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Old 11-24-2014, 04:25 PM
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Looks official for 2016, hopefully it's the same as the new ram engine that gets 28mpg HWY and 420lb/tq.
Old 11-24-2014, 06:13 PM
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Too bad the price tag will likely be overpriced as it already is on a new wrangler. However I can't wait to see it.
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Originally Posted by DunnyBunny
Too bad the price tag will likely be overpriced as it already is on a new wrangler. However I can't wait to see it.
I guess I'm not the only one that thinks this. Way over priced!
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I know it's a $5,000 option on the Ram and Grand Cherokee. Plus another $500 for the heavy duty 8 speed which you have to have to go with it.
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Originally Posted by Hogghead
I know it's a $5,000 option on the Ram and Grand Cherokee. Plus another $500 for the heavy duty 8 speed which you have to have to go with it.
I read that to mean it will only be available with an automatic trans?
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Originally Posted by Tomsryt
I read that to mean it will only be available with an automatic trans?
That'd be heart breaking... I can't give up my manual but I really don't want to keep this gas unless it's a V8.
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I'm pretty sure the trucks are only automatic so it's hard to tell. I can't see them not offering a stick in a Jk or whatever it is by then.
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Originally Posted by Hogghead
I'm pretty sure the trucks are only automatic so it's hard to tell. I can't see them not offering a stick in a Jk or whatever it is by then.
Looks like I'll be doing a hemi swap instead of a new jk when the time comes. I enjoy driving my
Jeep over steering it. If jeep takes the manual away, I'll fight tooth and nail to keep my 2008 running
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I'll buy it provided they bump the tow rating up to at least 5000 and they keep a straight front axle and it's the 3.0 v6.
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Originally Posted by Hogghead
I'm pretty sure the trucks are only automatic so it's hard to tell. I can't see them not offering a stick in a Jk or whatever it is by then.
I read very recently that Ram is the only 1/2 ton pick-up available with a manual. It was in a news article about manuals, not just a random post. Now you've just read it in a random post. ;-) But I agree it would break my heart to give up a manual just for a diesel.


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