dpatt67
owasso ok
Full Member
Joined: 11/04/2004
View Profile
|
Just curious if anybody out there has bought a '09 1500 yet. I am absolutely drooling over them and was hoping i could live vicariously through someone else.
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 diesel auto black
2008 Keystone VR1 328 BHS
|
surveyorjp
Missouri
Senior Member
Joined: 09/05/2005
View Profile
 Offline
|
Here's some more info for your salivary glands. 
http://www.allpar.com/reviews/2009/ram-1500.html
Enjoy! 
2005 Surveyor SV-291 Tows smooth as silk!
1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 4x4 5.9L V8 low miles, It ain't pretty, but it's paid for!
|
dpatt67
owasso ok
Full Member
Joined: 11/04/2004
View Profile
|
Thanks Survey. Actually, i just read that article an hour ago and it made me want one more! Oh well, i'm gonna have to wait for the heavy duty's anyway.
|
The HitchHikers
Gold Bar, WA
Senior Member
Joined: 09/04/2003
View Profile
|
A flattering writeup. Looks like Dodge has a winner as far as the media is concerned, we will need to see how it sells compared to the competition. Even at that sometimes people don't recognize the better vehicle.
Steve and Gayle
2004.5 Dodge 3500 4X4, SRW, QC, SLT, LB, NV-5600, 3.73 AS, 325/600 Cummins
|
Greentreena
British Columbia
Full Member
Joined: 01/23/2008
View Profile
Offline
|
Wow it looks bigger inside than previous 4 door rams. I wonder if the mega cab will be discontinued. I like it, I can't wait for the 1 ton version.
|
|
|
camping man
Central Fla.
Senior Member
Joined: 09/01/2001
View Profile
|
Without the badges , I'd say it looks like a Ford from the rear. This could be the first Dodge truck that has a stylish look to it. Still think the front grille should be smaller though.
05 Dodge 2500 Quadcab CTD NV5600/3.73rears
97 27ft.Sprinter 5er
Website
|
jasona33xj
Montrose, CO, USA
Senior Member
Joined: 05/16/2004
View Profile
|
I'm just jealous that it comes with the coin holder! 
I'd Rather be in Moab!
Jason A.
'09 Thor Vortex 314
'08 Dodge Ram 3500 MEGA CAB 6.7 Cummins
'98 Jeep XJ
'05 Arctic Cat 400 LE & '07 Yamaha Rhino 450 & '07 Yamaha Grizzly 450 & '06 Arctic Cat 90 & '07 Suzuki Z90
Our Pictures
|
eightballsidepocket
San Jose, California, USA
Senior Member
Joined: 09/20/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
After getting burned on a first year model or where the model was radically changed and not just a re-skin, I had nothing but CEL's, and other warranty issues to take care of. Whoever got my car after I traded it in, probably got a very reliabe vehicle, as I ironed-out all the first year bugs, with numerous trips to the dealer.
I really like the 2009 Dodge Ram exterior and interior and it's powertrain offerings.
I just don't want to be the owner of one of the first one's off the assembly line anymore.
I realize that it isn't always the case with first year models or major change years, but my "almost/lemon" had made me skittish. I would go for year number 2 with the new Ram if I was in the market.
Of course if everyone followed my formula Dodge wouldn't sell any 09 Rams. 
* This post was
edited 10/07/08 06:03pm by eightballsidepocket *
Regards, Eightballsidepocket
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4x2 Quad Cab, Cummins, 48RE Tranny, Lg Bed, Line-X Spray-on Bed Liner.
06 T25BS Komfort Trailblazer TT
"If you can't say it in person, it isn't worth saying while hiding behind an anonymous P.C.!"
|
Hornet28BHDS
Parker, PA
Senior Member
Joined: 01/29/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
eightballsidepocket wrote:After getting burned on a first year model or where the model was radically changed and not just a re-skin, I had nothing but CEL's, and other warranty issues to take care of. Whoever got my car after I traded it in, probably got a very reliabe vehicle, as I ironed-out all the first year bugs, with numerous trips to the dealer.
We had this same thing happen to us when we got our Titan in '04. I've learned my lesson to never buy new again!
Those new Rams do look nice, though!
2006 Hornet 28BHDS-Bunk House, Dual Slides
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
5.7L Hemi, Factory Towing Package
Reese Brake Controller, WD Hitch and Sway Bar
Life is short, why not spend it in an RV!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
|
surveyorjp
Missouri
Senior Member
Joined: 09/05/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
My local Dodge dealer has a nice red quad cab 09 in stock. I was close by and just for kicks drove onto the lot to get a closer look. Very sharp! Then I put the old 95 in reverse and backed out of there quick before any salesman tried to move in on me.
I agree about waiting as well. I would wait until 2010 or 11 before buying one of these just to make sure the bugs are worked out.
|
|
|
