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  • bookittybookitty Member Posts: 1,303
    Steve, there is a way of tracking the rail cars, but unfortunately, I don't know how to do it. Looks like you will get your truck very soon. Stay
    calm, take two aspirin and call me in the morning.

    Bookitty
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    nthdegree (or anyone else tracking their new Quad via rail): do you have a URL for the transport company that your truck was carried on by rail? I got a rail car number from the D/C customer rep but no website or phone # for "Allied Systems" the company that shipped it via rail. Have no clue where in the nation it is - only know it's bound for California (and glory!) thanks.

    Dave.
  • andy_jordanandy_jordan Member Posts: 764
    Full time 4wd vs. part time - do you really want me to go through it all again?

    I think it has been pretty much beaten to death, and I think I put something in the FAQs, but if there is demand for a refresh then let me know.
  • nthdgreeenthdgreee Member Posts: 24
    Is Allied Systems a railroad company? I can't seem to find anything on them either. Here is a link that will take you to a bunch of railroad sites, check it out.

    http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus65300/eus317862/eus578921/eus265759/r?l&

    My truck traveled via Union Pacific (www.uprr.com)and it was very easy to track with the number that DC gave me. It is now in Denver awaiting transport the last sixty miles to my dealership. I wish I could find out when it starts it's journey via truck to my dealership. If I knew that I would be waiting at the dealership for it to arrive.

    Steve
  • wheelesawheelesa Member Posts: 3
    Hey guys,
    Currently have a '99 Ranger. Been an 'ok' truck for me. But I'm ready to upgrade to a 2001 QC I think. I need a little bit more room, need more power by far, want a smoother 5spd, and a wider track. DQC seems to offer this.

    Was curious if anyone out there has timed there 0-60. I know trucks aren't meant to be fast off the line, but I read somewhere that this truck had a 7.7 sec 0-60. My ranger is slugglish, even with the 4.0. Not to mention noisy as hell with the overhead valves instead of cams. So, if anyone can comment, let me know.

    Also, if you guys could change one thing about the DQC, what would it be?
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    nthdegree - I found the rail car number the D/C rep gave to me on the Union Pacific URL you included. It said that it was empty as of 9/25 in Thousand Palms, California (near Palm Springs in the desert) and was headed back to Birmingham, MI! So, this makes me think my truck is sitting in the railyard in the Cali desert waiting to be trucked northwest to my dealer in Tustin (about a 2 hour ride or so) I'm tempted to jump in my car and drive out there just to see! But, we all know where temptation gets this! At any rate, I couldn't find anything on Allied Systems and based on past cues from the DC reps, I'm guessing it did go out on the Union Pacific car - too much of a coincidence for 2 rail transport companies to have the exact same trace number on a single rail car, dontcha think? 2nd best guess is that the truck will be at my dealer by end of next week at the latest. Did yours come in yet?

    Dave.
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    nth - okay, well no sooner did I open my big mouth then I went to that rail site you gave me, did a trace for the same rail car ID the DC rep gave me as I did on Union Pacific and I found the exact ID on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line. Whoops. That car was somewhere in upstate NY and not anywhere near Cali or Michigan. Still, the Union Pacific one was in a rail yard in Southern California and was going BACK to Michigan. What's that old saying - love is blind? Or hope burns eternal, particularly when it's with my new Quad!
    I'll keep y'all posted. Plot thickens.

    Dave.
  • bigal31bigal31 Member Posts: 189
    I live in upstate NY. Believe it or not 3 miles from RR tracks. IF you have a Silver Quad 4x4 on order It went right by me today along with some Concords and Neons..Thats the good news! Bad news it had a small DENT in it..Don't worry they will fix it.HEHEHE. Just kidding, they were Stratus and not Neons..


    Allen
  • spike50spike50 Member Posts: 481
    Back in the old days, when we where all getting our '00 QC's, there was guy named Ernie. Well, Ernie wasn't much to look at, since nobody ever saw him, just his reassuring voice on the phone. He was the DC rep that always got you an answer. He would track those '00's all over the place, no matter what stage they were in or where they were from the dealer's order, the allocation, the different railroads and car number your truck was on. He would always eventually track it down and then you'd get the faith again.

    But those where the old days. Nobody really knows where Ernie is anymore. Somewhere in DC they say. Many of us received excellent customer service and will be forever indebted. It seems that you '01 guys are having to more of the leg work on your own. It really shouldn't be that way but I guess it is.
  • nthdgreeenthdgreee Member Posts: 24
    I hope you're able to get some good info. on your truck soon. Mine is supposed to be coming down from Denver any time now. According to the dealer it will take a couple of days or so to get down here. That's better than the week they first told me.

    I was hoping to get a hold of the car carrier themselves to find out where I was on their manifest but they won't give the end user any info. Only the dealer is allowed to find out about that stuff.

    I'm hoping this week I will have my truck and also selling my 78 Trans Am.

