u/UtahUndercover

Work Drugs and Cannon are two groups I’ve really started enjoying. Anyone or anything else similar in this genre I should check out?

…and is now eyeballing an $800 driver. He’s a 3-4 handi, but I still think he’s insane.😆😉

Realistically, there are no more subjective, debated, over-analyzed, and expensive golf weapons than the putter and the driver. One is the shortest hitting while the other is then longest (sometimes).

While the driver will be hit (sorta) 12-14 times during a round, the putter will always be most-used club in the bag, counting for around 50% (often more) of the player’s stroke total. Yet it’s the one that typically gets the least practice - and typically relies on mood swings and magic…

Yeah, they’ve been around for awhile, love this duo’s music, especially “Coming Down” & “Ocean Dreams.” Synth Pop & Chill Wave vibes…

Any recommendations for similar artists/songs?

This actually happened YESTERDAY…

Negotiated the deal on a new vehicle via email/text and went down to close and take delivery. Best offer out of the 4 dealerships I contacted and zero mention of financing whatsoever. Went over the #s with the salesperson a final time, told him I was using my credit union. After a 60+ minute stall (alleged computer issues) - where I actually saw the salesman sitting in the F&I office and bullshitting with the guy - he came back and we headed for F&I. 825 CBR so everything should be a breeze, right?

Again, the numbers were discussed and he shows me the full amount at 6.95% @ 72 months. I show him the CU approval on my phone, counter with 50% down and 4.74% @ 36 months. At that point, Mr. F&I informs me that the deal is only valid with dealer financing, 6.95% is their best rate, and my CU approval is unacceptable. We went back and forth for a few minutes before I finally I stood up, made a few unsavory remarks, and headed for the door.

The sales guy and the GM intercepted me in the showroom asked what was going on, and I told them (quite loudly, not exactly proud of that but I was pissed).

“That’s the only way we’re making any money on this deal!” Which I completely doubt as nothing is free. I told them I was going over to dealer #2 to buy my truck.

They got me back to F&I and told the guy to honor my CU approval. I sat back down and the F&I guy had the balls to say, “Okay… Can we discuss your warranty options?” No, no, and no…

I’d done my homework and knew it was a very attractive deal (I’m a financing account manager in a different industry where we don’t screw with our customers - 80%+ repeat business) or I would have kept walking. I’m also one of those weirdos that shows up with printed spreadsheets, ready to adjust the calcs on my phone - I don’t think they like that.

There’s a reason most people despite this onerous shit…

2026 1500 Laramie, 3.0l TT Hurricane. Maybe I’m old school, but with a new vehicle I’ve always done the 1st “break-in” oil change at around 500 miles, then stuck with the owner’s manual prescribed oil intervals going forward.

Is the early new car oil change still a thing? I take delivery on Thursday, it’s coming in from another store.

2026 Ram Laramie, finally. To get it exactly how I want it, they’re driving in a unit in from 400 miles away. I think I’m getting a pretty good deal on this (I harassed 5 different dealers, everyone came to the party) so they won’t truck it.

However, I agreed to close on it tomorrow morning with a “subject to final inspection” rider on the docs. Any rock chips, scratches, road damage, or if the transport driver rolls it three times - everything & anything will be addressed or the deal can be unwound before acceptance.

I’m a financial guy in a completely different line of business, and confident in wording the rider. But… Am I courting an uncomfortable situation here? Any thoughts? 70 year old dealership I’ve purchased from before.

Possibly an unfounded concern, but…

Mentioned here a few days ago that I found a new Ram 1500 Laramie equipped the way I want, the color/exterior trim I want, no dealer installed add-ons, and at an extremely competitive price. Very mainstream configuration - definitely not a unicorn.

However , the disconcerting part of the deal is that this particular truck build date is August 10, 2025 - a YEAR ago, that was the initial 2026 model release month.

Is this possibly a red flag? I questioned both the sales guy & the floor manager. Both were very vague, “I’m not sure why, we sell a lot of trucks here.”

Seems an inordinate amount of time to be in stock, or am I making a needless fuss out of this? There’s 11 miles on the truck, so it’s not a demo or loaner stock.

Offer sheet from this morning:

MSRP $69,625
12% Ram Discount $8,255
Dealer Discount (not itemized, so…) $7,505
Price before TT&R, doc fee and the “negotiable nonsense” add-ons $53,865

Is there still meat on this bone or is this an equitable offer?

Everyone has to make a buck, but I do like to retain some of my bucks. The truck is a perfect fit except for the sunroof, but can live with it. Personally, I find them useless…

On our last three Rams (2019, 2012, 2005) we’ve had the big, one-piece, hinging RealTruck Undercover tops - heavy duty, long lasting, and trouble free. You can dance on the thing. But when you need height to haul something, they can be a bitch to remove/hang on the wall/re-install.

For our “upcoming” 2026, we’re possibly considering a tri-fold hardtop - fiberglass, ABS, or aluminum. Biggest concern is scraping 6”+ of snow off it on a winter morning. I use a plastic lipped snow shovel and a 24” shop broom on the Undercover and it’s never shown any scratches.

Any recommendations?
Any NFWs?

Always a price vs long term value thing. I see some installed on trucks where they visibly sag in the middle - that would make me bat-shit crazy…

I was at a Ram dealership this morning and was told a “Stop Sell” was going into effect at noon today due to some massive recall/repair/replace” situation. This from a group of guys three floor salespeople. Of course, they “didn’t know” the reason.

Fact or fiction? I can’t imagine telling prospective customers this if there wasn’t some truth behind it…

Looking at a new 2026 Ram Laramie. The Monroney sticker lists the destination charge at $2,600 - Almost 5% of the MSRP! Haven’t purchased a new vehicle since 2020. Wow, a bit shocking…

I was at a local indoor range, shooting some 9mm handguns recently and politely (key word) inquired about bringing my Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach I with me next time, as they do allow small-bore rifles.

“No pellet guns allowed on the range!” was literally barked at me immediately. Jeez, let some guys open-carry and work the desk at a range - instant OK Corral wannabe (my apologies to Doc Holliday).

Anyway, is this common at indoor ranges or just this place? You’d think I was asking if I could light up an RPG…🙄

This morning, one of our Uber-Mormon neighbors remarked that we do yard work “half naked.” Of course, in that trademark, holier-than-thou tone. AFTER I offered to help them with a sprinkler issue.

I guess t-backs, tank tops, and high-cut gym shorts are obscene around here, even when it’s 80+ degrees. MYOFB!😆🙄