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Have Tungsten's started production?
- Thread starter ShawnP
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They should start either this week or next week.
BowDown
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You'll be looking
Along with many others when they find out the Hemi is gone. GM and Ford's gain will be Ram's loss.
BowDown
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IDK about that, Fords comparable trim level only comes with the 3.5 ecoboost and an optional 3.5 powerboost
GM's comparable trim denali comes with the 5.3, 3.0 turbo diesel and the 6.2 blowupomatic
Toyota, Lol
I'm not real sure Rams losing much in the way of sales to the competition based solely on engine options
IDK about that, Fords comparable trim level only comes with the 3.5 ecoboost and an optional 3.5 powerboost
GM's comparable trim denali comes with the 5.3, 3.0 turbo diesel and the 6.2 blowupomatic
Toyota, Lol
I'm not real sure Rams losing much in the way of sales to the competition based solely on engine options
What is it then? The trucks are nicer and more reliable than the competition. Is it reputation? Price? Product portfolio? Towing capacity?
It's not the hemi being gone. The 2024s WITH the hemi are selling slowly too.
BowDown
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If your reason for leaving the Ram is based solely on the hemi being gone, the competition will also disappoint you. GMC has stepped up their game with the interior but I ain't buying a denali with a 6.2 with all the engine failures they're experiencing. That leaves Ford and Toyota, toyota engines are failing right off the car hauler so that's a no; they are also TTV6's.
Fords Platinum would be comparable to the Ram Limited and Tungsten and they are only offered with a ecoboost so you either drop in trim to have the V8 or you're getting a TT 6cyl.
With those being your options for that trim level, what are you going to buy?
Well I'm obviously going to buy a Ram, which is why I'm so perplexed as to why sales were down so much first half of the year.
BowDown
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I priced a Laramie Night Edition, Level 2 package is required, sticker would be 74K. Ford Lariat V8, black edition, comparable trim options, 20" wheels instead of forced into 22's. Sticker of 70K.
I am on my 4th Ram, starting with a '95. I will definitely look at Ford and GMC next time, also considering the Ram. If the Hurricane has durabilty issues, I am gone.
Low incentives the '24's . What I see available is a lot of chrome trim models, pano roofs, and undesirable colors.
BowDown
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That wasn't the comment though. His statement was about the Tungsten, a Lariat isn't comparable to a tungsten, that would be the platinum f150 which is a v6. As I said, if you're looking at lower trims, ford has V8s available. GM is having both engine and transmission issues. Ford, GM, Toyota and Ram are all questionable at this point. As much as I like the Tungsten, the hurricane doesnt bother me, theres no reason for me to come out of my Limited. There's not enough new/changes/better to offset the price
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I have no desire to own a Limited or a Tungsten. I don't want the air suspension, power side steps, the bed space robbing Ram Boxes they are forcing on everyone, and all the chrome . Yes the Limited has a Night Edition, but the other things are a show stopper to me.
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Sooo…does this mean you’re not curious when the tungstens are starting production, and have no info on it either?
BowDown
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Air suspension and power side steps are two of the greatest features on my limited and a definite yes on a next truck. I don't want the ramboxes, 3.92 or 4x4 on a tungsten or limited but I'd have to live with it when I buy another because it will be either a Tungsten or Limited and most likely a Tungsten
Pikeman_66
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I seen a few tungstens on the online shopper at the ram site. change it to national search and filter price high to low to see them. they were supposed to start building them this month and it looks like they have although not many yet.
They are shoving the Ram Boxes on everyone, even though a lot of us have no need for them. They take up bed space that can be better utilized for bulky items. If you need something to carry little items, buy a storage container.
The fixed side steps are effective at reducing parking dents. Also they keep debris from flying all over the truck and there are no electronic issues to deal with.
These trucks ride fine without the added complexity of air suspension.
I'm certain others share your opinion. That's why Ram has made different trim levels. They might not have exactly what you want, but life is full of trade-offs.
