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Started by blown motor, May 28, 2020, 10:16:03 AM

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blown motor

I spotted a 2017 Power Wagon on a dealer lot in town this morning and it kind of took my interest. It's got 45K kms (28K miles) on it, has the 6.4 engine and it's the right colour scheme.  :)  I don't tow anything normally but my current truck is a 2003 and it's getting tough. Does anyone have one of these? I'm looking for opinions on it.
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ec_co

I don't own one, so this is just my observation being a used car dealer. they are beasts, especially with the 6.4 Hemi. however .... a new TRX Ram Rebel is coming to compete with the Raptor
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anlauto

I say as long as it's the right colour....GO FOR IT ! :stayinlane:
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gzig5

 I'm trying to talk myself into one but can't seem to do it.  I may need the towing capacity in a few years.  I like the silver and black to match what my Cuda should end up with, colorwise.  If they would put that package on the 1500 size, I'd be there.

RUNCHARGER

Really cool trucks with good features.
Sheldon

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Quote from: gzig5 on May 29, 2020, 05:51:29 PM
I'm trying to talk myself into one but can't seem to do it.  I may need the towing capacity in a few years.  I like the silver and black to match what my Cuda should end up with, colorwise.  If they would put that package on the 1500 size, I'd be there.
Ya mean like this? 
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Brads70

Murray seems to have the " fever" for filling up his nice new shop!  :) :bradsthumb:

anlauto

I think the 2017 has the nicest "throw-back" graphics of all the latest Power Wagons. I don't like this years at all. :alan2cents:
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Msbaugh440

Quote from: blown motor on May 28, 2020, 10:16:03 AM
I spotted a 2017 Power Wagon on a dealer lot in town this morning and it kind of took my interest. It's got 45K kms (28K miles) on it, has the 6.4 engine and it's the right colour scheme.  :)  I don't tow anything normally but my current truck is a 2003 and it's getting tough. Does anyone have one of these? I'm looking for opinions on it.

Here's the real question, will you actually use it for off-roading/wheeling? Because that's what it was built for... if not, don't waste your time, there are so many better trucks out there. I will say though that my brother owns a new one and they are great trucks. Purposely built and incredible rigs... this is coming from someone who actually wheels his rigs. If you don't plan on off-roading it, it would be a pretty dumb purchase IMO

torredcuda

I have a `17 1500 Express with the 5.7 and love it, if I had some extra $$ I`d love to trade it in for a 2500 and those Power Wagons are cool!
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torredcuda

Quote from: Msbaugh440 on May 30, 2020, 06:20:38 AM
Quote from: blown motor on May 28, 2020, 10:16:03 AM
I spotted a 2017 Power Wagon on a dealer lot in town this morning and it kind of took my interest. It's got 45K kms (28K miles) on it, has the 6.4 engine and it's the right colour scheme.  :)  I don't tow anything normally but my current truck is a 2003 and it's getting tough. Does anyone have one of these? I'm looking for opinions on it.

Here's the real question, will you actually use it for off-roading/wheeling? Because that's what it was built for... if not, don't waste your time, there are so many better trucks out there. I will say though that my brother owns a new one and they are great trucks. Purposely built and incredible rigs... this is coming from someone who actually wheels his rigs. If you don't plan on off-roading it, it would be a pretty dumb purchase IMO

I`d bet 99% of those trucks hardly even see a dirt road never mind seriuos wheeling.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

ec_co


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I`d bet 99% of those trucks hardly even see a dirt road never mind seriuos wheeling.
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this is also 98% true of the Raptor market and probably 50% of the general truck market. everyone wants a big truck, but many will never haul a damn thing other than a couple sheets of drywall or a few 2x4s every 4th or 5th year. why spend $70k on a factory tricked out truck, just to drive it like a Corolla for every day commuting???
Growing older is mandatory...growing up is optional.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came

anlauto

I think people want them 'cause they look cool, who cares how they use it....and are the factory ones "really" built for serious off-roading ?
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RUNCHARGER

Actually they are. I know of a few over here that go to the bush regularly and get scratched up. I'm sure most are for the mall crawler croud though.
Sheldon