Order cut-off?

[VicR]

Has anyone heard the cutoff date to order an 03 (and get the non-EGR engine)?



-Vic

 

[chessie-system]

Not so much of an order cut off date as much as make sure its built before 1-1-04. I say order by September at the very latest and earlier if you want something really unique that could take some time for the production line to build.

Jeff

 

[Steve G]

If memory serves me correct, they quit taking orders for the 02 around July. The new models usually hit the lots in Sept.



Steve

 

[boonsur]

My small, isolated opinion....

The word is, the EGR will go on the trucks after the first of the year. However, I can't help but think they'd do all the changes when they switch over the tooling, etc. for the new model year (admittedly, I don't know how much goes into a modern changeover). IOW, I wouldn't be completely surprised if all the '04's get it (but I sure hope not ). Disclaimer; this is my own theory, and it goes against just about everything I've heard or read.



I haven't heard what else to look forward to in next year's models. Hopefully the new variable-geometry turbos will happen but, again, it seems like they'd do all these big engine changes at the same time. D/C may increase the overall power ratings, but a few hundred bucks will do the same (box).



I decided not to gamble. Incentives were still good when I ordered, and the prices just keep going up (Truck-of the-Year didn't help that either). Any major problems with the '03's (early injector failure) should be figured out in the next 7 years, and covered under warranty.

 

[JJW_ND]

Jan trucks my quess...

The 1995 emisssion change to include Catallic converts occured January 1 1995. Mid model year.



The 24V change occurred January 1, 1999 mid model year.



Engines built today go into trucks within days or week max (guessing). I would guess this will belayed until the day is HAS to occur.



jjw

ND

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I think the changeover date will be pretty definite, everything rolling off the assembly lines until Dec 31st should have the non-EGR engines. Cummins makes these engines for many applications and if there are non-EGR units left over, they can be used in many other applications where these ridiculous emissions regulations don't apply to the degree they for on-road vehicles.



Vaughn

 

[gthiessen]

Cut off date is usually around the first of May for retail. I know the cut off dates for fleet orders is 4\18\03 for 2500\3500trucks

 

[Bob4x4]

Cat date was Jan 1 1994