2001.5 ETH/DEE Waiting Club

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Mick, Don't feel too bad. I'm still sitting on a D status also. Ordered 7-08. Things should start moving soon though I think. My guess is your color isn't the cause for delay.

 

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I saw a brand new 2001 2500 ETH/DEE at the dealer today. Of course it was sold but it sure was a beauty. Patriot Blue w/agate leather, and yes, 4 wheel disc brakes. Mine is scheduled to be built next week and I'm hoping to be driving around in a couple of weeks. I'm starting to get that feeling!!!

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2001. 5 2500 QC, ETH/DEE, SLT plus, LWB, 4x4, solid white w/agate leather, 3. 55 LSD, camper/trailer tow, 241HD,TT mirrors, CC lights, the works, D status and VIN

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. 9% financing is for 24 months, only cheaper was is like I do it, one payment plan . 000%.

Incentives currently 1000 rebate\FB 500\ and low financing.

ADDITIONAL warranty checks for 2 days now. DC Must have the "lemon siphon squad" out working on this one.

 

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Since this is My 1st post on this site I have a dumb newbie question, on 7/29 I joined "the waiting club" for a 2500 4X4 ETH SLT Q. C. L. B. well optioned.
The dealer mailed me an order form which shows a V. O. N. and it was dated 7/31.
Can anybody out there speculate with some knowledge or experience when My truck might show up? #ad

Thanks,
Sam

 

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Samscov, go to http://dodgeram.com/ram.html
Better yet, go to http://dodgeram.com/buying_info/Order_status.htm and follow the instructions.


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2001. 5 2500 QC, ETH/DEE, SLT plus, LWB, 4x4, solid white w/agate leather, 3. 55 LSD, camper/trailer tow, 241HD,TT mirrors, CC lights, the works, D status and VIN

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Harvie,

I think the deal is Rebate OR low financing, not both.

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. BD Exhaust Brake on-order.
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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"J" status and progressing.

 

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I just got off the phone with DC and they informed me that my truck was built on 7/24 and is currently sitting in Kent, WA waiting for dealer delivery. Should be here any minute!

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2001. 5 2500 QC, ETH/DEE, SLT plus, LWB, 4x4, solid white w/agate leather, 3. 55 LSD, camper/trailer tow, 241HD,TT mirrors, CC lights, the works, D status and VIN

 

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Hey, that's GREAT news Bill #ad
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Maybe I WILL get mine before Christmas. #ad


Mick2500

 

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Mine was built eight days ago and is STILL sitting on the storage lot in Fenton (at the plant). Does someone at DC not like the webmaster? #ad


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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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Looks like the quality control guys spotted a few bo bos on truck moved truck back to "I" status Built NOT ok'd.
Built 8/2 warranty checks for 3 days "J" Scheduled ship date 8/3 cancelled
8/3 moved to "J" ship date 8/4
8/4 cancelled ship date
8/7 moved to status "I"
no current ship date
I am very concerned that they are doing a major/refitting/repair at the plant.
Time for certified letter requesting factory records on the truck. This is a "Red Tagged" truck order supposedly the best they can produce. #ad

 

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Gentlemen, I have graduated #ad
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. The truck is at the dealership and I will pick it up tomorrow. I hate to hear about the delays everyone else is experiencing. The new trucks are starting to hit the dealerships. My dealer has 3 but they are all special orders. I inspected the outside of mine this evening after the dealership had closed and I am happy to say that no discrepancies were noted. The only change that I could identify is the tailgate no longer has the black trim piece. That may be something the dealer installs but I'm not sure. All 3 trucks on the lot did not have the trim. And of course, 4 wheel disc brakes are a reality. The truck also came with the questionable 3. 55 LSD installed. If I identify any other changes I will post tomorrow after I pick it up.

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2001. 5 2500 QC, ETH/DEE, SLT plus, LWB, 4x4, solid white w/agate leather, 3. 55 LSD, camper/trailer tow, 241HD,TT mirrors, 4 wheel disc brakes, the works

 

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Well fokes, the RED BULL has arrived! Ordered 7/10, Arriving at dealer 8/8. I guess it does pay to sit on the dealer and wait on his door step to place the order when the factory reopened. According to DC, my dually was one of the first few 3500s to be built the factory started uo again.

