque it would never down shift. Must be the 3:42s and maybe the low rpm at 65 (1450 rpm)
I don't find this truck any harder to manuever and park than my 1500. It's only 8" longer and I had a shell on the 1500. Back up camera is great and I love the E brake.
Had the bed Linexed today and definately need some steps, this truck is high off the ground.
I think this truck will last me many years. Should pull my TH a little better than the 1500
I know it didn't happen without pictures, but I'm techno challenged and posting pics is probably above my skill level. LOL
