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When I bought my 2015 it was with the intention of replacing it after the 8-year Maxcare expired. When I went out looking for a replacement I was beyond shocked at the pricing of a new 3500 Cummins Longhorn, over $100K. I even considered the value of my 2015, at the time, it was in the mid $50K range of value. Still, I'm not going to pay that much to replace a truck that is working (38,000 miles on it), I'll self-insure.
i thought i just read in THIS forum that Stellantis is laying off a lot of people and moving operations to mexico?
TRX money there, if U can find one
I got $4K in rebates on the GC Summit.
I used to have one of those. Mine was dark green with tan interior. Over the years I've owned 3 Wranglers, 1 Cherokee, and now 4 Grand Cherokees. Never had a single problem with any of them other than an engine light caused by the gas-cap....which is a known Jeep issue.
When I get a garage/shop built, a TJ, preferably LJ, will be on my radar.
They were offering 4k to 5k incentives on the non-hybrid GC's as well, when we were looking.
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I wonder if they will keep making the classic, TONS of people would flock to those at that point for the HEMI if still in them.
Hard to say, although someone at my dealership said 2024 was the last year for 4th gens.
Sometimes people misread things, or hear/read misinformation, or jump to conclusions, especially since many Mopar people suffer more from self loathing and suspicion. In the included link there is a mention of "reduce(ing) the North American footprint," but there's no mention of moving anything to Mexico, a concept that would be repugnant to the UAW.
Stellantis could close 18 plants as part of latest UAW proposal
Stellantis, the automotive giant, may be closing 18 facilities as part of its UAW deal. Find out the details of this potential restructuring here.
My understanding is "closures" will affect mostly the Mopar distribution system and close currently underutilized assembly plants, and possibly reopen a current Illinois assembly plant.
"These facilities encompass the Tipton Transmission Plant in Indiana, the partially decommissioned Trenton Engine Complex, the already idled Mount Elliott Tool & Die in Michigan, and the idled Belvidere Assembly plant.
Additionally, the proposal encompasses a Detroit warehouse, office space, and Stellantis' sprawling 500-acre North American headquarters and technology center in metro Detroit."
If you look at a 2025 Ram 1500 Moroney you will see they are still manufactured at Sterling Heights. Moving production to another facility is a monumental task and could cause a serious disruption, which is why in the past a line is opened up in the other plant first before the switch over.
Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 113361 miles.
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Mine never breaks...because I never take it off-road! lol
That’s what I am waiting to see, if them killing off the hemi is going to be the end of the classic. Will make me want to keep mine more, she’s been a little problematic since new but every vehicle produced these days is pretty much a crap shoot
With the Gov push for EVs, manufacturers are damned if they do, damned if they dont.
We're in the middle of that project right now. A $65k 2 car/room above garage grew to $95k with other "incidentals" we didn't anticipate. lol
