The Absurd Price I Paid For My Ram TRX.. (First Vehicle I Paid "Over" For)

[@hellkitty1014]

Launch mode works best in Baja mode. The transmission starts in 1st gear in this mode, otherwise it is a 2nd gear start. Being honest, my best times were almost always without launch control.

[@MrShooter03]

HellKitty, I’m curious as to what your best times are if you don’t mind sharing. Breaking in my TRX now. TIA!

[@m-fieldz3438]

So nice to hear someone else feels the same way. About that stupid knob for the shifter. The dumbest idea ..I’m late as well getting my TRX this fall.

[@rick4532]

It's a Dodge!

[@nfareview]

You can order under MSRP at certain dealers if you can bear the wait. I waited 8 months for my custom ordered 2022 TRX. 99K sticker fully loaded and saved 9K off that sticker price when I signed. It was worth the wait. Love this truck!

[@MoneyBagDiesel]

Bro did you have to put down a deposit on the order? If so how much if you don’t mind. I want to go order one and I can wait. Just don’t know what to expect

[@nfareview]

@@MoneyBagDiesel Granger RAM in Iowa $1000 down. Saved 9k off sticker then shipped to FL for $1500.

[@MoneyBagDiesel]

Ok. Any advice you can give to me when it comes to ordering?

[@boomtownJ]

Bro I am so fricking happy you bought that truck. This channel need it. You did good man.

[@erikracz4162]

I watched somebody experiment with launch control, the RPM’s got to be set between 1700 to 2200 for best results. His best time was 3.5 seconds! But he’s very experienced with Hellcats and mopar.

[@PatriotJK1776]

Exactly on point. I had trouble with launch control myself and began left foot braking with much better results. Consistently between 3.5 and 3.9 now.

[@kenfldude]

I just traded my Gen 2 2017 Raptor for a 2022 TRX w/level 2 pckg . The TRX had 1600 miles and stickered for 93,565. An amp hydraulic running board and a set of 22 xd wheels w/recon grappler tires had been added after the fact. They sold me the TRX for 95,895 and showed me 53,000 trade in for the Raptor. I live in the panhandle of Florida and found this truck in Tn. I couldn’t even come close to those numbers around here.

[@kirkacola7942]

Mike should get a custom License Plate that says Cop Magnet.LOL.🤣

[@kvin3591]

Or cops love me

[@kirkacola7942]

@@kvin3591 hell yeah! LOL🤣

[@jasonc7503]

Cops love Mike the way Mike loves shampoo.

[@SavageSpartan-]

Zero to 60 in 4 sec, zero to happy in .9 seconds...Priceless!! Congrats!!!

[@Theganjlover420]

You're not using the launch control properly. You need to let the brake pressure gauge max out and then slowly go to full throttle. Then let go of the brake. You can also use the race cooldown feature on the rpm launch screen after you've been doing a lot of hard pulls.

[@jakegardner9291]

Thank you for admitting you paid over for it. I paid over for mine also and I feel like most other people have but wont say they did. My completely stock TRX does 3.9 0-60 and the launch control is hit or miss you're not alone there or doing anything wrong that I know of. If you figure out how to make it consistent let us know. To make your whine louder you need a CAI. I personally ordered a Bwoody. They offer the loudest whine. Most other people go with the AFE because it grabs more cold air but not as loud of a whine however still louder than stock.

[@PatriotJK1776]

I paid a little over, $3,000 markup on a brand new level 2 with sunroof in June of 2021, but I had good friends at the dealership. Seems I got a decent deal tho seeing what others paid. I think at that time the TRX wasn't as well known outside the enthusiasts like myself so that may have helped. Either way you only live once so I said f*@% it and made the jump.

[@GRD204]

Mike please don’t make it sound like a clapped out 5.0 as you’ve done with the last two fords….

[@b9307893]

He will unfortunately

[@Jlaudiomustangs10]

I like it commands attention and puts a smile on my face when I step on it🤷‍♂️

[@golfstud88]

Borla Atak is the worst sounding exhaust. Might as well straight pipe.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Moto metals in 2022 is all you need to know

[@kshitijsharma26]

Making it sound loud is all he does. It isn't with Taste or Beauty, it's just loudness for him.

[@RysterARCEE]

That police officer showed up because someone most likely reported you. Especially to then show up again and shadow you for a little. In all fairness, you are messing around on public roads regardless of how remote it may seem. People are always watching these days.

