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355 messages, Last post on Jun 11, 2008 at 7:15 AM
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| My Ram listed for just under $31,900. My purchase price was $22,300 after rebates and discounts before figuring in my trade because I was undecided if I wanted to trade or sell it myself. When I looked at others they were discounting $8 to $10K off window depending on how loaded the Ram was with options and what model (ST, SLT or Laramie (SLT+)). My Ram is a 2003 SLT 2wd, 5.7 auto, 20" wheels, 3.92 posi, upgraded interior with fold flat floor, 2 tone paint, tow package, 4 wheel anti-lock, AM/FM CD Cassette with rear wireless headsets and remote control. Plus a few other small options. Far less than a comparable Chevy or Ford at the time I bought it in June of 2003. | |
I have a dealer quote for $34480 for a special ordered: 2004 RAM 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x2 w/ Cummings HO 5.9L Engine & 4-speed automatic trany. I have some options, all but 1 are minor. This price also includes this mysterious DAA & PPA/EB-PF charges. What do you think??
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What is the sticker price? Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: trucklady (May 16, 2004 6:03 pm) |
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hi trucklady DAA - Dealer Advertising Assessment - it's an advertising charge from DaimlerChrysler. PPA/EB-PF - that one is nit as familiar, but is more likely a regional ad charge for your area of Florida. Regardless, you want to zero in on your out-the-door total price. If they charge you a dollar for the truck and $33,999 for the title, it's still adds up to $34,000 regardless of how they came up with it... yes that's a gross exaggeration, but you get the idea  kcram Host Smart Shopper and Wagons Message Boards
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Replying to: kcram (May 18, 2004 6:56 pm) |
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| very welcome, partner! | |
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Replying to: dustyk (May 17, 2004 7:07 am) |
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Well, that's $3845 difference from list. Is that the out-the-door price (tax, licenses, etc.)? I would think you could do a little better than that, of course in my experience special ordered vehicles don't get as good a deal as to taking one off the lot. Maybe more so with a diesel. Best regards, Dusty |
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An ordered vehicle should be cheaper than one off the lot, though it doesn't mean that it will be. The lot vehicle has costs to the dealer associated with it, which go on increasing every day it sits there. The longer it sits there the more expensive it becomes for the dealer, and the more sense it makes for the dealer to sell you that one rather than order one for you. However, if you make it clear that you will only order (or buy elsewhere), you should be able to negotiate a better deal. A special order is gravy for the dealer. It's a guaranteed sale with virtually no associated costs. It's an added number for that month, and it doesn't eat into the holdback or floorplan. The dealer might say they'll give you a better deal on a vehicle off the lot, but the figures say otherwise. If he doesn't offer a better deal on the ordered vehicle it's because he chooses not to (to pressure you to buy one from the lot), not because he can't! :--) |
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