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2 weeks ago i was installing a Firewire PCI Card into my computer when "nature" called....So i left the computer running on the floor with the cover off where i was working and went to the bathroom....While in the bathroom, i hear my 65 lb. pet Boxer let out a loud YELP....I finished my buisiness and went to see what all the commotion was about..I returned to my computer room and found my computer in a puddle of dog pee smoking and sparking, with my Boxer sitting next to it licking his privates.....Aparently, he too had had the call of nature and proceeded to hike his leg on my computer, thus giving him the "SHOCK" of his life and totally FRYING my PC...Well, 2 weeks & $2500 later, i am back up and running with a brand new computer...My dog will no longer come into my computer room for ANY reason...
Now for the truck stuff:
(victx)---->I have a 00 4.7L/4x4/5sp/sport/TH/buckets/3.55 with all the goodies except the towing and fancy radio...The reason i opted out of the "upgraded" stereo is that im an electronics NUT...I installed an ALPINE CDA-D852 "DIN and 1/2" model the day after i took delivery...It was a perfect fit for the opening and much better looking and performing than the Pioneer in my opinion...Plus its got a cool Dancing light display with a remote...Be sure you check this one out before you make up your mind.
Everyone---> Just got the childseat tethers installed last week and am pretty happy with them...K&N Filter picket up Mileage by 1.5mpg...not bad for a $45 filter from Advance Auto.......
Keep quadding
CHAD
Bookitty
my computer in a puddle of dog pee smoking and
sparking, with my Boxer sitting next to it licking
his privates....."
I really hate myself for asking but was that computer built by either Ford or Chevy???hee heee heee - Rick
Evan
01 Black Sport, 4.7, Leather loaded. Ended up adding alarm as flashing light on dash may be a deterrent if parked next to one without. :-)
Only options not added were full-time transfer case, block heater and 3:92 axle. Totaled to 28933 after tax, minus license and registration. Sales manager places order on Monday, 8/14.
Can anyone share wait times for recently ordered Quads?
Thanks,
fat_fenders
Can certainly RELATE to the dog episode... Won't get into what happens to a video camera when a Newfoundland pulls the same trick! YECHHH! The service department wouldn't even touch it!!!
SOOOO... You now have an unexpected $2500 in additional equity in your beloved companion!
Good to hear you're still around!!!
Bookitty
My commute is 14 miles of hell and during the week I get about 13 miles per Gal; 4.7, auto, LSD, K&N filter, flowmaster, etc. Went 188 miles today to visit one of my kids and grandbabies up in the hills. 11.6 gallons gives 16.2. Not awful, but we always want more, right? Boy does it sound good going up some of those hills! Do you think that's where my extra 1 mph went? I do.
Anyway, 11,600 miles and not one serious complaint. Spring squeek that the dealer blames on the rails I had put on. I've got a copy of the e-mail ref spring inserts to show him.
Even the horrible klunking in the trans went away after about 7,000 miles.
Forget who, but someone was attacked by the little old lady in the parking lot and she got a lot of the front plastic, etc. I put on a massive Grissly bumper and far as I know, noone's hit it yet. Working on a good looking small oval for the trailer hitch.
This is the first non-GMC truck I've ever had and I could not be happier. For those of you hesitating, get out you checkbook and do it. From my experience, you'd never regret it.
Be careful out there.
Remember, I'd like to hear from ATL folks, mainly about gas mileage. And if you're an available middle-aged gal with terrific proportions, send a picture of your truck and bass boat.
Location: Euless, Tx (Between Dallas and Fort Worth)
Bought my first pickup after many many years of driving Mercury Wagons. Found this site while researching which vehicle to buy. Watched quietly Group's enthusiasm help me decide on the Quad Cab. Thanks to everyone.
My new Baby:
2001 Quad SLT w/ 4.7 and Multi Speed Auto
Black
SLT Plus Package
Heated Mirrors
Power Seat
Infinity Radio/Cassette/CD w/ Wheel Controls
Full Front Mask
Bed Liner
List Before Discounts $25,500
Paid $22,785
Look forward to following this site.
Thanks again
Rhys
I've also noticed, as ohc_baby did, that many new quads in ATL area seem to come from Jasper or Peachtree Dodge. I don't know about Peachtree, but this is my second "Jasper" truck, and I'm well pleased. Everything is no-hassle $195 over invoice there. The drive is definitely worth the trip, at least to me.
Close eyes, start engine, take imaginary drive in QC 4X4. Mmmmmm, Dakota.... Er, um, I wake to reality. I will post build progress for those interested.
Others have mentioned the decision to purchase a QC was based on the enthusiasm of those posting on this board. I stumbled upon this board while checking prices and would have to agree. Plan to be "one of you" soon.
Keep on Quadin',
fat_fenders
PS. My wife took a test drive in a 2001 QC 4X4. She commented that the ride is comparable to her '97 LHS, maybe smoother??? I hope she doesn't want to trade!!!