    Steve
  • themacguythemacguy Member Posts: 417
    ol Ernie got promoted from the orifice to the rails, so to speak. He now has a new 'company car' - well, it's actually one of those rail cars with the see-saw handles on it that allows him to personally track down orders on the trains, just as fast as he can pump. So now he trax our trux.

    While they're moving.
  • bookittybookitty Member Posts: 1,303
    Spike, rumor has it that Ernie was relocated within the D/C organization. Seems that there was something about his surname not bringing a message
    of competence. Know anything about that?

    Bookitty
  • tuvtesttuvtest Member Posts: 237
    Bad news for future Dak (or ram for that matter) owners. I just got off the phone with the Cust. Serv. line and they told me that they no longer are allowed to do tracking updates for consumers, that we can only get updates from the dealers. I hope the surly gentleman I spoke with was just upset I called him too early in the AM, and this is not true, otherwise those who follow may be kept in the dark. Anybody else given this line?
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    I do not know what the test results on 0-60 are on the Quad, but I can tell you that the Quad with the 4.7 is quick. if you really want to go fast, they did a test in Truckin magazine with a modified Quad. Only two of the hot rod trucks made the 1/4 under 15.0 and the Quad was second fastest. It was also second in the slalom.
  • gaquadgaquad Member Posts: 29
    Once when I was tracking my Quad I got someone that was not so nice. He and also told me that they only got an update once a week. I did not believe him and called back anyway then I got some good information. I never did find out what the problem was. I think that the PT Crusier folks are running them nuts.
  • chiefdoc2chiefdoc2 Member Posts: 18
    My 01, 4.7, 4x4, 5-speed, bronze arrived at the dealer's Friday afternoon. It sat in Dallas for 6 days (a day longer than it took to come by rail from Warren, MI). She (Lucy) is perfect. Fit/finish/mechanics are great. I had to add about 4oz of power steering fluid and let some air out of one tire (16in). The wife and I drove Lucy to Austin (60mi from our home) via back roads and had a great time. I'm very impressed with this truck (my FIRST Mopar at 56 years of age). The brown ALMOST hides the dirt from the 5 mile gravel road used twice a day to/from work.

    I'm very pleased I opted for the skid-plate pkg, 4x4, and bigger wheels. Also, the sound system is great (CD changer).

    Looking forward to taking Lucy down to visit friends south of Austin and checking out the back seat comfort (or lack thereof).

    More as things come up. Great site here .....
  • chiefdoc2chiefdoc2 Member Posts: 18
    My 01, 4.7, 4x4, 5-speed, bronze arrived at the dealer's Friday afternoon. It sat in Dallas for 6 days (a day longer than it took to come by rail from Warren, MI). She (Lucy) is perfect. Fit/finish/mechanics are great. I had to add about 4oz of power steering fluid and let some air out of one tire (16in). The wife and I drove Lucy to Austin (60mi from our home) via back roads and had a great time. I'm very impressed with this truck (my FIRST Mopar at 56 years of age). The brown ALMOST hides the dirt from the 5 mile gravel road used twice a day to/from work.

    I'm very pleased I opted for the skid-plate pkg, 4x4, and bigger wheels. Also, the sound system is great (CD changer).

    Looking forward to taking Lucy down to visit friends south of Austin and checking out the back seat comfort (or lack thereof).

    More as things come up. Great site here .....
  • chiefdoc2chiefdoc2 Member Posts: 18
    Dunno why previous posted twice as only hit "post" once ...... ah well, happy trucking ....
  • bookittybookitty Member Posts: 1,303
    Chief, congratulations and a grand welcome to "Lucy." That is a wonderful name, because it is the namesake of my favorite aunt, and though past 80 (looks more like 60) she is full of p--- and vinegar. Always ready to rock and roll. Good luck!

    Bookitty
  • towcrazy2towcrazy2 Member Posts: 337
    To SPIKE50, TUVEST & OTHERS--
    While I was tracking my '00 QC, I also had a terrific young lady offering the same care and attention as "Earnie." Understand that both of these reps were "doing time" in the FIRST stage of their career path at DC (as it also is at Ford and GM).

    Most of these reps are fresh out of college. They recive a couple of weeks training, and then are assigned to the CSC (a centralized Customer Service Center where dozens of these folks are herded into a telephone "boiler room," to handle customer inquirees and complaints. They start with simple calls like new vehicle inquirees, ordering questions, tracking, etc. From there, they are shifted to more difficult calls (service complaints, etc.). If they're successful and don't drop out (as about 3 of 10 do), they're sent out to the field to work as District sales or service reps, interfacing with the dealerships, DC (through the District office) and occasionally directly with customers.

    I can't imagine that they would cop out and direct you to the dealer for information unless and until the truck has reached the marshalling center, waiting to be piggybacked or railed (at that point, it's out of their hands). Interfacing with customers and getting answers is their MAIN function at the CSC... But having observed CSC operatios at Chrysler and Ford, I CAN understand how they might burn out and cop out in such a pressured envirenment... And chances are those that do are one of those three who eventually drop out.
  • nthdgreeenthdgreee Member Posts: 24
    I was calling as late as yesterday to DC inquiring about my order. Not once did the very polite service rep. inform me that they would no longer be taking calls. It sounds like a line to me.

