Dodge, Ram, Jeep pull out of North American Auto Shows

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’ve had a couple of Ram trucks but doubt I will have another. Wife has a Cherokee and it’s been a good vehicle.

I had an '01 Dodge Ram 2500HD that I would still be driving if some asshat kid hadn't run a stop sign and t-boned it. Had the 24 valve HO Cummins with a Banks Stage 2 kit on it, Air Dog lift pump, and a 4" straight pipe. Truck would pull a trailer full of cattle like there was nothing behind it.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

It did say local dealers could attend in their place. I would if I was a dealer. Hell, I would sell at the show.

I would imagine the cost of renting significant space at a major auto show would be pretty exorbitant for one lone dealer. That's most of the advertising budget for the year, blown in one weekend.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Tikiman

I had an '01 Dodge Ram 2500HD that I would still be driving if some asshat kid hadn't run a stop sign and t-boned it. Had the 24 valve HO Cummins with a Banks Stage 2 kit on it, Air Dog lift pump, and a 4" straight pipe. Truck would pull a trailer full of cattle like there was nothing behind it.

Many farmers and ranchers have Dodge/Ram trucks.

[Dan47]

I had a 2018 Ram sport and wish I would have kept it. I got caught up in the used car price frenzy during the covid scam and let it go.

Newer Ram body style looks off, the classic isn't optioned very well and regardless, prices are ridiculous. Something has to give eventually with factories or interest rates. Local dealer lots are overflowing with trucks.

[snide]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

It did say local dealers could attend in their place. I would if I was a dealer. Hell, I would sell at the show.

At some of the "smaller" auto shows, dealers do show up with some inventory and do indeed sell their inventory there.

[jw38]

Originally Posted by Dan47

I had a 2018 Ram sport and wish I would have kept it. I got caught up in the used car price frenzy during the covid scam and let it go.

Newer Ram body style looks off, the classic isn't optioned very well and regardless, prices are ridiculous. Something has to give eventually with factories or interest rates. Local dealer lots are overflowing with trucks.

Ram stopped building the Classic for 2024...finally!

[sublime1996525]

They are still listed for next weekend at the SLC autorama.

[snide]

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

They are still listed for next weekend at the SLC autorama.

Might be too late to pull out of that show. Go down and enjoy their set up. Might be the last chance you get.

[markids77]

Originally Posted by snide

Might be too late to pull out of that show. Go down and enjoy their set up. Might be the last chance you get.

**** em. Buy a Ford; at least they still have the balls to manufacture a genuine ICE pony car... at least for now.

[snide]

Originally Posted by markids77

**** em. Buy a Ford; at least they still have the balls to manufacture a genuine ICE pony car... at least for now.

I read something today that indicated '24 is the last year for the Mustang. Didn't read the entire article, so maybe I'm wrong.

Either way, it's a shame to see Camaro leave the building. Rumor has it that the Charger/Challenger replacement will have EV powertrains as well as ICE powertrains. Wouldn't be surprised if the Pentastar V6 is the entry level engine with the Hurricane 6 being the range-topper, and the power levels are greater than the 5.7 and 6.4 engines they're replacing. Time will tell.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

They are still listed for next weekend at the SLC autorama.

Not on the list for DC Auto show at the end of the month.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by markids77

**** em. Buy a Ford; at least they still have the balls to manufacture a genuine ICE pony car... at least for now.

And Ford makes the best truck IMO. And that’s not just because I currently own one, I’ve had plenty of Chevy GMC Ram Toyota trucks. Actually most were Chevy. Maybe I’ll own another someday…but not this day.

[69camfrk]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

That's a drop in the bucket compared to what they are going to lose after their plan for corporate suicide is enacted this year with the discontinuation of their two high demand vehicles.

They have indeed cut their own throat. Companies need to quit letting the government dictate what the consumer "wants"....

[69camfrk]

Originally Posted by LATB

And Ford makes the best truck IMO. And that’s not just because I currently own one, I’ve had plenty of Chevy GMC Ram Toyota trucks. Actually most were Chevy. Maybe I’ll own another someday…but not this day.

I also am a Ford truck guy. But as of late, Ford has been having huge quality issues.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by 69camfrk

I also am a Ford truck guy. But as of late, Ford has been having huge quality issues.

Mine has been flawless. 2021 F250 50K.

[04 commemorative]

Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink

Chrysler should "pull out" of manufacturing vehicles all together. Daughter has a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and wife has a 2016 Durango, rolling shitboxes I've had to spend a small fortune to keep on the road. Lightly driven, never abused and low mileage - and still shitboxes.

Same with daughter,she had a Jeep Liberty and now a Cherokee TR and both were and are $ pits

[LATB]

Originally Posted by 04 commemorative

Same with daughter,she had a Jeep Liberty and now a Cherokee TR and both were and are $ pits

My wife drives a 2019 Cherokee and the little suv has been excellent. Approaching 6 years (took delivery 4-18) and only oil changes and without a single problem.

She’s thinking about moving up to the Grand Cherokee but this one only has 30K and she’s afraid of getting rid of a good car and getting one that has problems.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by 04 commemorative

Same with daughter,she had a Jeep Liberty and now a Cherokee TR and both were and are $ pits

This has been my experience in monitoring the servicing and repairing these vehicles as well. They tend to break for the sake of breaking. Major stuff like transmissions and engines. Co-worker bought an AWD 300 for whatever reason and the differentials failed. The car sounded like a huge pencil sharpener. He turned it back in as a lemon and moved on to a Hyundai.

[96 Vette CE]

Originally Posted by 69camfrk

I also am a Ford truck guy. But as of late, Ford has been having huge quality issues.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...l/72093448007/

[LATB]

Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...l/72093448007/

100 thousand F150’s is a nothing burger in the big picture.