Well that’s not the Fiat 500 Loaner I Expected

"someassemblyrequired" (someassemblyrequired) 03/27/2019 at 10:32 • Filed to: Spirit of Mergio

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Went to the local FCA dealer to get the airbag recall done on the Charger. I expected Chrysler 200 or similar, but instead I got this huge green truck. Ran 1500 4x4 Big Horn with the tow package, EcoDiesel and the 8 speed. AMA, full review to come.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 10:35

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If only I could get lucky like this. I’ve only always got same or lower level car on any loaner any dealer. hmmpf!

Time to buy a Charger R/T I guess

someassemblyrequired > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/27/2019 at 10:37

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I think they were just out of cars, as c onfession time: mine has the 6...

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 10:37

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Can you swing by my house and swap that drivetrain into my v6 gas ram. 

someassemblyrequired > My X-type is too a real Jaguar 03/27/2019 at 10:38

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Just a couple of bolts right?  :D

Arrivederci > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 10:40

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Can’t believe they’d loan out a diesel - just asking for someone to put gas in it.

someassemblyrequired > Arrivederci 03/27/2019 at 10:41

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Yeah frankly I was pretty shocked too.  

412GTI > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 10:47

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Ecodiesel is a big surprise. We usually only loaned out V6 trucks when I worked at a CDJR dealer.

I really like the Ram and thought it was a good driving truck. Super comfortable, nice steering and the Big Horn package is the best value - 8.4in screen with nice sound system, heated seats/wheel, nicer cloth, etc.

Will be interested to hear what you think coming from a 500.

Nibby > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 10:52

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Enjoy it, I really liked my 2015 1500!

someassemblyrequired > 412GTI 03/27/2019 at 10:57

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Yeah, gas truck/work truck would not have been suprising.

It is a nice driving truck, I prefer the ‘83 C/K I used to drive every once in a while, but that was 2WD and nostalgia is strong. Soaks up bumps really well. The upgraded cloth is nice, and the Alpine stereo is great. I just wish it was a bit less black plastic inside. 80s Rams had such nice interiors in comparison.

That being said, the Big Horn does seem like the way to go.  $54K for a diesel 4x4 crew cab is excellent value.   I’m not sure about the VM Motori engine though, they don’t seem to have as good of a reputation as the Cummins.

Ha not coming from a 500, coming from a V6 Charger. Obviously the usual gas vs. diesel differences, but it accelerates nicely, and sounds good. I’ve not driven a Cummins before, but it’s similar in terms of feel to a buddy’s Silverado 2500 with the Duramax/Allison, though you can tell it’s slightly down on torque .

Big issue is that it won’t fit in my driveway, so I have to street park it.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 11:10

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Does it do sick burnouts?

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Arrivederci 03/27/2019 at 11:15

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Former 3 TDI owner. Can confirm.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > someassemblyrequired 03/27/2019 at 11:23

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Bolts right up

someassemblyrequired > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 03/27/2019 at 13:20

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It’s not as good at breaking loose as my V6 Charger, I’ll put it that way.