Recent content by Granite2WD

I would recommend the prices paid thread for anyone who thinks this is accurate.

Well if you read the prices paid threads you will see many people, but I see your point.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/avoid-pickups-high-depreciation-rates/ One thing that this article overlooks, in my opinion, is the average discount from MSRP. If Ram depreciates 49% over the first 5 years but the average purchase price is say 20% off MSRP, shouldn't the depreciation reflect that...

If he's seriously considering Toyota they are coming out with an all-new totally redesigned truck this year. Considering that hasn't happened since 2007, that could be worth waiting for.

Yes, and I wish car reviewers would take this into account when comparing American vs foreign vehicles. American MSRPs are all about anchoring and gimmicks. Getting 10 to 25% off should be expected.

The fewer options you get on any truck, but especially a Ram, the fewer parts you will have to break. I love Toyota's because of their reliability and resale value. But for the Tundra, you will be paying more for a comparably equipped truck and your fuel economy will be even more expensive than...

I agree that 3k compared to the total cost of the truck is minor, but for me, it all adds up. For my monthly payment 3k is more like 50 to 60 bucks a month and when you add in fuel savings and reduced maintenance, it's something I'm willing to exclude so I can spend that money somewhere else. I...

They are rare! I think there were 2 crew cab rwds within 250 miles of me when I searched through Ram's website.

Another reason I got my 2wd in Cleveland is they often sit on the lot forever and dealers are more willing to negotiate on them.

I currently have a 2wd Ram in Cleveland, Ohio and glad I have it. This truck stretched my budget enough and I enjoy the lower payment, better MPG, reduced maintenance and higher payload. I have a short drive to work on main roads the are quickly plowed and I find that 2wd is just fine for me...

I think the warranty difference between Linex and the factory spray-on is all that you need to know about long term durability. I would love for the cost of spray-on liners to be brought down be being standard on all trucks, similar to having rear wheel well liners as standard.

Sort of like a throttle lock on a motorcycle.

I would like to limit MDS by speed, for example, it can't activate until above 40 mph. It does not bother me at all on the highway but drives me nuts between 30 - 40 when it drones and lugs.

How much worse does this sound with an exhaust? I hate MDS!

Seriously? This is hard to believe that an aggressive exhaust has no drone.