Thoughts on Trucks in General...

[Popeye the Sailor]

Mebbe call the dealer?



Also, if you're looking for ample power (I'm guessing so, given the hemi thing), have you looked at the supercharged tundras?

[ducpainter]

Nope, if you go to build it, I selected Sport, then black, then went to powertrain. The 4.7 is the standard engine. When you click to select the 5.7 Hemi, it says "you need to change an option to select this". The only color Sport model you can get with the 5.7 Hemi is Silver.

Let me clarify I have selected 4x4 and crew cab...

I didn't know 4wd would work under water.

[NAKID]

I didn't know 4wd would work under water.

Well now you know 

Mebbe call the dealer?

Not to that point yet, I can afford to wait

Also, if you're looking for ample power (I'm guessing so, given the hemi thing), have you looked at the supercharged tundras?

Never saw that as an option...

[hbliam]

Nope, if you go to build it, I selected Sport, then black, then went to powertrain. The 4.7 is the standard engine. When you click to select the 5.7 Hemi, it says "you need to change an option to select this". The only color Sport model you can get with the 5.7 Hemi is Silver.

Let me clarify I have selected 4x4 and crew cab...

Hmm, I bought a Sport in Mineral Gray with a 5.7 Hemi. They had a blue one too.

and when I "Build It",

" Model edit Sub Total: $38,295
2009 Ram 1500 Crew Sport 4x4  $38,295
Colors edit Sub Total: $0

Paint Table : Secondary w/Sport (Crew)  Included 
Dark Slate Gray Interior Color  Included 
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat Exterior Paint  Included 
Powertrain edit Sub Total: $1,310
5.7-Liter V8 HEMI MDS VCT Engine "

and my understanding is all "Sports" have the 5.7.

"Feature Availability
Select model for specs
5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with MDS

Standard on:
Sport
Laramie

Available on:
ST
SLT
TRX"

http://www.dodge.com/en/2009/ram_1500/capability/powertrain/

[hbliam]

Mebbe call the dealer?



Also, if you're looking for ample power (I'm guessing so, given the hemi thing), have you looked at the supercharged tundras?

Add $5000-$5500 plus install for the TRD supercharger. The Tundra has ample power without it. It's just fugly.

[Randimus Maximus]

OK, so I looked at the Dodge. Why is i I can't get the Hemi in black unless I get the top of the line Laramie? WTF?

Let's clarify.

Did you drive the '09 Ram?

What other '08/09 competitive models have you driven?

[hbliam]

Let's clarify.

Did you drive the '09 Ram?

What other '08/09 competitive models have you driven?

There's a question. Why aren't there any '09 Tundra's?

[hbliam]

Looked up these options in CR buyes guide 2009:

The dodge 1500 is average, but again gets a very low rating in "drive systems".

The tundra gets a "much better than average"

mitt

New Dodge Rams (and many of their other vehicles) now include a lifetime (to the original owner) warranty on the powertrain (engine, transmission, drive system).

Tundra has a 5 year/60,000 mile warranty on the drive train.

Not that any of my Toyotas had issues but it's nice to know as long as i own the Dodge they will take care of the drivetrain.

[derby]

Not that any of my Toyotas had issues but it's nice to know as long as i own the Dodge is still in business they will take care of the drivetrain.

[the_Journeyman]

Nope, if you go to build it, I selected Sport, then black, then went to powertrain. The 4.7 is the standard engine. When you click to select the 5.7 Hemi, it says "you need to change an option to select this". The only color Sport model you can get with the 5.7 Hemi is Silver.

Let me clarify I have selected 4x4 and crew cab...

Let me add, if you plan on doing serious towing, the 4.7 is not the engine I'd recommend.  The 360 (5.7 I think) makes its power in a much more tow-friendly manner.  The 4.7 is a fun "play" motor though, likes to rev and great for playing around off-road.  You'll get the same, if not better fuel mileage with the 360 ~

JM

[Randimus Maximus]

There's a question. Why aren't there any '09 Tundra's?

Production of '09 Tundra is very limited.  Plants were shut down from August through November due to economy slowing.

'10 Tundra production begins in April.

[herm]

so randimus...
when am i going to be able to drool over a diesel tundra?


yer gonna say never, arent you....

[Randimus Maximus]

given that the price of diesel is still significantly higher than gasoline in most (if not all) parts of the country....

and the fact that other manufacturers have delayed or cancelled bringing diesel powered passenger cars to the states....

I won't say never, but the outlook is distant.

[mitt]

You wouldn't want a diesel today in Iowa.  -30F, lots of trucks broke down with gelled fuel.

mitt

[herm]

You wouldn't want a diesel today in Iowa.  -30F, lots of trucks broke down with gelled fuel.

mitt

reason # 2 on my list of why to never live in iowa