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Old 05-15-2009, 10:50 PM
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buying tips? new 08 leftover 4x4 QC ST 3500

I found a new leftover 08 QC ST 3500 4x4
price is $27,350....doesn't have many options (including a few that I would want like the anti-spin diff) but the price sure seems very, very good. Factory options below. Thoughts? Advice on what to check/ask for before I buy/pickup?

WINDOW STICKER
2008 MODEL YEAR
DODGE RAM 3500 ST
QUAD CAB 4X4
PRICE INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF
THIS MODEL INCLUDING DEALER PREPARATION
Base Price: $ 38,900
DODGE RAM 3500 ST QUAD CAB 4X4
Exterior Color:Bright White Clear Coat Exterior Paint
Interior Color:Medium Slate Gray Interior Cloth
Interior:Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Engine:6.7-Liter Cummins(R) Turbo Diesel Engine
Transmission:6-Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (UNLESS REPLACED BY
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
FUNCTIONAL / SAFETY FEATURES
Next Generation Multistage Front Air Bags
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Diesel Exhaust Brake
Power Steering
3.42 Axle Ratio
Front Stabilizer Bar
Manual Shift-on-the-Fly Transfer Case
Sentry Key(R) Theft Deterrent System
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
136-Ampere Alternator
750-Ampere Maintenance-Free Battery
34-Gallon Fuel Tank
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
50 State Emissions
INTERIOR FEATURES
Air Conditioning
4-Spoke Steering Wheel
Tilt Steering Column
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Rear Folding Seat
Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
AM/FM Stereo with CD Player
4 Speakers
Passenger Assist Handle
Auxiliary 12-Volt Power Outlet
Overhead Console with Trip Computer & E-info center
Rear Underseat Storage Compartment
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Tow Hooks
Full-Size Spare Tire
Cargo Lamp
17" x 7.5" Steel Styled Wheels
LT265/70R17E BSW All Season Tires
PRICE INFORMATION (contd.)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Customer Preferred Package 2FA
Popular Equipment Group $ 405
Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
YES Essentials(R) Seat Fabric
Speed Control
6-Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission $ 1,575
3.73 Axle Ratio
Folding Trailer Tow Mirrors $ 100
BLUETEC Ultra-Clean Diesel System $ 995
Includes High Capacity EGR, Diesel
Oxidation Catalyst, Particulate
Filter and NOx Storing Catalyst.
Meets 2010, 50-State Emissions
DESTINATION CHARGE $ 900
TOTAL PRICE:* $ 42,875
Old 05-23-2009, 09:26 AM
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My buddy just picked up a 2009 SLT 4x4, 2500, four door, short box for $29,650 at the dealer with 112 miles on it. Dealer was Surroz in Visalia, CA. So you may be able to go lower if its at a dealer.

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They took 10,200 off the sticker price of the 08 I bought in Nov of 08
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I was just looking at a non-curent 08 a few weeks ago and they there offering to take 19,000 off of the sticker price
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I purchased the rig above. Got a great trade-in as well. SO far very pleased with the truck...upgraded the tires and am looking at doing a bit more.
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