I was browsing at a Mercedes Benz forum, and there was a post from a member who traded in his Mercedes SUV and a 9 year old Dodge pickup, towards the purchase of a 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Limited with the Cummins Diesel. I did not realize you could option out a pickup to the tune of $71,000. Crazy. What is the upper limit on price? $90,000?
$71,000 for a Pickup Truck !?
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Apparently, whatever the market will bear, and we haven't hit that point yet.
Meanwhile, my Dakota better last me another 100,000 miles because it's my last truck unless I can find something reasonable, both in size and cost.
Meanwhile, my Dakota better last me another 100,000 miles because it's my last truck unless I can find something reasonable, both in size and cost.
Let's be honest, nobody actually pays 70 grand for a pickup truck. They will finance that thing with little money down and then probably sell it at a loss once they realize they can't afford it and/or don't need it.
Originally Posted By: oilpsi2high
Let's be honest, nobody actually pays 70 grand for a pickup truck. They will finance that thing with little money down and then probably sell it at a loss once they realize they can't afford it and/or don't need it.
The first part you would be quite wrong, the second part is true, the third part happens on occasion.
Let's be honest, nobody actually pays 70 grand for a pickup truck. They will finance that thing with little money down and then probably sell it at a loss once they realize they can't afford it and/or don't need it.
The first part you would be quite wrong, the second part is true, the third part happens on occasion.
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You were looking at something wrong. Loading a 3500 Dually Chevy/Ram Diesel 4WD completely shouldn't get you much about 68,000. Which is not bad for everything those trucks include. And the vehicle will certainly last longer than a similarly priced German luxury car.
$70K sticker prices have been around for a few years on well equipped diesel 1-tons.
Big egos required a big truck or SUV.
Maybe someone needs a diesel, dually with 4x4, leather and all the extras. After all, they probably make several trips to Home Depot every year. You can't be too careful when it comes to load capacity. Having 6 wheels rolling and both axles engaged might just be enough.
There are other considerations as well. I you have a gravel driveway and a transition to a paved street you might need to add some remote reservoir shocks and lift the truck a foot or more.
And don't forget a winch. A 12 ton model might just be enough. And if the sun goes down there's lighting to consider. 10-12 additional fog and spot lights would be a good starting point.
Just remember, when it comes to a pickup you've got to be prepared.
There are other considerations as well. I you have a gravel driveway and a transition to a paved street you might need to add some remote reservoir shocks and lift the truck a foot or more.
And don't forget a winch. A 12 ton model might just be enough. And if the sun goes down there's lighting to consider. 10-12 additional fog and spot lights would be a good starting point.
Just remember, when it comes to a pickup you've got to be prepared.
"A fool and his money are soon parted."
The profit margin on these things is nearly criminal, but idiots keep buying them.
The profit margin on these things is nearly criminal, but idiots keep buying them.
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That's the price of a second hand one in Aus!
You may be surprised to hear that top of the line F-series, Tundras, Silverados and Rams etc. cost $100k+ brand new here. Most of the price is for the cost of the conversion but they still sell really well somehow. Probably the super rich that buy them cause half the time I see them they are towing a $250k boat!
You may be surprised to hear that top of the line F-series, Tundras, Silverados and Rams etc. cost $100k+ brand new here. Most of the price is for the cost of the conversion but they still sell really well somehow. Probably the super rich that buy them cause half the time I see them they are towing a $250k boat!
I just 'loaded up' a 2015 RAM Laramie Limited w/ nearly every option on-line - it came out to C$81,760. Ouch!
If you have a 250K boat, you can have a 70K top of the line truck.
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
Big egos required a big truck or SUV.
Or a tiny...
Big egos required a big truck or SUV.
Or a tiny...
I can see that. If you get the cowboy Cadillac Laramie lariat with the bro-max-elite package ...
I miss the days when a truck was a work tool ...
I miss the days when a truck was a work tool ...
Originally Posted By: horse123
……….Loading a 3500 Dually Chevy/Ram Diesel 4WD completely shouldn't get you much about 68,000. ……….
Adding in the cost of an extended warranty, and some accessories (trucknutz, HD floor mats, etc), and sales tax, can get you well above $68,000, I am thinking.
……….Loading a 3500 Dually Chevy/Ram Diesel 4WD completely shouldn't get you much about 68,000. ……….
Adding in the cost of an extended warranty, and some accessories (trucknutz, HD floor mats, etc), and sales tax, can get you well above $68,000, I am thinking.
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In CA anyone with money will buy one for each trailer so you don't have to hitch it up every time. They're all business write-offs as well. You can negotiate $15k or more off that.
Originally Posted By: horse123
You were looking at something wrong. Loading a 3500 Dually Chevy/Ram Diesel 4WD completely shouldn't get you much about 68,000. Which is not bad for everything those trucks include. And the vehicle will certainly last longer than a similarly priced German luxury car.
Probably have a better resale value as well.
You were looking at something wrong. Loading a 3500 Dually Chevy/Ram Diesel 4WD completely shouldn't get you much about 68,000. Which is not bad for everything those trucks include. And the vehicle will certainly last longer than a similarly priced German luxury car.
Probably have a better resale value as well.
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