Forums59
Topics1,037,872
Posts13,935,861
Members144,150
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
#11740234
07/25/16 01:53 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
patriot07
OP
TFF Guru
|
OP
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060 |
I'm not a Dodge/Ram guy, but we're looking at getting a travel trailer and I didn't want to take the family around the country with my old 2004 Chevy pulling it around. Knowing that I really only need to tow about 6,000-7,000 lbs, payload won't be critical, and I need decent mpg for driving to work every day, the Ram EcoDiesel fit all the bills. The only other trucks that I seriously considered were the Tundra and F-150 ecoboost. I just couldn't bring myself to buy a Ford (and the mpg reportedly isn't that great at normal highway speeds), and the Tundra gas mileage is just abysmal, and the end-of-year 2016 Ram incentives made the ED a really great value. Got a Lone Star trim with spray-in bedliner, dual zone climate control, limited-slip differential, and Alpine speaker system. Really excited about it. Getting anywhere from 21-30 mpg right now. It was a darker color than I wanted, but this particular truck had an extra $1500 rebate on it since it had been on the lot for a long time. It's not ugly enough for me to turn down an extra $1500 discount. Hard to believe you can get a crew cab half ton with tons of features, mid/upper 20s gas mileage, and a diesel motor for low-$30s. I'm surprised they're not selling more of them honestly. There just isn't much else out there that can compete with it if you're putting a bunch of miles on your truck.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11740317
07/25/16 02:54 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,226
Jimfishes
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,226 |
Nice truck, low 30's with no trade...outright buy plus ttl?
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11740398
07/25/16 03:25 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
patriot07
OP
TFF Guru
|
OP
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060 |
Thanks. Yep, $33,838 plus TT&L with no trade. Sold my 2004 Silverado with 155k miles for $6900 and I've got my Altima listed on craigslist for $12,850.
On top of that price, I did pay $250 for window tint & wheel locks, $295 for the chrome body molding, and $360 for an OEM integrated trailer brake controller. But that price included the limited-slip differential, spray-in bedliner, Alpine speaker system, dual zone climate control, and all of the Lone Star package add-ons (3.55 rear axle, cruise control, fog lamps, 7" display screen, back-up camera, full length console, chrome wheels/grill/door handles, 8-speed transmission, etc.). MSRP was $45,800 including the $5,000 Lone Star package discount, or $50,800 if you don't include that.
I also added the running boards myself ($200 online versus $630 that the dealer wanted).
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11740419
07/25/16 03:31 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,192
Anchorman
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,192 |
Not ugly at all. That looks like a very nice truck to me. And you got a great deal. If you're happy with it thats all that matters.
If it ain't yours don't mess with it! Need a friendly place to talk hunting? www.talkhunting.com
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11740625
07/25/16 01:02 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,485
redchevy
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,485 |
Congrats! Drove mine to the coast this weekend round trip average was 28.5 mpg
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11740937
07/25/16 03:37 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 38,822
KingwoodCat
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 38,822 |
I might just have to check one out with 4WD.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: Anchorman]
#11740943
07/25/16 03:39 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,485
redchevy
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,485 |
Not ugly at all. That looks like a very nice truck to me. And you got a great deal. If you're happy with it thats all that matters. I think they are one of the better looking trucks out there. I'm not much on the square look. Think dodge has had the best body style for a few years now.
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: KingwoodCat]
#11741374
07/25/16 07:07 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
patriot07
OP
TFF Guru
|
OP
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060 |
I might just have to check one out with 4WD. What I'm finding out is the mileage if you're cruising on the highway is ridiculous. If you have lot of stop & go, then it'll quickly drop to low 20's. Mechanically, it all makes sense and it's well-designed. But repeatedly stopping and accelerating 5,000+ lbs from 0 to 60 isn't good for the gas mileage at all. My 3,000 lb Altima handled it fine, but it has a significant impact on the truck's mpg. If you aren't going to be doing much of that, then it would be a great truck. If you are, then don't expect mid/upper 20s mpg.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: redchevy]
#11741383
07/25/16 07:10 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
patriot07
OP
TFF Guru
|
OP
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060 |
Not ugly at all. That looks like a very nice truck to me. And you got a great deal. If you're happy with it thats all that matters. I think they are one of the better looking trucks out there. I'm not much on the square look. Think dodge has had the best body style for a few years now. I love the body style too. I just think the dark gray is going to be hot in the summer and show every speck of dirt. I like the look of the truck. I was just thinking something like silver or white would be better long term here in Texas.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11741486
07/25/16 08:09 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,485
redchevy
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,485 |
I ended up with white. They had a black and silver one identical to the white one I bought. Never liked white before... but in the 4 months I've owned it, it has grown on me a lot.
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: redchevy]
#11741942
07/26/16 12:44 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
patriot07
OP
TFF Guru
|
OP
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060 |
I ended up with white. They had a black and silver one identical to the white one I bought. Never liked white before... but in the 4 months I've owned it, it has grown on me a lot. My old Silverado was white and I loved it.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11742418
07/26/16 10:36 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 13,992
Stump jumper
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 13,992 |
I ended up with white. They had a black and silver one identical to the white one I bought. Never liked white before... but in the 4 months I've owned it, it has grown on me a lot. My old Silverado was white and I loved it. I have had 3 whites and one gray in last 4. Really like the white because they look clean even when not. Silver or gray has a tendency to fade in the Texas sun. Nice looking Dodge if you are in to chrome. Chrome and big grills are 2 trends I am not a fan of. Great price on that truck surprised it sat on the lot that long. Can't beat that gas mileage. They all drop off like that in city driving.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: Stump jumper]
#11743940
07/27/16 01:42 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,713
gander
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,713 |
I ended up with white. They had a black and silver one identical to the white one I bought. Never liked white before... but in the 4 months I've owned it, it has grown on me a lot. My old Silverado was white and I loved it. I have had 3 whites and one gray in last 4. Really like the white because they look clean even when not. Silver or gray has a tendency to fade in the Texas sun. Nice looking Dodge if you are in to chrome. Chrome and big grills are 2 trends I am not a fan of. Great price on that truck surprised it sat on the lot that long. Can't beat that gas mileage. They all drop off like that in city driving. I have had good luck with silver last one I had was 2nd Gen Tacoma and it never faded,but only had for 6 years and did stay on top of the washing and waxing...was easy to keep it looking clean.
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: patriot07]
#11745862
07/28/16 01:55 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 7,463
Samsonsworld
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 7,463 |
|
|
Re: They tried to talk me out of an EcoDiesel, but it didn't work
[Re: Samsonsworld]
#11747003
07/28/16 08:08 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 97
Delbert
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 97 |
You can Pm me the dealership and salesman name and phone number please
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|