LVSteve
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That was certainly the case back in the 60s when I first lived in the US. I'd be surprised if it is still an issue.
I would like a Ram but the one I want likely doesn't fit in my garage.
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That was certainly the case back in the 60s when I first lived in the US. I'd be surprised if it is still an issue.
I would like a Ram but the one I want likely doesn't fit in my garage.
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In the day to day course of life. Now and then, a second vehicle can be of great value.
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I'm not a huge gear-head. Automobiles are, to me, primarily about getting me where I want to be with all the stuff I want to have when I get there. Some folks are more into cars and trucks than I will ever be.
You have a 2014 Extreme Guy Toy to play with, and you have a 2015 Do Everything You Need truck with another 100,000 miles or more left in it. Both are practically new (at least to my standards).
Gaining another space in the garage can be a good thing. Losing one car insurance premium can be a good thing. Other than those two things I can't see much gain in the deal. Before you know it the new Ram will be 3 years old (current age of your F150), probably have 50K or so on the odometer, and be worth about the same as, or less than, your two current vehicles.
Either way you decide I expect there will be some disappointment down the road.
You have a 2014 Extreme Guy Toy to play with, and you have a 2015 Do Everything You Need truck with another 100,000 miles or more left in it. Both are practically new (at least to my standards).
Gaining another space in the garage can be a good thing. Losing one car insurance premium can be a good thing. Other than those two things I can't see much gain in the deal. Before you know it the new Ram will be 3 years old (current age of your F150), probably have 50K or so on the odometer, and be worth about the same as, or less than, your two current vehicles.
Either way you decide I expect there will be some disappointment down the road.
brigeton
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I agree with the poster that said sell the Challenger and keep the Ford. The f150 that you like will last you years yet. You'll have your more garage space and less insurance. To me the Ram isn't that much of an upgrade from the Ford, just a couple years newer with bells & whistles you don't need.
Maddog 521
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I'd run from the $56,500.00 sticker.
Not sure why so many people want to spend $ 60,000 on a new pickup truck.
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I haven't looked at Dodge trucks in decades. Is the turning circle still 10 feet more in one direction than it is the other? While I was still working, my employer bought some crew cabs, they need a 40 acre field to turn around in. I just don't see the attraction unless you've gotta haul a bunch of folks and don't have to make tight turns.
You own a Challenger and have trust issues with FCA products. That would seem to make the decision easy: sell the Challenger, pocket the money.
You own a Challenger and have trust issues with FCA products. That would seem to make the decision easy: sell the Challenger, pocket the money.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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What you paid vs sticker price. What would you actually pay for the Dodge??? Probably around 10k less than sticker. If it makes sense to you to do that (don't know what the value of your vehicles is) then go ahead and do what makes you happy/ See if the GMC dealer will give you the same deal on a comparable GMC 1500 4x4. That's what I would do. Actually what I would do is sell the Challenger , keep the Ford and bank the money.
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Some good advice here, I like hearing other people's opinions. Right now I haven't done anything and I'm leaning towards staying with what I have, I do want the extra space but once I get into that Challenger and drive it you can't get the smile off of my face. The Ford I've been getting 21 mpg and even with the 8 speed in the Ram I don't think it'll match that. BTW my bride said do whatever you want, guess she feels bad I'm getting my knee replaced next tuesday lol.
I bought the Challenger because it's a pretty unique one and of the 3 american muscle cars it's my favorite and has more room than the stang which I really wanted in the shelby but at 6'4 260 no way I can fit in it, I never even thought about a Camaro.
I told the girl I'd call her monday with my decision but I think the practical thing to do is keep what I have, I guess with age the impulse stuff dies down.
I like my stuff pretty loaded but I've never bought a fully loaded top sticker price anything, I worked very hard to live a comfortable life and I was forced to drive plenty of "beaters" while raising my kids. I never pay close to sticker.
Sorry for the long post but I wanted to explain some answers to your comments of which all are appreciated.
I bought the Challenger because it's a pretty unique one and of the 3 american muscle cars it's my favorite and has more room than the stang which I really wanted in the shelby but at 6'4 260 no way I can fit in it, I never even thought about a Camaro.
I told the girl I'd call her monday with my decision but I think the practical thing to do is keep what I have, I guess with age the impulse stuff dies down.
I like my stuff pretty loaded but I've never bought a fully loaded top sticker price anything, I worked very hard to live a comfortable life and I was forced to drive plenty of "beaters" while raising my kids. I never pay close to sticker.
Sorry for the long post but I wanted to explain some answers to your comments of which all are appreciated.
I know nothing of the above mentioned vehicles but when I've had quandaries like this I have tried to remove my head from the equation and go with my heart.
It usually worked.
Best of luck.
It usually worked.
Best of luck.
I'm with a couple of other posters above. If you want to open garage space and cut insurance I would keep the F150 and sell the car.
Around here, used Ford pick-ups are always worth more than used Ram pick-ups. Sell the Challenger, keep the F150 and use the money to BUY MORE S&WS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I understand the good feelings associated with a new dream vehicle, but as said above, in three years the garage holds a used vehicle or two no matter what decision you make. I would likely fall on the side of keeping what I have and banking the money...... If need be, sell one to cut expense and make more room. Honestly, what you have now really isn't that old..... I tend to keep mine until I can no longer trust them. Yours likely have many miles/years to offer you.
OK, here is my advice - Keep the Ford, sell the Challenger at your leisure, take the money and buy guns, and of course a nice piece of jewelry for your most excellent wife.
Yeah, I'm with the keep the ford and sell the car and have garage space crowd.
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