One Problem, I have to sell my 4Runner as fast as I can and as soon as do sell it, I can go pick up that Flame Red Beast. #ad
I posted a topic on this forum for help...

Craig

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The RED BULL is ordered! 7/10/00

2001. 5 3500 4x4 SLT+ 6-Speed FLAME RED!
Delivery date is 9/16.

 

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MY TRUCK WAS OFF THE TRAIN AS OF 7am ON 8-7 AND WAS SUPPOSED TO GO STRAIGHT ON TO A TRUCK,,,,MY DEALER HAS 2 MORE SHIPMENTS DUE THIS WEEK AND IT SHOULD BE ON ONE OF THEM,,IT ONLY HAS TO RIDE ABOUT 80 MILES TO GET HERE SO THAT SHOULDN'T TAKE VERY LONG,,,,

 

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Guys taking delivery of 2001. 5 Quad cab 3500 CHECK THEM VERY CAREFULLY, you may want to delay picking them up for the following:

DC pulled quite a few when they restarted production in Jul, (10-25 test trucks assembled the first week of Aug) after the trucks were assembled. The purpose is to inspect and insure that the assemblyline was setup correctly and all NEW parts are being installed correctly. They are also testing the functionality of all the changed items.

DC is telling me this a normal procedure, they would not answer my question "Why weren't the items tested before production lines were changed to include them on the trucks?".

DC has not released any of the "test" trucks for shipment all still in "I" status (Built not OK'D).

If they find problems with this group of trucks they will make the changes on the production lines and correct the items on the test trucks, as to those already shipped??????????

Mine is currently in this group with no shipdate assigned. I will keep the forum informed.

 

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I'm in too?

Ordered:

2001 2500 QC SWB 4x2 SLT/Sport ETH/DEE (DSA NOT AVAILABLE w/ DMD per dealership) 3. 55's, am/fm/cd, slider, travel pkg, BRIGHT SILVER/Agate cloth.

Waiting for my VON/VIN. (IMPATIENTLY!)

 

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I picked up my new truck yesterday and am very pleased. It rides, drives, steers, and brakes better than than my 99 auto did. The power is very good however the shifter is a little tight but not a problem. I expect it will loosen up in time. So far the steering is great with no wander noted. I havn't driven it enough to get a read on milage. I'm hoping to take it out on a road trip this weekend.

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2001. 5 2500 QC, ETH/DEE, SLT plus, LWB, 4x4, solid white w/agate leather, 3. 55 LSD, camper/trailer tow, 241HD,TT mirrors, 4 wheel disc brakes, the works

 

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Harvie,

My 3500 was built and shipped on 7/30. Which probably has all of these problems built-in and I will get some recall notice in the mail. PLEASE keep us informed!

Thanks, Craig

 

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Cant see any replies past 8/7/00 ???

 

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Finally got the straight story on my truck. (Matt Dougherty called me back. )Right rear quad cab door is being replaced due to damage sustained in the palnt. If I do not like the repair they will either make a settlement or replace it again.

I was told that the factory will routinely make repairs up to $500 without disclosing the repair. UNLESS THE CUSTOMER CATCHES THE REPAIR. This is normal proceedure. #ad


The stories the 800 number people were telling were completely false. IE in "warranty checks, quality control check, emissions checks, etc... . " The truck never was pulled off for checking or anything else it was in their body repair shop. They were stalling for the repair to be completed. #ad


There must be some reason why a customer cannot be told the truth when an order is delayed, this is one of them. Good ole BUYER BEWARE attitude. #ad


Some of you comment about my attitude, this is a reason I take a defensive\negative attitude about everything DC does or says and sometime carries over until I calm down.

New Ship date: 8/10 no later than 8/11 maybe, perhaps, or if they feel like it don't worry the customer will wait. #ad


FYI:
Rick Perk Plant Manager ST. Louis truck plant
Mike Burke Quality Control Mgr ST Louis
Robert Mitchel Mgr 800 Cust Serv (Boobs)