[@thecman26]

Karen's are always watching!

[@alexwhitley5195]

Less rotational mass = faster. If you want fast lose the heavy wheels and AT tires. Otherwise enjoy it off road where it was meant to live.

[@leonardrice2830]

I have had 2 hellcats before trading them for Trx. Launch control: activate it in drive press brake down hard with left foot, smash throttle to the floor with right foot, then get off brake with left foot, launch! Yay 😀

[@Co1eTrain84]

put an intake if you want more blower whine. I'm so glad my local small town dealership didn't markup my Bronco Badlands at all. Actually gave me a $1k discount on it. More than happy with my treatment. Thats a lot of truck you have there.

[@Matt.e_Black]

Almost $100k for that truck and it’s used?! That’s CRAZY

[@bigdavejames8763]

They 260k here in New Zealand..!

[@kevinanthony9366]

I got a JMB intake sent to me in the UK and if you want to here the supercharger whine, you will not be disappointed, my god its loud, worth every penny and really easy to install !!

[@plutodestroyer12]

yeah idc how rich i am i will never, never pay over sticker or give some dealership extra cash so they can high five in the back . NEVER .

[@Wrobbieo]

To use launch control, you have to stomp on the brakes much harder (pedal all the way to the floor board). In launch control mode the engine during brake boosting will also sound different before the vehicle launches.

[@bigtzone4331]

When launch control is done correctly. You will smoke the tires during a burn out of like 40 yards. The TRX will take over for a few seconds. For best race times don’t use launch 🚀 control. Lite brake pressure and stomp on the gas, releasing brake! Some of my best times were when the outside temperature was around 72 degrees!

[@jackalay23]

Man I need to start a KZbin channel so I can justify temporary insanity. $92K for most HP, worst MPG, during $6 gallon fuel is priceless. Keep up the good work.

[@ThomasJefferson95]

Believe it or not there are dealers that will not sell things over MSRP, I'm in Connecticut and have a TRX on order with my local dealer for MSRP

[@williamhart3838]

Who?

[@ThomasJefferson95]

@@williamhart3838 Fitzpatricks in Ansonia CT

[@williamhart3838]

@@ThomasJefferson95 Thank you! I'll be checking this out!

[@frankfeng6199]

I have a feeling the wheels and tires are affecting the 0-60

[@philipparana9225]

You can order these for about 11 percent under sticker from. A few dealers. Caveat being you gotta wait for it.

[@sfm.x]

@autovlog. About more supercharger noise, you can refer to The goonzquad trackhawk build they had an air intake upgrade that made the whine louder

[@rocrwln99]

I drive a Supercharged Tundra… but as far as trucks go in your channel, I love seeing the TRX over any of the Fords you’ve owned. Just my preference. Not judging. Love the content…please keep it coming.

[@brngrofrain]

I got my best times without using launch control it seems like it powers through the brakes instead of going into 2 step

[@gconfort90]

Time for some supercharger upgrades. Can’t wait to see what kind of performance modifications you make to this.

[@kevinburroughs6583]

That thing sounds so good stock, please don't mess with a good thing

[@clayshinn6953]

Exactly!!!

[@reyaanhajee5831]

Absolutely love the new Truck Mike 💪🏼 Congratulations man🙏🏼

[@johnde2754]

Always appreciate your COST breakdown videos. Find them very interesting particularly in this current vehicle inflated pricing paradigm. Many THANKS Yo ! 🗣 💰💰💰🔍

[@thefactor6909]

Love your straight forward vlogs brother. I think if you change the intake the supercharger will Definitely turn up the volume . I had a 502 rwh 03 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra with just bolt ons with a ported and polished blower with Pullies and and and lol. But a intake really made that supercharger scream ! Diggin your TRX to that thing is sweet man !

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Any plans for another AMG after the C63?

[@JR-pb5dz]

Hold down the deactivate traction control button for 10 seconds to turn it completely off. Otherwise it will still engage even though the light is showing t/c is off

[@jongood2679]

Hi Mike, just to let you know. The supercharger whine sounds makes the supercharger less efficient. So that being said the louder the whine less efficient it is. The quieter the whine the more efficient it is.

