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Hello all. I am a new Dodge owner. About 3 weeks ago I bought a 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 SLT with the 5.7L hemi engine. It has the 20 inch chrome wheels and the electronic AWD and tow package. I bought the truck from CarMax after having it shipped from Knoxville, TN to Norcross, GA. The price was $23,995 and it had 10,000 miles on it. I traded in my 96 Nissan 4x4 King Cab with 89,000 miles, which they gave me $5,100 for it (purchase price after trade was $18,895). I thought this was a fair deal considering the great condition the Dodge was in. Questions: It has an aftermarket (I think) dual exhaust system that has a great sound but it is a little on the loud side. Would moving the exhaust outlets from the sides to the rear make the noise a little quieter in the cab? Also, I am now thinking about upgrading to a cold air intake system (such as K&N). What other brands are recommended? Does this void the manufacturers warranty? Does this actually improve performance and most importantly gas mileage over the original equipment? I am also thinking of eventually adding a roll-top bed cover Thanks for your suggestions and comments. Thanks, Anthony |
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| I just got my hemi tonight QC 4x4 slt tow fold flat storeage foglights sticker was 34,700 dicounted to 27995 but got it for 27501 after discount from work 500 under invoice im happy and so is my drive way it looks great with my truck in it | |
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I purchased a Ram 1500 this weekend. Great truck, but I am amazed at the deal I got. Sticker was $30,580, invoice $27,253 and I paid $25,790... before rebates. That's $1,454 below invoice, probably $600 below holdback... and almost $2,000 less that what Edmunds says others are paying. I wish I had some great negotiating story to tell, but about an hour after a test-drive I called the salesman and told him exactly what I was looking for. He called back about 15 minutes later and gave me the price. Not surprisingly they weren't willing to negotiate any lower. The sales manager told me they were trying to make quota, but there has to be something more going on to account for such aggressive discounting. Can someone explain to me how they can do this?
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Replying to: br_brian (Feb 27, 2005 6:58 pm) Just take heart that you were the lucky customer - congratulations! kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions |
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I paid invoice (31K) - 3500 rebates. (Southern Cal). Emdmunds TMV was around 500 over invoice, so I thought that was a good deal, but someone posted they got 1500 below invoice. IS the TMV accurate? I think DOdge must be giving some extra incentives to dealers, because my friend also got one below invoice. I love this truck. It is the best looking truck out there.. and the Hemi cranks. One negative. The MPG is way below estimates.. I'm used to maybe 10% off, but I'm getting 11.5 MPG with a mix of City and Hwy.. when its rate 14/18. I should be getting 16. I'd be happy with 14. Hey its a Hemi, I guess I shouldn't even be thinking about MPG, right? I noticed in a post someone getting a Chrysler loyalty rebate on their Dodge truck.. I had previously purchased a 2005 Jeep (two weeks earlier).. Was I eligible for the rebate? Thanks. |
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Took delivery of my 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Cummins dually this morning  Patriot Blue, Taupe premium cloth interior, 48RE automatic and 3.73 limited-slip ratio. Sticker was $44,070, selling price was $40,000 even - just a couple hundred over invoice when the ad charges are factored in (metro NYC region). I added some Mopar accessories and the DC 7/100 extended service contract (Added Care), giving me an OTD price including TT+L of $46,965. Got back current incentives of $1000 rebate and $1000 Chrysler Financial cash. Didn't qualify for the 3.9%/60m special, but I knew that going in - still got a "single-digit" rate. Traded the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Club Cab 4x4 Cummins dually with 126,934 miles, and got right around Edmunds TMV for it. Both the 96 and 05 were ordered and delivered from the same dealer, Bergen County Dodge in Ramsey NJ. Can't recommend them enough! kcram Host - Wagons |
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Congratulations KC! You were talking about that truck when I was still on DiRT - glad it finally happened! As a 3G owner ('03 CTD), I'm confident you're going to love your new baby.
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Replying to: loncray (Mar 09, 2005 1:38 pm)  kcram Host - Wagons |
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Hey guys, I'm looking at buying a new 05 Ram 1500 4.7 QC 2wd. I plan on using it as a daily driver for a 30 mile commute, but I also need a vehicle that can tow my 6500 pound boat/trailer. I'm curious of what y'alls experiences are with towing this kind of weight with a 1500 2wd...As noted, primarily this truck will be used as a daily driver, and I'll only tow the boat a couple times a year for less than 150 miles or so. The steepest boat ramps I'll be pulling it out from have about a 25 degree slope, so can the 2wd handle it, or should I get a 4WD, HEMI, or HEMI 4wd? Thanks, Scott
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Replying to: qflyer (Mar 18, 2005 8:23 pm) 1500's are not even recommended for plowing let alone towing, your definately better off with the 2500
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