Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Just finalized my order of a 6.7L 68RFE 3500 4X2 Laramie Mega Cab!
All, just finalized my order of a 6. 7L 68RFE 3500 4X2 Laramie Mega Cab, I want to thank all of you who have posted within these forums. The information and expertise you openly shared here prepared and guided me through the most enjoyable vehicle purchase I have ever experienced. In fact I was favorably impressed by all three of the TDR friendly dealerships frequently touted in these postings, Carson City Dodge, Dave Smith Motors and Dishman Dodge but as those Highlander movie/series fans among us know “in the end there can be only one”.
I’m located in Southern California and although I’ve done business with a local Dodge Dealer here in the San Diego area, 5 vehicles since 1983, even having done radio spots for them back when I was a young sailor (a long, long time ago). I could not get their fleet/internet guy to realize that he was not going to get my business again unless he could match other deals I was seeing on the internet. So following the advice of many here I faxed build sheets to seven dealerships that offered promise, last week while on a business trip back east, very soon the fruits of that effort singled out three strong contenders and separated some well advertised pretenders
Of note here, I’ll share my only negative experience: In spite of Steven White Motors of Hickory, NC’s claim of their EBAY pricing being the lowest on the internet their bid could not beat Carson/DSM/Dishman. When I tried to explain to their sales manager Bush Kenerson that the aforementioned dealerships offered TDR discounts that start negotiations in back of FWP pricing, even offering up links to TDR content, he challenged either increduously or taking me for a fool “Some dealers may say that they will give a discount but they basically have it packed into the initial price. Based on our ebay pricing, we can match or beat any other dealers LEGITMATE written offer”. Well their bid fell short as previously mentioned and that coupled with the tenor of our exchange convinced me that I was dealing with someone that would bring a knife to a gunfight, so that ended my communications with Mr. Kenerson and Steven White Motors.
Now back to the positive, Carson City, Dave Smith Motors and Dishman bids where all within $322. 05 of each other, after having to re engage both Carson and DSM to get the builds exactly right. Understand that these small nuances were not real issues for me; however they quickly identified to me that Adam Macomber of Dishman Dodge’s attention to detail and product knowledge was superior and gave me additional comfort in executing this first attempt at a remote negotiation/transaction. Adams initial bid was spot on correct and as it turned out after getting everyone else onboard, the least by $117. 05 and he even through in airfare to get me to Spokane to boot.
Mel Swanson has spoke volumes here about Adam’s professionalism in his posting of his own buying experience; I’m here to witness that he did not overstate that case whatsoever! If you don’t give Adam the opportunity to compete for your business you’ll be doing yourself a great disservice.
Adam Macomber
BusinessLink Specialist / TDR member representative
Dishman Dodge; http://www.dodge.com/commercial/
509-924-3250 / 877-568-3363
Cell 509-475-2480
So once again I wish to thank all of you who add your considerable expertise to this knowledge base. Adam, live long and prosper, it’s my intent to bring my business your way till I beam out of here. I’m awaiting the building and delivery of the below stellar truck at a 4K under invoice price I would have never imagined, I’m stoked!!!
BASE MODEL PRICE WITH DESTINATION CHARGE
D13P81 2WD Pickup 4D (Manual) (DRW) 6 1/4 ft 40,325. 00
Transmission
DG7 Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive 1,386. 00
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PACKAGES
Quick Order Pkg
2FH Laramie w/ETJ 6. 7L Diesel Engine & Auto Trans-DG7 N/C
UCDS Ultra-Clean Diesel System Charge 1,024. 00
GPG Mirrors, Dual Power Trailer Tow w/Manual Fold 88. 00
GWA Sun Roof, Power 748. 00
(Req's Light Group-ADA)
DSA Axle, Limited Slip Rear 286. 00
RSP Communication System, UConnect • Laramie 242. 00
Includes Inside Automatic Day/Night Mirror.
GFA Defroster, Rear Window • Laramie -75. 00
(Deletes Std Power Sliding Rear Window on Laramie)
XRV Entertainment System 1,056. 00
Includes DVD Player & Wireless Headphones.
CLE Floor Mats, F&R 44. 00
NHK Heater, Engine Block 9. 00
REC Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Channger 1,404. 00
Includes GPS Navigation System, Infinity Speakers
& Steering Wheel Touch Controls.
RSA Radio Equipment, Sirius Feature T Std.
(Std Laramie) Includes 1-yr of Service.
CGS Restraint System, F&R Side Impact Air Bag 431. 00
(Req's Light Group-ADA)
GJ** Seats, Leather Surfaced Bucket • Laramie 431. 00
(Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color)
AR9 Wheel Conversion, Single Rear • Laramie -541. 00
(Deletes Std Clearance Lights)
All Models Include 10,100-lb GVWR & LT265/70R17E BSW Tires.
SLT Includes All Models Equipment Plus Chrome Steel Wheels.
Laramie Includes All Models Equipment Plus Chrome Aluminum Wheels.
