Attention: TDR Forum Junkies This thread is begun with the idea of making available a meaningful resource for prospective truck purchases.
Price is not the only factor in choosing a dealer,... but it is definitely a significant one.
Reports which say "I got my truck for $X!" are not really helpful in comparisons, unless readers also know exactly what was purchased.
I am suggesting that buyers post in this thread an itemized list of their purchase (model/options/accessories/etc. ) showing, when possible, both manufacturer's suggested retail price, and price actually paid for each item.
Info re. dealership(location)/salesman involved, and attitudes/treatment before and after sale will also be helpful.
I realize that each post will be necessarily somewhat lengthy, and will require a bit of effort.
But if a sufficient number of members contribute, we will build a data base which will make possible an accurate understanding of what really constitutes a good deal, an average one, or a not so good one.
This sort of info-sharing is the great promise of the inter-net, bringing the average person out of "the dark", and putting him among those in-the-know.
My own new rig has arrived in Spokane, and I will be picking it up soon, probably next week(5/24/'07). I am dealing with Adam Macomber at Dishman Motors.
If there seems to be support for this thread, I will post my own info when my transaction is completed.
Best wishes, and thanks to all the many members of TDR who have already contributed so helpfully. I have learned a great deal in my short time here.
Comments welcome.
Price is not the only factor in choosing a dealer,... but it is definitely a significant one.
Reports which say "I got my truck for $X!" are not really helpful in comparisons, unless readers also know exactly what was purchased.
I am suggesting that buyers post in this thread an itemized list of their purchase (model/options/accessories/etc. ) showing, when possible, both manufacturer's suggested retail price, and price actually paid for each item.
Info re. dealership(location)/salesman involved, and attitudes/treatment before and after sale will also be helpful.
I realize that each post will be necessarily somewhat lengthy, and will require a bit of effort.
But if a sufficient number of members contribute, we will build a data base which will make possible an accurate understanding of what really constitutes a good deal, an average one, or a not so good one.
This sort of info-sharing is the great promise of the inter-net, bringing the average person out of "the dark", and putting him among those in-the-know.
My own new rig has arrived in Spokane, and I will be picking it up soon, probably next week(5/24/'07). I am dealing with Adam Macomber at Dishman Motors.
If there seems to be support for this thread, I will post my own info when my transaction is completed.
Best wishes, and thanks to all the many members of TDR who have already contributed so helpfully. I have learned a great deal in my short time here.
Comments welcome.
I guess I'm a little confused, Please clear things up for me. 
), Tow mirrors (pn 82209293), Engine/Cab heater, Front Diamond Plate Flap, Rear dually diamond plate flaps, Rear fender well inserts, Spray liner over the rail, Front and rear door sill plates, diamond plate bedrail protectors (sides, front and rear), Diamond plate running boards and dually extentions, side window air deflectors, IPOD interface module, seat covers, high idle enabled. 
