2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Printable Version

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2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Printable Version

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2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Jake - 08-28-2019

I won my case against Ford with the BBB Auto Line (full update/story to come in that thread, later) and long story short, my 2018 F-150 gets repurchased tomorrow morning. With the truck's return looming and my '01 X5 shitbox-offroader-that-I've-been-daily-driving looking less and less appealing by the day, I started seriously shopping a few weeks ago. With my "fark, what do I buy" thread returning no real surprise thoughts, I decided on a 2014-2018 Ram 1500 as the next tow rig/daily. The "big SUV" options didn't excite me much, and nothing I was shopping would be truly fun like a sports car, so having the best tool for the hardest job was most important.

Anyway, with the Ford financials secured (I'm getting some money back) I was able to set a budget and get serious. I decided the appearance of the Sport trim (different bumpers/wheels, lack of chrome) was what I preferred, and the Blue Streak Pearl paint color was my first choice. Ended up finding two of the same truck late last week and made a move on one last night. I picked the one that was cheaper and in better condition and closer to home.

Zach and Tyler get big kudos for driving me out to Chantilly at rush hour, then sticking around until we made sure the truck wasn't a rusty POS and agreed on a price.

This is a 2016 Ram 1500 Sport with 41,500 miles. It was sold to me as FCA Certified Pre-Owned and has a powertrain warranty extended to 7 years/100k miles from first date in service. I also get a 3 month/3k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty to cover anything that comes up. It's got a Hemi (yeet) paired to the Mopar/ZF 8-speed and four-wheel drive. This truck has nearly every option available on the Sport for 2016, including leather seats, power-folding mirrors, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, Alpine audio (that bumps), keyless go, remote start, and the 8.4" UConnect with navigation. All Ram 1500s are coil-sprung and mine has the optional air suspension. It can be raised for off-roading, lowered via dash button or key fob for easy entry/exit, and will tuck itself down a little bit above 60 mph for "aero" help.

My particular truck was a 1-owner example from Winchester, VA. It came on brand-new Goodyear tires and included a spray-in bedliner and Bakflip MX4 hard tonneau cover ($960 new). Seems like the first owner took care of it, and I'm going to reach out to the servicing dealer in Winchester to see about any service history.

The brand-new Rams are super nice, but I didn't feel like they were worth a $20k+ jump in OTD pricing compared to this one.

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RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Steve85 - 08-28-2019

(08-28-2019, 10:23 AM)Jake Wrote: The brand-new Rams are super nice, but I didn't feel like they were worth a $20k+ jump in OTD pricing compared to this one.

Looks great, and nice to have that extended warranty!

I was just talking to a friend that has this same truck in black. He said it was a year or two after that they really increased the price for all the features making this year range a particularly good value!

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Jake - 08-28-2019

(08-28-2019, 10:47 AM)Steve85 Wrote:
(08-28-2019, 10:23 AM)Jake Wrote: The brand-new Rams are super nice, but I didn't feel like they were worth a $20k+ jump in OTD pricing compared to this one.

Looks great, and nice to have that extended warranty!

I was just talking to a friend that has this same truck in black. He said it was a year or two after that they really increased the price for all the features making this year range a particularly good value!

To get this same truck in 2019 format, I'd be looking at a Laramie Sport priced a hair under $55k OTD. No way.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - JPolen01 - 08-28-2019

Holy options! I like this truck. Hope it serves you well.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Jake - 08-28-2019

(08-28-2019, 12:50 PM)JPolen01 Wrote: Holy options! I like this truck. Hope it serves you well.

Thanks! It's equipped about the same as the red F150, though the Ford had the retractable running boards and this gets air suspension. Otherwise they are about the same options-wise.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - ScottyB - 08-28-2019

looks mint! obviously i approve of the color.

sounds like it was well loved, i'd call that a solid buy.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - rherold9 - 08-28-2019

Now I have to buy a 2019 2500 Limited to one up you. Thanks Jake.

