SSSSE YA
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Im looking for some new info on the Dodge SRT Ram, This past weekend I almost bought a Ford Lightning but I want to wait to see about the Ram SRT /10. Is Dodge is going to build it, and the price? Any info would be great.
What is the latest news on the Ram SRT/10?
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Steve Ferguson
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The only news I know is that they are building it, around 5000 units and that there are 2-3 color choices. I think they are expecting vehicles to start rolling out in late January?
I hope Steve is correct, but the latest news I heard is that the truck will be delayed with the SRT-10 and the SRT-4 coming out this fall and winter.The original time frame was in January to March , but supposedly that has been set back with all the other launches ( SRT-10, SRT-4, Pacifica, Crossfire, new Ram 3/4 and 1 tons , etc. ).
Steve Ferguson
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That could very well be the case? I do not ask about SRT/Ram, so all I am going by is the information I got back in January at the Auto Show. Have they even assigned a production facility for it?
SSSSE YA
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Thanks to all now I know some information about the truck!!
Every one is very helpful on this great board!!!!!!!
Every one is very helpful on this great board!!!!!!!
NJTy180
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everything i have read lately said the truck is probably gonna be availible in 2004, will have the V10, not the new Hemi motor, black and red are the only colors, and the estimated tow rating will be 10,000 pounds (and why not, the Lightning can tow 5000).
Dodge supposedly says around $35,000, but everyone in the journalism world is guessing $39-40,000.
Dodge supposedly says around $35,000, but everyone in the journalism world is guessing $39-40,000.
Frank 03SRT
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Hope the 10,000 lbs is right. AND automatic option.
NJTy180
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Frank 01GTS:
Hope the 10,000 lbs is right. AND automatic option.
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if automatic is indeed an option, i have a feeling the tow rating would go down a bit.
Hope the 10,000 lbs is right. AND automatic option.
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if automatic is indeed an option, i have a feeling the tow rating would go down a bit.
NJTy180
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it was actually stated in an article about the new Chevy Silverado SS
"When it comes to towing, if that's what you think you will be doing with your SS, the 7500 pound capable Silverado outdoes the Lightning by 2500 pounds with its Z82 heavy duty trailering package, though it only beats the Lightning by 90 pounds in payload at 1490 pounds. There are no official figures for the SRT-10 but we estimate it to be capable of hauling a 10,000 pound trailer."
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"When it comes to towing, if that's what you think you will be doing with your SS, the 7500 pound capable Silverado outdoes the Lightning by 2500 pounds with its Z82 heavy duty trailering package, though it only beats the Lightning by 90 pounds in payload at 1490 pounds. There are no official figures for the SRT-10 but we estimate it to be capable of hauling a 10,000 pound trailer."
SSSSE YA
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When it comes to towing the only thing I will be towing is a can of whoop $ss..........I cant wait thought the Ford Lightning is a very fast truck 380 hp and 450 ft lbs.
NJTy180
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rob 97 Blue & White GTSSS:
When it comes to towing the only thing I will be towing is a can of whoop $ss..........I cant wait thought the Ford Lightning is a very fast truck 380 hp and 450 ft lbs.
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all the lightning by me run 13.5-14.1. I can run that with my Ty. I do hope to tow the Ty to the track, and run both vehicles
When it comes to towing the only thing I will be towing is a can of whoop $ss..........I cant wait thought the Ford Lightning is a very fast truck 380 hp and 450 ft lbs.
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all the lightning by me run 13.5-14.1. I can run that with my Ty. I do hope to tow the Ty to the track, and run both vehicles
Wing King
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I've wanted the new SRT Ram badly, so I follow it as closely as I can with my DC contacts. Here's what I know:
1. Don't know where some of you are getting these dates, but it never was planned to be released until the late summer or fall of 2003 to begin with. I think it's very likely we might be looking at late 03 or early 04 now.
2. I'm sure there are SEVERAL people at DC who are probably tired of hearing my MAJOR pleading and whining about the tow rating...... unfortunately....... apparently without results. According to the last I heard about this issue, a month ago, it will be the same disaster as the RT Dakota, and NOT rated for towing... let alone for something as milk-toast as 10,000 pounds for that much power in a full size Ram chassis. From what I hear, it has more to do with engine electronics and long term powertrain durability than anything else.
3. Last I heard, the build location contest was down to either St. Louis or....... Mexico.
Personally, I think it's a major marketing mistake not to have it rated for a decent tow payload. They could probably sell out literally half the production to only Viper guys who want it for dragging the snakes behind. The idea of putting a frilly little "tu-tu" on a RAMMMMMMM, powered by a Viper V-10 makes no marketing sense to me. Not the image of a "Ram Tough" truck, carved in my mind, and I'm sure others, through decades of expensive advertising. But, what do I know? Anyway, what it DOES mean personally is that they will probably lose a sale to me, at least for THAT model. I'll likely be taking a Hemi in a 1500 as soon as those become available..... unless someone tells me much different soon.
