What replaced my E90....

Hunter399 · 07-07-2007, 08:18 PM

very nice

ehhhwik · 07-08-2007, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

I shopped every full size truck, this one ended up having the best incentives, and was my second choice of preferred truck anyway. I wanted the Tundra, but this one had twice the incentives, and a nice discount to boot.
Matt

good thing you didn't pick the tundra, look at this video: (hint: look at the tundra's bed)

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/25/v...re-test-track/

///Matt · 07-08-2007, 05:32 AM

WOW

Chris.G · 07-08-2007, 05:43 AM

the tundra looks so out of place on that durability test

StewtheBassman · 07-08-2007, 09:14 AM

Hey Matt, congratulations!!

That is a badass truck....I tried one out and you feel like you are about three stories up in one of those!

Easy to work on, easy to modify (you know you want a chip or that!), and looking great!

I traded my e90 for a Dodge Magnum....last Thursday! They gave me a cheque back, I got a slightly used one so as not to take the depreciation hit, which Dodges do suffer a great deal! I was at 80,000km, so officially OFF warranty, with the Magnum I get another 35,000km of new car warranty.

I love the space, the utility, the ride, the looks (and I get looks too), and the fact that I am not paying for things I don't want and will never need. Would have been nice to get the Hemi and a sunroof, but I chose the 3.5l for its fuel efficiency....the power is there, 250hp and torque. It still goes off the line better than my e90 did, and the torque is there on the highway when I need it.

Anyway, you are a legendary e90poster, don't stop!

I guess I am a "Car Guy", not strictly a "BMW Guy".

ksfrogman · 07-08-2007, 10:44 AM

Matt, what's the size of that V8? I would imagine that's the old true, tried and tested pushrod V8 that Dodge has been using for quite some time now? Dad has an old carbureted Magnum V8 in a 1980s Dodge van that still runs despite the use of an old fashioned distributor and no fuel injection.

StewtheBassman · 07-08-2007, 11:34 AM

Too bad it doesn't have a 5.7!!! I still have serious V-8 envy!!

///Matt · 07-09-2007, 03:25 PM

It's the 4.7, and I'm pretty sure it's not pushrod, I think it's DOHC, but I'd have to check.

But this motor is strong, sounds awesome (with my Magnaflow muffler), and get respectable freeway mileage. I get 23-24mpg on smooth freeway rides with cruise control, and no major hill ascents.

I'm supposed to be able to tow 8,000 lbs. Considering I only plan to tow like 4,000, that's great.

UncleWede · 07-09-2007, 05:28 PM

Spray in that bed liner! If you are going to use the truck for ANYTHING other than driving, you gotta have that liner. It's not such a worry about getting things in the bed before, if they do it right they actually have to sand the clearcoat/paint before application. I recommend over the edge, you don't want to scratch up the rails. Outside of music, the spray in was teh best thing I did to my truck.

!Xoible · 07-09-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

Here she is. =) She's no E90, but she's great in her own right.

07, Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 4.7L V8, 5 speed automatic trans. Got the towing package. I like it.

ur dead to me man
jk

congrats on your truck!
i can hear your avi yelling "THIS IS DODGE"

StewtheBassman · 07-09-2007, 08:02 PM

In Canada they seem to spray bedliners in as a stock offering.

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StewtheBassman Major General 210 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Hey Matt, congratulations!! That is a badass truck....I tried one out and you feel like you are about three stories up in one of those! Easy to work on, easy to modify (you know you want a chip or that!), and looking great! I traded my e90 for a Dodge Magnum....last Thursday! They gave me a cheque back, I got a slightly used one so as not to take the depreciation hit, which Dodges do suffer a great deal! I was at 80,000km, so officially OFF warranty, with the Magnum I get another 35,000km of new car warranty. I love the space, the utility, the ride, the looks (and I get looks too), and the fact that I am not paying for things I don't want and will never need. Would have been nice to get the Hemi and a sunroof, but I chose the 3.5l for its fuel efficiency....the power is there, 250hp and torque. It still goes off the line better than my e90 did, and the torque is there on the highway when I need it. Anyway, you are a legendary e90poster, don't stop! I guess I am a "Car Guy", not strictly a "BMW Guy". __________________ Last edited by StewtheBassman; 04-16-2009 at 09:01 PM..
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ksfrogman Major General 611 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Matt, what's the size of that V8? I would imagine that's the old true, tried and tested pushrod V8 that Dodge has been using for quite some time now? Dad has an old carbureted Magnum V8 in a 1980s Dodge van that still runs despite the use of an old fashioned distributor and no fuel injection. __________________
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StewtheBassman Major General 210 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Too bad it doesn't have a 5.7!!! I still have serious V-8 envy!! __________________
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///Matt United States Marine 333 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	It's the 4.7, and I'm pretty sure it's not pushrod, I think it's DOHC, but I'd have to check. But this motor is strong, sounds awesome (with my Magnaflow muffler), and get respectable freeway mileage. I get 23-24mpg on smooth freeway rides with cruise control, and no major hill ascents. I'm supposed to be able to tow 8,000 lbs. Considering I only plan to tow like 4,000, that's great.
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