Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Well, I finally went to the dealer today to look at the new trucks. .
My impressions only . . Also congrats to those of you who are getting the new trucks. . It is always cool to get a new truck!!!
1) I agree with someone on the post that said that the front grill looks like it is 6 feet tall. . Especially on the 4x4.
2) I also agree that the fit and finish looks better on the 3rd gen trucks.
3) Why the fold out rear seat floorboards on the 3500 with 8 ft box??? I guess if I had something so big that I didn't want to get ripped off out of the bed and it was so large that it would not fit on top of the seats, it would be ok. . Or maybe 50 pound bags of grain. .
Anyway, on the the more serious things.
4) The dash and center radio console look like they are Exactly the same as the Grand Caravan. .
Ditto for those leather seats. .
I have heard that DC was trying to make as many parts interchangable between vehicles as possible, but to have my wonderful dodge Cummins truck have the same interior as a minivan made me want to PUKE!!!!
The salesman started up a HO 6 speed and was amazed that I didn't want to drive it. . He was gushing all over himself about the quiet sound the new engine made... I think I adequatly conveyed my unenthusiasm when I replied "great, now it sounds like a ford"
My final disappointment with the new truck... . WHEN THE HELL IS DODGE GOING TO MAKE A FULL SIZE CREW CAB????????
Happily keeping my 2000-2001
Cheers, Bill
P. S. The chrome Cummins Badge on the front fender KICKS BUTT!
My impressions only . . Also congrats to those of you who are getting the new trucks. . It is always cool to get a new truck!!!
1) I agree with someone on the post that said that the front grill looks like it is 6 feet tall. . Especially on the 4x4.
2) I also agree that the fit and finish looks better on the 3rd gen trucks.
3) Why the fold out rear seat floorboards on the 3500 with 8 ft box??? I guess if I had something so big that I didn't want to get ripped off out of the bed and it was so large that it would not fit on top of the seats, it would be ok. . Or maybe 50 pound bags of grain. .
Anyway, on the the more serious things.
4) The dash and center radio console look like they are Exactly the same as the Grand Caravan. .
Ditto for those leather seats. .
I have heard that DC was trying to make as many parts interchangable between vehicles as possible, but to have my wonderful dodge Cummins truck have the same interior as a minivan made me want to PUKE!!!!
The salesman started up a HO 6 speed and was amazed that I didn't want to drive it. . He was gushing all over himself about the quiet sound the new engine made... I think I adequatly conveyed my unenthusiasm when I replied "great, now it sounds like a ford"
My final disappointment with the new truck... . WHEN THE HELL IS DODGE GOING TO MAKE A FULL SIZE CREW CAB????????
Happily keeping my 2000-2001
Cheers, Bill
P. S. The chrome Cummins Badge on the front fender KICKS BUTT!