LN7 ADD Clearance lamps 70. 00
EXTERIOR COLORS
(Selection Required on All Orders)
APD Two Tone lower paint Silver, Bright Metallic 198. 00
(Req's an Interior Color)
PDM Mineral Gray Metalic 132. 00
(Req's an Interior Color)
INTERIOR COLORS
(Selection Required on All Orders)
**D5 Gray, Medium Slate N/C
(First Two Characters Refer to Seats)
All, just finalized my order of a 6. 7L 68RFE 3500 4X2 Laramie Mega Cab, I want to thank all of you who have posted within these forums. The information and expertise you openly shared here prepared and guided me through the most enjoyable vehicle purchase I have ever experienced. In fact I was favorably impressed by all three of the TDR friendly dealerships frequently touted in these postings, Carson City Dodge, Dave Smith Motors and Dishman Dodge but as those Highlander movie/series fans among us know “in the end there can be only one”.
I’m located in Southern California and although I’ve done business with a local Dodge Dealer here in the San Diego area, 5 vehicles since 1983, even having done radio spots for them back when I was a young sailor (a long, long time ago). I could not get their fleet/internet guy to realize that he was not going to get my business again unless he could match other deals I was seeing on the internet. So following the advice of many here I faxed build sheets to seven dealerships that offered promise, last week while on a business trip back east, very soon the fruits of that effort singled out three strong contenders and separated some well advertised pretenders
Of note here, I’ll share my only negative experience: In spite of Steven White Motors of Hickory, NC’s claim of their EBAY pricing being the lowest on the internet their bid could not beat Carson/DSM/Dishman. When I tried to explain to their sales manager Bush Kenerson that the aforementioned dealerships offered TDR discounts that start negotiations in back of FWP pricing, even offering up links to TDR content, he challenged either increduously or taking me for a fool “Some dealers may say that they will give a discount but they basically have it packed into the initial price. Based on our ebay pricing, we can match or beat any other dealers LEGITMATE written offer”. Well their bid fell short as previously mentioned and that coupled with the tenor of our exchange convinced me that I was dealing with someone that would bring a knife to a gunfight, so that ended my communications with Mr. Kenerson and Steven White Motors.
Now back to the positive, Carson City, Dave Smith Motors and Dishman bids where all within $322. 05 of each other, after having to re engage both Carson and DSM to get the builds exactly right. Understand that these small nuances were not real issues for me; however they quickly identified to me that Adam Macomber of Dishman Dodge’s attention to detail and product knowledge was superior and gave me additional comfort in executing this first attempt at a remote negotiation/transaction. Adams initial bid was spot on correct and as it turned out after getting everyone else onboard, the least by $117. 05 and he even through in airfare to get me to Spokane to boot.
Mel Swanson has spoke volumes here about Adam’s professionalism in his posting of his own buying experience; I’m here to witness that he did not overstate that case whatsoever! If you don’t give Adam the opportunity to compete for your business you’ll be doing yourself a great disservice.
Adam Macomber
BusinessLink Specialist / TDR member representative
Dishman Dodge; http://www.dodge.com/commercial/
509-924-3250 / 877-568-3363
Cell 509-475-2480
So once again I wish to thank all of you who add your considerable expertise to this knowledge base. Adam, live long and prosper, it’s my intent to bring my business your way till I beam out of here. I’m awaiting the building and delivery of the below stellar truck at a 4K under invoice price I would have never imagined, I’m stoked!!!
BASE MODEL PRICE WITH DESTINATION CHARGE
D13P81 2WD Pickup 4D (Manual) (DRW) 6 1/4 ft 40,325. 00
Transmission
DG7 Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive 1,386. 00
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PACKAGES
Quick Order Pkg
2FH Laramie w/ETJ 6. 7L Diesel Engine & Auto Trans-DG7 N/C
UCDS Ultra-Clean Diesel System Charge 1,024. 00
GPG Mirrors, Dual Power Trailer Tow w/Manual Fold 88. 00
GWA Sun Roof, Power 748. 00
(Req's Light Group-ADA)
DSA Axle, Limited Slip Rear 286. 00
RSP Communication System, UConnect • Laramie 242. 00
Includes Inside Automatic Day/Night Mirror.
GFA Defroster, Rear Window • Laramie -75. 00
(Deletes Std Power Sliding Rear Window on Laramie)
XRV Entertainment System 1,056. 00
Includes DVD Player & Wireless Headphones.
CLE Floor Mats, F&R 44. 00
NHK Heater, Engine Block 9. 00
REC Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Channger 1,404. 00
Includes GPS Navigation System, Infinity Speakers
& Steering Wheel Touch Controls.
RSA Radio Equipment, Sirius Feature T Std.
(Std Laramie) Includes 1-yr of Service.
CGS Restraint System, F&R Side Impact Air Bag 431. 00
(Req's Light Group-ADA)
GJ** Seats, Leather Surfaced Bucket • Laramie 431. 00
(Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color)
AR9 Wheel Conversion, Single Rear • Laramie -541. 00
(Deletes Std Clearance Lights)
All Models Include 10,100-lb GVWR & LT265/70R17E BSW Tires.
SLT Includes All Models Equipment Plus Chrome Steel Wheels.
Laramie Includes All Models Equipment Plus Chrome Aluminum Wheels.
LN7 ADD Clearance lamps 70. 00
EXTERIOR COLORS
(Selection Required on All Orders)
APD Two Tone lower paint Silver, Bright Metallic 198. 00
(Req's an Interior Color)
PDM Mineral Gray Metalic 132. 00
(Req's an Interior Color)
INTERIOR COLORS
(Selection Required on All Orders)
**D5 Gray, Medium Slate N/C
(First Two Characters Refer to Seats)
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