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Very interesting. They must be losing alot of money on the program as the vehicles age - not because the trucks are bad but because of the simple reality that aging trucks require more repairs - and someone in finance is looking to buyout that open ended liability. I would keep your truck...

Yes but not relevant for how I use the truck. Makes the bed overall more like a Ridgeline or Taco midsize. Fine feature if you have need of it, just not for me.

Didn’t get multifunction tailgate because I mostly use the bed for large items and did not see the utility for how I load and unload. Also not crazy about the look but that was secondary. Did not get the Ram box because it makes the bed more like a midsize and again I don’t use the truck for...

I watched the video. All of the distortions in pay and benefits are a result of the US automakers having to avoid the old union strictures that contributed significantly to the problems experienced by the U.S. automakers and that led to two of the three seeking reorganization in bankruptcy. If...

The line workers who view the union as savior are part of the problem. So they bear some responsibility as well.

i am not anti worker, I am pro American worker. Stated differently, do not conflate pro worker with pro UAW or pro union. Non union employees working for other majors have not concluded the UAW is beneficial or they would have organized. The threat to move to Mexico is real, and everyone...

I don’t think having UAW employees adds anything from a quality perspective. BMW, Honda, Toyota, Mercedes, and other foreign makes I am probably forgetting are non-union w/r/t their US facilities, and the cars are all generally well received in the market. That being said, I strongly prefer to...

Your best path is goodwill for full or partial contribution through your dealer. Hopefully you have a relationship with them as a customer. Throwing out words like “negligence” and “liability” will ensure you pay for the repair yourself. I am not saying you are wrong per se, but the better...

I am not going to justify the CEO’s salary but it is irrelevant economically relative to the cost and competitive pressures faced by all companies, including automakers. Many years ago, Rick Wagoneer, the CEO of GM commented that he was really the CEO of a healthcare and retirement benefits...

I think you are being too harsh, with all respect. I think you are correct in terms of the “physics” so to speak, but if it is not something they have experienced or dealt with before, it is unpleasant to discover. My truck has all chrome in the front because I am a traditionalist but the...

After reading this whole saga, one takeaway for me is that the manufacturers should probably provide some disclosure to the customers about the vulnerability of painted bumpers to rock chips. As someone who used to professionally detail cars while I was in school the idea of an unprotected...

I remember GM cars where you had to push the throttle down once, etc. I am going back to the 80s. In today’s climate, it is just different - there is no way it would be the same. You are going to be on your own if the truck has an issue and they see that thing hooked up to it. Too much of a...

Get that in writing from FCA. Until then, call me dubious.

Not really. 18s or 20s offer more than sufficient traction and lateral grip without the ride compromises associated with the bigger wheels. While the Ram rides fabulously for a truck, a live axle in rear is still suboptimal from a ride perspective and adding higher profile tires adds greater...

Are you the owner of the business selling this device? Personally, if it is not installed by the manufacturer has hasn’t been approved by DOT, it may void your insurance if you have an accident and if there is a problem with the ACC and any dealer sees that thing, your dealer and/or FCA may...

Good luck with it! We have a 2020 Laramie and it has been such a great truck. Drives wonderfully, hauls like a 3/4 ton, and it is super well made. Only downside? It’s like Tommy Boy with the fat man in a little coat scene when it is in some urban parking garages but luckily we don’t need to...

On a tire related note, anyone know why the tires never seem to last as long as the mileage claim? I understand there are a huge number of individualized factors that impact wear but the tire manufacturers seem to be able to make exaggerated mileage claims with impunity. Candidly, the worst...

Talk to the manager of the dealer, but first consult an attorney to educate yourself on consumer protection laws in the state where you live. Don’t tell them you spoke to a lawyer, but I would try to get a different truck. Really depends on the law where you live. And also, if you can, name...

I am going to be a contrarian here and say that this looks like road rash. Surprising you would get this much this soon but black shows everything and the front of the ram is like driving a barn door into the wind. If the paint showed evidence of prep or adhesion problems the yes it is a...

Buy the truck you can afford and finance every cent. I never thought I would adopt this approach, but so long as your income is reasonably secure and you have savings, pay the loan back with deflated dollars. Join a credit union to get a better rate. We have a bunch of clowns in DC and the...