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Purchasing RAM Vehicles in Wisconsin vs Illinois Planning to purchase a new RAM vehicle this year? Well, a great decision indeed! RAM vehicles have a solid build, are durable, and come packed with modern features and upgrades. If you're a resident near the Wisconsin/Illinois border, you may wonder if you should buy your new RAM vehicle in Illinois or Wisconsin. This decision can be a tricky one to make. Check out this blog to determine which state is better for vehicle buyers. Wondering where to test drive the latest RAM models in Wisconsin? Head to Palmen Motors in Kenosha, WI, and explore the numerous RAM vehicles available in our inventory. We also have the latest Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge models in our inventory. People who want new RAM near the WI/IL state border have two options: buy it in Wisconsin or Illinois. Read below to understand the vehicle purchase factors in both these states. more View Our New RAM Inventory Contact Us Should I Buy a RAM Truck in Wisconsin or Illinois? For easy understanding, we will discuss this question based on three factors: vehicle purchase laws, auto insurance, and car sales tax. This will give you a fair idea of which state to purchase a new vehicle from, in our case, new RAM. Vehicle Purchase Laws (Consumer Protection Laws) These are also called Lemon Laws. These consumer protection laws offer legal ways to address grievances when faulty products are sold to customers. Wisconsin's Lemon Law covers vehicles such as motorcycles, RVs, and large trucks purchased from a Wisconsin dealership or delivered to the buyer residing in Wisconsin. So, if you buy new RAM across the border from Illinois, you will not be covered under Wisconsin’s Lemon Law. There are some vital differences between WI and IL vehicle buyer protection laws. To cite one, under IL’s New Vehicle Protection Act, the manufacturer need not pay your attorney's fee if you win your lemon law case in court. But, under WI’s law, the manufacturer must pay your attorney’s fee when you win. Another glaring hole in IL’s law is that it does not apply to used vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act does not cover them. This is not the case with Wisconsin vehicle buyers. Illinois’s lemon laws are patchy and weak compared to Wisconsin’s, offering little consumer protection. Vehicle Sales Tax and Title Fees In Wisconsin, the vehicle sales tax is only 5%, whereas in Illinois, it is 6.5%. Illinois residents pay sales tax based on where they register their vehicle and not from where the vehicle is purchased. For a Wisconsin resident, buying new RAM in WI makes more sense than crossing the border to IL. A vehicle title is proof of ownership and has vital information, such as the vehicle’s identification number (VIN), mileage at the time of sale, make, model, and date of manufacture. Explore New RAM Vehicles in Kenosha, WI To get the best deals and consumer protection, Wisconsin is a better choice when compared to Illinois. Visit us at Palmen Motors in Kenosha, WI, and browse our RAM inventory.

2020 Ram 2500 and 2020 Ram 3500 Paint Color Options A lot of attention gets centered on the flagship Ram 1500 truck model. However, for more extensive hauls, you’ll want something a little more durable. For that, we look to the heavy - duty trucks from the Ram catalog. So, what kind of style is available with these Ram truck models? Here are the exterior paint color options of the 2020 Ram 2500 and 2020 Ram 3500 trucks! more 2020 Ram 2500 vs 2020 Ram 3500 2020 Ram 2500 Exterior Paint Colors The 2020 Ram 2500 pickup truck is available with the following color options: Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat Bright White Clear-Coat Delmonico Red Pearl-Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Flame Red Clear-Coat Granite Crystal Metalli Clear-Coat Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat Olive Green Pearl-Coat Patriot Blue Pearl-Coat Pearl White RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear-Coat 2020 Ram 3500 Exterior Paint Colors The 2020 Ram 3 500 pickup truck is available with the following color options: Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat Bright White Clear-Coat Delmonico Red Pearl-Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Flame Red Clear-Coat Granite Crystal Metalli Clear-Coat Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat Olive Green Pearl-Coat Patriot Blue Pearl-Coat Pearl White RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear-Coat Ram Introduces "Built to Serve" Edition Truck Models Test Drive the 2020 Ram 2500 and 2020 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Trucks in Kenosha, WI Find 2020 Ram 1500, 2020 Ram 2500, and 2020 Ram3500 trucks in stock here at the Palmen Motors dealership. Browse through our online inventory and schedule a test drive with a Ram light-duty or heavy-duty truck, today! For more information on Ram truck models, please continue to read our blog and contact us. Our staff can be reached online, by phone, or with a visit to our store. The Palmen Motors dealership is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and serves our neighboring cities of Racine, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more, with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicle sales and automotive service!

