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  1. mike bayerl

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    Well, after a couple of months of looking for used trucks and/or repairing the frame on my 2007 Chevy truck, I finally settled on a certified pre-owned (lease return) 2016 RAM 1500 with the 5.7 L Hemi V8. It's actually a nice little upgrade. I'll have to see how I like the Quad Cab w/ 6'4" box vs. the former Regular Cab with 8' box. I already love the power windows and power locks.
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    I'll definitely be looking into rust protection for this one.
     
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    Wow! Very nice, Mike!
    i love that color!
     
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    you could probably find info online about potential rust areas that will need special attention.:yes:
     
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    Awesome! I’m still in minivan HELL!
     
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    I am by no means a Mopar man, but that's a looker. Glad you found something.
     
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    Sweet!.... looking good Mike. :D
     
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    I thought my post was rather diplomatic.......:rofl: :lol:
     
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    I think the ”something” at the end, what do I know, I don’t have a truck...
     
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    X2 ;) :thumbs:
     
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    nice, you will never go back to a regular cab and the next one will be a crew cab with an 8 foot bed. 6 foot works but you will miss the 8 foot
     
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    Lol....when I read that again now that you pointed that out....:rofl: :lol: does sort of sound like "better than nothing". I really was glad to see he found something as I had tried to locate a frame for him.

    Hey it was hard for a loyal Ford man and it's a Dodge, can't be too nice now.....:p
     
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    In the words of Eric VW....I’LL ALLOW IT!

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    I'd need a new garage or carport. The current car port fits this one just right as it is.
     
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    Nice looking truck Mike. Like the color. I also have only had trucks with a 8ft box. Seems like there is not as many on the road now.
     
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    It should look very nice with my University of Michigan license plate frame The Wood Wolverine
    Thanks again for your help. In the end, dealers were offering me $6-8K (after negotiating a cash price first) trade in for it even with the junk frame and unable to pass inspection, and as you know, in PA the trade-in comes off of the taxable purchase price so that's a double dip for me. As for the RAM vs. Chevy vs. Ford vs. Toyota..., there was no way I was going to buy another Chevy, the Fords were nice much more expensive, even used +/- CPO and I couldn't find a Toyota that I liked. The RAM hit the sweet spot with the price, CPO warantee, and being in stock. I think with some TLC, this should last me another 10+ years. I only put 3-5K miles on my truck per year.
     
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