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Hey Folks,
I suppose this is a somewhat biased forum to ask this question. However, I figure that the vast majority of you have experience with the EDs, so here it goes.
I currently have a 2007 Ram SLT Lone Star Quad Cab and have decided that it is time to finally upgrade. When the EDs first came out, I didn't want anything to do with them. I'm one of those people that want the kinks to get worked out and market to stabilize before buying a vehicle. Now that they have been out for a while, the market has balanced out a little bit and I figure that most of the bugs are out.
I was looking at buying a 2014 Ram Longhorn or Limited, though now the prices of the new 2015's are below the new 2014s! I like Rams, as I've owned three. However, price is a factor and I've spent a week shopping out the most competitive. I've found a few trucks that fit into my price range which is around $42k pre-TTL. The dilemma is which to go with. I like my Hemi, but the idea of getting the better MPG and having a Diesel that will last forever (hopefully) is appealing. Does anyone have any input on the options that I have listed below? I really like the idea of all the bells and whistles including air suspension, park assist, etc. Though it is a trade off without getting into a 50k+ vehicle. Musts are crew cab, 4x4 and a base trim of Laramie.
New 2015 Eco Diesel Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab - $42,400
Very basic Laramie - only protection and tow package, basic Uconnect A
New 2014 5.7 Hemi Laramie Longhorn Limited 4x4 Crew Cab - $42,400
Every bell and whistle under the sun
New 2015 5.7 Hemi Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab - $37-38k
Pretty basic, though I could probably find one with most upgrades for the $
Or, an outlier... New 2015 Eco Diesel Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab - $45,200
Has most upgrades including Air Suspension, Moon Roof, Park Assist, etc.
Some of the "extra goodies" may not be that big of a deal to some of you, but I've been in a basic SLT for many, many years now and I've decided I want it all.
From my research, those prices on the 2015s that I've listed (including the EDs) are about $10k below MSRP and a **** of a deal for a vehicle that is still in high demand.
Any thoughts??? I've got to make the call by Saturday!
I suppose this is a somewhat biased forum to ask this question. However, I figure that the vast majority of you have experience with the EDs, so here it goes.
I currently have a 2007 Ram SLT Lone Star Quad Cab and have decided that it is time to finally upgrade. When the EDs first came out, I didn't want anything to do with them. I'm one of those people that want the kinks to get worked out and market to stabilize before buying a vehicle. Now that they have been out for a while, the market has balanced out a little bit and I figure that most of the bugs are out.
I was looking at buying a 2014 Ram Longhorn or Limited, though now the prices of the new 2015's are below the new 2014s! I like Rams, as I've owned three. However, price is a factor and I've spent a week shopping out the most competitive. I've found a few trucks that fit into my price range which is around $42k pre-TTL. The dilemma is which to go with. I like my Hemi, but the idea of getting the better MPG and having a Diesel that will last forever (hopefully) is appealing. Does anyone have any input on the options that I have listed below? I really like the idea of all the bells and whistles including air suspension, park assist, etc. Though it is a trade off without getting into a 50k+ vehicle. Musts are crew cab, 4x4 and a base trim of Laramie.
New 2015 Eco Diesel Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab - $42,400
Very basic Laramie - only protection and tow package, basic Uconnect A
New 2014 5.7 Hemi Laramie Longhorn Limited 4x4 Crew Cab - $42,400
Every bell and whistle under the sun
New 2015 5.7 Hemi Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab - $37-38k
Pretty basic, though I could probably find one with most upgrades for the $
Or, an outlier... New 2015 Eco Diesel Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab - $45,200
Has most upgrades including Air Suspension, Moon Roof, Park Assist, etc.
Some of the "extra goodies" may not be that big of a deal to some of you, but I've been in a basic SLT for many, many years now and I've decided I want it all.
From my research, those prices on the 2015s that I've listed (including the EDs) are about $10k below MSRP and a **** of a deal for a vehicle that is still in high demand.
Any thoughts??? I've got to make the call by Saturday!