Help needed locating New 03

[DragsterRob]

Here is the deal, I have a friend who is looking for a 2003 2500 4x4 quad cab. Color needs to be Blue or graphite, and he wants the HO Engine and automatic, he is willing to travel, and has the cash. A local dealer found one, but is unable to dealer trade, and will not tell him where it is. I have searched the Dodge web page, and have not found the ideal truck yet. Thanks for the help

 

[Hudsonhawk]

Try here. It is in Lewisville, TX. (Just north of Dallas) They have some '03 on the lot still.



Huffines Dodge



they have a Graphite and a Blue in stock. Dont know the transmission type. Will have to e-mail to ge the information.

 

[VStahl]

Try Mckinney Dodge in Mckinney Texas 75069 or I bought mine in Bonham Texas with Bonham Chrysler, they have a huge inventory. .

 

[JWChessell]

This is how I did it last July, after I wearied of searching the Dodge website state-by-state, city-by-city and dealer-by-dealer. I began calling fleet managers at different dealerships until I found one who had some sympathy with my search for a particular truck -- I actually eventually found two such fleet managers, in different states.



They each used the internal Dodge inventory computer system in the same manner as they would have if they were searching for a truck to "trade for", and then drive back to their own dealership and sell to me. The system will show what vehicles are actually ON dealers lots in the dealers' own inventory-for-sale (not trucks that have been specially ordered by customers). It will NOT show trucks that have been (were) ordered by a dealer for their own inventory but have not yet arrived at the dealer's lot.



Any dealer can search this system on any radius they choose, up-to-and-including the whole country. They can inquire for specific features so the system will limit its responses to vehicles that match the inquiry. In my case "white 3500 QC SRW 4X2 3. 73 auto trans, Laramie interior. " Each of the two fleet managers that helped me found the same five trucks -- one each in So. Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Texas and Oklahoma. I began negotiating with those five dealers, and bought the one in Oklahoma on July 29th.



This requires a certain amount of "BS'ing" on the phone, as you have to get the fleet manager to "buy into" your problem, even though they aren't going to get anything out of it unless by some happenstance they have the truck you're looking for. After I closed the deal in Oklahoma, I sent each of those two fleet managers a bottle of booze -- I figured they would find a good use for it one way or another -- and I may want their help again in the future.



Two dealerships that I KNOW have a LARGE number of '03 trucks on their lots, because I have been at each of them, are Chaprell Dodge in Ada, Oklahoma -- Fleet Manager Art Chapman, 1-800-880-2427; and Thomas Dodge in Bend, Oregon -- Fleet Manager Greg Thiessen, 1-888-783-3031.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Just a thought that may help out. You could include '04s. While the rebate is lower, the Kelley blue book will be higher on the newer model year truck. By getting an '04 truck with fewer but adequate options, you could end up with the same price out the door.

 

[DragsterRob]

Joe,

I suggested that, and he is considering that approach. He plans on keeping the truck a long while so he is not to worried about the value. Thanks for the input.



We are still looking.

 

[RGardner]

It seems that with 4500 off on a new 03 model now would be a great time to buy one if you want to keep it and use it!

 

[PLaFrombois]

He might have to take an '04. I've been looking for a '03 3500, and there are none in my area. The $4500 rebate is the big draw for these trucks.

Paul

 

[DragsterRob]

I guess I should post an update. Here is the story, the dealer really wanted to make the sale, so he located an 04, and give him a price that he could not resist, not to mention it was the truck with everything he wanted.



The truck is an '04 2500 SLT HO Auto 4. 10 limited slip Quad cab short box, trailer tow mirrors,. trailer tow package. It is very nice, I have not driven it yet, but I like the ride, I still can't get over how quiet it is.

I am going to buy him his first year membership to the TDR, He is one very proud owner of a new Cummins.

 

[kshimizu]

Hey guys, just checking to see if you've still been seeing any 03's around and/or where to look for them. Turning in my 04 tomorrow but my fiance could use a new truck. If we sell or trade her truck in well have at least a few thousand to put down on one. We're looking for a 2500/3500 short bed maybe a long bed 6 spd 3. 73 4x4 quad cab slt. Options: LSD, Towing Mirrors, Engine Block Heater, Power Seat, in white or silver. I know everyone is going to say good luck finding an 03 but I figured what the hell.

 

[Ladders]

Kyle,

Why not wait a day or 2 after turn in and do a buy on it. You know what it has and how the miles were put on. She could probably get a good deal on it. And then you still have both trucks but hers with a BIGGER discount as it it now a "used" unit.



Just a thought.



SOTSU!!

\\BF//

 

[Tomeygun]

Heck, no need to "BS" me... just call me and I will tell you where to get 03's - simple

 

[Trizae]

pm me what he wants,,,,, and i'll find him one,,,,, make him a pretty good straight out deal too

 

[PLaFrombois]

Tomeygun

Sent you a pm.

Paul