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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 07:00 AM
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Re:Ready to take the plunge...

I didnt buy from them but Steve White in Hickory, NC claims to sell at invoice and you also get half the hold back.

Last time I checked they had a great inventory!

Good Luck!
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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[quote author=Stevenc link=board=17;threadid=24109;start=15#msg228096 date=1072184458]
I didnt buy from them but Steve White in Hickory, NC claims to sell at invoice and you also get half the hold back.

Last time I checked they had a great inventory!

Good Luck![/quote]
They're looking for one for me right now. Thanks. ;D
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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You could try Barbara Reed at Dodge Country in Killeen. 800-370-6767. I got mine from her at invoice plus the $2500 rebate in October.....Tell her Tim M. says hi!
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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Are you sure you want the offroad group? You get the 4.10's with this and mileage kinda sucks with the 4.10's...at least mine does! :'(

Only thing I dont like about my truck....but I couldnt find a 3500 SRW with the 3.73 so I got the 4.10's.

Also, I emailed a lot of dealers when I was shopping and you might want to try the same and tell them you want $1,000 under invoice and see if they will deal. Remember the Cummins 600 is coming out real soon. Also ask what kind of fees do they charge.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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[quote author=Stevenc link=board=17;threadid=24109;start=15#msg228187 date=1072194223]
Are you sure you want the offroad group? You get the 4.10's with this and mileage kinda sucks with the 4.10's...at least mine does! :'(

Only thing I dont like about my truck....but I couldnt find a 3500 SRW with the 3.73 so I got the 4.10's.

Also, I emailed a lot of dealers when I was shopping and you might want to try the same and tell them you want $1,000 under invoice and see if they will deal. Remember the Cummins 600 is coming out real soon. Also ask what kind of fees do they charge.[/quote]
Yes, I do want the offroad group. I plan on going with bigger tires that will even the ratio out a bit, and I don't want it to bog down with the 3.73s. I don't want to lose the $2500 rebate, and I am not sold on getting caught up in the 2004 emissions quagmire with the 600. Plus, I don't have to wait to get my buns in a new truck. ;D

Right now, the dealership in St. Louis (Tomeygun's, but dealing with Randy, as Tom is off today : )is in the lead with a quoted price $32,777 for a $40,690 MSRP sticker.

What dealership fees are reasonable? : None? I have bought new vehicles before, but always sucked up whatever they dropped on me. Trying to get smarter. Please help.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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kry226, when you have found the best price, go back to Lagrange and tell them honestly what you have found. Talk only to Sydna. Tell her I sent you and she may better what you found. Remind her that their web site says that they will not be undersold.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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[quote author=Mexstan link=board=17;threadid=24109;start=15#msg228239 date=1072203432]
kry226, when you have found the best price, go back to Lagrange and tell them honestly what you have found. Talk only to Sydna. Tell her I sent you and she may better what you found. Remind her that their web site says that they will not be undersold.
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I am waiting for La Grange to get back with me. They were having lots of trouble finding the truck I wanted. The one in St. Louis also has "extra" stuff on the truck, but these happen to be extras that I can tolerate better, La Grange found trucks I would probably refuse. Thanks for all of your help Stan!
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO GET A GOOD DEAL. I BOUGHT JUST ABOUT THE SAME TRUCK YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BACK IN OCTOBER.I GAVE 31,300 PLUS TAX ON 13,700 , THEY GAVE ME 17,600 ON MY 2000. JUST A FEW NUMBERS TO COMPAIR. :
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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The guy in St Louis is named Tom Chaney He works for Lou Fouz Dodge He's on the TDR as Tommeygun. I ordered a 2004.5 from him simple and easy to deal with. The MSRP on my truck is 44,100. My price is 35,788. I live in Virginia and am flying out to get it when it comes in. You can find the phone number off their website, or I can look for it if you have trouble. I also have a email if you need it. Simple and easy to deal with calls you right back if you miss him. He also gave me the best price I could find. The price I quoted is the first price he gave me, no negotiating.

Hope this helps.-Shawn
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by MedicShawn
The guy in St Louis is named Tom Chaney He works for Lou Fouz Dodge He's on the TDR as Tommeygun. I ordered a 2204.5 from him simple and easy to deal with. The MSRP on my truck is 44,100. My price is 35,788. I live in Virginia and am flying out to get it when it comes in. You can find the phone number off their website, or I can look for it if you have trouble. I also have a email if you need it. Simple and easy to deal with calls you right back if you miss him. He also gave me the best price I could find. The price I quoted is the first price he gave me, no negotiating.

Hope this helps.-Shawn
Thanks. They have found a truck for me, I just have to decide if I want to accept a few extras that I originally didn't want.


Edit: Getting my truck from St. Louis. They're the only dealership in four states that I have looked in that can match the options I want. Hopefully have it next weekend. Woo hoo!!!!!
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