Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)

[NoNeck]

When I got my 99 Ram, I test drove all of the trucks from the big three. (I was looking for 4x4 extended cabs) I didn't like Chevy's low ground clearance, and what I thought was a wimpy stance and NEVER cared for their interiors. I then drove the F250 heavy duty. It rode like a brick! I know it was a 250 but c'mon! I did like the ride height though! The price however was outrageous and the dealership didn't want to bargain. I didn't like the new (back then) F150 styling so I didn't consider it and still wouldn't. Lastly I drove the Dodge. The value for the money was excellent, and the 4x4 height was nice. The seats were comfy and it rode fine. It handled pretty well too. When the lease on that was up last year, there was not even a moment's hesitation over which new truck I would buy. I went with the newly designed Ram 4x4 Quad cab sport. I ended up with $3500in incentives! Pricing was $500 over invoice. The incentives took care of my down payment and I got 7 year 100,000 mile warranty. IT was a no brainer! Everyone I talk to that has a new Dodge has nothing but great things to say about it. If you are in the market for a new truck, I urge you to go drive a new Dodge. You'll be very surprised. I'm not a die hard fan of ANY brand. I love my Chevelle but believe me, GM seems to have no loyalty to me as a classic GM owner, so why should I care if I support them. Plus with bonehead moves like discontinuing the Caprice and giving all the fleet business to Ford's Crown Vic (cop cars, cabs etc...) and dropping the Firechicken and Camaro... well, they're just plain out of the loop! Sorry for the rant, I'm still drinking my morning coffee! Later gang... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck.  They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality.  I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote:  Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.<g> Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street ----- Original Message ----- From: Capt Crunch  I believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though. Mikey  ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)   I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power & auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street   --   Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com   and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html   TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com   Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold),  ACES member #1377