Ok, so after ordering back in December I finally picked up my new sweetie yesterday and drove her home!
So first I want to say that my basis for comparison here is my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ. I ordered this truck as well back then loaded to the nuts, so as far as what GM could provide for luxury I had it in that thing. It had the 5.3 V8 with 3.42 rear end. Now I do not have one bad thing to say about my chev, she was rock solid and completely reliable the entire time I had her. Now that being said......
My 2014 Laramie Longhorn w/3.92s. Black exterior with black/cattle tan interior. I ordered this baby with everything with the exception of three things: Ram box, air suspension and front park assist. I leveled the front and lifted the back 1" to keep the rake back to front. I have TOYO Open Country AT/2's sized at 275/65/R20. I also threw in some super springs in the rear and a set of Timbrens to help with loading if I just have my quad in the back and a moose as well and also when I'm loaded up in the box and pulling around one of my toy haulers going hunting or fishing.
I do plan to de-badge the old girl when I have some time and also when it warms up, wax the F&$K out of her.
Now holy SH$T! Talk about a luxury truck. This thing makes my 09 LTZ look like a damn pinto! The fit and finish on the inside is second to none as far as I have seen in my research before purchase. All the little things that I didn't even know till I drove it very early this morning like the little LED's that light up the door handles and cup holders in the door panels....just like nice little treats! Now, I only have just over 500kms on her but everything in this truck works and it works very well. Everything is tight and solid and this gal rides as smooth as silk.
Some questions a lot of guys have that I have seen in threads:
Going up 1" in tire size: If there is any loss in power I sure as heck can't tell. This thing has more jam than my grandmothers raspberry patch!
I've read threads about guys talking about hard downshifing and such....I have no idea what you guys are talking about. This thing is smooth as butter up and down through all the gears. It must have figured out my driving style before I got there....
No weird smell.
The alpine audio system is great. It is better than the bose system that was in my Chev. I do wish it would just get a little bit louder (trust me it does get loud enough), so I might just replace the door speakers at some point in time....maybe. In my younger days I used to be putting speakers and amps and subs and all that crap in my other vehicles and this factory alpine setup holds its own just fine.
The headlights as just fine. I have no issue with them at all. The lowbeams are great and the highs are good too, perhaps not quite as good as my Chev but pretty close....although I just might have to re-point them is all.
Mileage! So on my first tank I did about 75% highway and 25% city. I probably averaged 120kph on the highway most of the time...working the pedal and all for the break in period. I did not hand calculate it, but the computer told me I was an even 16L/100. Regular 87 fuel and temps ranged from -10 to mostly -20deg Celsius. I made the same trip in my Chev and it averaged 14.5. So I am already pleased with the mileage and knowing that it will only get better.....yup, very satisfied.
Nice bonus, I got the sport mirrors instead of the tow mirrors with my tow package.
So the negatives. Well, it is really easy to speed in this thing, I actually think I got a photo radar ticket like 5 blocks from the dealership because I didn't realize how fast I was going...tons of power and pickup! I have since learned to feather the ol throttle :4-looney:
All in all I am beyond happy with this little lady....now, the pictures
So first I want to say that my basis for comparison here is my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ. I ordered this truck as well back then loaded to the nuts, so as far as what GM could provide for luxury I had it in that thing. It had the 5.3 V8 with 3.42 rear end. Now I do not have one bad thing to say about my chev, she was rock solid and completely reliable the entire time I had her. Now that being said......
My 2014 Laramie Longhorn w/3.92s. Black exterior with black/cattle tan interior. I ordered this baby with everything with the exception of three things: Ram box, air suspension and front park assist. I leveled the front and lifted the back 1" to keep the rake back to front. I have TOYO Open Country AT/2's sized at 275/65/R20. I also threw in some super springs in the rear and a set of Timbrens to help with loading if I just have my quad in the back and a moose as well and also when I'm loaded up in the box and pulling around one of my toy haulers going hunting or fishing.
I do plan to de-badge the old girl when I have some time and also when it warms up, wax the F&$K out of her.
Now holy SH$T! Talk about a luxury truck. This thing makes my 09 LTZ look like a damn pinto! The fit and finish on the inside is second to none as far as I have seen in my research before purchase. All the little things that I didn't even know till I drove it very early this morning like the little LED's that light up the door handles and cup holders in the door panels....just like nice little treats! Now, I only have just over 500kms on her but everything in this truck works and it works very well. Everything is tight and solid and this gal rides as smooth as silk.
Some questions a lot of guys have that I have seen in threads:
Going up 1" in tire size: If there is any loss in power I sure as heck can't tell. This thing has more jam than my grandmothers raspberry patch!
I've read threads about guys talking about hard downshifing and such....I have no idea what you guys are talking about. This thing is smooth as butter up and down through all the gears. It must have figured out my driving style before I got there....
No weird smell.
The alpine audio system is great. It is better than the bose system that was in my Chev. I do wish it would just get a little bit louder (trust me it does get loud enough), so I might just replace the door speakers at some point in time....maybe. In my younger days I used to be putting speakers and amps and subs and all that crap in my other vehicles and this factory alpine setup holds its own just fine.
The headlights as just fine. I have no issue with them at all. The lowbeams are great and the highs are good too, perhaps not quite as good as my Chev but pretty close....although I just might have to re-point them is all.
Mileage! So on my first tank I did about 75% highway and 25% city. I probably averaged 120kph on the highway most of the time...working the pedal and all for the break in period. I did not hand calculate it, but the computer told me I was an even 16L/100. Regular 87 fuel and temps ranged from -10 to mostly -20deg Celsius. I made the same trip in my Chev and it averaged 14.5. So I am already pleased with the mileage and knowing that it will only get better.....yup, very satisfied.
Nice bonus, I got the sport mirrors instead of the tow mirrors with my tow package.
So the negatives. Well, it is really easy to speed in this thing, I actually think I got a photo radar ticket like 5 blocks from the dealership because I didn't realize how fast I was going...tons of power and pickup! I have since learned to feather the ol throttle :4-looney:
All in all I am beyond happy with this little lady....now, the pictures