I ORDERED AN E-TORQUE BY MISTAKE!!! CRAP!!!

[2ndAmend]

3 months ago I ordered a Ram from Koons at 5% under. As it stands now, comparing sticker price to Koons price, minus expected incentives, it comes to 15.5% off sticker, a great deal these days.

I just downloaded the Window Sticker and noticed it has the eTorque!!! Not what I thought I ordered!

I didn't notice the order confirmation had the eTroque!!! I signed it, order when though, truck is built awaiting shipping.

I could just not take delivery and eat the $1k deposit, or I could buy it and flip it at a profit (we have no sales tax here). I could just keep it. It will be my DD when the weather is not sutiable for the HC plus I do a little towing and plow my driveway.

As many of you know, I am generally anti-EV primarily because it is a political solution to a problem that does not exist. And I like to keep vehicles for a very long time and don't relish the thought of replacing an expensive battery a year after the warranty runs out.

Will this truck will be ok with the eTorque and not be a long term problem? Or should I bail out and buy a F150 next year? (It looks like all 23 Rams will be eTorque.)

 

[DemonSRT]

You don't seem to know what E-Torque is. lol

It sure ain't a EV. lol

 

[DemonSRT]

Read this.

https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shoppi...gy used in,and much less-expensive technology.

 

[GBLWRMR]

I'll take it at your agreed price. Let me know when it arrives and I'll meet you at the dealership and buy the truck. No reason to lose your $1K. PM me your info and I'll take it.

 

[ChargerChallenger]

E torque is you get instant Emails on your Connect Screen all day😁

 

[Jack_Toepfer]

Yeah bud, it isn’t an EV, it’s more like a part-time hybrid. The battery is small and doesn’t power the vehicle - but it will add power. The battery is $2500 to replace and not $25,000.

Go drive one, most people would never know it was different.

 

[hell on wheels]

E Tork
It gets the ball rolling as it starts.
When the engine cuts off from a stop.

 

[2ndAmend]

You don't seem to know what E-Torque is. lol

It sure ain't a EV. lol

I know exactly what it is which is why I didn't want it. My Silverado is almost 20 years old and did just fine without it. It adds complexity and possible future expenses with no significant benefit from what I can see.

 

[2ndAmend]

I'll take it at your agreed price. Let me know when it arrives and I'll meet you at the dealership and buy the truck. No reason to lose your $1K. PM me your info and I'll take it.

LOL! I was waiting for this! Only 8 min, not bad! If I don't take delivery I'll be in touch, but I ain't flying to DC!

 

[Bobo]

LOL! I was waiting for this! Only 8 min, not bad! If I don't take delivery I'll be in touch, but I ain't flying to DC!

Arrange pick up for Christmas week and you could pretend it's Die Hard 2

 

[GBLWRMR]

LOL! I was waiting for this! Only 8 min, not bad! If I don't take delivery I'll be in touch, but I ain't flying to DC!

The old lady will tell ya I'm quick, too. But what does she know?

 

[DemonSRT]

I know exactly what it is which is why I didn't want it. My Silverado is almost 20 years old and did just fine without it. It adds complexity and possible future expenses with no significant benefit from what I can see.

Whatever.

 

[ChargerChallenger]

Has @Jimmy N. signed up as another user😂😂😂

 

[Jimmy N.]

Will this truck will be ok with the eTorque and not be a long term problem? Or should I bail out and buy a F150 next year? (It looks like all 23 Rams will be eTorque.)

Hmm, let's see here.

Choice A: Get the Ram for a good price and enjoy a (most likely) trouble free vehicle.

Choice B: Forfeit the deposit, get a Furd F150, and practically be guaranteed to have problems.

 

[Hellcatcfp]

Hmm, let's see here.

Choice A: Get the Ram for a good price and enjoy a (most likely) trouble free vehicle.

Choice B: Forfeit the deposit, get a Furd F150, and practically be guaranteed to have problems.

Going to agree with @Jimmy N. Completed my annual maintenance on my Furd and after two upper oil pan repairs under warranty I discovered it leaking again...@#$%&$##...now out of warranty. F'ing Furds.

p.s. @Jimmy N., don't expect agreement on four door vehicles now 😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣🤣.

 

[2ndAmend]

I was hoping to hear some guys say "I have it and it is great, no problems!". Still hoping.

The Serv Mgr at the local Dodge is a good guy, a car and motorcycle guy, known him for over 25 years, I trust his opinion. He chuckled and said is a good feature especially at no cost. The added low end torque at start makes the 5.7 pull like a 6.4. He also said they have not seen any problems, it has a 8/80k warranty and the only drawback he can see is the added weight.

I'm warming up to the idea, not like I have a choice. Worst case is resell after delivery and probably make a profit.

I will need to bypass that stop/start.

 

[2ndAmend]

Whatever.

No offense intended, but you have made 3 posts so far and have not provided an opinion as to whether you think the eTorque is a good idea/feature and why. You have been a bit rude and insulting while I sincerely seek information from people who might have first hand knowledge of and/or experience with the system. Even if you don't, your thoughts/opinions are welcome. Please share them if you have any. Thanks!

 

[AeroF16]

You made it pretty clear you had your mind made up about it, now you’re looking for someone to convince you otherwise?

I don’t have one but looked at one the other day.

I know exactly what it is which is why I didn't want it. My Silverado is almost 20 years old and did just fine without it. It adds complexity and possible future expenses with no significant benefit from what I can see.

No offense intended, but you have made 3 posts so far and have not provided an opinion as to whether you think the eTorque is a good idea/feature and why. You have been a bit rude and insulting while I sincerely seek information from people who might have first hand knowledge of and/or experience with the system. Even if you don't, your thoughts/opinions are welcome. Please share them if you have any. Thanks!

 

[2ndAmend]

You made it pretty clear you had your mind made up about, so you’re looking for someone to convince you otherwise?

Not sure what you are asking.

 

[moparjim]

I was hoping to hear some guys say "I have it and it is great, no problems!". Still hoping.

The Serv Mgr at the local Dodge is a good guy, a car and motorcycle guy, known him for over 25 years, I trust his opinion. He chuckled and said is a good feature especially at no cost. The added low end torque at start makes the 5.7 pull like a 6.4. He also said they have not seen any problems, it has a 8/80k warranty and the only drawback he can see is the added weight.

I'm warming up to the idea, not like I have a choice. Worst case is resell after delivery and probably make a profit.

I will need to bypass that stop/start.

I have it and I like it. The stop /start is not annoying like on other vehicles that start by the starter. It also works to smooth out shifts. A friend of mine is a mechanic at my dealer that got trained on the system. He works at one of the biggest dealers in Montreal and has not had any in with issues.
The stop/start does save a noticeable amount of fuel in city driving.