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Old 10-21-2020, 08:37 PM   #48
Montana Man
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My experience is with the durability of materials used. All new trucks show well on the showroom floor. Initial quality of say a year or less isn't bad for all three. I tend to keep my vehicles for several years. As such I find paint and plastics on Rams to be inferior to others. I'm no expert on the molecular makeup of these materials but they do not hold up to time like other brands I've owned. The plastics scratch easily and fade quickly. The paint requires more effort to keep pristine. And the electronics are problematic both on the Ram and Jeep. The powertrain however is top notch. That is, the components that are sub contracted.

With that I think for a tow vehicle the Ram has the edge for the lowest maintenance cost and good resale value. If I didn't tow I would prefer a Jimmy.
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