2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission New 2002 Truck

[rogerblind]

I finally could no longer resist all the rebates and bought a new 2002 2500 quad cab. Decided not to be a 2003 guinea pig. Got it for $3,000 under invoice and now trying to decide what to do with my 2000 2500 with 40,000 miles (anyone interested? ... fully equipped leather, never off road or tow). Some observations on 2000 versus 2002. 2002 has better brakes, smoother auto transmission, the right length trans dipstick and more power. 2002 lacks some exterior black plastic trim and rear wheel well liners which are on the 2000. Both trucks needed an immediate adjustment of the steering box to eliminate wander. Needless to say, both trucks no longer have the stink bottle on the crankcase vent. The 2002 came with the worst damaged paint job I have ever seen. Looks like brake fluid from a vehicle above it on the carrier. Will cost $1,000 to repair. I am debating whether to fight for warranty coverage and risk a crappy job or just bite the bullet, get it done right, and then fight for compensation under warranty. Sorry for long post. Thought some of the info might be useful to someone.

 

[Barry]

I did the same thing. The $4,300 in dealer cash and rebates and not liking the 2003 pushed me over the edge. I had to hassle with them but I also got the 5. 9% financing too. Both trux are in the shop today swaping 4" exhaust, BD Brake and my guages. My 2001/2500 is going back to bone stock and then it's for sale. Still under the DC 100K diesel wrap warranty.

 

[Taz]

Originally posted by Barry

I did the same thing. The $4,300 in dealer cash and rebates and not liking the 2003 pushed me over the edge. I had to hassle with them but I also got the 5. 9% financing too. Both trux are in the shop today swaping 4" exhaust, BD Brake and my guages. My 2001/2500 is going back to bone stock and then it's for sale. Still under the DC 100K diesel wrap warranty.

Is the 2001 auto or manual? extended cab?

 

[Barry]

Check sig.

 

[Taz]

Originally posted by Barry

Check sig.

By the brake I'm assuming it's manual. But can't decifer the rest to determine if it's extended cab or not.

 

[Bob Wagner]

QC = Quad Cab

 

[RustyJC]

ETH/DEE = Cummins HO/6-speed manual



Rusty

 

[Taz]

Ah ok. I get so tired of acronyms. I work for the gov and it's all I see day in and day out

 

[RJOL]

Originally posted by Barry

Check sig.

Barry... I know this is hard to believe... but some TDR members don't know all the line codes... If I were thinking of selling my truck, and someone asks a question about it's setup, I'd be inclined to just answer the question, but maybe it's just me...

 

[Taz]

Originally posted by RJOL





Barry... I know this is hard to believe... but some TDR members don't know all the line codes... If I were thinking of selling my truck, and someone asks a question about it's setup, I'd be inclined to just answer the question, but maybe it's just me...

He has a point

 

[Barry]

I am sorry. Let's start over again. 2001/2500 Quad Cab, LWB, HO/6spd. White/Tan interior. Everything except: CD,Leather and slide rear window. 93K on the odo. Started out on Rotella T, Currently on Amsoil. Non smoker(driver) and no pets. I am leaving some phoo-phoo on the truck such as 3 piece Stampede bug shields, Vent Shades on driver/pax doors. Pin stripes and graphics. Custom tint (legal) Wheels and tires have 30K on them. What'd I forget?

 

[Barry]

There is a picture of the truck on my website. www.autorvexchange.com

 

[Taz]

PM me what you will want for it.

 

[Barry]

Call me toll free... ... ... ..... I can talk faster than I can type. 1 888 279 9168... ... ... ... what do you want me to leave on the truck??

 

[Barry]

Whoops, thought I was sending a PM.

 

[Taz]

I'll give you a ring tomorrow. I'm about to head out from work right now and won't be near a telephone until late tonight.

 

[Barry]

Just went and picked up the trucks out of the shop. Drove the 02 dually back to my lot. How do you guys drive those things STOCK year after year??? A peg leg man pushing a wheelbarrow is faster than my dually. It gets an EZ injection tommorrow!