Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Folks -
I am new to the Forum, and posted several weeks back, wondering why prices were so high on the used SLT '03. 5-'04 QuadCab 4x4 truck I wanted. Well, many posted that the used trucks are priced higher than they ought to be. (I couldn't find anything less than $28,000. 00, for an '04 SLT, QuadCab, 4x4, auto, with around 35k miles. )
Many recommended I look at new ones, which I was initially reluctant to do, but I did. Then I bought one!
Here's what I bought:
'06 Ram 2500 4x4, Quad Cab, SLT ($33,150)
Cummins ($5555)
Auto trans. ($1095)
Premium bench, w/power driver's seat +seat storage console ($455)
2UG package
Light group ($180)
Thunder Road package: ($1,295)
Anti-spin rear diff: ($285)
Power sliding rear window ($155)
Fold away power tow mirrors ($100)
The total sticker price was $43,170.
I bought it for $33,200, and in addition to that, got $1,000 over Kelly Blue Book trade in value for my '04 Tundra in trade.
The following discounts applied:
1- $3500 from chrysler
2- Friends and family
3- holdback waiver
4- Business link
Light Group ($180)
I shopped nearly twenty dealers. Most were way out of line on the price for the new truck AND out of line on the trade in. When all was said and done, I ended up doing business with a small, family owned five star dealer in farm country. They had 4 '06 Cummins Rams, and wanted to move them. Also, I am pretty sure they had my Tundra sold before I traded it, thus the better trade in allowance for me.
I love the truck, and the 610 motor is much, much quieter than the '03 and '04s I test drove. I also particularly like the electric sliding rear window, and the huge mirrors. But, of course, most of all, I like the T O R Q U E
My thanks to all forum members for their help in getting me squared away on this deal. I am confident I bought the truck right, and am very happy I went new instead of used.
Regards-Mawgie
I am new to the Forum, and posted several weeks back, wondering why prices were so high on the used SLT '03. 5-'04 QuadCab 4x4 truck I wanted. Well, many posted that the used trucks are priced higher than they ought to be. (I couldn't find anything less than $28,000. 00, for an '04 SLT, QuadCab, 4x4, auto, with around 35k miles. )
Many recommended I look at new ones, which I was initially reluctant to do, but I did. Then I bought one!
Here's what I bought:
'06 Ram 2500 4x4, Quad Cab, SLT ($33,150)
Cummins ($5555)
Auto trans. ($1095)
Premium bench, w/power driver's seat +seat storage console ($455)
2UG package
Light group ($180)
Thunder Road package: ($1,295)
Anti-spin rear diff: ($285)
Power sliding rear window ($155)
Fold away power tow mirrors ($100)
The total sticker price was $43,170.
I bought it for $33,200, and in addition to that, got $1,000 over Kelly Blue Book trade in value for my '04 Tundra in trade.
The following discounts applied:
1- $3500 from chrysler
2- Friends and family
3- holdback waiver
4- Business link
Light Group ($180)
I shopped nearly twenty dealers. Most were way out of line on the price for the new truck AND out of line on the trade in. When all was said and done, I ended up doing business with a small, family owned five star dealer in farm country. They had 4 '06 Cummins Rams, and wanted to move them. Also, I am pretty sure they had my Tundra sold before I traded it, thus the better trade in allowance for me.
I love the truck, and the 610 motor is much, much quieter than the '03 and '04s I test drove. I also particularly like the electric sliding rear window, and the huge mirrors. But, of course, most of all, I like the T O R Q U E
My thanks to all forum members for their help in getting me squared away on this deal. I am confident I bought the truck right, and am very happy I went new instead of used.
Regards-Mawgie