2020 RAM 2500 Vs. 2020 RAM 3500 When getting into the heavy-duty truck arena, it can be tough to determine just how heavy you want to go. How much power is necessary? How much do the capabilities between these beasts differ? Does anything else set them apart? more One would assume that the bigger the job you need to do, the higher the model you should go for. And generally, that’s a good rule to follow. However, there are some interesting nuances to acknowledge. Read on to educate your mind on the differences (and similarities) between the 2020 RAM 2500 and 2020 RAM 3500. View Our New Heavy-Duty RAM Inventory 2020 RAM 2500 Vs. 2020 RAM 3500 $33,745 Starting MSRP $35,195 370 to 410 hp Max Horsepower 370 to 410 hp 429 to 850 lb-ft Max Torque 429 to 1,000 lb-ft 10,350 to 15,040 pounds Towing Capacity 13,490 to 14,970 pounds 1,510 to 4,012 pounds Payload 3,745 to 4,644 pounds 232 – 261” L x 79 - 80” W x 78 – 81” H Dimensions 232 – 261” L x 79” W x 78 – 80” H You May Like: What are the differences between the new and classic RAM truck models? What’s the same? Both the 2020 RAM 2500 and 2020 RAM 3500 offer the same two engine options: a 6.7-liter 6-cylinder diesel, and a 6.4-liter V8. As such, horsepower ratings are the same, though the 2020 3500 can reach greater echelons of torque. Fuel economy figures for heavy-duty trucks are hard to come by, but rest-assured that they are not great. Such is the nature of the heavy-duty truck beast. Ever Wonder: How powerful is the 2019 RAM Heavy Duty? What’s different? As one would figure, the 2020 RAM 3500 has a higher starting MSRP than the 2020 2500, which corresponds to greater torque and payload capabilities (especially when comparing the standard offerings). Interestingly though, the 2020 2500 is listed as boasting a greater max towing capacity by 70 pounds. The 2020 2500 can also stretch to being an inch wider and taller than the 2020 3500. Though there may not be any grand meaning to this, it’s different from what most people expect. But then, truth is often complicated, isn’t it?

Ram “Built to Serve” Trucks Pay Tribute to Armed Forces Servicemen The Ram brand of the Fiat Chrysler group has just announced the upcoming “Built to Serve Edition” for its line of 2020 truck models. Made to honor and pay tribute to the United States Armed Forces branches ( Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard), we’ll take today to look at the exclusive features and release date(s) of the Ram “Built to Serve Edition” truck models, starting with the 2020 Ram 1500! more 2020 Ram 1500 - Gas and EcoDiesel Fuel Economy Ratings Ram “Built to Serve Edition” Trucks – Exclusive Features What kind of special features does the “Built to Serve Edition” of a Ram truck model add? 20” Aluminum Wheel with Technical Gray Finish All-Black Grille and Surround All-Weather Rubber Slush Mats American Flag Exterior and Interior Badging and Decals Black-Bezel Premium Lighting Black Bumpers Black Onyx Chrome Interior Trim Body-Color Wheel Flares “Built to Serve” Exterior and Interior Badging and Decals Corresponding Color Stitching (Depends on Branch Choice) Deeply Bolstered Cloth and Vinyl Sport Seats Lockable Console Storage And More! Additionally, the 4x4 Off-Road Group adds: All-Terrain Tires Electronic-Locking Rear Axle Front Suspension Skid Plate Fuel Tank Skid Plate Heavy-Duty Off-Road-Calibrated Front Shock Absorbers Heavy-Duty Off-Road-Calibrated Rear Shock Absorbers Hill-Descent Control Steering Gear Skid Plate Tow Hooks Transfer Case Ski Plate Ram “Built to Serve Edition” Trucks - Color Options Gator (1,000 Units) and Diamond Black (1,000 Units) - Army Ceramic Gray (1,000 Units) and Patriot Blue (1,000 Units) - Navy Anvil (1,000 Units) and Billet Silver (1,000 Units) - Air Force Tank (1,000 Units) and Flame Red (1,000 Units) - Marines Spitfire (500 Units) and Bright White (500 Units) - National Guard Ram “Built to Service Edition” Trucks – Release Date “Built to Serve Edition” Ram trucks will first be released in November, coinciding with Veterans Day on Monday, November 11 th, 2019. A new ‘Built to Serve Edition” Ram truck, representing a different one of the five military/armed forces branches of the United States ( Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard) will follow with a new release approximately every three months. Ram 1500 vs Ram 1500 Classic Learn More About Ram Special Edition Models in Kenosha, WI For more information on Ram special edition truck models, browse through our online inventory, continue to read our blog, and contact us. The Palmen Motors staff can be reached online, by phone, or with a visit to our store. The Palmen Motors dealership is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and serves the surrounding cities of Racine, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more, with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram sales and automotive service!

