Hello everyone,
I just saw this site and joined up....I've been a member of several other Dodge truck sites but since I'm planning on getting a new Ram 1500 soon this site seems golden & I figured the best place to get some advice.
I've been out of "the game" for awhile now since I bought my last truck new (2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 hemi) and have driven since.....don't put many miles on (93K currently on odo) and I keep it in pristine shape so should get a decent price for it when I sell it. For many years (almost 40) I've always done my own work on my vehicles but with age and wear & tear (on me!!) I'm pretty much done with all that and aside from basic oil changes will farm out any future repair work. With that in mind, some points/questions I have:
My first inclination is to lease (never have before) with the thought that I'll never again have to worry about doing my own repairs or deal on my own with such problems since the truck will always be under warranty (and due to my low mileage I'd never have to have a brake job, new tires, etc.). Yes, I know in the long run it will cost me more but I'm at a stage in my life & financially secure enough to absorb that for having that advantage & the ability to have a new truck every 3 years.
A second option is to buy it myself (or buy it out after lease) if I can get a really good deal and then add a mfg. extended warranty which I'd get the full term (8 yrs - so, 5 additional years of coverage) use of (due to no mileage concerns)....although I realize then I'd be dealing with the wear item costs, etc. - However, since in 8 years I'd have only about 50K miles on it (if that) I could sell it just as extended warranty was expiring and move on. The one thing bothering me about leasing it is I'd be giving them back a truck after 3 years with 15 -18K miles on it and little wear/pristine condition.
I know it's a "to each his own" situation but I was just looking for some different takes or opinions on what I am considering and/or what some of you would do if was you. Also, if anyone had any input as to what model I should be looking at that has the best trade off/mid ground for what I need. I know I want the 5.7 Hemi again but I;m confused as to which model gives you the best for the buck.....in reading around I think it's the Laramie edition but just wanted some info as to if there's a better option in my case. THANKS!!!
P.S. - forgot to mention towing is not a concern and not a factor in which model/package I'd be looking at.
I just saw this site and joined up....I've been a member of several other Dodge truck sites but since I'm planning on getting a new Ram 1500 soon this site seems golden & I figured the best place to get some advice.
I've been out of "the game" for awhile now since I bought my last truck new (2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 hemi) and have driven since.....don't put many miles on (93K currently on odo) and I keep it in pristine shape so should get a decent price for it when I sell it. For many years (almost 40) I've always done my own work on my vehicles but with age and wear & tear (on me!!) I'm pretty much done with all that and aside from basic oil changes will farm out any future repair work. With that in mind, some points/questions I have:
My first inclination is to lease (never have before) with the thought that I'll never again have to worry about doing my own repairs or deal on my own with such problems since the truck will always be under warranty (and due to my low mileage I'd never have to have a brake job, new tires, etc.). Yes, I know in the long run it will cost me more but I'm at a stage in my life & financially secure enough to absorb that for having that advantage & the ability to have a new truck every 3 years.
A second option is to buy it myself (or buy it out after lease) if I can get a really good deal and then add a mfg. extended warranty which I'd get the full term (8 yrs - so, 5 additional years of coverage) use of (due to no mileage concerns)....although I realize then I'd be dealing with the wear item costs, etc. - However, since in 8 years I'd have only about 50K miles on it (if that) I could sell it just as extended warranty was expiring and move on. The one thing bothering me about leasing it is I'd be giving them back a truck after 3 years with 15 -18K miles on it and little wear/pristine condition.
I know it's a "to each his own" situation but I was just looking for some different takes or opinions on what I am considering and/or what some of you would do if was you. Also, if anyone had any input as to what model I should be looking at that has the best trade off/mid ground for what I need. I know I want the 5.7 Hemi again but I;m confused as to which model gives you the best for the buck.....in reading around I think it's the Laramie edition but just wanted some info as to if there's a better option in my case. THANKS!!!
P.S. - forgot to mention towing is not a concern and not a factor in which model/package I'd be looking at.
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did everybody else go through all this? Getting frustrating. heh
