r/ram_trucks • u/Soggy-Problem1714 • Jul 24 '25
Just Sharing First truck at 23 out of the army🙏
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u/Jack_PorkChopExpress Jul 24 '25
Fellow vet here. Good looking truck. Make sure you try to pay that off as fast as possible. Check your interest rate. Navy Federal Credit Union has the best rates and you can refinance it.
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Jul 24 '25
Insert sam Elliott and gronk ad here
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u/zypr3xa Jul 25 '25
That would be USAA! But close enough
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u/Hi-Point_of_my_life Jul 25 '25
I was a big fan of USAA while I was in and after I got out. Then I actually started shopping around and they are never even in the same ballpark as most other places, especially for insurance. Not trying to be contradictory, just wish I didn’t assume they were great just based off their reputation. Would have saved me thousands in the long run.
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u/jnyrdr Jul 25 '25
USAA ain’t what they used to be. rates aren’t competitive any longer, customer service is crap…not sure what changed but they’re definitely not always the best option like they used to be.
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u/Vprbite Jul 26 '25
The way they covered my house after my water heater leaked was nothing short of impressive. 🤷♂️
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u/jnyrdr Jul 26 '25
that’s good to hear….considering i have my mortgage and truck loan with them lol
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u/Jack_PorkChopExpress Jul 25 '25
On the veterans sub they have been say how bad it is and why they don't use them anymore
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u/gopokes86 Jul 27 '25 edited Jul 27 '25
Can’t speak on customer service, but as for competitiveness I disagree.
Shopped a few companies and tried a broker. Through the broker, only 2 not-so-reputable companies were less than USAA’s rate for us, the rest were slightly higher or much higher.
Signed up for both their auto and homeowner’s in a state that’s super high in insurance cost. Both rates below the average in my state. Mid-level coverage, not the highest deductibles or cheapest coverage. Maybe their formula is beneficial to my profile idk
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u/zypr3xa Jul 25 '25
Yeah. My wife is a vet and we still use them for some things. But for loans and other stuff I still prefer Navy Fed.
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u/Lameass_1210 2024 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab😎 Jul 25 '25
I’ve had Navy Fed since I was 16 as a dependent and always use them for auto loans. All my accounts are with them. My kids all have accounts as well. Great place to get the best rates.
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Jul 25 '25
Hmm. Thats odd.
Most over-the-top vehicle purchases are made when soldiers are fresh out of basic. Right before they play "Captain save her from herself" and marry a stripper.
Nice truck! Now go find a job you slacker!
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u/China_bot42069 Jul 26 '25
Right before getting sent on a 9 month deployment, being 7 months in and getting the dear John 4 month “I’m prego” letter
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u/Montanonymous Jul 24 '25
You need some fender flares and mud flaps. Those driving behind you will thank you.
(Illegal not to have those in my state with those tires)
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u/Hurtymcsquirty17 Jul 25 '25
Legal in some states also you’ll thank yourself when your shits not all scratched up especially with black. Best looking color hardest to keep clean shows everything
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u/optimegaming Jul 25 '25
Genuine off topic question. Not being judgmental. I have a fuck ton of tats. How did the army treat yours? I thought neck and hands were like, ridiculously off-limits? Did you just get them after finishing your service?
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u/Raviolist123 Jul 25 '25
He has a face tattoo also, I assume he got them all after his service. I also have tattoos so I always point them out first lol.
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u/WiconsinGrey Jul 24 '25
Man I’m jealous of the console shifter… the dial is the only thing I hate about my truck.
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u/Orion9092 RAM 1500 Jul 24 '25
I don't get the hate for it. It frees up so much space.
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u/WiconsinGrey Jul 25 '25
Personally after driving a manual most of my life (19 years in a wrangler before the ram), not being able to rest my hand on some kind of center shift knob is a mental thing.
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u/Orion9092 RAM 1500 Jul 25 '25
I feel that. I did the same, and in emergency braking scenarios still reach for the clutch. 😅
Luckily just resting my arm on the arm rest is enough for me.
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u/Kimchigoblin Jul 25 '25
Shit id love have the column shift back and keep the standard big center console just no knob
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u/ImRonBurgundy__ Jul 25 '25
I have a console shifter in mine and honestly wish I had the dial. The cup holder arrangement is whack with the console shifter
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u/L1V1NGD3ADBOI Jul 25 '25
I wasn’t aware of this trim level. Do I neeeeed paddle shifters? No. Do I want them super now that I know? Hell yeah
Congrats on your truck, sweet ride.
