Posted in the groupme a few pics, but thought I'd post a few more. Finally pulled the trigger on a new to me truck. 2019 Ram Limited 2500 with the Cummins 6.7 diesel.

I had been searching on and off for about 6 months, but I finally got my 1999 F250 cleaned up and sold about a month ago so my search got a lot more serious. I ended up buying this truck used in Johnson City Tennessee after giving up on trying to find a brand new one for a price I wanted to pay. Most all the Corona incentives didn't apply to the 2500 trucks, and while they were mostly coming in around 10k under MSRP it was still too rich for me. Add on top of this, my credit union offering LOWER rates for financing a used truck (1.54%), it made me look more seriously for a used truck. Unfortunately, the used car market is bonkers and there is jack shit for inventory. This truck popped up after I missed a deal on another similar truck. It had 34000 miles on it when I picked it up. My only other contender was a couple grand cheaper, but had a few less options, and was at 25k miles. I discovered you pretty much have to jump in the car and go buy a truck if you find one you like, because used trucks in particular won't last long on the lot if they are priced decently. Ended up getting this truck with 34k miles at about 20 grand off MSRP from when it was new. You can still buy a brand new 2019 and they are all over the lots, but dealers are stuck on their prices and no one wanted to make a deal which seems crazy to me when 2021 are about to drop.

The truck literally looks like it had every option box checked, and after traditionally being a GM guy, RAM is way ahead of GM and Ford on interior design and thought-out niceties. Lots of storage inside and out, and the massive screen which controls most everything about the truck. It's not quite as advanced on the camera system as the GMs, and I wish it had a heads up display, but neither were deal killers.

Anyway, highlights:
Ram 2500 Limited in Delmonico Red, Frost Interior (blue and off-white)
Mega Cab
Power Running boards, sun roof, Rambox bed, Anti Spin differential, Snow Chief package, Air Level suspension, 3-fold tonneau top

I wasn't sure if I wanted Rambox, but it has come in handy already, and has a power outlet in it. Wife loves the rear reclining seats, and there is plenty of room for what seems like the super common 5 hour trips we make to our hometowns. We took it to the beach, and it was very comfortable, and I got 21MPG calculated on the highway.

I believe the previous owner was a business owner, as it had a commercial registration. This guy also had some straight terrible wheels and mud tires on it. Made the dealer swap on stock rims/tires, and CPO it. I also bought an extended RAM warranty for another $2500 because all of the electronics and air level shit scares me. Should be good to go for 7years/100k miles now.

The previous guy, I believe, also made sort of a home-made "Night Package", or at least, I could never figure out how to option it like this on the builder. The grill is blacked out, and the mirrors and trim have some sort of semi-transparent black film over the chrome badges and window trim, etc. It also has no Cummins badging.

No mod plans on anything yet set in stone, but I would like to find a roll-up aluminum tonneau that works with the rambox system. My friend had one on his GMC, and that thing was real nice and way less of a pain than the folding versions. I also want to get the front end touched up and put on a clear bra. Anyone have any suggestions on those? The paint does seem fragile as it has quite a few rock chips for not that many miles.

On to the pics...

Who is going? Covid restrictions likely still in play. I'll be there running TT5 hopefully and working.

Basically brand new. Used for 3 track events. I'm selling because GoPros are stupid and they removed the "spot metering" setting on the new ones which makes recording track videos impossible unless you manually adjust the exposure every time you turn it on, which I can't do when I'm strapped in the car.

Will come with some basic pieces and 1 battery.

$250? Idk.

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https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/vms...lub-475165

Quote:Virginia Motor Sports Club
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Virginia Motorsports Park, North Dinwiddie, VA

Registration opens in 3 days on July 30, 2020 12:00 AM EDT
Open to all level drivers.
PLEASE pre-register  You do not have to prepay to pre-register.  Pre-registration helps us determine number of heats, grid and time frame.  If you do not pre-register, there will be an additional $5 fee the day of event. 
Members are $35 and Non Members are $40
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:30  Gates open
8:30-9:45  Tech inspection
9:00-10:00  Registration
10:10 Novice walk through
10:30  Driver's meeting
11:00  First car off                                                                          

We typically finish between 4 and 5 depending on how many cars show up.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/bmc...lub-366244

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD

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• VENUE - Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD
  
  
• NOTE  - This event is capped at 90 drivers
  

CLICK HERE TO SEE PADDOCK AND PARKING DIAGRAM - If you trailer your car, please unload in the paddock, then move your tow rig to the adjacent gravel parking area.  Thank you!
Come autocross in a friendly, competitive environment!
Setup:  7:00 AM
Registration:  8:45 AM to 10:00 AM
First Car Off:  10:30 AM
Preregistration is strongly encouraged.  Preregistration closes Wednesday before the event at 6:00P.  Late registration for walkups on the day of the event (if available) will include a $5 late registration fee.  Thank you!
Trophies awarded by class!  In addition to typical autocross classes, we offer a CLASSIC STREET CAR class for mostly-stock street cars 1978 and older.  Let's give those older cars the exercise they deserve!
Autocross Preregistration Fees:
Entry – BMC Yearly Member    $50

Virginia Motor Sports Club
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Virginia Motorsports Park, North Dinwiddie, VA

Quote:Registration ends in 13 days on August 8, 2020 11:59 PM EDT

Open to all level drivers.  If you are interested in designing the course, please reach out to us.
You must pre-register and pre-pay unless you have a free autocross (ODs & Board Members).  Members are $35 and Non Members are $40.
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:30  Gates open
8:30-9:45  Tech inspection
9:00-10:00  Registration
10:10 Novice walk through
10:30  Driver's meeting
11:00  First car off                                                                          

We typically finish between 4 and 5 depending on how many cars show up.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/202...cca-466703

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Regency Furniture Stadium, Waldorf, MD

I'm currently waitlisted for the all day session.

Genesis tried (did they?) and failed to sell a manual g70. Selling 100 examples in its only year of production. The number of manual car models on the market has been fairly static for the last few years, but will we see this number shrink or do we think there will be a mass extinction in the next 20 years? 


Us young folks are screaming to save the manual but can't afford the cars we want new so we end up with used examples. I did my part and bought a new 2018 with a manual though. 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a3...continued/

Hey y'all. I see this come up a lot. I don't think a lot of you realize just how easy it is to attach photos on this forum! 


When replying to a thread click "New Reply" instead of using the quick reply feature. Look on the left side of the page below the smilies and you'll see an "imgur" button. Click that, upload your photo, and it'll automatically be linked in your post! 

Hello all,

The girlfriend is moving in and bringing furniture. We will have quite a few things to get rid of. Most of these things I'm happy to give away. Throw a case of beer my way if you care.

1 - Full Size Couch - Peach/Salmon Colored
1 - Love Seat - Matching Peach/Salmon color
1 - Full Size couch - Olive colored
1 - Leather chair and matching ottoman 
1- Recliner - Brown
1 - North 38 black chair (lol don't ask)
1 - TV stand book shelf thing
1 - Wooden tv stand with glass shelves
1 - Book shelf - Black