2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Senor_Taylor - 08-28-2019

'grats JT

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2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Sijray21 - 08-28-2019

Seems like a great fit, especially with those options. Looks good as well! I hope the truck treats you well!

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Jewels - 08-29-2019

I love it Jakeypants! Here's to hoping it serves you well!

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - NTIman - 08-29-2019

Admittedly, I am not a Mopar fan, but I drove one of these at work and was really impressed with it. I think they drive pretty well for a truck.

I really like the looks of the new Ram trucks, but you're right, probably not worth the premium to be in the latest and greatest.

Should be a good tow pig!

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Ryan T - 08-29-2019

Obviously I approve. Nice buy buddy! I’ve put 35k miles on mine over the past 3 years and, besides the one pulley incident, it’s proven to be an awesome truck. We end up taking it to lunch every Friday at work because the back seat is so roomy. I hope yours gives you many years of reliable use.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - ScottyB - 08-30-2019

have you gotten used to the dial selector for PRND? that part always struck me as a big departure from the usual column shift in a truck for this kind of market.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - .RJ - 08-30-2019

(08-30-2019, 09:38 AM)ScottyB Wrote: dial selector for PRND

I didnt notice this before. And I gotta say, what the actual fuck?

2016 Ram 1500 Sport - D_Eclipse9916 - 08-30-2019

(08-30-2019, 09:48 AM).RJ Wrote:
(08-30-2019, 09:38 AM)ScottyB Wrote: dial selector for PRND

I didnt notice this before. And I gotta say, what the actual fuck?

It’s actually really really nice. Why waste all the console space for a typical shifter?

Ram gear selector, “Rambox”, and Uconnect really impressed me.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Jake - 08-30-2019

(08-30-2019, 09:38 AM)ScottyB Wrote: have you gotten used to the dial selector for PRND? that part always struck me as a big departure from the usual column shift in a truck for this kind of market.

Yeah, it's not a big deal at all. I like the extra console space. Even the big console shifter on the F150 is just an electronic controller. The detents are strong, it takes a little effort to turn, and it has stops at P and D so you can't spin it like a volume knob.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Sijray21 - 08-30-2019

(08-30-2019, 09:59 AM)D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
(08-30-2019, 09:48 AM).RJ Wrote:
(08-30-2019, 09:38 AM)ScottyB Wrote: dial selector for PRND

I didnt notice this before. And I gotta say, what the actual fuck?

It’s actually really really nice. Why waste all the console space for a typical shifter?

Ram gear selector, “Rambox”, and Uconnect really impressed me.

if it's all electric by designation there's no need for a huge traditional-looking gear selector. it really opens up the area between the seats. Some of the newer cars/SUVs are also using buttons for auto selection for drivetrain operation. Makes sense.

I first saw this in my Coworker's 2017 or 2016 RAM Longhorn and thought it was neat.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - Jake - 08-30-2019

(08-30-2019, 09:59 AM)D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
(08-30-2019, 09:48 AM).RJ Wrote:
(08-30-2019, 09:38 AM)ScottyB Wrote: dial selector for PRND

I didnt notice this before. And I gotta say, what the actual fuck?

It’s actually really really nice. Why waste all the console space for a typical shifter?

Ram gear selector, “Rambox”, and Uconnect really impressed me.

RJ, if you want a manual transmission, you can buy a 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins. Smooches.

UConnect is pretty nice so far. I saw one truck with Rambox and it's nice, although you lose interior bed volume. Mine doesn't have it.

2016 Ram 1500 Sport - JPolen01 - 08-30-2019

The push button gear selector in my Accord is so good. Frees up a ton of space on the console. It makes more sense since it's all electronic anyway. Got used to it right away. The reverse button is tucked under a bit so you can't hit it by mistake. It makes sense to push backwards for reverse as well.

RE: 2016 Ram 1500 Sport - .RJ - 08-30-2019

first 2 pedals and now this.