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#115 of 399 2004 Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Diesel by flyinjenni May 26, 2004 (3:29 am)
Got a price of $35,600 for a new 2004 ram 3500 SLT quad cab diesel 4x4 with a long bed. Of course it has the towing package, but other than that, I think it's just your standard SLT. The price is after rebates, etc. with no trade in. The MSRP is $42,700. IS this a good deal?? thanks.
#116 of 399 by kcram HOST May 26, 2004 (6:08 pm)
Jenni, dual or single-rear wheel 3500?   kcram Host Smart Shopper and Wagons Message Boards Replies to this message: flyinjenni (May 27, 2004 5:34 am)
#117 of 399 Re: [kcram #116] It's dually 3500 by flyinjenni May 27, 2004 (5:34 am)
Replying to: kcram (May 26, 2004 6:08 pm) kcram - It's a dually 3500 SLT.   thanks
#118 of 399 Go get it! by kcram HOST May 27, 2004 (3:05 pm)
Then you're right around invoice minus $2500 rebate. If it meets your needs, grab it - that's a good deal for a truck that usually sells out.   I ordered my '96 3500 dually and I'll likely order my 2005 this fall. But for the most part, trucks in dealer stock of that class are almost always set to tow; it's the interior options and colors that would make the difference.   kcram Host Smart Shopper and Wagons Message Boards
#119 of 399 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4.7 by bestofdixie Jun 01, 2004 (2:19 pm)
Took delivery of a new 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 QC. It is the LT Almond with Taupe interior with the following options:   Premium cloth power seat, etc. Light group Aluminum wheels 265R/70 17 OWL tires Fog lights Automatic Trans 4.7 liter Magnum   The MSRP was right at $30,000. Got is for $21,000 plus tax and title. This was with rebate and EP pricing. EP was about $1400 below invoice.
#120 of 399 2004 Ram expirences by mppedersen Jun 05, 2004 (10:37 pm)
Anyhow, I took delivery of a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg Cab 4x4 LWB. Laramie trim, H package, Protection group, side curtain airbags, heated seats, Hemi V8, anti-spin axle, rear window defroster and heavy duty engine cooling.   I special ordered the truck on April 2, 2004. I used the Friends and Family of Chrysler program. I was originally quoted EP (Employee Price), of $29,828. However, when I took delivery of the truck on May 22, the dealer tried to charge me 1% under invoice for the truck, which was slightly above $31,000. There is a price at the bottom of the internal pricing printout that dealers get that is called "FFP" but my dealer kept explaining that I dont' get that price. A quick call to my uncle, and he told me I was supposed to get FFP price. My dealer did not him on this either. I ended up having to call the Chrysler zone office on this, and they straightened it out, and my deal was rewritten for FFP price, which was $580 lower than 1% under invoice. I did get all rebates taken out from those prices ($4500). My final price was somewhere around $27,500.   This dealer was Waldorf Dodge in Waldorf MD. I was pretty unhappy with the buying expirence, considering they either 1) Tried to take me for a fool on that $580 or 2) Are completely in the dark on how the FFP program works. Also, they made me sign an arbitration agreement in order to take delivery of the vehicle. If I had known I could have walked from the deal and got my $1500 deposit I put down on the truck when I ordered it, I would have just gone to another dealer and had it exchanged.   Besides the not so hot dealership expirence, I am pretty happy with the truck. I seem to be getting about 14 MPG without having a toneau cover on the bed. I am calling around for a price on having UConnect and a toneau cover added (the UConnect was on restriction when I ordered the truck, and I have decided after I ordered the truck to get the soft cover put on.). I had a spray in bed liner put on though the dealer at a cost of $450, which was over the rail and included the tailgate. Calling around before I took delivery of the truck, to be armed with numbers, I found that price to be pretty reasonable for a 8' bed. This truck can be driven with a light foot or with a lead foot equally as easy, because of the electronic throttle. It handles pretty well for a truck, the ride is bouncy, but that's not a bad thing, I don't want to forget I am in something