I picked up my 14 Laramie a couple days ago and I am absolutely thrilled with it! I traded in my 07 F150 Lariat and it's one of the bet buys I've made in a long time. It's amazing how far they have come from my first Ram, a 1984 1500.
I was going to do a factory order which I kinda regret, as the truck the dealer found for me is pretty much what I wanted, but I don't have power folding mirrors, and it drives me nuts lol! Also it has the rear defroster windows, which also drives me nuts whenever I look in the rear view mirror. For the life of me I can't figure out why a truck needs rear defrost. I can't remember the last time a trucks rear window frosted.
Overall I'm very impressed with everything. I just filled up the tank full the first time today so it will be interesting what mileage I get.
A couple things I've noticed;
-The MDS is fairly noticeable when it comes on, hopefully it's saving fuel as advertised
-The alpine system is pretty good, though the centre speaker does drown out the system somewhat but turning off the surround sound mode seems to help that.
-The voice recognition is pretty good, though I can't figure out how to reply to a text message. Other than that it works 99% of the time.
-The air suspension ride is very nice, still feels like a truck but definitely more refined
-Being in Canada we don't get all the features on the Nav unit, pandora, Uconnect app etc... Hopefully the Lockpick units become available in the near future.
Hopefully I can get used to the lack of powerfold mirrors, I used that feature on my F150 very often. That's probably just being too picky at this point though.
Congratulations on your new truck. Had a chance to see the Laramie at the auto show two months ago. It is the best in truck luxury I have ever seen. It is truxurious.
I came to Ram from an SUV, but you, my Friend, are exactly what Ram is shooting for - you came from another truck brand, and a Ford, at that. I would bet that you wanted to buy a Ford, looked hard at Fords, but they just couldn't compare to the features-rich and powerful RAM.
That was my story. I wanted to buy an F-150. Looked hard at them, but they just didn't cut it. The eco boost engine is having problems, and the V-8 is a measly 5.0. Plus, the 2014 F-150 is a generation behind.
Then I looked at GMs. Nice trucks, but I just couldn't get comfortable in the cab. The dash is too high, the seats too low, and I felt claustrophobic and couldn't get enough visibility.
Then I looked at Rams. I was on the point, several months ago, of making a purchase offer on a GMC - even with the cab visibility issues - but thought I should drive down the street to see the Ram, just to say I had covered all the bases.
The sound of that Hemi did me in. From there on, it was a love affair with the Ram.
Enjoy your truck. Keep us informed on how you get along with her.
Before the F150 I had a 1500 and a 2500 Chevy, both good trucks strong and reliable but there ewere little creature comforts. They were work trucks. The Lariat was a big step up in features and comforts. I did look at Ford again, but didn't have to look far since everyone else I know drives the new Ford's, I havebt been very impressed with them, intact I like the previous gen body over the new ones.
Then my friend bought a 14 Ram 3500 crew diesel duelly Laramie Longhorn... My lord that is a beast and it blew me away. That was it I knew I was getting a Ram. When I trade this one in a few years I think I'm going to do a factory order. That was the only thing I didn't like about the process, the pressure to buy off the lot. Well that and having to pay for the truck lol..
Congrats on the truck! She's a beauty! Just curious why you said you go nuts every time you look in the rear view window? The rear window defrost is a power sliding rear window just like the non-defrost so what bothers you about it?
Congrats on the truck! She's a beauty Just curious why you said you go nuts every time you look in the rear view window? The rear window defrost is a power sliding rear window just like the non-defrost so what bothers you about it?
The lines of the defroster in the glass , they just bother me. im a bit of a nut, I told the dealer not to remove any stickers or plastic wrap from the truck when they do their prep, just clean it check over the mechanicals etc.
I don't know why you don't have them unless I'm missing something. According to the brochure, the '14 Laramies come with the power-folding mirrors as standard equipment. Maybe because you're a Canadian customer (which truly makes no sense but other differences seem to be soley due to which country the buyer is from)?
I don't know why you don't have them unless I'm missing something. According to the brseene, the '14 Laramies come with the power-folding mirrors as standard equipment. Maybe because you're a Canadian customer (which truly makes no sense but other differences seem to be soley due to which country the buyer is from)?
I have the same truck except for mine has power folding mirrors but no air bags. I am really happy with it. I had a 2005 F150 Lariat and then a 2008 Tundra Limited. This is my first Ram and I am loving that hemi growl!!
Another thing I really like is the assist handles on both the driver and passenger side. I know GM does not have it on both sides. Not sure about Ford.
The tilting outside mirrors in reverse is nice. I don't know why all vehicles don't have them, but not all trucks do.
www.*************** has the new F-150. Damn, it's good-looking, but according to the article, Ford is going to stay with the six speed trannie and the eco-boost engine. The largest V-8 will be the 5.0. In my opinion, the six speed is a loser. RAM win. The Fords don't have the Hemi power, nor sound. RAM win.
I was waiting until the new Fords came out, but then found that Alcoa is having problems producing the aluminum required, so deliveries may be delayed. I went ahead and bought the Laramie, but was prepared for major second-guessing and buyer's remorse when the Ford came out.
NO WAY!!! I love my RAM, and would pick it over the 2015 F-150 any day.
Have 6,000 miles on my 2014 and love it. Especially the 8 speed and air ride suspension. Recently made a trip to OH and averaged 70 mph for 15 hrs of drive time and got 21 mpg. Not bad for a 4 WD.
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