A potential buyer says a dealer repeatedly altered the advertised price on a new 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie, prompting him to walk away, Mary Conway reported. Reddit user Broly posted that he saw the truck online and was ready to buy but grew suspicious when the salesperson presented a much higher MSRP and added unexpected fees.
Broly said the dealer first claimed some advertised rebates were credit based and therefore inapplicable to him. The dealer later offered to honor national rebates but added charges for items like paint protection, which staff said had already been applied.
The truck had been on the lot for close to four months, according to Broly, who said the dealer quoted a final out‑the‑door figure near fifty six thousand dollars with a proposed payment schedule. He declined to allow a sale without transparent terms and left the dealer.
Other commenters on the thread urged Broly to shop other dealers and consignors, noting verified discounts and alternative purchase routes. Users referenced successful buys through larger, more transparent dealers, cash purchases, Carvana transactions and out‑of‑state trips to secure better deals, as reported by Conway.
Conway noted legal risk for dealers who do not honor advertised prices. The Federal Trade Commission says an advertised vehicle price must be the actual price a consumer can pay to buy the vehicle, excluding only government required charges, according to the article. The post advised filing a complaint at the FTC fraud portal if an advertised deal is refused.
Computer Memory Lifespan And Obsolescence
Separately, BGR examined how long RAM lasts inside a PC and found longevity depends on use and context. The site explained RAM sits on DIMM modules with no moving parts, which reduces mechanical failure risk compared with other components.
BGR said RAM can last for decades if conditions are favorable, but obsolescence can force replacement sooner. The article noted DDR4 remains widely used today, while DDR6 is expected to arrive in 2027, affecting future motherboard compatibility.
The report emphasized manufacturer reputation and warranties, arguing established brands tend to use higher quality parts. It also warned that heavy memory workloads, poor cooling, and aggressive overclocking can shorten practical lifespan.
BGR added that most modern modules tolerate several hundred thousand read write cycles per cell, and under heavy use one can reasonably expect ten to twenty years of service. The site suggested heatsinks or dedicated RAM fans where heat is a concern.
