New Truck!!!

Albertaguy · 07-01-2010, 07:28 AM

I leased (bad move) a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie diesel back in 07 and was trying to negotiate with Chrysler to buy it out at lease end for a lot less than my final buyout but there was no way that they would budge. As I am a very loyal Chrysler customer they gave me a fantastic deal on a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie with I think every conceivable option that this vehicle has. It even has the rear seat DVD and as the only living thing that will sit in my rear seat is the cat, I am now looking at finding cat DVD's to keep her quiet.

I did have a Chrysler 300C when they first came out with most of the options and this truck has all those options and more, heated and cooling seats, heated steering wheel, integrated brake controller, Nav, Sat, auto start, backup camera and more.

It came in Inferno Red with pearl gray or beige on the rocker panels, with beige leather interior.

If you are in my neck of the woods I will be the guy sitting in the cab reading the instruction manual.

Happy Canada Day all you Canucks!!!!!!!

Texas Sam · 07-01-2010, 08:15 AM

Congratulations on your new toy!

Kinda felt the same way when I bought my 2007 Chevy LTZ; it had every available option but the navigation system and I already had a Garmin GPS.

You know what they say, "The main difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys".

McMonk · 07-01-2010, 08:22 AM

Hey Albertaguy - Congrats on the new truck...sounds like a sweet ride (hope the cat's happy)! And happy Canada Day back at ya! We'll be heading up to Parliament Hill to celebrate this afternoon with the kids. Lots of concerts, food & entertainment!

Seann45 · 07-01-2010, 08:30 AM

It is amazing how fast those luxuries become necessities. I will never have another vehicle with out heated seats... ENJOY THE TRUCK (even if it is a Dodge)
HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!!!!

Seann45 · 07-01-2010, 08:32 AM

PS
Puss & Boots, The Garfield Movie, and you can burn all the "Meow Mix" commercials....LOL

Albertaguy · 07-01-2010, 10:07 AM

I like those ideas about the DVD's I should be looking for. I took the cat out to look at her new space but she wasn't impressed. I think she is a Ford fan!!!!!

Hondopatrick · 07-01-2010, 12:06 PM

Albertaguy,

Congrats on the new truck! If you like, I can send you two white kittens that love all makes of trucks... (they must cause I keep finding them under the hood of our collection of vehicles)

Gone Camping · 07-01-2010, 12:38 PM

Congrats on the the new purchase albertaguy. I've been looking at the new rams they have added so much to the st model and for the same price that I paid for mine in 2007.

kipper · 07-01-2010, 01:48 PM

Wow , you have my dream truck , great looks and reviews , good luck with it !!!

Albertaguy · 07-01-2010, 08:33 PM

Thanks everyone, I took my better half for a ride this afternoon and she didn't say much except it was easier to get into than my old 07 Ram, so I guess she likes it.

If those kittens were tortoise shell, I might consider it but may have to wait for our old girl as she does not take to new cats. I meant the cat not the wife..... well on second thought..... na it's our 44 wedding anniversary to-morrow the 2nd, so I better be good.

Denise · 07-01-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Albertaguy

na it's our 44 wedding anniversary to-morrow the 2nd, so I better be good.

Whoa! No kiddin'? 44 years... Awesome, and congrats! Ummm, on the new truck too!

RR Conductor · 07-02-2010, 05:30 PM

A bit late here but let me add my congratulations on the new truck and of course congratulations on your 44th wedding anniversary. We'll have our 44th in September; doesn't seem like 44 years, guess it's all in choosing the right gal.

Denise · 07-02-2010, 09:04 PM

Whatay kiddin me right now???? Congrats to Pete and wife. Wow.. 44 years! (sorry didn't realize it) Don and I will be at 44 in 12 more years!

Albertaguy · 07-03-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RR Conductor

A bit late here but let me add my congratulations on the new truck and of course congratulations on your 44th wedding anniversary. We'll have our 44th in September; doesn't seem like 44 years, guess it's all in choosing the right gal.

Thanks for that, maybe it's the Virginia air that stayed with me as I lived in Colonial Heights in the 50's when my Dad who was in the Cdn Forces, was on course at Ft. Lee. Congrats on your upcoming 44th.

Seann45 · 07-03-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by albertaguy

thanks everyone, i took my better half for a ride this afternoon and she didn't say much except it was easier to get into than my old 07 ram, so i guess she likes it.

If those kittens were tortoise shell, i might consider it but may have to wait for our old girl as she does not take to new cats. I meant the cat not the wife..... Well on second thought..... Na it's our 44 wedding anniversary to-morrow the 2nd, so i better be good.

happy anniversary...

kipper · 07-25-2010, 02:42 PM

Hi Albertaguy , can you tell me what kind of mpgs your were getting with your old truck and what are you getting with the new one , oh could you do the conversion to gallons that way I dont have to think too hard today , thanks

Albertaguy · 07-27-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kipper

Hi Albertaguy , can you tell me what kind of mpgs your were getting with your old truck and what are you getting with the new one , oh could you do the conversion to gallons that way I dont have to think too hard today , thanks

I never did figure out what my MPG's were( I have a difficult time counting to 1 without using all my fingers and toes). I do know that my mileage appeared to be better on the old truck after about 40,000 Kms. The new truck has no miles or Km's on it yet so can't help there either.

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