Monthly Archives: July 2013

Ram 1500 Tops Consumer Reports Full-Sized Pickup Test

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ram1500_06Consumer Reports has put out their rankings of full-size picks up and the one that made it to the top of the list, the 2013 Ram 1500.

“The Ram 1500 is surprisingly luxurious and refined-but still fully capable of doing hard work when needed,” said Jake Fisher, director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Ct. “Continued interior and powertrain improvements make the Ram a particularly well-rounded choice.”

By heading over to their website, at ww.CosumerReports.org, they have the full break down of their test and ratings that led to the 1500 earning the top spot. The Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, a fan-favorite engine choice, was used in the testing.

The pick up managed a 78-point overall road test. To put some perspective on that number, here’s how the competition did. The Ford F-150 got 68 and the Toyota Tundra had a 69.

The 2013 Ram 1500 has been extremely popular with critics and fans of late. This is thanks to a lighter and stiffer frame than previous models. Including the new infotainment system on the inside to improve driver and passenger comfort certainly helped the scoring.

Consumer Report did mention that they are still waiting to test the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, so we’ll see if the 1500 can hold onto the crown afterward.

For more information on the Ram 1500, or other Ram products, head to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  You can view the full product line-up online or schedule a time to be seen in our service department for a check-up.  We also have added a mobile app for customers to access the dealership on the go.  Be sure to also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly specials.

2013 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition: I See a Red Truck and I Wanted it Painted Black

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bildeJust last month, in conjunction with the blockbuster film, Ram put together a special Man of Steel-inspired Ram truck. A month later, Ram has a new look to give to the 1500 that’s dressed in all black. I’m not making any insinuations or anything, but General Zod, Man of Steel’s main bad guy, is also dressed in all black. Could Ram be secretly assembling a Justice League of trucks?

In all seriousness, Ram is putting out a pretty snazzy all-black 2013 Ram 1500. It has a real ‘bad-ass’ seal of approval and just looks like it can handle about anything. It’s the kind of look that both makes you gaze in wonderment, dreaming of getting a chance to be the cool guy behind the wheel, and also makes you too intimated to look into the eyes of the driver. I might be over-selling the melodrama, but it’s clearly there.

The all-black 1500 is black from head to toe, even have the side badge removed to cover the whole body. The grille is black, the front fascia is black, the rear bumper is black; when I say it’s all-black I really really mean that everything is painted black.

Why go all out on this color? “Ram Trucks are known for their bold, in-your-face presence,” said Ram president Reid Bigland. “The new Black Express takes Ram’s aggressive good looks to an all new sinister level by blackening out the entire truck while maintaining a great price.”

Now I just want to see the Black Express Ram and the Man of Steel Ram meet on a road somewhere. That’s be one epic clash.

For pricing and more information on the 2013 Ram 1500, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge or visit us on the web. You can view our inventory of new and pre-owned Ram and other vehicles on our site. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow our Twitter account to see our monthly offers.

Ram Heavy Duty Trucks Get New Hemi Engine

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ram2500_19As the market has been showing, trucks are very important right now.  Ram is really pushing to take away the sales market from the competition.  In order to do that, they need to make sure people know they have the best trucks on the market.  The critics have been extremely receptive to the 2014 Ram 1500 so far.  The next group of trucks Ram is sprucing up is the Heavy Duty lineup.  Ram will be giving the trucks a more heavy duty engine to make them the most powerful trucks in the class.

The 2014 Heavy Duty Trucks will now have the option of a 6.4-liter Hemi V8.  The engine has only been used by SRT up until now.  Torque News has the full numbers list of what this engine is capable of.  “This new 6.4L truck Hemi packs 410 horsepower at 5,600rpm and 429lb-ft of torque at 4,000rpm…”

Those impressive numbers give the 2014 Ram HD Trucks the edge over the competition.  Neither Ford nor GM has trucks that can match that much power.

Making the engine seem even better is the fact that it has Chrysler’s fuel saver technology.  That makes the engine shut down half of its cylinders when it’s on the highway at cruising speeds.  What this does is provide better fuel economy for truck drivers.

Ram is serious about becoming the name in trucks.  They are seeing the importance of excelling in the market right now and are really appealing to those looking for power in their trucks.

Go to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to view our full Ram line-up. We have our new and pre-owned vehicles also available for view online. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news and monthly specials.

Fourth of July Specials at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge

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2f7acdac960d629f881bc64fd879432bxBayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be closed this Thursday in observation of the 4th of July. We will reopen with normal business hours the following Friday.

Business Hours:
Monday 7/1 – Wednesday 7/3: 9am – 9pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 9am – 9pm

This upcoming Fourth of July, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge is offering amazing deals on select popular makes and models. Here’s a look at the deals we’re running:

Chrysler Town and Country2013 Chrysler Town & Country:
$199/Month
MSRP: $31,390
39 Mths, 10,000 miles
*$0 down, tax & tags due at signing. Must qualify for lease conquest.

2013 Chrysler 200 Limited2013 Chrysler 200 Limited
$139/Month
MSRP: $25,680
24 Mths, 10,000 miles
*$0 down, tax and tag due at signing, Must qualify for Volkswagon Bonus Cash.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado2013 Grand Cherokee Larado
$259/Month
MSRP: $33,490
36 Mths, 10,000 miles
*$0 down, tax & tags due at signing. Must qualify for lease conquest.