[@alyssadoty839]

JUST WAIT, HIS NEXT VIDEO WILL BE “MY TRX BROKE” 👍👍😳

[@cad1llacstatus]

He forgets to mention the 20k of crap he done to the F150 lol Mike is entertainment 👍

[@drivenauthority916]

Don’t stab the gas when you’re getting ready to launch. Just slowly apply to keep break pressure

[@thomasj.kappjr.929]

TRX button set launch RPM launch button then you'll get a little thing across the top of criterias level ground wheel straight first gear then hold the brake then mash the gas I posted a video link to somebody that was explaining everything and why it pushes through the brakes and all that a couple minutes ago

[@hellkitty1014]

$92K is about right in this market for your trim. The minute that RAM announced the Hellcat goes bye-bye after 2024, the prices went through the roof on these(similar to what happened with the MB G-Wagen). Very base TRXs with zero options are going for what you paid, Mike. If this had the TR2 package, it would've been $105K+. I was offered $107K on my 2021 w/ TR2, spare tire carrier, Ram Bar, full carbon-fiber interior, panoramic roof, and offroad steps. The market is absolutely stupid right now... **Mike figuring out if this is the moment that his license is finally suspended...not in a Ferrari, NOT in THREE C63s, NOT in an R8, NOT in an M5...but a freaggin Ram! LOL!! I know the feeling!**

[@davehaye3374]

I wouldn’t pay that much for a base TRX, most dealers are doing 10k under sticker right now when you order and the trucks arrive within 3-4 months

[@davehaye3374]

I paid 5k over sticker on mine and my sticker is over 100k. I went to go sell it and I can barely get my money back, truck has under 500 miles

[@hellkitty1014]

@@davehaye3374 I've not heard of any dealer discounting this truck at any rate, mostly due to their low allocation and highest demand. The used market is definitely over MSRP and if you happen to find one a lot, be prepared to pay dearly.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

​@@Mercurefamilyvlogs ummm escalade??

[@davehaye3374]

@@hellkitty1014 multiple dealerships offering 10k under sticker if you place a special order. I’ve called and confirmed with the dealership manager

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Cop pulls up: "just checking my launch control settings"

[@kschrop]

Love the new truck brother! Did you really make money on your Ford after all your mods though?? 🤔

[@NZmellowyellow]

I said you were late to the party like lots of others, but glad you love the truck. Still much better content than the Ford.

[@ingresswizard9044]

I don't understand the paying over. You can catch a flight to anywhere in the US and there are dealers out there that don't markup. You could have got a brand new one for MSRP.

[@michaelbrandt896]

You should get rid of all that plastic under the hood and get yourself a Cold Air Intake, You should be able to install it your self.The two best would be the S&B and the aFe.

[@PatriotJK1776]

Make sure when you left foot brake to keep the rpms between 1700 and 1900 and you will see and feel the difference. I do it all the time.

[@RMC2021]

I usually use launch control at 1800-2000RPM and it’ll engage like you want it to. I think you are exceeding the brakes at the higher RPM. Also, use Baja mode, it’ll start in first gear and give you tunnel vision.

[@tlwayman]

You can’t exceed the breaks. Breaks are designed to be much stronger than the power the drivetrain can produce.

[@RMC2021]

@@tlwayman hold the brakes to the floor and continue to hold the throttle to the floor and you’ll see the brakes won’t hold it back.

[@tlwayman]

@@RMC2021 mash the throttle to the floor and hold the break as hard as you can and you will see the rpm’s go up but the tires do not move. This is called the stall. All cars have it. You can even see it in this video when he is doing launches…breaks and gas with no wheel spin. If you are doing a burnout then you do not have the breaks at max capacity.

[@RMC2021]

@@tlwayman I see what you mean and yes I agree.

[@hawk99gt]

LOVE this truck. Wish I could have one. I have a regular RAM 1500 2016.

[@damoncolbert6697]

WillMotivation had a TRX a while ago and he didn't like it much. He said that it doesn't go over bumps and potholes that well. Suffice it to say, he didn't keep it for very long. I think he paid $84k for it.

[@rajasultan7473]

You had like at least 15k in mods on the f150 that means you lost that

[@esteemedenergy]

It's a Ford, so what. Worst in reliability.

[@fredbarton1926]

Why did the first guy trade it in?

[@jrbpit1]

I bought a 2022 Mustang from Chapman Ford on Horsham, PA 4% below invoice. They also have a Dodge/Ram store and are making good deals on the TRX’s. They were no bs, and easy to deal with.

[@hairstream]

Who did you work with at Chapman?

