New Ram 1500 Big Horn

[swexlin]

Said goodbye to my Dart, and hello to a Ram. This is my fourth Ram, previous were: 1996 1500 360, 1997 2500 V10, 2004.5 3500 Cummins.

Since I've been in my new house two years now, I find myself needing a truck now and then. When I was at my dealer last week for the R28 recall, I was checking out the new trucks. The Bighorns are nicely equipped, at a reasonable price.

This has the 5.7 with 8-speed, multi-position transfer case (2 Hi, 4 Full, 4 Lock, and 4 Lo), cylinder deactivation. 395 hp, and 410 ft. Last gas truck I had was my 97 V10, and this engine makes 95 more hp, with only 10% less torque. Combined with this new transmission, it really moves this truck along. Haven't really pushed it yet, as I'm breaking it in. You can notice when cruising when it cuts to 4 cylinder, sort of, and can hear it in the exhaust note as well. But it shifts very smoothly, and is a very comfortable ride. Remote start, even from UConnect from my phone (except that failed, don't know why). It's a gimmick anyway, as I will rarely use remote start, and it's on the keyfob!

Combination of month end, cash back, 0%, and WAY more on my Dart trade in than expected made this a no brainer.