Truck Total Loss, Help me find a new one

[Neal Cassady]

The good news is, I finally convinced the insurance company to total my truck and I am going to come out a couple of hundred dollars above the payoff amount.

See-
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum17/HTML/002210.html

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for the details on the accident.

The bad news is I can't order the truck I want built until production starts up again in mid-July.

I am looking for a silver or white, long bed, QC, 4x4, HO 6 speed, SLT plus. Let me know if you have any ideas on dealers to check with. I am willing to pay a little above invoice and travel the lower 48 to get the truck I want. I have a trip lined up for July and will need truck to pull a 9K TT, can't wait for an August/September delivery.

Thanks,

Dave D

 

[KatDiesel]

2500 or 3500? What gear ratio and what color of interior??

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[This message has been edited by KatDiesel (Eric Howard) (edited 05-14-2001). ]

 

[Oasis-3]

Dave I talked with my truck dealer today and he has a dark blue QC HO 6 speed demo and a silver QC 5 speed new in stock his name is Pete McGuire at Frederick Dodge in Hershey PA phone 1-800-482-2304 give him a call he can help you out I got two from him and he always treated me good.
Good luck
Cliff

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2001. 5 Black Sport 4x4 Q-cab 6-Speed HO,3. 54 - K&N RE-0880 & 25-0880 - Towing & Camper Packages - Real Backup Lights - Fog Lights - Windows Fixed - Phord 4 Door Nurf Bars - Leveling Kit - CB - Electric Brakes - Class 3 Hitch on front - Cat & Muffler fell off - 285/75/R16 Interco Trxus 10 ply tires

 

[KatDiesel]

Woodhouse
2546 So. Highway 30, Box 546
Blair, Nebraska 68008

Central time :
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 - 8:00
Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 - 6:00 Saturday: 8:00 - 5:00
Sunday: Closed

1-800-889-1893 ask for Lee Popsil in Dodge sales, tell him Eric Howard sent ya. And actually now that I think bout it he is there today, its Wed he has off.
Hope this helps.

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[**ICEMAN**]

dave,,my dealer had a silver one about two weeks ago when i was there,,i'll send their # in an email

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94 2500 4x4 SLT,auto,189,000 miles,3:54,brilliant blue/silver,tst 250/635 set full forward,star wheel wide open,air box ported,pump turned up 20%,k&n,gauges,cat gutted,
2001. 5 3500 4x4 q-cab slt,auto,10,000 miles,3:55lsd,brite silver,DTT v/b & t/c,tst power max 3 adjustable,j-hook,3 gauges on the a-pillar,2" tuff country front leveling kit,vinyl graphics,dee zee runnin boards,both have 12k hitches&15k's in the beds,30ft fourwinds 5er,(MY RAMS) http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1360183&a=10142301

 

[Bad340fish]

http://www.meltonSales.com
They are in Claremore Oklahoma, they have a great website, go through click all the options you want it will give you a price. If you choose to procede they will locate and e-mail you a pic of the truck. I personaly have never bought anything from them but have heard nothing but good about them. Good luck with your search
Clark

 

[Neal Cassady]

KatDiesel,

2500

Would prefer 4. 10 for future tire enlargement but will take 3. 54 if necessary.

Interior Color
Agate with Silver
Agate or Camel with White

I haven't been able to find anything locally. I thought I was done dealing with car dealers for a long time, forgot how nasty it can be.

There is a demo truck about fifty miles from here. Sport package, fully loaded SLT Plus, 2500, QC, LB 4x4, HO 6 speed, HD241 etc. The owner has been driving it, around 2500 miles on it. What is the deduction for that mileage?

I have been working with Mark Roberts Motors in OK, really nice people. They can dealer exchange a truck for me from a dealer in MO for 249. 00 over invoice. $200. 00 to transport the truck 200 miles on a rollback and 49. 00 processing fee.

It is a Bright White, LB, QC, 4x4, SLT Plus, HD241, HO 6 speed, Cab Lights #ad
, everything but the Snow Plow Prep ( I can swap in the 46/47 springs). I think I might grab this one. I would love to get another Bright Silver Metallic one but Bright White is nice. Just have to get my big butt from MD to OK to pick up the truck.

Dave D

Old truck specs below, goin miss my first Cummins.


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2001. 5 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Auto, 3. 54, Everything but Leather, Bright Silver Metallic, ARE K Series, Diprocal EGT, Boost and Autometer transmission Temp(sensor in the line) in an Autometer Dash Pod, SW Fuel Pressure Gauge, Westin CPS Platinum Step Bars - Black on Stainless

 

[Wiredawg]

Great news Dave! #ad
Viv and I are ral happy things have worked out. We don't have any experience buying around here, but Waldorf Dodge has been real good on service. They may be good on deals too.

Take care, Wiredawg



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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch,Mag-Hytec dif cover,Psycotty Air.

 

[Andy Perreault]

Originally posted by Dave D:

... goin miss my first Cummins.

Dave, were you able to salvage anything off the old truck, like your gauges?
Andy

 

[jmeehan]

I don't know what things are like east of the Mississippi but Dave Smith Motors in Kellog ID. should have a good selection. They'e one of those one price/no haggle dealerships. I paid something like $300 over invoice, plus the usual advertising add ons. They are at usautosales.com.
I called and reserved my truck and flew to Spokane WA. They picked me up there and drove me to the dealership for free.
Just a thought, but enjoy the search and the new wheels when you find them.

