New 2023 3500. Any issues?

[dward]

I kind of in the market again for a truck but with crazy prices recently I’ve been waiting for a deal.
Dealer in So Cal is giving some great deals.
I’m working a deal on a 23 3500 Bighorn, Aisin, 4x4 CC Lb. MSRP is $74,975 and after rebates I can get it for $51,983.
Because I moved my residence to Missouri I have to take possession out of Cal to avoid paying sales tax. They want $1k to ship it to my brothers house in Phoenix.
I haven’t been keeping up recently but are there any issues to be concerned with on the new trucks?
Anyone looking for a DRW, they have over 20 trucks from $17k-$23k off MSRP at Huntington Beach Ram.

 

[AH64ID]

That’s a heck of a deal, I’d take it.

What’s the build date? Very early 23’s might have the Aisin issue that later ‘22’s had. Not a show stopper, but something to be aware of.

 

[dward]

Update.
They want $4500 for “dealer installed options”
GPS, paint protection, window etching and a chemical they spray in the vents to prevent COVID!!
What a bunch of BS. I told them that’s a lot for some snake oil.
Salesman is talking to the Boss to remove that.

 

[AH64ID]

Yeah, that’s where they get you. Tell them the truck comes with a N95 cabin air filter, so nothing else is needed

I declined some of the dealer install stuff the day I ordered my 22. I even reminded them not to install it, but they still did. They ended up not charging me for it and didn’t remove the hardware, goes to show it’s a massive markup.

 

[User113]

Yeah, that’s where they get you. Tell them the truck comes with a N95 cabin air filter, so nothing else is needed

I declined some of the dealer install stuff the day I ordered my 22. I even reminded them not to install it, but they still did. They ended up not charging me for it and didn’t remove the hardware, goes to show it’s a massive markup.

You are too kind. Instead of "massive markup" I probably would have used the word "scam."

 

[bcbender]

I think they all / try it..

The dealer I bought mine from here in NC also has a wide array of trucks that are 7~12k off.. I could by the same deal I got 3y ago again now, however the MSRP is quite higher not on the same truck.

 

[Topzide]

They want $4500 for “dealer installed options”

Around here we used to call this part of the sales pitch that the "Rust and Dust" salesperson would try to get you on!
I used to write the PO's for these services and they were nowhere close to the sales price!! I think they would all be better served waiting to see what the customer might want versus just loading them up!

 

[Diesel85]

I recommend getting your new truck Krowned if you will be traveling any place there might be salt on the roadways.

Don't be taken for the dealer "installed options".

I wish that dealers would promote the TDR more when buying a Cummins. This is a great place to be! (Wish I would've joined back when I bought my first Cummins back in 2002!)