If you get the 20inch wheels you have to get the 3.92 gears. The gear is
a requirement for those wheels. IF you got the 20inch ones I would
recommend the chrome ones over the polished ones. Polished ones can be a
pain to keep looking nice and from oxidizing while the chrome ones just
need to be kept up with wax and kept clean. Nice truck and the Laramie
package is nice but make sure that some of those options are what you
really care to have. An slt+ with a nice selection of options to go with
it will save you some money. Be strongly aware that the Ram RC is still
a very expensive truck in the Laramie trim. Close to $30k without any
extra cab space.
BTW, I know what you mean on pricing for the SRT-10. I guarantee that
Dodge is re-evaluating their pricing on it since Chevrolet is coming out
with the overpriced Silverado SS. I can't believe they are starting at
$39,995 for that truck. It's plush but nothing that puts it in that
price range. It's also a dog since both the lightning and the SRT-10
will eat it up. Actually an R/T shouldn't have much trouble with it due
to the weight of it. My guess is the SRT-10 will not be priced any less
than $45k, most likely between there and $50k.
Jeff Durling
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jim Miller
WB5OXQ
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 10:22 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Trading for a 2003 Ram 5.7 hemi maybe
I am about to decide not to wait for the srt-10 after reading remarks
about
further delays in availability, limited availibility and perhapps a very
high price. I have enjoyed my 99 R/T and while it has only 54k miles on
it
and some of the extended warranty left and is in nearly immacualte
condition
I may trade for a Ram if you guys will forgive me for doing so. I have
determined that the swb reg cab ram is only about 400 pounds heavier
than my
R/T and with the 5.7 hemi will have 100 more horses before aftermarket
goodies can improve that. I wonder how much more power a few mods can
turn
up. I know that a blower would turn it into a fierce tire melter. Also
I
would really rather not have to shift gears myself. If I buy one it
will be
a Laramie with all the goodies that I can get. I will insist on the
3.92
anti spin diff also. Any thoughts from the group? 17 or 20 inch
wheels?
Jim in Waco
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