Just got Built

[paesan]

Waiting to be released to the shipper.

Got my VIN # and Estimated Delivery time is 8/28/02



Just wanted to share the awesome good news and I am sure you guys realize that I can't wait. Total Price are



MSRP 43,400 and FWP 38,830. My dealer said that I should expect to pay around low 37.

 

[JWerkheiser]

Great news!

Just curious - what was your build date, and what state do you live in? Just trying to get an idea how long I will be waiting for mine which has a build date of 8/20.

 

[BCFAST]

Congrats, paesan!! 37k is a boat-load of $$... tell us what you've ordered. And be sure to buy a box of fine cigars for all of us here at the TDR to celebrate the arrival of your new baby! I-6... keep the faith!

 

[Oakwood]

"Build" confirmed

I also can confirm that they are being built. My order placed June 14, just got the VIN number assigned yesterday and the build date was the day before.



I won't get into the price thing. But if my personal financial manager falls asleep when that sun hits the right side of the vehicle, we got a good deal. If she stays awake, looking for deer in daylight, it wasn't such a good deal. Wisconsin.

 

[paesan]

Thanks guys.



My build date was 8/12/02



I ordered

DR8H42 Doge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab MSRP 31890 FWP 28080

2BH Customer Preferred Pachage 2BH MSRP 4,340 FWP 3,819

ETH 5. 9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel MSRP 5225 FWP 4,598

DEE 6-speed HD Manual MSRP 400 FWP 352

*VL Dark Slate Gray

PB7 Patriot Blue

MXB Monotone Paint

DSA Axle - Anti Spin Dufferential MSRP 285 FWP 251

CMA Heated Seat MSRP 140 FWP 123

AHC Trailer TOw Group MSRP 275 FWP 242

YHB 8 Additional Gallons Of Diesel FWP 13

Destination 740



EP 36,775

Priority Code 99



I live in NC, USA



37K is alot of money but 0% financing is going to help and Cheby and Furds are there when equipped alike

 

[David Muench]

Great news. I can't wait to call Monday and check on the status of mine.



Just out of curiosity - did you find out which plant yours was built at?

 

[kbarlow]

I'm happy to report a Canadian 3500 was built to-day.

 

[DIESELMAN]

paesan.....



YHB 8 Additional Gallons Of Diesel FWP 13



Just what is this?? The vehicle can only have 35 Gallons and no more, or so I thought. Is this just fuel in the tank so you first 160 miles are already to go? Or can I now order a larger tank?Oo.

 

[JWerkheiser]

It's a fuel charge. They don't give it away like they used to.

 

[Pit Bull]

Did you guys ever see the new trucks in person before you ordered?

 

[JWerkheiser]

Just in Chicago at the auto show.

 

[David Muench]

Originally posted by Pit Bull

Did you guys ever see the new trucks in person before you ordered?

In my case, just the 1500's. I trust Cummins to make a good engine, and the automatic's been around forever. I don't know what looking at an actual 3500 SRW would get me, other than a sense of ride height and seeing what the aluminum wheels look like. . The aluminum wheels are the only thing I'm really curious about at this point.



Besides, someone's gotta be the guinea pigs.

 

[DIESELMAN]

YHB 8 Additional Gallons Of Diesel FWP 13



Thats what I thought it was, I passed on that code and get the dealers courtesy prep, $50. 00 more for a full tank and delivery to my door. Car wash, some doo dads for keeping it clean and polished, junk mail registration, blah blah. Thats cheaper than the cost for fuel. SHHHH!



YHB is $1. 65 / gallon.



What price is everyone getting on their early order trucks. Mine is Invoice + Destination (Std $740. 00) + $500. 00 + Sales Tax + TLT. No dickering, just pay the bill. Seems fair. Anyone Cheaper? Any rebates or incentives that I am leaving on the table?



I Bought a 2001 V10 2500 in 2000 ( like all of them were ) for $3000 under invoice ($1000 was incentive), this one just seems more expensive.



**************************

2500 HO 6SPD QC SLT with all the toys - Sept 15th, tick, tick, tick.

Oo.

 

[Pit Bull]

Originally posted by David Muench



someone's gotta be the guinea pigs.

Let me just say this for a number of members on the TDR. We appreciate you guys being pioneers and being the first year buyers of this new design and engine. I'm looking forward to your reviews and experences with the new Dodge CTD. Hope it works out for all of you.

 

[JWerkheiser]

Dieselman, got mine for $350 under invoice. Don't know of any incentives right now other than the 7/70 powertrain warranty.

 

[David Muench]

$100 over invoice here.

 

[DIESELMAN]

That should be a -$500. 00 up there..... , not +.



Most dealer pricing sites I've seen coming online appear to be driven from the same pricing program, and the prices for each option are the same as at the dealers office, though there are some weird things happening... .



Get Towing Pkg lose the HD...

Get Aluminum Wheels, lose the Bodyside Mouldings...

Auto Dimming Mirror is Standard equip and an option?

Some show $26809 Base Inv and some $27049. Thats $240 difference right there (2500 QC 4X4)



Without Incentives or dipping into dealer holdback where does the $350 to $500 bucks actually come from? I'm sure they don't give 'em away for Dodge just to be nice... .



I had heard of a customer loyalty incentive but my dealer rep laughed and said I gotta be kidding... We don't need incentive to buy. And I didn't sign anything back to the dealer. He did want a substantial down though. ( but its refundable?!?)

 

[kwoods]

Originally posted by paesan

Thanks guys.



My build date was 8/12/02



I ordered

DR8H42 Doge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab MSRP 31890 FWP 28080

2BH Customer Preferred Pachage 2BH MSRP 4,340 FWP 3,819

ETH 5. 9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel MSRP 5225 FWP 4,598

DEE 6-speed HD Manual MSRP 400 FWP 352

*VL Dark Slate Gray

PB7 Patriot Blue

MXB Monotone Paint

DSA Axle - Anti Spin Dufferential MSRP 285 FWP 251

CMA Heated Seat MSRP 140 FWP 123

AHC Trailer TOw Group MSRP 275 FWP 242

YHB 8 Additional Gallons Of Diesel FWP 13

Destination 740



EP 36,775



Priority Code 99



I live in NC, USA



37K is alot of money but 0% financing is going to help and Cheby and Furds are there when equipped alike

paesen, I was just wondering about the 0% financing???? My dealer told me no, maybe I need to come to NC and buy!!!! Did your dealer set you up with the 0% financing???? Thanks... and sorry if I'm being nosey...

 

[Casey Balvert]

Originally posted by Pit Bull

Did you guys ever see the new trucks in person before you ordered?

Only in pictures. Trusting soul, aren't I?



Casey

 

[David Muench]

Originally posted by CBalvert



Only in pictures. Trusting soul, aren't I?

Did you check out the 2002 1500's? I did that at least.