2014 Laramie 2500 - Competition Diesel.Com

AHall · 11-14-2013, 09:01 PM

I figured there would be more in this section. Picking up the new truck Monday and driving is 1000 miles home. Time to roll some cole!

lorendiesel5.9 · 11-15-2013, 01:19 AM

Let us know how the coil spring rear end rides.

Shawdrainage · 11-15-2013, 01:29 AM

I want know what option you have to get for the air ride. Or is that just on cab and chassis?

AHall · 11-15-2013, 08:07 AM

I wanted to wait for the air ride. Dealer doesn't have a release date so I went for the coil. Rumor from them is the ride is similar. Maybe an update kit from Chrysler in the near future or aftermarket world. I'd like something with adjustable pressure from the cab and a leveling valve.

I have my fingers crossed for something that can put me into the 400-425hp range as well. I'm not sure I'd ever even want a delete. Maybe egr once available. I don't see a problem with a power/mileage increase and a functioning dpf/scr system. Today's tuning seems a mile ahead of 10 years ago.

These new rams are impressive inside and out these days to say the least.

zstroken · 11-15-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AHall

I figured there would be more in this section. Picking up the new truck Monday and driving is 1000 miles home. Time to roll some cole!

And here you were just talking about growing your investments...

New vehicles are one of the worst investments.

AHall · 11-15-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zstroken

And here you were just talking about growing your investments...

New vehicles are one of the worst investments.

I know, I know. Believe me the heart overpowered the brain on this one. I keep telling myself it'll be okay because this truck will last you years. And 10k of sticker price should even out the depreciation when driving off the lot.

If my duramax didn't just roll over to 200k I wouldn't consider an upgrade. Damn truck is still like new.

zstroken · 11-15-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AHall

I know, I know. Believe me the heart overpowered the brain on this one. I keep telling myself it'll be okay because this truck will last you years. And 10k of sticker price should even out the depreciation when driving off the lot.

If my duramax didn't just roll over to 200k I wouldn't consider an upgrade. Damn truck is still like new.

Sadly $10K off is pretty normal anymore with all of the friends and family plans.

Not to fret, we have all bought the new vehicles. It is your money, you just have to decide what to do with it.

To make you feel bad, go look what you can buy a similarly equipped 2011 for with say 40K miles.

Of course there are sometimes when the financing deals really help minimize the impact.

AHall · 11-15-2013, 08:56 AM

I weighed the options. Everything I found that was reasonable was $38-42k. So I figured what the hell I'll spend a few more bucks or so and with the lower interest rate the payoff was similar. Also have a never driven truck, a full warranty, paint color I wanted, interior color/options I wanted, 5 link rear w/ coils etc.
Wouldn't have minded getting the aisen and 15hp 50ft/lbs, but I wanted the new rear susp. May cry in a year, may not.

zstroken · 11-15-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AHall

I weighed the options. Everything I found that was reasonable was $38-42k. So I figured what the hell I'll spend a few more bucks or so and with the lower interest rate the payoff was similar. Also have a never driven truck, a full warranty, paint color I wanted, interior color/options I wanted, 5 link rear w/ coils etc.
Wouldn't have minded getting the aisen and 15hp 50ft/lbs, but I wanted the new rear susp. May cry in a year, may not.

I don't think you will ever cry about it.

Everyone likes a new truck! I was just giving you a hard time about spending the coin.

Post up some pics!

CGD · 11-15-2013, 10:03 AM

My Dad picked up a 2014 srw 3500 a couple weeks ago. He almost has 200 mi on it now. He loves it so far.

Sent from My phone while the Boss wasn't looking.

Bad-Duvall · 11-15-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CGD

My Dad picked up a 2014 srw 3500 a couple weeks ago. He almost has 200 mi on it now. He loves it so far.

Sent from My phone while the Boss wasn't looking.

Them wheels

AHall · 11-15-2013, 10:23 AM

Granite crystal metallic paint with black interior, sunroof, and every other bell and whistle. Should look something like this.

CGD · 11-15-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad-Duvall

Them wheels

I'm not a huge fan of the wheels either but they are starting to grow on me. We already put a tonneau cover and power step bars on it. Dad's having a hard time getting used to such a fancy farm truck.

Sent from My phone while the Boss wasn't looking.

97rada · 11-15-2013, 11:19 AM

What is the book on these things new.

AHall · 11-15-2013, 11:24 AM

Which trim package?

druk · 11-15-2013, 11:27 AM

I like that gray color, gonna be a sweet ruck

lightsOUT · 11-15-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AHall

Granite crystal metallic paint with black interior, sunroof, and every other bell and whistle. Should look something like this.

Dealership here at home has that same truck on the lot right now. I took the lady's 13 Durango in for its first oil change today since it's free. I took the truck for a ride while they were doing the oil change. I was more than impressed with how strong it ran. I would say it would run my 12 that's deleted.

CGD · 11-15-2013, 12:54 PM

My Dad can't get over how well the turbo brake works. Each time it kicks in he laughs like a little school girl.

