RamVader
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Hi everybody. My name is Vito, I live in Calabasas, California
I am very excited I came across this forum!
Allow me to ramble on about myself so you can understand my experience with trucks and towing. ( feel free to scroll down to the Ram info if you are not interested ) I have only owned Ford trucks all my life since 1977. I have had quite a few different models throughout the years From F150 to F350 gas and diesel. I sold all of my dirt and water toys and trailers. I felt I did not need a truck anymore. Boy was I wrong! I am an old fart, 6’ 4”, 240 lbs. with a bad back and in need of double knee replacement. I really miss just stepping in and out of a truck. After the pain of squatting down to get in and out of a car for a year and a half I could not take it anymore. I was ready to go to the Ford dealership and purchase a new truck.
God must have got tired of listening to me ***** everyday about missing my truck. A week ago the heavens opened up and this light shined upon my television with an incredible deal from Ram! 0 interest for 84 months, no payments for 90 days, plus incentives on a new Ram 1500. I told my wife that this is a sign to try something new. I wondered into an empty dodge dealership near my house the next day to find out what this was all about. I got lucky and talked to a gentleman who happened to be the owner of the dealership. He told me he would make me a no BS deal on a new 1500. He did not have exactly what I was looking for so he offered to custom order one for me. I agreed and we went through the list of options.
Below is the information on the build sheet he provided me ( Photo included ):
2020 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4X2 ( I did not need 4x4 because I live in sunny California )
5.7 V8 HEMI MDS VVT eTorque Engine
Diamond Black
33 Gal Fuel Tank
Dual Function Tailgate
Rambox Cargo Management System
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Limited Level 1 Equipment Group
Black Appearance Package
MSRP = $68,220
FWP ( Wholesale Price / Invoice ) = $62,657
HB ( Dealer Hold Back ) = $1,996
FFP ( Friends / Family Price ) = $62,105
EP ( Eligible Employee Price ) = $59,724
He hand wrote on the bottom of the build sheet the price he will sell this truck to me for ( I included a photo of the build sheet he handed to me ) = $52,675 + 0% for 84 Months and no payments for 90 days
( $15,545 discount from MSRP )
I felt that it was a good deal ( let me know what you think ) so I gave him a $500.00 deposit and ordered it. As I was getting back into my car I thought to myself, Crap! I just purchased a truck I know nothing about! As soon as I got home, I hit the internet and youtube to find out what I just purchased. I came across this forum and was very impressed with all of the knowledgeable people here.
I would like to squeeze a little more horsepower, torque, & rumble from the exhaust. Nothing to aggressive. I don’t want to void the factory warranty and keep it California legal. Maybe a CAI and Exhaust. I was also looking at the Pulsar. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for letting me ramble on here. I look forward to learning a lot here.
I am very excited I came across this forum!
Allow me to ramble on about myself so you can understand my experience with trucks and towing. ( feel free to scroll down to the Ram info if you are not interested ) I have only owned Ford trucks all my life since 1977. I have had quite a few different models throughout the years From F150 to F350 gas and diesel. I sold all of my dirt and water toys and trailers. I felt I did not need a truck anymore. Boy was I wrong! I am an old fart, 6’ 4”, 240 lbs. with a bad back and in need of double knee replacement. I really miss just stepping in and out of a truck. After the pain of squatting down to get in and out of a car for a year and a half I could not take it anymore. I was ready to go to the Ford dealership and purchase a new truck.
God must have got tired of listening to me ***** everyday about missing my truck. A week ago the heavens opened up and this light shined upon my television with an incredible deal from Ram! 0 interest for 84 months, no payments for 90 days, plus incentives on a new Ram 1500. I told my wife that this is a sign to try something new. I wondered into an empty dodge dealership near my house the next day to find out what this was all about. I got lucky and talked to a gentleman who happened to be the owner of the dealership. He told me he would make me a no BS deal on a new 1500. He did not have exactly what I was looking for so he offered to custom order one for me. I agreed and we went through the list of options.
Below is the information on the build sheet he provided me ( Photo included ):
2020 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4X2 ( I did not need 4x4 because I live in sunny California )
5.7 V8 HEMI MDS VVT eTorque Engine
Diamond Black
33 Gal Fuel Tank
Dual Function Tailgate
Rambox Cargo Management System
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Limited Level 1 Equipment Group
Black Appearance Package
MSRP = $68,220
FWP ( Wholesale Price / Invoice ) = $62,657
HB ( Dealer Hold Back ) = $1,996
FFP ( Friends / Family Price ) = $62,105
EP ( Eligible Employee Price ) = $59,724
He hand wrote on the bottom of the build sheet the price he will sell this truck to me for ( I included a photo of the build sheet he handed to me ) = $52,675 + 0% for 84 Months and no payments for 90 days
( $15,545 discount from MSRP )
I felt that it was a good deal ( let me know what you think ) so I gave him a $500.00 deposit and ordered it. As I was getting back into my car I thought to myself, Crap! I just purchased a truck I know nothing about! As soon as I got home, I hit the internet and youtube to find out what I just purchased. I came across this forum and was very impressed with all of the knowledgeable people here.
I would like to squeeze a little more horsepower, torque, & rumble from the exhaust. Nothing to aggressive. I don’t want to void the factory warranty and keep it California legal. Maybe a CAI and Exhaust. I was also looking at the Pulsar. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for letting me ramble on here. I look forward to learning a lot here.