2019 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 Seating Upholstery Options Previously, we looked at all of the exterior paint color options for the 2019 Ram pickup truck models. Those would be the 2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Ram 2500, and 2019 Ram 3500 models. You can find that blog entry linked both here and below. Today, however, we'll be looking at the inside of these trucks to find out their fabric and upholstery options. Here are the colors and patterns of cloth and leather seating for the 2019 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks! more 2019 Ram 1500 Seating Upholstery Options Black Cloth Black/Diesel Grey Cloth Black Leather Black/Light Frost Beige Cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown Cloth Black/New Saddle Leather Black/Red Cloth/Vinyl Black/Red Leather Indigo/Frost Leather Mountain Brown/Light Frost Beige Leather Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown Leather 2019 Ram 2500 Seating Upholstery Options Black/Cattle Tan Leather Black Cloth Black/Diesel Grey Cloth Black Leather Black/Light Frost Beige Cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown Cloth Indigo/Frost Leather Mountain Brown/Light Frost Beige Leather Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown Leather 2019 Ram 3500 Seating Upholstery Options Black/Cattle Tan Leather Black Cloth Black/Diesel Grey Cloth Black Leather Black/Light Frost Beige Cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown Cloth Indigo/Frost Leather Mountain Brown/Light Frost Beige Leather Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown Leather 2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Ram 2500, and 2019 Ram 350 Color Options Shop for a 2019 Ram Truck Model in Kenosha, WI Shop for your very own 2019 Ram truck here at the Palmen Motors dealership. We have 2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Ram 2500, and 2019 Ram 3500 models in stock. Please browse through our online inventory and contact us to learn more. The Palmen Motors staff can be reached online, by phone, or with a visit to our dealership located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

2019 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 Paint Color Options Today, we’ll be looking at all of the exterior paint colors of the 2019 Ram 1500, the 2019 Ram 2500, and the 2019 Ram 3500. Here are the 2019 Ram 1500 color options, the 2019 Ram 2500 color options, and the 2019 Ram 3500 color options! more 2019 Ram 1500 Exterior Paint Colors Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat Black Forest Green Pearl-Coat Blue Streak Pearl-Coat Bright White Clear-Coat Delmonico Red Pearl-Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Flame Red Clear-Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat Ivory Tri-Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat Patriot Blue Pearl-Coat Rugged Brown Pearl-Coat 2019 Ram 2500 Exterior Paint Colors Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat Black Forest Green Pearl-Coat Blue Streak Pearl-Coat Bright Red Bright White Clear-Coat Case IH Red Delmonico Red Pearl-Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat Hills Green Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat Patriot Blue Pearl-Coat Pearl White Robin Egg Blue RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear-Coat Tree Green Yellow 2019 Ram 3500 Exterior Paint Colors Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat Black Forest Green Pearl-Coat Blue Streak Pearl-Coat Bright Green Bright White Clear-Coat Delmonico Red Pearl-Coat Diamoond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Flame Red Clear-Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat Hills Green Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat Midnight Blue Pearl-Coat National Safety Yellow Patriot Blue Pearl-Coat Pearl White Robin Egg Blue RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear-Coat School Bus Yellow Yellow Additionally, depending on your choice of model and trim level, two-tone color options are offered, combining two of the many color options shown and listed above. How Much Do the 2019 Ram HD Models Cost? For more information on 2019 Ram truck models, please contact us. The Palmen Motors staff can be reached online, by phone, or in person at our dealership located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 Pickup Truck Pricing Pickup trucks, as you’ll see, come with a lot of variation. As a driver, you can pick your trim level, chassis cab, drivetrain, and wheelbase when building a personalized pickup truck. That means there are multiple pricing options for each model. For the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty and the 2019 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty models, we’ve compiled the many pricing options below. more 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 Pickup Truck Pricing 2019 Ram 2500 HD Power Wagon with Crew Cab 2019 Ram 3500 HD Laramie Longhorn with Mega Cab 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 3 500 Pickup Truck Pricing 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Engine Specs and Performance Features For more information on the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty models, please check out our blog, browse our online inventory, and contact us with any additional questions or concerns. The Palmen Motors dealership is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and serves the surrounding area residents.

