Couchsachraga
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I've had my Laramie for a few weeks now; not a lot of miles yet (about 500), but enough for a few observations:
-Very quiet
-NO issues so far (mid September build date... waited a while for the Ramboxes but worth the wait!)
-As others have reported the air suspension MAY actually ride a bit more firmly than the coil springs (we test drove coil springs, ordered air). That said, if you off-road at all (and don't plan on lifting), or tow much the air suspension is well worth it (my last vehicle had it too, and I wasn't about to give it up).
-I usually can't stand stop / start, but the eTorque really is fairly seamless and I don't mind it at all. Unless you tell passengers it has start / stop they don't know (unlike most vehicles that "shudder" a bit), especially if the radio or fan is on.
-I didn't think I'd like the power steps, but I do. We'll see how long they last in the muddy, salty upstate NY winters....
-The cruise control is FAR better than my old Land Rover LR3 (which had an "acceptable range" of 6-10mph around what you set your speed)
-Seats are comfortable (older family members prefer them to the LR3, I prefer the LR3 but then I was used to it for 11 years...)
-Ramboxes are great; I can't imagine having a truck without them for my uses (I've had trucks before, and have a 1 ton dump as well)
-rear seats are fanastic
-Quality of materials seems very good / excellent as does build quality so far (stitching, panel fit, etc...).
Items I'm not thrilled with (all very minor really; I do not regret purchasing it at all and am very happy with it):
-Cabin air filtering. I didn't realize how "spoiled" I'd become in the LR3 which has a HEPA cabin air filter. I've noted as soon as a diesel truck (or farm truck full of manure) is in front of me I know it immediately. I expect there is little to no filtering going on, which surprises me given where they are trying to compete
-There are a lot of "nooks and crannies" accessible from under the vehicle - I expect salt dust from road salt is going to get in there and sit easily. I'm already worried about how long the body may last.
-A minor annoyance is the hood - it vibrates a bit. I would have thought they'd have made it stiffer. It is most noticeable driving down a slightly bumpy road with some rain drops sitting on it, as you can see it vibrate and flex. Clearly a weight savings, but let's be honest when they are thrilled about saving 400 lb that is the weight of 2 passengers....
-Speaking of rain, the rain sensing wipers aren't well sorted. They work, but my 11 year old vehicles seemed to work better.
-whatever is between the rear view mirror and windshield (electronics for lane sensing and adaptive cruise I assume) blocks the passenger view a bit; it's too bad it isn't smaller.
-Very quiet
-NO issues so far (mid September build date... waited a while for the Ramboxes but worth the wait!)
-As others have reported the air suspension MAY actually ride a bit more firmly than the coil springs (we test drove coil springs, ordered air). That said, if you off-road at all (and don't plan on lifting), or tow much the air suspension is well worth it (my last vehicle had it too, and I wasn't about to give it up).
-I usually can't stand stop / start, but the eTorque really is fairly seamless and I don't mind it at all. Unless you tell passengers it has start / stop they don't know (unlike most vehicles that "shudder" a bit), especially if the radio or fan is on.
-I didn't think I'd like the power steps, but I do. We'll see how long they last in the muddy, salty upstate NY winters....
-The cruise control is FAR better than my old Land Rover LR3 (which had an "acceptable range" of 6-10mph around what you set your speed)
-Seats are comfortable (older family members prefer them to the LR3, I prefer the LR3 but then I was used to it for 11 years...)
-Ramboxes are great; I can't imagine having a truck without them for my uses (I've had trucks before, and have a 1 ton dump as well)
-rear seats are fanastic
-Quality of materials seems very good / excellent as does build quality so far (stitching, panel fit, etc...).
Items I'm not thrilled with (all very minor really; I do not regret purchasing it at all and am very happy with it):
-Cabin air filtering. I didn't realize how "spoiled" I'd become in the LR3 which has a HEPA cabin air filter. I've noted as soon as a diesel truck (or farm truck full of manure) is in front of me I know it immediately. I expect there is little to no filtering going on, which surprises me given where they are trying to compete
-There are a lot of "nooks and crannies" accessible from under the vehicle - I expect salt dust from road salt is going to get in there and sit easily. I'm already worried about how long the body may last.
-A minor annoyance is the hood - it vibrates a bit. I would have thought they'd have made it stiffer. It is most noticeable driving down a slightly bumpy road with some rain drops sitting on it, as you can see it vibrate and flex. Clearly a weight savings, but let's be honest when they are thrilled about saving 400 lb that is the weight of 2 passengers....
-Speaking of rain, the rain sensing wipers aren't well sorted. They work, but my 11 year old vehicles seemed to work better.
-whatever is between the rear view mirror and windshield (electronics for lane sensing and adaptive cruise I assume) blocks the passenger view a bit; it's too bad it isn't smaller.