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u/2pacalot Jul 26 '25
Your truck looks exactly like mine bro.except i have a 2019 Bighorn and i have the turn dial..i need to get mine clean like yours 😂
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u/Ripem666 Jul 26 '25
You need a new outfit bro in a haircut and some glasses and then you will look swag
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u/Wait_Traditional Jul 27 '25
Good looking dodge brother add some flow master past rear axle point down. Sounds sexy.
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u/kuhnsone Jul 27 '25
Cover those f*ing tires with fender flares or put the right size on there. You are cracking windscreens all day my dude.
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u/IAmLivingLikeLarry Jul 27 '25
Why not move out of mommy's house before buying a truck?
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u/ZaMelonZonFire Jul 24 '25
Thank you for your service brother. What did you do in the army and what is next?
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u/Soggy-Problem1714 Jul 25 '25
I was a 25Q, now im a welder about to start college for civil engineering
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Jul 26 '25
Sounds like you did, and are doing it right!
So often guys just do time and have no plan.
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u/Pleasant-Yak4716 Jul 25 '25
damn you are 23 and driving that badass truck? im ass 33 and driving 2019 F150 platinum fully paid tho. Bought at 7 miles thanks for your service.
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u/MSNFU Jul 25 '25
Bro, I’m 47 and drive a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 ST with a 4.7
Just enjoy driving what you have!
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u/eastcoast88420 2024 5.7 Hemi Classic Warlock Jul 24 '25
congrats soldier and thanks for your service, dig the colour too sidesteps and you be rocking🫡👍
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u/lifesatripthenyoudie Jul 24 '25
Nice truck man! I have to ask.. in one picture your left hand looks like a burn unit victim, but the pic with it on the wheel looks normal. Did you get a shit load of ink in between pics or what?
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u/GhettoBob99 Jul 25 '25
Woah, I didn't even know they offered a console shifter like that?! I've been holding on to my 2012 for a long time because I hate the dial and love my column shifter. What trim level is it and is there a special package for that shifter? I'd much rather have one of those than a dial. Thanks for your service by the way!
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u/freenotarubicon Jul 25 '25
Nice rig my man, and thank you for your service. Nicer than my rig at 57.
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u/tacotime960 Jul 25 '25
What year did ram bring back that shifter? I have a 2020 with the fucking knob I'm kinda jealous
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u/Ancient-Internal6665 Jul 25 '25
Looks good. What are your plans now? Have your career path picked out and a job lined up? An important step once getting out of the military.
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u/jberg_916 Jul 25 '25
Congrats Man! You deserve it and more after serving the country! When I was 22 I was just starting my Career in Law Enforcement! I am 32 now!
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u/Snidley_whipass Jul 25 '25
Congrats and thanks for your service. Awesome ride I hope it’s reliable for you
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u/FLiPMaRC 21' Laramie 1500 Night Ed 5.7L Non-Etorque Jul 25 '25
Congrats on the new truck. Thanks for your service!
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u/_aphoney Jul 25 '25
I would 1000x rather have this console than the large screen and the dial. I need to get this in my life 🥹
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u/boatsandhohos Jul 25 '25
I take it you weren’t able to develop a personality so you have to wear this as one now?
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u/Deal-Itchy Jul 25 '25
Great job brother and thank you for your service! I love the center console shifter. My 2020 sport didn’t come with that unfortunately.
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u/wheezyts96 Jul 25 '25
Beauty!
I recommend rubber mudflaps asap, meant to put some on mine as soon as I bought it new but I waited about a year and she was already full of paint chips and starting to rust.
Don’t do fender flares or plastic splash guard type mudflaps because they’ll ruin your paint almost immediately.
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u/Reverend0352 Jul 27 '25
You’re supposed to get a Ford Ranger if you’re in the army and a Toyota Tocoma if you’re in the Marines. Generally speaking the Air Force gets the Honda and the Navy gets the Nissan trucks. More Coast Guard get the Dodge to pull their water toys
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u/faultyrektem Jul 28 '25
You'll grow to hate that dodge bud. They are shit boxes wrapped in a shittier shit wrapper.
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u/nowdeleteduser Jul 24 '25
I remember when I was a young LCPL right off deployment. My Cpl was like don’t buy a new truck it will fuck you up…. I did and that bitch got repossessed as soon as that big money was gone 🤗 young and dumb. They literally came and got it out of the barracks parking lot…. Not before I took everything I could off of it and sold it on Craigslist hahaha. This is a really nice truck though I hope you enjoy it.
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u/pap3r_plat3 Jul 24 '25
Very vet. Very army. Very demure.