2019 Ram Heavy Duty Engine Specs and Performance Features The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty features best-in-class power and performance across the entire lineup of pickup trucks. There’s an incredible amount of capability to go over when discussing this exceptional model, stretching beyond performance to concern its technology, comfort, luxury, and convenience features. However, we’ll stick with the power-centered aspects today. Here are the engine specs and related performance features of the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty models! more 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Engine Specs The standard engine for the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is a 6.4L HEMI V8 engine. This produces up to 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. However, additional engine options exist. The first is a Cummings 6.7L I-6 High Output Turbo Diesel engine. This produces up to 400 horsepower and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. This new engine is 60 lbs less than the previous generation engine from Ram yet produces a fair bit more horsepower and torque. Additionally, there is a second variant of the Cummings Turbo Diesel engine. This lacks the high output of the previous version, yet still produces up to 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. 2019 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Power Wagon 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Transmission Options 2019 Ram Heavy Duty models equipped with the standard 6.4L HEMI V8 engine are paired with a TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission. 2019 Ram Heavy Duty models equipped with the Cummings 6.7L I-6 High Output Turbo Diesel engine are paired with an Aisin AS69RC electronically-controlled six-speed automatic transmission. 2019 Ram Heavy Duty models equipped with the Cummings 6.7L I-6 Turbo Diesel engine are paired with an upgraded 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission. 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Maximum Towing Capacity The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty has a maximum towing capacity of 35,100 lbs. 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Maximum Payload The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty has a maximum payload of 7,680 lbs. Ram 1500 vs Ram 2500 vs Ram 3500 Learn More About 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Models at Palmen Motors Out now, you can learn more about the multiple builds and trim levels of the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty models here at Palmen Motors. Please feel free to give us a call if you have any further questions or concerns. Additionally, check out our online inventory of current CDJR models if you’d like to shop.

2019 Ram 1500 vs 2018 Ram 2500 vs 2018 Ram 3500 Ram has 3 main truck models that they base their brand on. Those would be the Ram 1500, the Ram 2500, and the Ram 3500. Obviously, each larger model has more power than the previous one, creating a tougher pickup truck with each step that can haul and tow even more. more The Ram 1500 has just been recently redesigned for its 2019 model, bringing a new look, interior, and sense of performance. With this, we thought it’d be useful to see how the new Ram 1500 compares to its bigger brothers. Here’s the 2019 Ram 1500 vs the 2018 Ram 2500 and the 2018 Ram 3500! 2019 Ram 1500, 2018 Ram 2500, and 2018 Ram 3500 Comparison While the new 2019 Ram 1500 does lag behind its big brothers in terms of power, it starts off with 6 passenger seating. That amount of cabin room is only available in the upper trim levels of different cabs on the 2018 Ram 2500 and the 2018 Ram 3500. However, if you’re purely looking in terms of power, then you’ll definitely prefer the 2018 Ram 2500 or the 2018 Ram 3500 over the 2019 Ram 1500. With a 5.7L V8 engine, you’ll be able to tow and haul to your heart’s content. 2019 Ram 1500 New Design Updates and Features Test Drive a Ram Truck in Kenosha, WI Want to try any of the Ram trucks we’ve talked about above? Browse the online inventory here at Palmen Motors and schedule a test drive with ease. You can also contact us for any further inquiries and questions. The Palmen Motors dealership is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin within Kenosha County.