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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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What happened to the "attitude" style of the Ram. That is boring as hell.
Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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I like everything about it. Headlights are the weakest link though.
Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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I hope this helps Dodge sell trucks for what their worth. A friend of mine just bought a brand new HEMI quad cab 4x4 for 23,500 out the door price, I kid you not. She, yes she, said the sticker price was 34K on it.

I'd also like to add I think the 09 is a GREAT looking truck. However, I agree with Threxx My GOD is that a Ford interior with a ram head photoshopped on it? (being dramatic/sarcastic)

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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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I like the exterior look a bit better but don't enjoy the "We also no longer have a ‘base’ interior, just higher levels of luxury throughout the series." Seriously. Can I just buy a single cab truck with a big V8 for hauling and a manual 6-speed with 4x4. I don't need or want luxury in a truck. I want something I can beat the crap out of and have it keep going. Save the luxury for the weiners with their SUV's. Am I the only one that feels this way?
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by z28 justin
I like the exterior look a bit better but don't enjoy the "We also no longer have a ‘base’ interior, just higher levels of luxury throughout the series." Seriously. Can I just buy a single cab truck with a big V8 for hauling and a manual 6-speed with 4x4. I don't need or want luxury in a truck. I want something I can beat the crap out of and have it keep going. Save the luxury for the weiners with their SUV's. Am I the only one that feels this way?
No, but your probably in the minority.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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my wife & I both think the new front looks a LOT like the early rounded Dakota. We also love the exhaust cut-outs.

Personally I think the Ramcharger SUV needs to return!
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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I really like everything about this truck. The looks of the front and the box, the engine and drivetrain, the interior, and the attitude. But after a little cross-shopping we are going with the SMARTforTWO.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Personally I think the Ramcharger SUV needs to return!
I'll agree with that statement. I'd be stoked if the Ramcharger or Bronco came back
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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I really like everything about this truck. The looks of the front and the box, the engine and drivetrain, the interior, and the attitude. But after a little cross-shopping we are going with the SMARTforTWO.
How do you crossshop a Ram and a Smartfornoone?
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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That is one ugly truck with an interior that's entirely too busy.

Maybe that's how Toyota is going to get to 200k trucks a year - take the market from Dodge.
More like Dodge is going to steal sales back from Toyota. This Dodge out does the Tundra in every way. Unless your a Toyota nuthugger why waste your money on Toyotas Ram copy why you can have a real Ram.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by z28 justin
I like the exterior look a bit better but don't enjoy the "We also no longer have a ‘base’ interior, just higher levels of luxury throughout the series." Seriously. Can I just buy a single cab truck with a big V8 for hauling and a manual 6-speed with 4x4. I don't need or want luxury in a truck. I want something I can beat the crap out of and have it keep going. Save the luxury for the weiners with their SUV's. Am I the only one that feels this way?
Nope, pickups used to be built for that purpose, to get the job done, but not anymore.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Maybe instead of the $12,000 discounts on the current Rams, they will sell at only a $10,000 discount. Naw, probably not, its still Dodge trash.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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I love the dual exhaust with the chrome tips and the rear bumper molded around them.

But the interior is a little to close to Ford's Super Duty


Ford Super Duty:



New Dodge:
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I love it and my wife loves it so we're definetly getting one of these as soon as they come out. Probably a 5.7 rcsb model with 4.10's. I'm so happy now that we didn't get a Tundra. This truck is way way better looking and it has the same power. Plus Dodge seems to be a lot better at putting together vehicles than Toyota is lately. I can't wait to hook this thing up to the new Camaro and go to the track.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AdioSS
Personally I think the Ramcharger SUV needs to return!
Rumor has it that the days of BOF SUVs are numbered at Chrysler, so I wouldn't hold your breath for a Ramcharger.



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