Dodge is in the process of buying my 03 QC 2WD because of paint problems with the Almond Pearl coat paint. They have been very fair to this point, so I've decided to order a 03 SLT ;DQC 2500 4WD, HO 6 speed. The dealer has quoted a price of $35,321 for this truck minus the $2000 rebate. Does this sound fair? What kind of fuel mileage should I expect from this truck with 3:73 gears?

 

Check the invoice on kbb.com and/or edmunds.com. You should be paying pretty close to invoice - maybe even a little under. PLUS you get the rebates.<br><br>

 

After 3800 miles I'm averaging 17.5 mpg with a 48RE. 90% of my driving is open highway.

 

Mr. Jimmy,<br> After 10,000 miles I have an overall average of 18.0 mpg witch includes 60% highway and maybe 5% towing. Because of the variation in filling the tank, I also keep track of the average of the last three tanks. That is currently running 18.8 mpg. I believe the 4WD will get maybe 1.0 to 1.5 lower than your 2WD because the front axle is always turning.<br> I agree with joel, you should get right at invoice. You might consider Luke S. who is an advertizer on this board. See what kind of a deal he can give you.<br><br>The Boss Hog<br>(somebody please turn on the a/c!)

 

MrJ, you did not say which 2500 you were quoted on or what options you had ordered so it is hard to say if the price us fair.My truck is the SLT 4X4 with the following options:<br>HO and six speed<br>Premium cloth seats<br>8 way power drivers seat<br>Under seat storage front and rear<br>Folding flat floor<br>Trailer tow group<br>Three sizes of trailer *****<br>Two balldrop adaptors<br>3.73 rear end<br>Tow mirrors<br>Keyless entry<br>Bodyside moulding<br>Leather steering wheel<br>Rear slider<br>Locking fuel cap<br>Spare tire lock<br>Wheel locks<br>Dodge service manual<br>Immobilizer<br>Nerf bars<br>Mating trailer plug<br>Rhino liner<br>Full tank of diesel<br><br>Out the door with licence, taxes etc was $33,286.15. Of course I still had to go and pick it up but for me even including the airfare to get there and the time to drive back was worth it.<br>Now, do you still think you are getting a good deal? I think I got a great deal but others may have an even better deal.<br>

 

Mr. Jimmy, I'm averaging 17 running empty with my dually, which I consider pretty good (see my sig). I got the truck at $500 over invoice, which I considered a reasonable deal (not the best, but saved a lot of shopping around time that made up for the $500 anyway), and paid $33,479.00 after rebates. I added the nerf bars, Line-x, and guages aftermarket. Like Boss Hog said, check with Luke S to see if he can make it worth your while to buy from him. I would consider your realtionship with your current dealer, as he may be the one you will go to for service, and if his deal is close it might be better to just buy from him. Do your research using kbb.com, consider your dealer relationship, talk to Luke, then make an informed decision. HTH

 

The price I quoted is before the $2000 Dodge rebate and $500 Farm Bureau rebate

 

Forgot to mention, the only thing I regreted not getting from the dealer was mud flaps. My nerf bars and surrounding area was constantly dirty. My dealer was good enough to give me the Mopar mud flaps later at cost.

 

Mr. Jimmy<br><br>What were the symtoms of your paint to cause DC to buy back your vehicle? When was it built?<br><br>Thanks<br><br>Hunter

 

Almond pearl coat paint, bed does not match cab.$3500 for repaint, I guess they feel it is more cost effective for Dodge to do a buy back, which is agreeable with me as I didn't want a new truck that has been repainted.

 

Mr Jimmy writes:<br><br>&gt; DC is in the process of buying my 03 QC 2WD because of <br>&gt; paint problems with the Almond Pearl coat paint. They <br>&gt; have been very fair to this point, so I've decided to order a <br>&gt; 03 SLT <br><br>Quick question: Is this the &quot;primer contamination&quot; issue described in the &quot;Railyard QC&quot; thread? Peeling paint, which held up the delivery of new trucks?<br><br>If they bought it back, how did they value it? Why did the not just order you a new (identical) truck, then swap them out? <br><br>I'm curious as I may be impacted by the primer contamination issue. My truck is one that was to have been checked prior to sale... but for a variety of reasons that did not occur. DC is now deciding how to treat this issue, and will be notifiying impacted owners by mail.<br><br>So while I wait to be notified of the testing process, I'm wondering what is my worst case scenario. Personally, I would expect them to replace the truck, not buy it back and force me to renegotiate another deal. (Perhaps with different rebates, etc)<br><br>Any info would be useful!<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Alan

 

My situation is somewhat different than yours, because my truck isn't new, it has 6500 miles on it and has been titled.I had an offer for an identical truck but decided to got with 4WD this time.

 

But you are still under the 1 year 12000 miles &quot;dealer do anything warranty&quot; <br><br>(including jump through flaming hoops of fire) <br><br>I have the CTD 6spd 4x4 and 3.73 = 16-18.5 mpg (winter-summer).<br>

 

I got mine for $500.00 under invoice at Randal Noe Dodge..the largest Dodge dealer in the world. Try them...800-205-9144 ask for Craig..X 147