Totally different than a Bonneville

[pearl_bonnie02]

My new ride! And this time I actually get to keep it

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab "Big Horn Edition" with 17,000 miles. And it has a HEMI





All pretty in my work parking lot


Better pics coming soon

[Bonneville92V688]

DANG. Nice choice. I'm jealous....Now get some mods on that Hemi! They respond VERY well.

[93 SSE 4 ME]

Nice truck. The Hemi certainly has the power.

Mark

[pearl_bonnie02]

Being a girl and all I didnt think i'd enjoy this thing as much as I do. It sure is fun!

[rrounds]

How much to fill the gas tank ? And how is the mpg's on the highway.
Love that color.

ROD

[pearl_bonnie02]

City driving I've been getting 17mpg, highway I dunno yet. And to fill it.....$85.00 but i don't let it get below half.

[GXP_vince]

I thought your Bonneville got taken away?? How did you manage to get a 06 Hemi Ram?

[pearl_bonnie02]

It did get taken away, the truck is in my fiance's name, and we are splitting the payment.

[harofreak00]

I love the truck, but its probably not the best solution based on your finances situation. How much is the payment?

[BlackHawk99]

It's none of my business, but I doubt taking on a large truck payment was the best decision. Truck values are dropping very quickly and well result in a nice pile of negative equity. Then think about the poor gas mileage.

Why did you buy another vehicle that requires payments and full coverage when you already have a car that's paid off?

Sounds like poor judgement...

[pearl_bonnie02]

Because my paid off car is about dead. I'd be lucky if it lasts another month.
On a side note Andrew...my portion of the payment is 180 a month.

Also i didnt get much choice in what kind of vehicle we got. It's in his name and he wanted a truck so thats what we got. If it was my choice, I would have gotten a 99 grand prix or something

[GXP_vince]

It did get taken away, the truck is in my fiance's name, and we are splitting the payment.

Well, good luck with that. I agree with Vital but thats just our opinion. But why are you "splitting" the payment in the first place he is your fiancee right?

Nice truck but ....

[TenGHz]

Well, without knowing any back story on the car, I like the truck.

My truck has been sitting since January and I miss it. 8 MPG's and well over $100 for a full tank means I can't justify driving it. :sad5:

Girls driving big trucks is always a plus in my book. Even if they are engaged.

[JMH1950]

Can't get too much sexier than a girl driving a pick up truck.




But a Dodge????

[*B2*]

Nice truck. I agree that it wouldn't have been my first choice with the current energy/economic situation, but if you are ok with it then I am happy for you. Enjoy it. I need and would love to have a truck but it isn't financially feasible right now and gas would kill me.

[SingsCountry1967]

Congrats Leslie! I understand the sharing concept ....One has credit the other has cash. Win win for both. Especially if it's not in your name...you suffer the less risk of both parties. It's sort of like renting part of the vehicle. As long as you agree who gets to drive it when/where. I think that with the higher gas prices, people will find they have to resort to not only car pooling and sharing rides, but actually going down to one vehicle.

And I think that everyone is just looking out for your best interest however some did come across a bit harsh. To each his own right? If I could justify the cost vs need, I would drive a truck too!

[SSsuperchargedEi]

nice, you will thank yourself in the winter...

[BillBoost37]

Nice looking truck Leslie..

Trucks have a bad rep on MPG's but what most here don't realize is manufacturers have come a long way. My Silverado gets a very respectable MPG and frequently better than the Bonnie due to driving style and mods.

[BlackHawk99]

Trucks have a bad rep on MPG's but what most here don't realize is manufacturers have come a long way.

They really haven't though. There's a reason why people aren't buying them. The end result is lower sales and plants being idled. They may have gotten better, but not enough to maintain sales or used values.

[SingsCountry1967]

Please...let's not continue a "sales are lower because they truly are not efficient enough" vs "sales are lower due to a bad rap" here. Certainly it is a combination of both factors... neither of which are appropriate for Leslie's "I'm happy i bought a truck" thread.

Leslie... best of luck to you and your new truck. May it bring you much happiness and keep your family safe in the winter.