A little late to the party, as I took delivery on 7/20. Really wanted Blue Streak Pearl, but couldn't find one near me. Had a dealer ready to go on a Granite Crystal Tradesman, but by a stroke of luck they were closed on the Sunday I was going to see them. Kept poking around and relaxed my search requirements and found this Blue Streak Pearl Tradesman pretty much equipped the way I wanted, minus the bed step and a couple other minor options, and it wasn't very far from me. I probably should have ordered, but thought that it was likely closed by then (usually most models are, but I guess the 4.5 gens are different due to late availability). Also wasn't sure if they would deal as much since it wouldn't have been taking up space on their lot. After reading many posts here it may have been a different story, but I found this sight just this past week. Anyhow, here it is in all its glory. Not as fancy and high end as many I've seen here, but I love it and it's simplicity. Getting used to it as I am coming from an '05 1500 Quad Cab Hemi Ram (which was a great truck).
At the dealer a week before purchase:
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The day I got it, Extang Tuff Tonno came the same day:
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On its first major road trip, which has been a great ride:
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Flirting with the competition. Found it interesting that this was parked there, but a good view of the contrast between the two. Love the Ram look over the Chevy. I hope they're playing nice
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