[@jrbpit1]

@@hairstream Steve Wepryk & Ashlie Ryan

[@taylorcorwin3384]

The dial is in all other ram 1500s. The TRX is the only one that has the console shifter due to the launch control button location.

[@skrsys]

My tuned 3.5L XLT does 0-60 in 3.83. It has a 2" level and 33" BFG KO2's. I could definitely go faster with better tires, I'm spinning a lot even with those times.

[@tlarson36]

Any other mods? I'm thinking about tuning my 2020 ecoboost.

[@skrsys]

@@tlarson36 Mine is 2020 also, I tuned it @3.5k mi and I'm @25k now. I upgraded the CAI, IC, exhaust & 1 step colder plugs. My daily tune is MPT 93PRX and the above number are with E50PRX tune.

[@IANONYMOUS247]

Such a bad ass truck man! I saw you out at bridgeville driving it sunday morning after you posted this. It's definitely a step up from the Raptor. Hope it treats you right! Toyota couldnt build a Tundra to touch that thing. You did good! TRX! ROARRRR! 🦖

[@chrislewis6049]

Using launch control you have to hit that brake then stab the gas and it will work…I was have the same issues before I did that. @autovlog

[@chrislewis6049]

Stab the gas while Holding the brakes… if you don’t do it quickly it won’t engage

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

That's exactly what I was doing.. 🤷‍♂

[@chrislewis6049]

Sorry man I got nothing then… it’s been a pia the have a dozen or so times that I used it…

[@booncha1971]

How much in mods on top of purchase price of f150 ? I think you might have lost money on thst truck ?????

[@agentd36]

I have an opportunity to buy one now with 8k miles for $85K but I can't wrap my head around paying msrp on a preowned vehicle. I haven't bought a new vehicle in this new non-rebate, non-depreciation world. Don't want to be upside down in 2 to 3 years when I consider trading it in. There is also the Gap insurance concerns..

[@damoncolbert6697]

If you had been interested sooner, then you could have bought WillMotivation's TRX from him a while back. It was brand new and it had very low mileage because he didn't even have it for two months. His was a special order and it cost him $84k. You could have saved a few thousand dollars.

[@kevinbelanger4134]

If you pay over MSRP then you are getting ripped off for any vehicle

[@MikeKayK]

Okay buddy, how many new cars have you bought in the last year? And before you lie, just don't respond.

[@jacoblancelot4337]

Your a real cop magnet. Even when your sitting in park😂

[@mikebishop4346]

Yeah heat and humidity makes a difference so do it in the morning when it’s cooler . But you got a good deal on it .

[@HH-ez6qc]

I got a 3.5 second out of mine. Not sure how but the stars must have aligned just right.

[@alexlorenz4103]

I just bought a 2018 Toyota Corolla, price was just shy of $21,000. I traded in a 2011 Toyota Rav 4, I got $5,500 for trade in. The car had 150,000 miles on it. Markets are insane.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

I’d of kept the RAV4.

[@alexlorenz4103]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q I would have, I loved it, it was the first car I ever bought, but I couldn't keep up with the maintenance on it, plus it was time for a new car with better gas mileage

[@jhugo1986]

Don’t bother with a borla exhaust or any exhaust kit. Just remove the muffle and keep the cats and it’ll sound amazing. Don’t make it sound like a clapped out farm truck. Louder isn’t always better.

[@brianevans6146]

I can't believe how many of these trucks are for sale with not even 5000 miles on them. A quick search found the reason you're having touch screen issues, the system continously crashes. Along with drive train slope, good luck

[@mikehoulihan6006]

Why don't you read the book on the truck so you know how to use the launch control?

[@Bulldog34471]

At least in Florida, several dealers you can order one for sticker. Build time has been 90 days

[@edwardstroko8936]

I’m not really a Dodge fan since I had trouble with mine years back but not totally against them either!! I love this one !!! Can’t wait to see what u do to it!!😎💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SalTexMex81]

Fiat dodge. Dodge died out long ago

[@damoncolbert6697]

Watch out, the "Po' Po" is comin' again! lol Right now I'm hearing the theme song from the show Cops in my head. lol

[@scottmalpass4802]

some don't allow hard launches till after break in...

[@audifan75]

Really cool truck Mike. Since the end of last year they are on sale here in The Netherlands-Holland Europe. DUSA import in Amsterdam are selling them for around €125.000 Euro. So i think you got a good deal, haha. About the supercharger, go check out the Hennessey upgrade!! The make them up to a 1000hp

[@SilverBack74]

I was gonna order my TRX about 6 months ago and i was quoted 83,570 sticker price in West Texas.