1. Don't know where some of you are getting these dates, but it never was planned to be released until the late summer or fall of 2003 to begin with. I think it's very likely we might be looking at late 03 or early 04 now.
2. I'm sure there are SEVERAL people at DC who are probably tired of hearing my MAJOR pleading and whining about the tow rating...... unfortunately....... apparently without results. According to the last I heard about this issue, a month ago, it will be the same disaster as the RT Dakota, and NOT rated for towing... let alone for something as milk-toast as 10,000 pounds for that much power in a full size Ram chassis. From what I hear, it has more to do with engine electronics and long term powertrain durability than anything else.
3. Last I heard, the build location contest was down to either St. Louis or....... Mexico.
Personally, I think it's a major marketing mistake not to have it rated for a decent tow payload. They could probably sell out literally half the production to only Viper guys who want it for dragging the snakes behind. The idea of putting a frilly little "tu-tu" on a RAMMMMMMM, powered by a Viper V-10 makes no marketing sense to me. Not the image of a "Ram Tough" truck, carved in my mind, and I'm sure others, through decades of expensive advertising. But, what do I know? Anyway, what it DOES mean personally is that they will probably lose a sale to me, at least for THAT model. I'll likely be taking a Hemi in a 1500 as soon as those become available..... unless someone tells me much different soon.
Frank 03SRT
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Without a tow rating worth something, I probably won't buy it either.
NascarDave
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I believe the trucks will be built in the St. Louis assembly plant
2 weeks ago, the Viper-motored (6-speed only) Ram SRT mule ( I think #1? ) was hot-weather testing in Death Valley.
Look for this 2004 model to debut in vary late 2003 at the earliest.
Like King says: SRT/4 and SRT/10 dominate the schedule right now. The SRT/4 is zooming around Detroit area now......and was at THE AZ-PG when the F-16 race was held in March......
Look for this 2004 model to debut in vary late 2003 at the earliest.
Like King says: SRT/4 and SRT/10 dominate the schedule right now. The SRT/4 is zooming around Detroit area now......and was at THE AZ-PG when the F-16 race was held in March......
SSSSE YA
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Thanks Jon,
Thats a long time to wait but, the way the stock market is the longer the better. I will keep telling myself that for the next year.Im sure the dealers will mark them up any ways.......
Thats a long time to wait but, the way the stock market is the longer the better. I will keep telling myself that for the next year.Im sure the dealers will mark them up any ways.......
Rich Detert
Viper Owner
The plant manager at St. Louis North Ram Truck Assembly Plant and the UAW Local 136 President both told use that we were supposed to be the plant building the Ram SRT/10.
But you never know what D.C. will do.
As far as time frame, everything that I've heard is fall of 2003 (way to far off IMO).
But you never know what D.C. will do.
As far as time frame, everything that I've heard is fall of 2003 (way to far off IMO).
SSSSE YA
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Thanks to All for the info......
Rich Detert
Viper Owner
It seems like D.C. has made up my mind for me as to whether I'll be getting a a Hemi Ram or a Ram SRT/10.
The latest thing I've been told at work (by one of the Ram DR launch team) about the Ram SRT/10 is that it will not be built in St. Louis.
It will be built in Mexico (Saltillo I believe).
I won't be buying a truck built in Mexico.
The latest thing I've been told at work (by one of the Ram DR launch team) about the Ram SRT/10 is that it will not be built in St. Louis.
It will be built in Mexico (Saltillo I believe).
I won't be buying a truck built in Mexico.
SSSSE YA
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Ouch that hurts, I like the Lightning more and more.sad to say
NJTy180
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there is no "best" when it comes to Ford products....
1TONY1
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If your really concerned with towing get the diesel.....I drove a new dually with the new cummins in it and it was very quiet compared to my 12 valve cummins. What does the factory tow rating have to do with anything.....put a hitch on it and tow....if it will do the job go for it. I love the Ram SRT !!
SSSSE YA
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Now thats what Im talking about Tony (Vipermad)...
Maybe a Viper,lightning and the SRT/Ram.....
Maybe a Viper,lightning and the SRT/Ram.....
NJTy180
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vipermad:
Ok, I'll re-phrase. Get what you want and be happy...but ANYTHING is better than a CHEVY!
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yeah, its a good thing i drive a GMC then :roll:
Ok, I'll re-phrase. Get what you want and be happy...but ANYTHING is better than a CHEVY!
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yeah, its a good thing i drive a GMC then :roll:
NJTy180
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rob 97 Blue & White GTSSS:
Ouch that hurts, I like the Lighting more and more.sad to say
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dont EVER say that again....
Ouch that hurts, I like the Lighting more and more.sad to say
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dont EVER say that again....
NJTy180
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Vipermad:
THAT combination relly DOES spell divorce!!
It would make a good trio as long as the GM stuff stays in another driveway!! (just poking fun the NJTY!!)
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thanks
how about those other toys stay in the driveway,....i'll be at the strip
haha
THAT combination relly DOES spell divorce!!
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thanks
how about those other toys stay in the driveway,....i'll be at the strip
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