2001.5 ETH/DEE Waiting Club

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First: 2500 if there is a back out clause you may not be able to get the rebate because it is not a binding contract, be careful, also you must be a member of the FB for 30 days to get the coupon.

Rob are you certain that they are building your truck week of 7/31? DC is telling me the replacement truck they have on order has a very high priorty and will be built on the first production date. They are still saying week of 8/7. I will check on Monday to confirm this.

 

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7-24-00 F-status,,,,2001 3500 4x4 ETC/DGP,,,,BRITE SILVER,,also called the rebate hotline to insure that the $1000. rebate and my $500. farm bureau rebate would still be in effect if truck didn't get here in time and they say as long as vehicle was specifically ordered in your name the rebates are good whether it takes six months to get it but you must take delivery with-in 5 business days from the time the dealer tells you it's ready to pickup. rebate hotline # 1-800-767-7769

 

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Harvie -- I don't know for sure. That last post was based on the word from the salesman. I did just call to find out and the guy said it shows being built the 2nd week of August but it is now D1 with a estimated shipping date of 7/31. He said it probably got moved up for some reason.

 

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DC hotline told me my truck went D1 8/21 with expected delivery date 8/3. #ad
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Many many goodies waiting to be installed.

I have also designed a unique way to install TST products that is very professional and does nor require the puncturing the boots on the firewall or drilling any new holes. ;D when it is disconnected they (DC) will have a real hard time explaining why warranty should be affected for any components. I do not wish to post this installation method email me if you want to discuss it. #ad

 

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7-27-00 KZ status,,2001 3500 4X4 Q-CAB

 

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My order is D1 but it is a DEE ETH with scheduled release from the plant of 8/3. This was supposed to be a "Hot Tagged" order that was to include additional quality control checks.
Time will tell, Ice I hope everything goes smooth.

 

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Congrats you two... . Hopefully we can ALL be told "Your Truck is in" #ad
but I'm not convinced it will be prior to Christmas. #ad


Mick2500

 

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Well -- it's going down the line this morning. Guess they must have started it yesterday afternoon, because it is in the paintshop at 0800 (central) -- status "F". Looks like they'll make the shipping date of 7/31 afterall. COOL! I can't pick it up until the 9th anyway -- that's when my 30 days are met for the FB rebate.

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Rob Spading -- TDR Webmaster

Already sold my ..... 1996 3500 ... On order -- 2001. 5 ETH/DEE, 3500 QC, 4X4, SLT, Black/Agate, LSD, 4:10's (will be running 19. 5's), AirDam, Camper, Keyless, Fogs, TTow Mirrors, Infinity, Steering wheel controls, Pwr Seat, rearseat storage, Tow, travel/convenience.

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Ok,I guess it's time to join the club!
Ordered my ETH 7/12, I called the dealer today for a status update; D1, ship date 8/3. Salesman says $1000. 00 rebate still applies. How's the status/ship date sound to you fellow veterans of the l. . o. . n. . g wait?


Here's what I await:

2001. 5 ETH/DEE 2500 Q. C. 4X4 SB SLT Tow Camper pkg, and "CAB LIGHTS"!

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97 3500, 4x4 auto, 3. 54

 

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Fab,

UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! #ad
Congrats!!!!

What Color? I'm wondering if my order (Still D Status as of 30 minutes ago) is being delayed because there are more common colors than Intense Blue. Could they wait till they have a certain number of trucks to paint this color before they release the VIN for build? #ad


Mick2500
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2001 2500 ETH/DEE, QuadCab, 4X4, SB, LSD, 3. 54, SLT+, Sport, Intense Blue PC/Agate, Tow Package, Camper Package, 'DC' Bed Cover, Sliding rear window. Ordered 5/01/00... Cancelled 5/30/00... re-ordered 6/02/00... Cancelled again by DC 6/05/00
Gauges (EGT/Boost) and A-Pillar mount Here, 4" Exhaust, Here.
UPDATE!! Re-ordered 7/7/00..... Finally a new VON,
Status BX 7/11/00,
Status D 7/12/00 (I now have a VIN)!!