[@jrsforest187]

So the point of all those knobs and buttons are for going from 0 to 60 really fast on some back road?

[@frankiede4393]

It seems as you love the new trunk , There are no great deals in this market , so as long as you ok with what you paid and you love the truck thats all that matters.

[@jaredharrington24]

I think you should stick to 18 inch wheels for the trx. Need more sidewall!

[@charlesdougherty7128]

Cold air intake for the TRX. Legmaker or JLT. You will notice a difference.

[@vasjaxx7863]

What about break in period ???

[@mcbadass6180]

This truck sits weird without ram bar on the back and with those wheel setup.. I really hope he gets rid of those wheels 😃😃

[@WhaSupCuz]

Don’t worry Mike, I just paid 10k over on a new one. They’re were trying to get 50k over. Car market is crazy in Los Angeles.

[@SenpaiDelta11B]

U have to apply 100%brakes and then 100% throttle I have a charger with launch control unfortunately I have hand controls due to being paralyzed so it's all but impossible to use on a road due to having to let go of the wheel to get it to work and 3000 rpm will give you enough boost to get a faster time and the performance pages is how u get to the rpm settings and the dyno the u can make the super charger whine louder with a cold air intake and removal of the trailer plastic and air box from above the super charger but be for warned it may void your warranty

[@dolivares81]

Try using cooldown mode to help with bringing the temps down. Also when you’re in LC and doing it right it’ll sound almost like a two step as the rev limiter will hold and sound slightly different. Took me a little while to get it down.

[@rick4532]

Yes . It's going to take a minute to regroup. That's why the option is there... They make it sound like it's a performance thing... But it actually needs a minute to get back to performance temperature...

[@thefitmacgyver9447]

I see that ford breakdown 1000 miles from home encouraged you to buy the Ram lol 😂 NICE!!!

[@christopherbarrett8710]

I think putting an intake on would definitely make the supercharger whine louder, If i was you i would do intake and exhaust at the same time and get a little extra power while your at it 👍

[@robertryan7204]

They charge a ridiculousUS$150,000 converted in RHD in Australia, then talk about a lack of towing? You guessed it not many sold

[@joenunes3249]

They still do the knob shifter my 22 Laramie has it. The GT’s have the console shifter though

[@scottbailey244]

If you go with an aftermarket exhaust, you will not hear the supercharge whine near as much.

[@austinvolkenant4823]

Still love your videos!! Glad you’ve joined the Mopar family!!

[@nathanlovejoy8818]

Actually dodge does still have the knob gearshift because I have a 2022 ram 1500 that has it ( I hate it)

[@DominikKolano]

I got 2022 trx for 10% off msrp 2 months ago, msrp was 98k and out the door was 93k

[@damoncolbert6697]

Are you having flashbacks from that ticket that you got before when I said that you were speeding like you were in the Indy 500? That cop said you were doing 95mph! I think that was when you went through South Carolina, wasn't it? If I recall correctly.

[@craigleidigjr4170]

Friend of mine ordered one Loaded. When it came in during these crazy times. Dealer wanted over sticker even tho the deal was made. Anyway he did get it at MSRP $ 96,000

[@absenthurdle5666]

the main thing I love about the trx is the supercharger whine

[@nextdriso964]

Yo auto vlog what do you think of the fit and finish of the ram trx? Do you think the interior is as nice as the f150? Do you miss the digital dash from the f150?

[@alin-cosminschneider7180]

Mike be onest, did you scratch the wheel on porpoise so you would have a reason to change the wheels???😉

[@PatriotJK1776]

Pushrod engine buddy, lower rpm. I left foot brake mine, no launch control and I get 3.5. Level 2 with sunroof.

[@pb39374]

Mike - would you be willing to remove the wrap on the car for the winner?

[@williamserver4332]

Man that supercharger sounds awesome. The TRX in black is badass

[@thecoylewis]

I loved my TRX when I had it but it’s not a practical truck for what I wanna do. I wish they would put that Hellcat engine in a Laramie, which is what I have now. It would be nice to have a badass street truck. I did just get my jailbreak and I do miss my TRX but don’t miss getting 8 MPG. Lol

[@agrippa1234]

What's been left out on your purchase price was what you got for the Ford, therefore the difference is really what's key.....