Buying 1st truck - advice on bed length

[Willwork4truck]

Now this is "balanced" and "classic" with a good looking RAM 1500 in the background...

 

[strinos]

@strinos what year, trim and motor were you trying to purchase?

Here's the listing:

Used 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie For Sale | Inwood NY

Used 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie, from South Shore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Inwood, NY, 11096-1237. Call (516) 342-7670 for more information.

www.southshorechryslerdodgejeepram.com

 

[strinos]

So see how it got a CPO designation being that trashed. There is a required inspection they have to complete to get CPO

The dealer who was working with me was as shocked as I was. When I got in and said "Whoa - that doesn't smell good" he replied "Uh no. Not at all." He was the least enthusiastic dealer I've ever talked to. In fact, it almost seemed like he didn't want to even try selling me the truck.

The white stitching on the center console was black...indiscernible from the black leather dash.

The interior that I got into was unacceptable. I didn't understand how it could be a CPO on a CDJ dealer's lot.

 

[strinos]

Red flags for sure. Not always, but most of the time the inside is not taken care of, neither is anything else. You probably saved yourself a lot of headaches down the road. Keep looking, you’ll find something eventually.

For sure. As soon as I sat inside, I knew this was someone's work truck from the looks and smell. Which is probably why I wasn't surprised to see a decked drawer system in the bed as well.

All good. That'll be good for someone, but I just didn't want to buy someone's old work truck. I am looking for something a little cleaner.

All good. I am happy I saw it and drove it. Now I know I want a laramie crew cab with 6'4" bed. Haha. Will certainly be hard to find, but I'm in no rush.

 

[mikeru82]

I agree about the interior looking pretty beat up, even in those lower res pics. But that truck does have three things going for it if I was looking for a used Ram 1500...
It's a rare color
It has the multi-function tailgate
It doesn't have etorque

 

[PetePA]

Lol yeah for 37k miles they either carted around werewolves in that back seat or didn't know how to keep their kids behaved.

 

[strinos]

I agree about the interior looking pretty beat up, even in those lower res pics. But that truck does have three things going for it if I was looking for a used Ram 1500...
It's a rare color
It has the multi-function tailgate
It doesn't have etorque

33 gallon tank too.

That's the first time I had tried the multi-function tailgate. I thought it's a very practical concept, but something just didn't feel as solid/secure about it. Not sure if that's how it comes off the assembly line, or if it was due to wear/tear. In the end, I think I'd prefer not having it. Seems like just another thing to potentially break.

 

[mikeru82]

33 gallon tank too.

That's the first time I had tried the multi-function tailgate. I thought it's a very practical concept, but something just didn't feel as solid/secure about it. Not sure if that's how it comes off the assembly line, or if it was due to wear/tear. In the end, I think I'd prefer not having it. Seems like just another thing to potentially break.

Ours has been used a lot in the 4 years we've owned the truck. It's showing no signs of anything wearing out. That and the Ramboxes are my two favorite features of our truck. But it's your choice of course.

 

[RVTRKN]

I don't like either Ram Box or Multi Function tail gate, but to each his own.

 

[PetePA]

I don't like either Ram Box or Multi Function tail gate, but to each his own.

Agreed. And that Hemi too... Sheesh it's horrible. Glad they came up with something new, right?

 

[mikeru82]

I don't like either Ram Box or Multi Function tail gate, but to each his own.

Which is why it’s great that we can choose whether to have them or not.

 

[strinos]

As I’ve been talking to a bunch of guys who drive Rams as I decide what to buy , I have asked people’s opinions of the rambox. Seems like people either love them or hate them. No in between.

things I’ve heard:
- they’re awesome. Can’t live without them.
- no regrets
- they don’t take up that much room and they’re secure.
- cool in theory, but less functional in practice
- take up too much bed space and too far to reach over from the side of the bed
- tonneau covers look goofy.

 

[Jako]

As I’ve been talking to a bunch of guys who drive Rams as I decide what to buy , I have asked people’s opinions of the rambox. Seems like people either love them or hate them. No in between.

things I’ve heard:
- they’re awesome. Can’t live without them.
- no regrets
- they don’t take up that much room and they’re secure.
- cool in theory, but less functional in practice
- take up too much bed space and too far to reach over from the side of the bed
- tonneau covers look goofy.

Bad if your a pack rat.

 

[mikeru82]

As I’ve been talking to a bunch of guys who drive Rams as I decide what to buy , I have asked people’s opinions of the rambox. Seems like people either love them or hate them. No in between.

things I’ve heard:
- they’re awesome. Can’t live without them.
- no regrets
- they don’t take up that much room and they’re secure.
- cool in theory, but less functional in practice
- take up too much bed space and too far to reach over from the side of the bed
- tonneau covers look goofy.

The only negative I‘ll concede about them is if you want to use a topper (canopy). there’s not many options for that.

 

[RVTRKN]

My issue is that eventually as the truck ages, they (Ram Boxes) will get all tweaked. I'm not talking about 5 years, I'm talking about 15 to 20 years. A long time ago you could get side panels under the bed floor line, built into the bed, if you find one those now the door is sprung or missing. I think they work great for tool storage, but I'm stuck with my truck for many years, now that I'm retired and can't afford a new truck now, let alone 15 years from now.

 

[RVTRKN]

Agreed. And that Hemi too... Sheesh it's horrible. Glad they came up with something new, right?

Love the Hemi (W/O E torque) and glad I bought one before they are gone. I'm not a fan of the new motor, but again, to each his own.

 

[mikeru82]

My issue is that eventually as the truck ages, they (Ram Boxes) will get all tweaked. I'm not talking about 5 years, I'm talking about 15 to 20 years. A long time ago you could get side panels under the bed floor line, built into the bed, if you find one those now the door is sprung or missing. I think they work great for tool storage, but I'm stuck with my truck for many years, now that I'm retired and can't afford a new truck now, let alone 15 years from now.

I’m not sure you can claim that. The first trucks with the rambox option are only just hitting 15 years old. I work with two people who have 2009 Ram 1500’s with ram boxes and they still look and work the same as they did when the trucks were new. Honestly, I am much less concerned with how they look as long as they keep things secure and dry. Honestly, if I was to buy a truck that I planned to keep for 15 or 20 years I wouldn’t have bought a Limited LOL. I wouldn’t even buy a Big Horn. I’d look for the lowest optioned Tradesman I could find.