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@Jteakus, are you taking UOA samples at each oil change interval?

A lot of it depends on how much you're willing to spend. For example, I've paid at least $10,000 less than MSRP on my last three vehicles. It may be difficult to get $10,000+ off MSRP on a low trim level, but it's pretty easy to get $10,000+ off on higher trim levels. 2015 Ram 1500...

While that may have been a factor in their final decision, I'm pretty sure the engineers knew a long time ago what the battery limitations were going to be in the Gladiator, but that didn't stop them until a new presidential administration took over and canceled every financial incentive for...

It boils down to cost and profitability. Under the Biden Administration, there were manufacturing grants, consumer tax credits, and other incentives that made it possible. Those monies and benefits are now gone.

The EcoDiesel was discontinued due to the HPFP recall. Stellantis had to issue a stop sale until a fix was in place. Two years went by, and Stellantis still didn't have enough parts to supply both the recall and production. I believe the EcoDiesel would be back today (just like the Hemi) had...

Let me clarify a few things. The EGR is covered under the 3 year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty. There was an EGR recall on the 2nd gen EcoDiesel, but there wasn't an extended warranty that came with it. You're thinking about the AEM warranty, which was also known as the EcoDiesel...

The Ram Cummins (inline 6) has made more torque than the Powerstroke and Duramax at various times over the last few decades. The power wars will continue, but Ram is still using the inline 6 while Ford and GM are using V8s.

We don't have human kids, but my wife doesn't like regular cabs due to the dogs. We were not able to have kids, so as you can imagine, our dogs have become our kids. Keep in mind, our dogs (pictured below) are not big dogs, but they have a nice big bed in the backseat if they want a place to...

Good point. It would be nice to have a customized bed for the Gladiator, but it would be costly. It's probably wishful thinking, but I would love Jeep or Ram to offer the Gladiator/Dakota in a regular cab. Ram offered a regular cab with the EcoDiesel from 2014 - 2019. I've seen several of...

I was thinking the exact same thing! The seller is probably wondering what the heck is going on, lol.

We had one refrigerator and two freezers. Gardening is difficult at this elevation (short growing season), but we had some success. Those who use greenhouses and/or hoop houses can grow more variety and longer into the season.

Well, you're welcome to come and stay with us for a few days as soon as we get the home built. The last cabin (pictured below) was a 1-bedroom open floor plan, which worked for us. But we wanted to be able to house guests, so that's one reason why we're building a larger home.

Absolutely. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. It's a paradise if you love the outdoors, wildlife, and solitude.

It's not for everyone, but if cabin owners plan ahead and stay stocked up, then it's actually pretty comfortable living.

I know that you liked Sergio Marchionne as much as I did. Sergio was a big proponent of shared technology, shared platforms, shared engines, shared transmissions, etc. as a way to cut costs, expand partnerships, attract investors, and reduce economic waste. He was remembered for his conference...

That's correct. It was just as cheap to buy a home in town than it was to commute back and forth. Our mortgage payment for the in-town home is $800 per month. We were spending that much just on fuel, tires, oil changes, and wear and tear. That doesn't count vehicle depreciation. Plus...

It goes much deeper than that, but I get the sentiment. The Gladiator doesn't share the body or chassis with anyone else. They don't share their design, their engine, their interior, their styling, their suspension, etc. Personally speaking, it's been easy thus far to be brand loyal towards...

A few years ago, I bought a second set of Ram 1500 Longhorn wheels from someone who pulled them off at 3,000 miles. My truck was a 2020 and his truck was a 2022. I was surprised that his walnut brown was a brighter richer color than the ones off my 2020. I just assumed that the coloring on...

To be fair, Stellantis has also changed their plans multiple times. For example, earlier this year the CEO of Ram (Tim Kuniskis) confirmed that the Dakota would be built in Belvidere, Illinois.

Ram’s New Midsize Pickup Won’t Share Jeep’s Platform After All A US-Bound Ram Midsize Truck Ram already sells a Dakota midsize pickup in South America (depicted here), but the US is still waiting for its own version. That wait is finally coming to an end, with Stellantis confirming the...