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with a heavy heart i traded in my Sierra on a new Ram. absolutely loved the Sierra, can't say a bad thing about it through the 38,000 miles i owned it. i'm just ready for something nicer (than the SL package). for a while now i've been casually looking at getting a new Ram and the other night i found a deal i couldn't pass up. the Sierra was an SL so it was a pretty basic truck, and the Ram has a lot of nice features (the electronic transfer case with auto 4WD is a BIG plus in my area). i would have traded for a new Sierra, but i'm ready for a change and i've always liked the Rams just as much as GM's lineup. also i'm so glad to be out of a black vehicle. that thing was dirty from week 1 until the day i traded it in :dunno: . no matter how hard i tried to keep it clean it was still a dirt magnet. i plan on still hanging around, keeping the "What Are Ya Drinking" thread alive :dunno:

 

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD CC SL 4.8L

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Beer Belly Enthusiast

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Congrats !!!.....the Rams have come a long way....glad to hear you're stick around here.

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thanks for the comments guys. i'm still on the 'new car high' but like a masochist i keep searching the web for the sales add for my Sierra. the dealership i traded it in to hasn't posted it on their website yet, but i keep checking. the HEMI really scoots compared to my 4.8L 4sp 3.42 combo i had in the Sierra.

 

Wow... one hell of an upgrade!!!

 

Now throw a leveling kit and 35s on it :dunno:

 

ha yeah it was a pretty big upgrade in trim packages. a leveling kit is coming, but i think i'll stick with 33's (but upsize to 305/55/20).

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Nice looking Ram. I didn't realize they started offering a console shifter. I guess GM is the only one without that option now. Enjoy the new ride! Looks sharp!

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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I love my Sierra and it fits me right both style and performance, but I will say this. Dodge is giving the customers what they want :dunno: It really seems like they are listening to styling and options that buyers want. And that doesn't just cover the trucks... the cars too.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Nice truck! Ive been looking at a good bit of Rams lately. I really like them. If I would ever buy a new truck again it would be one of those.

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I have to admit, I too have been looking at the RAM 2500's. I've been comparing side by side the GMC and Dodge 3/4 tons.... the Ram's do stand taller

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