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ex Ford tech, now driving '01. 5 2500 4X4 QC LB ETH/DEE SLT 3. 54, Patriot Blue

 

[illflem]

Dave Smith Motors would be the first place I'd look also. Not sure of it's still true but they used to have the most sales and inventory of CTDs in the US. When I last looked around there they had over 200 in stock. Free shipping. http://www.usautosales.com/QUOTE/

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[Neal Cassady]

Checked Dave Smith earlier today, they don't have a truck in their inventory that matches my requirements although they were real nice people to deal with.

Think I found my new truck through Mark Roberts Motors in OK, it has everything I wanted except Snow Plow Prep. It has the HD241, I can add the 46/47 springs without too much trouble. I really want Bright Silver Metallic but Bright White is my second favorite color, I can live with that.

Andy

I get to remove all the gauges and other accesories that I added, they will be going in the new truck. I also get to take my ARE K Series Cap and bedliner. The cap is a little damaged near the liftgate and tweaked a bit when the bed got racked. The Westin CPS tube steps go with the truck. The drivers side step kept the car off the cab, making the ultimate sacrifice in the process.

Dave

 

[willyslover]

Dave. . if your going to BOMB her I'd suggest the ETC as it will go farther than the ETC. . it will take stacked boxes and the stock clutch will hold better till upgrade. . agree on the 4. 10 and bigger tires to get a 3. 70 gearing

 

[4meseb]

Dave, try this Link. http://www.buchanan. fivestardealers.com/

They are in Waynesboro, PA not to far from you. I know they have alot of diesels and they advertise Lowest Price Gauranteed. That's where I plan on purchasing my next one. If and when I can afford to get a new one.

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1996 2500 4x4 Club-Cab SLT LWB 5-speed, 255/85/16, Leer Hi-Rise
K&N Air Filter, Amsoil 15w40. Consistenly Getting 20+ MPG.

 

[FD5]

Do a search on www.trucktraderonline.com there is a 2001 2500, QC, 4x4, HO, 6 sp for $34,424.

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1995 2500, SLT Laramie, Xcab, auto, 3. 54, stock plate forward, 239K, Amsoiled throughout, dual by-pass filter, muffler and cat fell off, if you find them, there yours!!
1989 250, Cummins, auto, stock, work truck, 190K, soon to be Amsoiled
1967 Coronet 440, Steve Thomas built 360, auto, 2. 94, factory A/C, am radio, FAST!!!and is FOR SALE $5,500
1987 Celica GT convertible, auto, 67K
1989 Holiday Rambler Aluma-lite travel trailer
Amsoil Dealer
"Kick the habit, pay CASH" www.daveramsey.com

 

[Rich]

try Quigley dodge in Boyertown, Pa phone is 1-610-367-2191 they have diesels in stock and may be able to locate they are are 5 star dealer and very people orientated and know diesels

 

[tmacc]

Dave, I'm glad that everything came out OK w/ the insurance co. Still a bummer about the truck though. Did you check w/ the Mt. Airy and Westminster dealers. Although I did not see any white or silver a Mt. Airy last fri. when I was in there. Were you able to find out what the other dealers had coming in? Claire ran me thru the wringer finding her a Passat wagon in silver w/ a turbocharged 4 cyl. VW also has quit this year production, so it wasn't easy. Every dealer I talked to had a print out of what they had coming in though. So we were finally able to track one down. I'm assuming you've check this though.
Good luck,
Tom

 

[Neal Cassady]

Thanks for all the help. I put a deposit on the Bright White/Agate 2500, LB, QC, 4X4, HO, 3. 54 LS, SLT+, Tow Package, Camper Package, Cab Clearance Lights at Mark Roberts Dodge in OK. They have treated me really well so far.

They are doing a dealer exchange with a shop in MO. Have to wait for the truck they are exchanging to arrive via rail, then I can go and pick up the new truck.

Pretty much the truck I would have ordered except no Snow Plow Prep, does have the 241HD, I can add the springs. I would have ordered another Bright Silver Metallic but Bright White is my second choice. Hope everything goes as planned.

Dave

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[hammong]

Don't forget to check out Keene Dodge of Jarrettsville, MD. When I bought my truck from them last year, they had DOZENS of Turbo Diesel's in stock, in almost any configuration and color combination. They have a huge lot off-property that most people don't know about, so if you're looking for something specific - it doesn't hurt to ask before driving by.

FWIW: I paid about $400 UNDER invoice for my truck, but it was just before the $2 per gallon diesel days in February 2000.

Greg

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Y2K Dodge Cummins QC 2500 SLT Laramie 4x4 Long Bed, 4. 10/Auto, Forest Green/Driftwood, 265x75R16 Michelin LTX, 6 speaker CD, Camper/Tow/Plow Packages, Westin Black Nerfs, Mopar bedliner, Ultra bright diamondplate toolbox, K&N Filtercharger. Autometer EGT and Boost gauges with 2-gauge full pillar w/tweeter.
http://www.rints.com/hammond for photos!