Tractordoll
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So I had to bring the Challenger back to the dealer for some stereo work and while I was there I decided to skip looking at muscle cars and instead look at some ram trucks. On their lot they had a Ram 2500 power wagon, complete with cummins diesel and 14 inches of ground clearance. This truck looks like it would do well for a forest ranger or would keep up with a Hummer pretty easily. I was thinking, okay it's definitely way more aggressive than a Ford Raptor although a power wagon to raptor is not a fair comparison.
After I was done ogling (hey women can ogle trucks too), I saw what had to be the coolest truck I have ever seen, and until yesterday never heard of it. The Ram 2500 Longhorn edition. All I have to say is this is a seriously beautiful truck with all the modern amenities. The interior is just so well done and the design and layout was excellent throughout.
Now I am torn. Let me explain it this way.
I am currently working on putting my H2 up for sale. Yes it's a great truck, yes I will probably miss it. I built it up over the span of a few years to be a beast and it is. But now I need a new project. Over here I have been secretly clearing the deck for a new project vehicle. I sold one of my extra tractors this past week which earned me a quick $26K. My goal until yesterday was to sell my H2 and use the combined profits to buy myself an H1. I figure with maybe $50K cash in my pocket I would easily have the cash to buy a nice H1. Now I am not so sure anymore. Many of the new models standard features were las years "special" features.
I know what I am about to say is not a fair comparison but hear me out. Right now my H2 is a dedicated offroading rig. Most of the time I start it up, drive it around the neighborhood and then park it. If I buy an H1, it wll be the same thing. Drive around the neighborhood and generally just parked until offroding day. The H1 although it's a cool design is a little long in the tooth. If I buy a truck I will need to sink some money into it to keep it (a) mechanically and cosmetically sound and (b) technologically up to date. If I go this route then it's an offroad only machine or maybe even just a collectors item.
On the other hand, suppose I bought a nice cummins equipped ram, I could also have a heck of a nice truck, with more modern features. In many ways I wish this is what Hummer would have become. I sat in one of the trucks and just couldn't believe how comfortable it was. There was just so many features that don't exist in any hummers at all. Plus it's brand new, which means warranty and no headaches.
So now I am back to scratching my head and not knowing what to do. Even if someone comes and says GM trucks are the best thing since sliced bread, I could care less. I promise to go to my grave and never buy another GM vehicle and that's a promise I intend to keep. If only Hummer was still here the debate would be over.
After I was done ogling (hey women can ogle trucks too), I saw what had to be the coolest truck I have ever seen, and until yesterday never heard of it. The Ram 2500 Longhorn edition. All I have to say is this is a seriously beautiful truck with all the modern amenities. The interior is just so well done and the design and layout was excellent throughout.
Now I am torn. Let me explain it this way.
I am currently working on putting my H2 up for sale. Yes it's a great truck, yes I will probably miss it. I built it up over the span of a few years to be a beast and it is. But now I need a new project. Over here I have been secretly clearing the deck for a new project vehicle. I sold one of my extra tractors this past week which earned me a quick $26K. My goal until yesterday was to sell my H2 and use the combined profits to buy myself an H1. I figure with maybe $50K cash in my pocket I would easily have the cash to buy a nice H1. Now I am not so sure anymore. Many of the new models standard features were las years "special" features.
I know what I am about to say is not a fair comparison but hear me out. Right now my H2 is a dedicated offroading rig. Most of the time I start it up, drive it around the neighborhood and then park it. If I buy an H1, it wll be the same thing. Drive around the neighborhood and generally just parked until offroding day. The H1 although it's a cool design is a little long in the tooth. If I buy a truck I will need to sink some money into it to keep it (a) mechanically and cosmetically sound and (b) technologically up to date. If I go this route then it's an offroad only machine or maybe even just a collectors item.
On the other hand, suppose I bought a nice cummins equipped ram, I could also have a heck of a nice truck, with more modern features. In many ways I wish this is what Hummer would have become. I sat in one of the trucks and just couldn't believe how comfortable it was. There was just so many features that don't exist in any hummers at all. Plus it's brand new, which means warranty and no headaches.
So now I am back to scratching my head and not knowing what to do. Even if someone comes and says GM trucks are the best thing since sliced bread, I could care less. I promise to go to my grave and never buy another GM vehicle and that's a promise I intend to keep. If only Hummer was still here the debate would be over.