I live about 35 miles north of the factory. I had my Quad delivered by truck to a dealer about 100 miles from the factory. It still took 10 days from the date it rolled off the line. If it had gone by rail, I'd factor in another 2 weeks.
Not sure whether they'd be shipping yours by rail or truck... You may want to call DC or check with your dealer on that.
Good luck!!
(1) Pair of Rockports $100
(1)Wallet with +\- $100 in it
(1)Wife's Evening Dress $300
(1)Sony BigScreen TV Remote $100
(1) Doggie Food Bowl $25
(ran out of Food so he ate the Bowl)
(1) Set of A/V Monter Cables $60
(1) CellPhone $200
(-) Wife's Purse $100
(-) My last Birthday Cake... $25
(1) Last Nights Dinner--Whole Dominos Pizza
+ Various Other Stuff i cant even remember...
BUT----> He loves to ride in the Quad...Never even hinted at wanting to chew on anything in it... He will sit content in the back with the seats folded and stare out the windows at everything around like he's the king of the world...The dog even uses the Westin Step Bars to get in the truck....
Later
CHAD
They replaced the Central Timer Module which he says is under the dash somewhere. Service rep says they checked everything for loose connections and found nothing wrong but, he told me this module acts up sometimes intermittently so they went ahead and replaced it.
On another subject, I am getting a repair estimate from the Braille lady's ins. co. adjuster on wednsday. I already have an estimate from my favorite shop in town that will repaint the front valance. I am sure the adjuster will lowball the price and then I will spring the other estimate on him. Man I hate dealing with insurance companies!
Please post how you like the leather as compared to the cloth seats. You must have driven the cloth seat variety, right? Support, cushioning, comfort, adjustability, etc.
Would have been nice to at least see a PICTURE of the seats before I ordered my 01. However, I'm used to leather in my Eddie Bauer Explorer and my wife's LHS, so I just knew I must have them. Plus, leather just smells good!
Thanks,
fat_fenders
Suggested Retail.......$28,600
Paid...................$25,800
WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO!
When I ordered the Quad, the dealers said the seats are the same as the Durango. Never compared (duh) - just wanted them. Will fill in more tomorrow. Gotta go count dakotas - I mean sheep.
Thanks, Scott
Picked the truck up friday after the CTM replacement and it rained heavy all weekend (NJ - we had some serious rain!!!). Drove a lot on Friday and Saturday - was OK Friday but late Saturday the ghost returned and the locks kept unlocking. Strange thing was that if I shut it off and locked it, it would unlock itself - sometimes the overhead light would go on a second before the locks went - other times the locks would unlock without the overhead light going on. If I use the keyless entry, the light and locks got on at the same time.
Anyway, I'm back to the dealer today.
Just as an item to watch - My front bumper was out of alignment by about 1 1/2". Also on the last service visit I figured I ask the dealer to check the A/C. Seemed OK but I always like more cold. He found a leak in the O ring (well there goes the ozone layer) and fixed it. Now I've got snowballs coming out!
Other than that, I love my QC!!!
Does your QC have the factory installed security system? I'm curious if this problem is limited to the security system or to all keyless entry systems or to any QC's with power locks only.
Good Luck.
Since my kids have only seen pictures, I took them to the dealership today to show them what dad had ordered. I also wanted to check out the leather in the Durangos as nortx01qc had mentioned they should be similar to the Quad.
Looked at the Durangos first. Wow, nice seats!
Then I told the kids we needed to look at the Quads. I noticed a Black Dakota Quad Sport 4x4 that was dirtier than the one I had test drove only three days earlier. Couldn't be the same one...!?!?!?
Walked up, looked at the window sticker. Hmmm, 01, 4.7, overhead, leather, cd/cassette, WHOA...LEATHER??? Looked inside and couldn't believe my eyes. This quad was only three options short of what I had ordered and I was looking at a (pick a number), 3, 6, or 8 week wait. It was loaded, minus options I had ordered; alarm, 4 wheel ABS and steering audio controls, and those I didn't; block heater, 3.92 axle, f/t transfer case.
Gears turning, thought process, mind racing, Explorer already sold, no multi-week wait, missing items could be considered "non-essential" options.....
Took it for a drive. Was completely in shipping plastic yet. Rippppppped the plastic off that aromatic leather, got in, turned the key. Vroooom. Odometer read 1 mile. Cool. Hmmm, found out it had arrived yesterday (8/14).
Consider it SOLD!!!
To make what already a long story short, I pick it up tomorrow and saved over $800 due to a few less options. I'll use that to buy a few accessories.
Based on feedback posted here, I'll be looking at things pretty close before driving it off the lot. This forum has been a great help and I'll continue to post feedback and look forward to reading others.
Happy Quading,
fat_fenders
Bookitty
I set out in early July to find a good free-flow exhaust system, settled on a Borla and contacted the manufacturer directly for recommendations on retail distributors offering good prices. I was promptly directed to one outfit in Dallas called The Off-Road Shop.