Sent from My phone while the Boss wasn't looking.

sledshaker · 11-15-2013, 03:03 PM

I heard they were going to have coil springs on them, but the picture of the light grey looks like it has leafs on it.

ENafziger · 11-15-2013, 03:35 PM

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I heard they were going to have coil springs on them, but the picture of the light grey looks like it has leafs on it.

I might be wrong, but I think the 3500s are still leaf sprung, while the 2500s went coil.

--Eric

11-14-2013, 09:01 PM	#1
AHall Name: AHall Title: Hobbyist Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Slope, CO Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,603	2014 Laramie 2500 I figured there would be more in this section. Picking up the new truck Monday and driving is 1000 miles home. Time to roll some cole! Last edited by AHall; 11-14-2013 at 09:13 PM.

11-15-2013, 01:19 AM	#2
lorendiesel5.9 Name: lorendiesel5.9 Title: OG Hunnybadger Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NE IA or the lower 48 Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,909	Let us know how the coil spring rear end rides. __________________ Rest in Peace Dex aka BFD99 6/2/12 97 #12vqclbmafia slipping auto 00 Pete 378 12.7 Detroit 10spd 03 Pete 379 6NZ Caterpillar 18spd

11-15-2013, 01:29 AM	#3
Shawdrainage Name: Shawdrainage Title: Shaw Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wapakoneta, OH Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,617	I want know what option you have to get for the air ride. Or is that just on cab and chassis? __________________ 2016 Ram Powerwagon...... Stock for now 2006 Dodge Powerwagon "REHAB" Hot Street Puller. A whole truckload of SECERT SQUIRREL stuff, but still a small block HEMI!!! 1974 Dodge Powerwagon... Undecided roller.

11-15-2013, 08:07 AM	#4
AHall Name: AHall Title: Hobbyist Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Slope, CO Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,603	I wanted to wait for the air ride. Dealer doesn't have a release date so I went for the coil. Rumor from them is the ride is similar. Maybe an update kit from Chrysler in the near future or aftermarket world. I'd like something with adjustable pressure from the cab and a leveling valve. I have my fingers crossed for something that can put me into the 400-425hp range as well. I'm not sure I'd ever even want a delete. Maybe egr once available. I don't see a problem with a power/mileage increase and a functioning dpf/scr system. Today's tuning seems a mile ahead of 10 years ago. These new rams are impressive inside and out these days to say the least. __________________ -Adam Prostreet F-100 Build Thread http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...112541&page=24

11-15-2013, 08:56 AM	#8
AHall Name: AHall Title: Hobbyist Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Slope, CO Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,603	I weighed the options. Everything I found that was reasonable was $38-42k. So I figured what the hell I'll spend a few more bucks or so and with the lower interest rate the payoff was similar. Also have a never driven truck, a full warranty, paint color I wanted, interior color/options I wanted, 5 link rear w/ coils etc. Wouldn't have minded getting the aisen and 15hp 50ft/lbs, but I wanted the new rear susp. May cry in a year, may not. __________________ -Adam Prostreet F-100 Build Thread http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...112541&page=24

11-15-2013, 10:03 AM	#10
CGD Name: CGD Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Delavan, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 627	My Dad picked up a 2014 srw 3500 a couple weeks ago. He almost has 200 mi on it now. He loves it so far. Sent from My phone while the Boss wasn't looking. __________________ Chris Daniels 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW EFI Live CSP5

11-15-2013, 10:23 AM	#12
AHall Name: AHall Title: Hobbyist Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Slope, CO Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,603	Granite crystal metallic paint with black interior, sunroof, and every other bell and whistle. Should look something like this. __________________ -Adam Prostreet F-100 Build Thread http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...112541&page=24 Last edited by AHall; 11-15-2013 at 10:27 AM.

11-15-2013, 11:19 AM	#14
97rada Name: 97rada Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,410	What is the book on these things new. __________________ Austin tow truck- 14-3500 with tuning toy truck -94 rclb auto- 5.2x with a lot left. Shooting for 4s Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex...it takes a touch of genius- and alot of courage to move in the opposite direction.

11-15-2013, 11:24 AM	#15
AHall Name: AHall Title: Hobbyist Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Slope, CO Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,603	Which trim package? __________________ -Adam Prostreet F-100 Build Thread http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...112541&page=24 Last edited by AHall; 11-15-2013 at 11:26 AM.

11-15-2013, 11:27 AM	#16
druk Name: druk Title: newb Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: St Louis Member`s Gallery Posts: 132	I like that gray color, gonna be a sweet ruck __________________ '95 12v - The Green Bastard '14 Camaro SS/1LE - Cammed 475whp

11-15-2013, 12:54 PM	#18
CGD Name: CGD Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Delavan, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 627	My Dad can't get over how well the turbo brake works. Each time it kicks in he laughs like a little school girl. Sent from My phone while the Boss wasn't looking. __________________ Chris Daniels 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW EFI Live CSP5

11-15-2013, 03:03 PM	#19
sledshaker Name: sledshaker Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Millersburg, MO Member`s Gallery Posts: 920	I heard they were going to have coil springs on them, but the picture of the light grey looks like it has leafs on it. __________________ Driving everything with wheels, and some things without.