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6 minutes ago, f8l vnm said:

If you allowed a truck to be in shop for 43 days and didn’t call the BBB , then you should also blame yourself.  No disrespect in anyway to you but your doing your money a disservice. 

Also do your research all trucks have issues. My 14 Sierra was a lemon( got every dime including my down back ) my 16 Sierra had many issues and my 19 has already leaked head liner and had a few electrical issues. 

 

Lemon law suit is pending.  Close to a settlement for cash, where I keep the truck so I'm just going to trade it.  BBB is basically useless.  It took lawyers to get it done.  One stretch was 27 days because of a cracked rear window frame and it took that long to get the new rear cab window.

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MaverickZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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2019 RAM to a 2019 GM?  Methinks you're going to end up with a 'horrible manufacturer experience'.  IMO, don't do it.  

OnTheReel Senior Enthusiast

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Stay outta the early builds (at least anything built in 2018, but the newer the better either way) and you’ll be fine. Build date is on a sticker in the door jamb.

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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1) The truck I want was made in Mexico.  It this a problem?  It seems that most of the SLT's in my area are from Mexico for some reason.
2) The 3.23 rear end...how come GM trucks have such a low ratio, while the preferred with a Ford with a V8 seems to be a 3.73?  
3) X-31 or not?  I'm looking at a Cardinal Red Premium Plus with X-31 and Sunroof.  I like the X31 because of the dual exhaust.
4) Will I hate the 5.3L V8 coming from a Ram 1500 with a 5.7L Hemi?  I'm trading my 2019 RAM 1500 for this (don't ask...horrible dealer experience)


My truck was made in Mexico, not happy with it, almost 2 years later and it’s been fantastic. The 6.2 will make you want to keep it much longer, love mine but don’t buy it later putting cheap fuel in it, prefers super or you can actually damage the engine. The 5.3 hasn’t changed, still same performance but you’ll have a lighter truck only if you buy the upgraded SLT or Denali with that carbon bed.

Completely depends on your expectations, the 5.3 is fine for everyday driving but you’ll definitely get much more smiles per miles with the 6.2, at a greater cost at purchase and fuel. I heard the 2021’s will be a bit redesigned. Typical, always happens a couple years after introducing a new body style.


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Stay outta the early builds (at least anything built in 2018, but the newer the better either way) and you’ll be fine. Build date is on a sticker in the door jamb.


The truck I’m looking at was built in July 2019 (in Mexico).


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OnTheReel Senior Enthusiast

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You’re good then. Safe from leaking windows, loose shifter and the front end noise someone already mentioned in this thread.

 

Most of the issues are on US built trucks, because all of the early ones were built here. Nothing to do with where they were made, just when they were made.

 

I’d trade mine for a later built Mexican one in a heartbeat right now. Love the truck but the window leak was/is a major buzzkill. To their credit, they are handling it better than what happened to your Ram at least...

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2 hours ago, fotomatt1 said:

 


This doesn’t seem to be occurring on later build dates.


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Someone on the jingle jingle thread claims to have a truck with the jingle jingle noise with 6/19 build date.

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6 hours ago, smrr1 said:

Depends on taste and what you want out of a truck. I looked at the new rams and while the interior is nice it is way too busy and fancy for what i need or want out of my truck. I like a little more simplicity. 

I see your point there. One thing steered me away from Ram aside from the price is the shifter knob.

Moend Enthusiast

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Mine was built in Mexico. And my shifter wobble. But I am used to it now just focusing on the road ?

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I have a 2019 SLT. Made in Mexico with a build date of Jan 2019. Not one issue. I also came from a 2019 Ram with a TON of issues. 5K on this GMC and have been nothing but happy. I also liked the Rams interior but this GM is laid out well and now that I’m used to it, it feels familiar if that makes any sense. 

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I have a 2019 SLT. Made in Mexico with a build date of Jan 2019. Not one issue. I also came from a 2019 Ram with a TON of issues. 5K on this GMC and have been nothing but happy. I also liked the Rams interior but this GM is laid out well and now that I’m used to it, it feels familiar if that makes any sense. 

What was wrong with your 2019 RAM? Any regrets about going from the Hemi to a 5.3? I’m also looking at an F-150 Ecoboost so not sure what to get.


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8 hours ago, fotomatt1 said:

 


I’m in Eastern PA (Lehigh Valley) and am willing to travel 100 miles for a great deal.


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Just a few i found in less than 5 minutes

 

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wizard4878 Enthusiast

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purchased my 5.3 SLT in late March, built in Mexico in early March,  love the truck, no major issues so far,  9242 miles, 21mpg average.    If I had to complain about anything it would be the hard plastic used on some of the interior pieces is easily scuffed and difficult to get the those scuff marks out

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17 hours ago, fotomatt1 said:


What was wrong with your 2019 RAM? Any regrets about going from the Hemi to a 5.3? I’m also looking at an F-150 Ecoboost so not sure what to get.


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Several things. Windshield leaks, entire radio cluster replaced, bad fuel pump from factory, new radio quit adjusting volume, ANC system pumped noise INTO the cab, steering wheel loose, rear back up system would lock up in rain, A/C issues, engine lights,.....etc. I honestly feel like the 5.3 is a little quicker. The Ram made lots of drama to get up to speed and sounded cool but the 5.3 does a great job. I dont ever say "man I still wish I had that HEMI". I also had the F150 Platinum 3.5 Eco Boost in a long term loaner for my work vehicle. Of all of the engine/trans combos, I thought that one was the best. I could not get over the F150 having visible tooling marks on some of the interior pieces (at least in my loaner). They have their issues as well. Coming from the Ram, you will notice that the seats are more firm in the GMC. At first, I thought it was uncomfortable. But, after a couple of trips, I have found that they are more supportive and I actually like them better. The leather is a higher quality in the GMC also. Overall, I dont think you would regret the GMC. I certainly dont. 

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I just bought mine from Laura 2 weeks ago with all the options and color you listed plus the 6.2. They are great to deal with and will pick you up from the airport.IMG_6196.JPG.52c606ac733086bd6a56dc1c0442d1ac.JPG

 

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