 

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called DC today and truck is in route,,they gave me a car # but i'm not sure whether it's for the car carrier or the train,,RAMS built in ST. LOUIS are trucked to chicago and then put on the rail system,,,it is a 5 digit # ,, does anyone have an idea ????? is there somewhere on the net i can check while it is being trucked ??? HANG IN THERE MICK !!! my 94 took over 6 months because of dana not making axles quick enough. at least this time i'm not waiting RAMless

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94 2500 4X4 SLT LARAMIE,AUTOMATIC,172,000. MILES,ORDERED NEW,BRILLIANT BLUE/SILVER BOTTOM,7. 5ft. MEYERS POLYBLADE SNOWPLOW,12K REESE HITCH W/2 LIGHTS,30ft. FOURWINDS 5th WHEEL CAMPER W/15K REESE HITCH,CAR TRAILER,UTILITY TRAILER,K&N AIR,PUMP TURNED UP 20%,CAT. GUTTED,TST #5 250/635 PLATE SET FULL FORWARD,STAR WHEEL WIDE OPEN ,TST BOOST&EGT PILLAR MOUNT GAUGES,AMSOIL,RANCHO SHOCKS&STABILIZER,VENT SHADES,PRIME DESIGN(behind grille)BUG GUARD W/EYEBROWS,MOULDED MUD FLAPS,WINDOW TINT 15%,BEDLINER CUT TO FIT AROUND 5th. WHEEL HITCH RAILS,COBRA CB W/BOOMER AMP,102" STAINLESS WHIP,PA SYSTEM,SILENCER RING GONE,235X85X16 KELLY,3:54 REAR,BRITE-LITES(skeets design)** 2001 3500 QUAD 4X4 LOADED ON ORDER ( not parting with the 12v)

 

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Mick 2500

My truck is dark garnet red.
As far as your delay, you could be on to something with your "common color" theory!
Don't know how popular dark garnet red is!
Man, I wish there was a website available to
track the process of each truck!

"Iceman" you lucky devil!! #ad
Encouraging indeed!

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97 3500, 4x4 auto, 3. 54

 

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Well, I got pricing today, $390 price increase on the base truck (Quad 4x4 Long Bed). All options look to be the same price. If these numbers hold, that is a pretty good price, afterall the 4 wheel ABS was more than that which did not include the 4 wheel disks. Was supposed to get my VON today, but didn't happen, maybe tomorrow. Whats a few more days, I started down this road at the end of March, but missed out on getting built before the summer shut down.

Shelby

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Ordered 2001 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH, DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with an Agate Interior.

E-Brake goes on @ delivery time, Bed comes off and will be replaced by a custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Ordered on 03-28-00

 

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My truck was DE status 8/1 with expected ship date 8/3. Anyone know exactly how long these trucks are on the assembly line?

 

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**ICEMAN**M

That's great news!!! try this website: http://www.ecpe.vt.edu/~dfritz/buying_info/Order_status.htm Or give KatDiesel a shout. I think he can view rail shipments westbound, don't know about eastbound. Thanks for the moral support. #ad


FAB,
He's a "lucky devil" indeed. #ad


Surveyor Shelby,
Welcome to the club! Thanks for the pricing information... . great deal in my book.
Have a piece of pie for me at Jakes. #ad


Harvie,
I believe they are built in much less than a day.

Mick2500

 

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Anybody else seen any pricing? It looks like upon close inspection that the bigger tires are only included with the SLT+ package now, and are a $119 option with the SLT package. My delaer is using the Chrome Data pricer, which I know more than one Dodge delaer uses. Maybe the offical Dodge pricing will still show the bigger tires in the SLT package?

Mick2500,

You must be refering to Jake's Truck stop here in Bend? I have lived in Central Oregon since 1966 and never been in there. Is the pie good? I was just telling my wife last week that we should go in there for a bite to eat sometime.

Shelby

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thanks mick i found the truck,,,it went from union pacific rail to csx rail and has been sitting in roselake ill. since 7am on july 31st ,,,,,,,,,,,,,as of 7am 8-3 rail car hasn't moved ,,i was told to call back in the afternoon to find out why,,,,,,,,,,,,could have been here by now!!!! i have #s of people to contact for info while its in the rail system if anyone needs them

 

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DC Incentives extended to October. #ad


See http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b080300.htm

Either $1,000 or low APR loans on 2001 Rams.

Order update: I ordered 7/12. I now have VIN and D status, and expected to build 2nd week of August.

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Wait'n for my 2001 2500 QC, SB, 4x4, ETH 6-sp, 3. 54 LSD, SLT++ (everything but those silly looking lights on top of the roof), White over Silver, Tan leather.

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The replacement truck that was ordered has been completed and is in "Additional Warranty Checks" status to be released and shipped 8/4. Maybe they will catch and correct any boo boos before I get it this time. #ad

 

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Harvie,

I sure hope it's pretty... #ad


I found out "officialy" today that the $1,000 rebate is extended into October OR there is special financing at 0. 9% for 36 months, I think 5. 9 for 48 or 60 months and 6. 9 for 72 months.

Mick2500