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This seemed to me one reason to opt for the bench seat, since the deep console could easily swallow one up.
Has anyone priced a Factory Dodge Service manual for the QC yet.....Whats the going price?
cowtownkid
Bookitty
Part of the problem may be that I ordered through a leasing company rather than direct from a dealer. The price was something like $100 over invoice so no complaint with that, but really would like to actually drive the thing.
By the way, for Cowtownkid, the color is Bronze Pearlcoat. That was the color of the one I test drove at the dealership before ordering. I thought It was a really sharp looking color with the black (agate) interior.
Would appreciate any help on tracking the build status from the internet.
KnK
You were curious how much quads cost. Well here on Oahu Hawaii, there are three Dodge dealers. One has had the same two Quads on their lot for 2 months and they'll only come down to $4,000 over MSRP, vice the sticker price which is marked up $6,000 over MSRP.
The second dealer sold their one Quad cab. Don't know how much they got for it.
The third dealer has four Quads. They said they would sell for $1,000 over MSRP (down from the $4,000 over MSRP additional markup). Two of the four were 5.9l, one was a 5.2l and one was the V6. If I wanted a 4.9l, I could order it for $1,000 over MSRP --plus a $5,000 non-refundable down payment-- and wait three to six months for delivery.
There can only be two reasons for this.
1. The Quads in Hawaii have a gold undercoating and thereby justify the price markup. OR
2. The dealers in Hawaii are as consumer friendly as a tiger shark in a feeding frenzy. Since there is so little competition here, they get away with gouging everyone.
I've tried the Autobytel road and all they could offer me was the $1,000 over MSRP. (Which was much better than the other poor shark bait sucker in the dealership. He was also trying to buy a Quad but was using the haggle-until-blue-in-the-face technique. He walked away from a $2,500 over MSRP price.)
Hawaii is beautiful and the weather is incredible but be thankful you're not buying a truck in this dealer monopoly paradise.
I've briefly looked into buying a Quad in California and shipping it out here. The cost is about $850-$950 to ship from San Fran or LA. I don't know if it'll be worth the hassle to buy a truck sight unseen, pay taxes in CA (don't know if I'ld have to pay HI taxes also), and then trust a dealer to get it to the shipping company relatively unscathed.
I've pretty much resigned myself to waiting another six or so months. By then there should be some dealer stock and hopefully these crazed-up cats will grow some sense too.
I realize this has turned into a rant but thanks for the vent. I think I need to go drink a beer and calm down now. Thanks to everyone for the great info. And YES I'm jealous of all you guys sporting around in a vehicle that I've been waiting to come to market for three years.
Later..............Govno
KnK
knkresort....Thanks for the price check on the manual.....You wouldnt happen to know TRUE dealer cost on that one would you.....The salesman is going to sell me one at cost....
Ill just keep twiddling my thumbs till mine gets here....Happy Quading everyone....
Jeff
I ordered mine from Kernersville Dodge, and the Salesmans name was Dave Fierle...The service was excellent....My wife and i set up an appointment to test drive one and when we got there on Saturday...he had one with dealer tag on it. We talked for a while and tossed me the keys and said "have a good time"...I couldnt belive i didnt have to have a "Choufer"...After a 45min drive through the backroads, we came back where he gave me a price that no-one in a 100mile radius could touch(only negotiated for 10 minutes because i was armed with EDMUND's info). email me at [email protected] and ill be happy to email you the agreement with a cost breakdown...I'd sure drive 4 hours or so to Kernersville from western NC to same a few hundred bucks..I was lucky...I work in K-Ville 5 minutes from the dealership...
***Side note---I looked at an A.R.E Lo-Pro lockable Fiberglass Tonue($695 installed but the guy told me it was negotiable) today and am almost 95% sure i will order one this weekend... Anyone have any experience with this particular top....This top only sticks up around 1/2" or less over the rails and does not lap over the rear of the tailgate.... Looked really sweet...Only concern is that a weatherstip must be applied to the top of the bed-rails and tailgate..
All you guys/gals that have your Quad now.....Enjoy and keep posting the things you like/dislike....
It can be classified as a true HEMIspherical engine. The spark-plugs are BETWEEN the valves. Here are a few URLs that provide more info on the 4.7L.
Award:
http://www.wardsauto.com/best10/99info/dcc47v8.htm
Mechanical Review:
http://dodgeram.com/technical/cammer/4_7_v8.html
http://www.4adodge.com/glossary/torque_charts/index.html?quad
The plant where it is built:
http://www.autointell.com/chrysler10.htm
http://www.autointell.com/chrysler22.htm
Rule of thumb: they won't look good (or perform much of a function anyway) with the 15X7's, trust me. And if you want them for larger wheels tires - just go ahead and put them on and leave them. The scratches will drive you absolutely crazy!
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My point in jumping in here, is that with what I've read about these transmissions, I'm considering an extended warranty (my first one on a new car). Can anyone help me out with costs on anything thru Dodge. It seems that if I'm going to pay for something for 3-5 years, it might help me sleep a little better.
The bottom line is at a few hundred over invoice vs. $1000 over you should still be a couple thousand dollars in your favor including shipping and you can go to Disneyland too boot.
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