Called them on July 25 to obtain a price. They did indeed offer a low price. The fellow on the phone (I'll call him "Tom" to protect identity) was extremely helpful, very judicious in getting the right part number... and even more so in getting my credit card number. I was informed that the manufacturer was about a week behind on production of that exhaust kit, that it would be drop shipped from the factory, and that I should call back in a week to verify the shopping date, etc.
The fellow was incredibly friendly... Unfortunately, I'd forgotten that some of the friendliest people I've ever met have also been incompetent.
Called back on 8/7 to verify, but "Tom" was unavailable. Instead, another counterman checked the order, verified that it had been entered and that the system "should be on its way."
Still no UPS man in my drive on 8/15, so I called to speak with "Tom." Again he was unavailable, but "Ron" (also ficticious) promptly stepped in to help. Here's where the fun begins...
"Ron" indicated that the system should have shipped, then gave ME (the "customer") Borla's phone number so that I (the "customer") could follow up... Have I missed something, or isn't it the responsibility of the retailer who takes your money to do the follow-up on ordering, shipping, etc.?????
So... I called Borla. The result? No such order had ever been placed.
Totally frustrated, I called The Off-Road Shop back and reported my findings to "Ron." He said he'd "get right on it," and call back within 10 minutes.
An hour later, no call. I called back again, and "Tom" answered. He vaguely recalled the order as I explained the screw-up. He assured me that he had "pull" with the factory, would take care of the situation and call back within 10 minutes.
15 minutes later, the phone rang and it was "Tom" to explain that a new system would need to be built... No apology or explanation for the initial screw-up... Just a proposal that I endure the same song-and-dance number again.
NOT! The order was withdrawn.
So... The result of trying to deal with a "best price" distributor actually cost me far more in time/money than I could possibly have saved.
Aside from "venting," there was a familiar lesson here... If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
So, back to the drawing board. I'll source another more local distributor, give Borla a chance to prove the superiority of its product, and "thank" the friendly folks in Dallas for teaching me a lesson!
Be careful out there!
The overhead console is a quandry. Except for the lights, it is just there without much function for my lifestyle.
Has anyone installed a CB in ther Dakota? I am still trying to figure out a way to do this without it being slapped in there. On my F150, I had room between the seat and the console to mount it with almost no visibilty, yet fully functional. I am abouit ready to try and mount it in the seatback console.
going haywire because it's been pretty dry for months here in CA. I suppose a good wash with a hose might get some moisture into the switch though if it wasn't sealed very well.
Ben
Just my 2cents worth
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I have 4.7, auto,4x4. So far(14000 miles) I've been running on regular gas just as manual recommends. The gas mileage isn't great, 15/gal. Few days ago I decided to try premium gas and I was really surprised. The truck is more quite, engine runs smoother no valve knocking during rapid acceleration and economy improved by 15-20%. I wonder what harm it can do to the engine or something else. I heard that addictives in premium gas can damage injectors. What's your opinion. I'll let you know more specifics about gas mileage after I finish this tank. Now, about the boxer(sorry guys) I'm thinking of getting one. Is it really so bad with puppies. How old is yours, and what do you think about the breed. What's the difference between male and female, besides an obvious one and which would you recommend. I'm just looking for some advice. Thank you!
asta, I'll see what I can do about posting pictures. I have a (cheap) digital camera that should work OK for this. Unfortunately, there may not be much contrast due to black dash and dark slate leather interior. I'll try additional lighting.
The leather seats don't seem to be as firm as the cloth variety. 6-way power adds LOTS of adjustability to seat position. I'm 6'1" with pretty long legs and I can actually adjust the seat too far from the pedals. Not possible in the Explorer.
Put on only 34 miles tonight as I needed to get presets on stereo set and setup door opener buttons. I was pretty much babying it around town through a range of speeds. Got on it once, just a little, on an entrance ramp to a highway. Wow, this 4.7 FLIES! I have a '56 Ford F-100 with a Chevy 327 and I dare say, the Dodge has more pull...I call it the WOW factor.
More updates later as I must get some sleep. Didn't get much last night as all I could think about was my new toy.
Happy Quading,
fat_fenders
PS. Noticed lot's of heads turning as I drove around. Haven't seen too many QCs on the roads around Madison, WI yet.
My mom was "saved" by our female twice. Once a convicted rapist tried to enter the house when she was alone. Needless to say, he left with a piece of pants in my dog's mouth. The other time my mom was driving a temporary cleaning woman home with the boxer asleep in the back seat. When my mom went to pay her, the woman decided to up her fee by almost double. A heated argument started. The dog woke up, sensed danger, jumped over the front seat and stood between my mom and the cleaning woman with teeth baring and growling. The cleaning lady suddenly felt she was adequately compensated and departed rather quickly out the door.
Boxers take about 3 years to mature. Until then, they are big puppies. Other than size, males and females are similar in disposition.
And to keep this legal for the owner's forum, my boxer loves to ride in my 00 Quad,(in the back seat of course!).
Bookitty