that is less forgiving in the handling department. The build quality is solid, though there was a minor paint issue on the passanger side door (fixed by the dealer with no questions asked). The Infinity stereo is much better than the JBL system in the 2000 Camry I drove reguarly for the past 4.5 years and is light years ahead of the still stock system in the 1990 Ford Econoline 250 I drive for work on certain days. I have put 1100 miles on the truck in about three weeks (including a 500 mile road trip though the NE part of Maryland). I get looks wherever I drive this truck, because it is one of the few Laramie regular cab long wheelbase trucks out there without the sport package. Being Flame Red probably helps draw attention too.   There are a few changes I would bring to this great truck. The first is I would like to see the overhead console from the 2003-2004 Jeep Liberty, 1999-2004 Grand Cherokee make it back to the Ram (it was on the 2002 early build Laramies, but was removed abruptly in the middle of the 2002 model year). Second, on the Laramie quad cab, there is a six way power Passanger seat. On Laramie single cabs, it is manual. Can we get a power seat on the Passanger side on a regular cab too? I also would love to see the dual zone A/C system be automatic, like in the Fords, GMs and Nissans. A factory spray in bed liner, like in the Nissan would be a good idea too. I also would steal the power rear window from the Tundra. I would move the cruise controls to a mini stalk, like in the Galant (DC owns a stake in Mitsu) or in the Tundra, but keep the current stereo controls on the rear of the steering wheel spokes. Also, the addition of an extended, club cab, model would be useful, and at the same time, make the quad cab a little larger. I would have liked to have a club cab truck with a eight foot bed, but since I could only go single or quad, and I use the 8' bed to the max pretty often, I went with a single cab (easier to park). Though most people can get by with a 6.25' bed. Replies to this message: bestofdixie (Jun 07, 2004 7:55 pm)
#121 of 399 Re: 2004 Ram expirences [mppedersen #120] by bestofdixie Jun 07, 2004 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: mppedersen (Jun 05, 2004 10:37 pm) EP pricing on the invoice for my '04 1500 Ram truck was much better than the FFP. About a $1000 better. Both the EP & FFP price are stated on the dealer's invoice.
#122 of 399 Whats a good price for a 2500 cummins 4X4 by jcasper Jun 12, 2004 (4:21 pm)
I am in the market for a new 2004 Ram 2500 4X4 with a cummins 600 and a 6 speed manual. From everything that I can find the sticker with the options I want is around 39,000 - 41,000. I didn't pay too much attention to that. The invoice price is 34,900. I have access to the Friends and Family pricing which will get me I think about another 1,500 off, If anyone has experience with this I would appreciate it. And currently dodge has a 2,500 rebate. So In the end I would think I should be able to get it around 31,000. I figure that this is a pretty good deal. Any input would be appreciated.
#123 of 399 New Ram by rampower Jul 20, 2004 (6:10 am)
I have noticed that there has not been a lot of posting in here. Anyway I just got a 2004 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 in Graphite with the following options: 5.7 Hemi Engine Tow Package 20x9 Polished wheels Fog Lights Quad Cab Value Package Sticker was $34,941 and I paid $27500 including 6.7% taxes. First Ram, or truck for that matter, 25 miles and loving it.
#124 of 399 RAM 2500 Hemi or Diesel? by densher Jul 21, 2004 (3:14 pm)
I am looking to upgrade from my 98 Ram 1500 with a 318 V8 (I'm from the old school!) to a Ram 2500 with either a Hemi or Diesel. I plan to also purchase a travel trailer (weight unknown right now) and do some cross-country traveling. In looking at fuel prices I see diesel is around 10 cents per gallon cheaper than regular unleaded and almost 20 cents than premium (this varies from state to state). Also, in reading some of the forums in here, I see the diesel gets around 20 mpg while the hemi is around 14 or so (unloaded). I am also reading that the hemi works best if using Premium gas. So even without towing or hauling, it seems the diesel is the way to go. But I want some other owner opinions. Thanks.

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