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RAM troubles.

The problem with RAM is the bewildering selection of trucks they have… Not just 1500, 2500, and 3500, but with all the variations of each in terms of trim levels, fascias, and optional packages that seem like good things – but in reality, it makes buying a RAM a nightmare. You sit down with a RAM salesman, and start talking about what you want on your new RAM that starts out at under 39,000 and soon it explodes into the 90K range. The other big problems is that RAM doesn’t have a reputation for being reliable. Not just interior electronics, but in the Engine and Transmissions. A TRUCK has GOT to be Reliable. That’s what its for. Bells and Whistles are not why people buy trucks. Locked up Transmissions and blowing manifolds and leaving oil patches where you park are not things that invite premium dollar expenditures. The other big – BIG – problem is STELLANIS. The CEO has cut corners so hard and so deep in the manufacturing process that the factory is rolling out new vehicles where the employees on the line KNOW there’s a problem, but the line just keeps moving and the problem doesn’t get fixed because they literally can’t fix it… it’s off to the next step in the production cycle. Look, RAM makes some great looking, comfortable trucks that SHOULD be top sellers in the truck market. The #1 thing RAM needs to do… Is leverage their own Buy Out from Stellanis, so RAM, DODGE, and JEEP become their own corporation, without some Euro-Trash jackwagon dictating his personal ideals on how to RUIN American Vehicles. Do that, and RAM trucks can mean something again.

Top 10 for 2019

My Top Ten New Vehicles for 2019. Based on personal driving experience, this is my top 10 vehicles that I would spend my own money on. SUV’s: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, Audi Q5. Sedans: Dodge Charger, Genesis G80 Sport. Coupes: Audi S5, Porsche Cayman. Hatch Back: Golf R. Pickup Truck: For the Full Size, Dodge RAM. Midsize, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.

Audi Q5. Avoid the versions with the 2.0T engine. Although they are “just fine” the Supercharged 3.0 V6 engine is just so bloody good. Torque like crazy, they handle great and feel properly quick for an SUV. Very comfortable. Not cheap though. Not by any means. Just worth every penny.
VW Golf R. This is what the GTI should have been. Over 300 horses and 300 torques being thrown to the ground via All Wheel Drive. This isn’t just a Hot Hatch, it’s the Hottest of the Hatches.
Porsche Cayman It’s a better car than their 911. Period.
Audi S5 Audi’s best looking car in the history of the brand. And it drives just as good as it looks, with their fantastic Quattro all wheel drive system… Unstoppable speed.
Genesis G80 Sport. Sport and Luxury combined perfectly, giving you far more car for your money than any Euro brand can offer.
RAM 1500. Fan. I’m just a huge fan. And they are great looking trucks too. Ford and Chevy and trying to look like Electric Razors, and RAM is trying to actually look like a truck.
Taco Pro. Rugged, Reliable, with proven off-road chops. It’s the truck that all other midsized trucks are judged by.
4Runner TRD Pro. The only reasonable SUV that’s still body on frame and can actually still go off roading, not just Dirty Roading.
Dodge Charger. There’s a reason it’s the king of cop cars. But in civilian trim, it’s actually really nice inside, well appointed, and comfortable. And it looks the business.
Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep’s best vehicle, period. So many options it can be anything you want it to be. And it looks mean as hell. It’s just not as good in the Rough as a 4Runner for gnarly off-roading. But you can’t get a 4Runner with a Hemi.