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AK370Z · 01-21-2013, 10:19 PM

Yup.. so I finally got myself a beater car/truck for the winter. Since last year we didn't get any snow, I was thinking maybe this year we will get hammered (N.E. members, remember 15" snow of February 2010?). Since Sandy destroyed a lot of our furniture and electronics, my dad suggested that I should get a full bed truck instead of a car. So, after searching for a few weeks, I finally found this truck. It's a 1998 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie 4x4. It only has 98,xxx miles, 1 owner, 4x4 and a full size bed. I paid about $3500 (including tax, tag and title). It's not perfect but it has done it's job last month or so ( I bought it in November). It feels soo weird driving this truck because I have NEVER driven a truck (or even a SUV before). All my sports coupe sat 4" from the ground! I drove sports coupe's all my life. This one (seems like these model Dodge rams) sits so much higher than the ground, sometimes I have to remind myself that to slow down in turns and such.. I'm still getting used to driving this. I don't have any big plans for it. Upgrade the sound system, do a little tune up, alignment, full detail etc. I just want some snow so that I can try out the 4x4 lol haha

Here are some pictures. If anyone here owns this model truck or have information, I do have some questions about some stuff about the truck.

Pics:

Gave it a quick wash and Adams Polishes Machine Super Sealant

Adams VRT on the Tires. Truck seems very well taken care of. 5.2L V8 American Muscle

I actually have the Dodge Decal now. That's the only thing pretty much missing exterior wise.

Full Size Bed. Backing up is a nightmare lol

I hand washed the whole truck bed and applied Adams VRT! Ate up 8 oz of VRT!

Interior pics:

Very Clean. I cleaned them again and applied fabric protector.

These weren't so great But I used this AMAZING product from Detailer's Domain Called 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner. GREAT results

I may write a review of this product later.
Here's an example thread what this plastic cleaner can do!

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Griot...Kit_p_768.html

01-21-2013, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	My Newest Winter Beater Truck: 1998 Dodge Ram SLT 4x4 (AK370Z) Yup.. so I finally got myself a beater car/truck for the winter. Since last year we didn't get any snow, I was thinking maybe this year we will get hammered (N.E. members, remember 15" snow of February 2010?). Since Sandy destroyed a lot of our furniture and electronics, my dad suggested that I should get a full bed truck instead of a car. So, after searching for a few weeks, I finally found this truck. It's a 1998 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie 4x4. It only has 98,xxx miles, 1 owner, 4x4 and a full size bed. I paid about $3500 (including tax, tag and title). It's not perfect but it has done it's job last month or so ( I bought it in November). It feels soo weird driving this truck because I have NEVER driven a truck (or even a SUV before). All my sports coupe sat 4" from the ground! I drove sports coupe's all my life. This one (seems like these model Dodge rams) sits so much higher than the ground, sometimes I have to remind myself that to slow down in turns and such.. I'm still getting used to driving this. I don't have any big plans for it. Upgrade the sound system, do a little tune up, alignment, full detail etc. I just want some snow so that I can try out the 4x4 lol haha Here are some pictures. If anyone here owns this model truck or have information, I do have some questions about some stuff about the truck. Pics: Gave it a quick wash and Adams Polishes Machine Super Sealant Adams VRT on the Tires. Truck seems very well taken care of. 5.2L V8 American Muscle I actually have the Dodge Decal now. That's the only thing pretty much missing exterior wise. Full Size Bed. Backing up is a nightmare lol I hand washed the whole truck bed and applied Adams VRT! Ate up 8 oz of VRT! Interior pics: Very Clean. I cleaned them again and applied fabric protector. These weren't so great But I used this AMAZING product from Detailer's Domain Called 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner. GREAT results I may write a review of this product later. Here's an example thread what this plastic cleaner can do! http://www.detailersdomain.com/Griot...Kit_p_768.html __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.