    My dealership called this morning to tell me that my truck will be dropped off at the dealership this evening. I guess they come at night to avoid the crowds. At any rate, I'll be out there at about 10pm just to take a look around and snap some pictures if it's there.

    The dealer told me they like to have few days to get it ready before I pick it up. That would be Thursday. It seems like it shouldn't take that long to check out a new vehicle. Anyway, it's almost here. 22 days from the time of order to time of delivery if I pick it up Thursday.

    Steve
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    ETA there Steve! 22 days from order to delivery. I'll hit 30 days this Friday and not a peep from the dealer as to arrival yet. I agree with towcrazy about the 3 in 10 syndrome. Every time I've called I've gotten wildly different care from the rep. One kid, and I could tell he was right out of college if that because of his eager tone and energy level, tracked the darn thing to the rail car (allied Systems) but got stymied there. Another woman, obviously older and in the game for awhile, offered virtually zero help. She was the one that told me it would be built the first week of October and shipped a week later. When was it actually built? September 12. When was it shipped? September 15th. Ah, America, gotta love it, right?

    Dave.
  • amend1amend1 Member Posts: 98
    Sorry-that's confirm...
  • amend1amend1 Member Posts: 98
    Bookitty and whom it may concern- I brought my '00 Quad to the dealer today to have the noise checked. I Had to take the tech out for a drive because they don't listen to you when they ask you to explain the problem. Just "yeah, yeah, yeah" like you're some moron who doesn't know what you're talking about. Anyway, they believe it's the universal/CV joints on the driveshaft that goes to the forward axle. The parts are on order. Will follow up. PS-They looked at me like I had 3 heads when I asked to conform that the transfer case fluid was transmission fluid. Go figure.
  • cowtownaggiecowtownaggie Member Posts: 39
    Hi Guys:

    Contacted the parts dept @ my dealer to inquire about the synthetic additive for my lsd rear end.

    I mentiond that going to switch to synth fluids in the rear using Mobil 1 and the Parts guy told me that if I used ANYTHING other than Mopar (PARTS AND FLUIDS) while under warranty, and the truck / part failed, Mopar would not honor the warranty agreement.

    (I was tempted to ask if I had to get antifreeze, water & fuel from the dealer too - but I kept my mouth shut!)

    I asked about fluids that meet the same spec, and the parts guy said it did'nt matter! If Mopar could show that I used non-Mopar stuff & the unit failed, they would not warranty it. I guess he enjoys this type of discussion, or he has seen it happen because he was VERY forceful when he was talking to me!

    Just as a side note . . . the lds rear called for 5oz of additive, Mopar only comes in 4oz bottles . . . would'nt you know it! I guess Mopar is happy to sell you two bottles for that extra ounce! ($6.95 per 4 oz)

    Any comments or personal experences? Is this guy jerking my chain, or do they really think Mobil 1 does not conform to their spec??

    Thanx for input

    Cowtown Aggie
  • surfzupsurfzup Member Posts: 7
    I am getting ready to order '01 QC 4x4 but have not yet been able to actually see the taupe leather that they are offering this year. Does anyone out there have it, or laid eyes on it yet? I know its hard to describe colors in words, but anything at this point would help. The dealers around here aren't much help so far, only have the dark gray and no color samples.
    THANKS - Surfzup
  • surfzupsurfzup Member Posts: 7
    Well, just as I post, get a call from dealer saying they just got brochures for '01 QC's and it at least has picture of taupe leather in it. But still interested on comments if anyone has actually seen, or has, the taupe leather.
  • slickwilliedjslickwilliedj Member Posts: 252
    called dc cust relations today and they said it was at the rail head here in miami fl. i orderd aug 28 wow! less then 1 month will arrive at dealer end of this week or begining of next its so close i have a notion to drive to rail head and look for it(: but i'll wait some more i guess...
  • slickwilliedjslickwilliedj Member Posts: 252
    called dc cust relations today and they said it was at the rail head here in miami fl. i orderd aug 28 wow! less then 1 month will arrive at dealer end of this week or begining of next its so close i have a notion to drive to rail head and look for it(: but i'll wait some more i guess...
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    I do not know about the leather, but i have the taupe interior in my Quad and like it a lot better than the gray.
  • gaquadgaquad Member Posts: 29
    I hid this because it is so long but it is a great vehicle.

    I picked up my 2001 Bronze with Taupe interior last Saturday. Then we spent the day riding through the mountains (20.6 MPG). Today it still only has 260 miles on it, so more than half of the driving I have done was Saturday.

    I have noticed that a lot of people look at it. There seems to be different type of people that look at it though. Older gentlemen look at it while it is sitting. I think that they are looking at something that will do all that a minivan will do without the bad part.

    The only time that younger guys look at it is when it is growling, (y'all know what I mean) or I have the stereo loud. (Joe Walsh, Ordinary Average Guy; "My friend has a Chrysler, I've got a Dodge"). I do not know why some of the other people look at it. Maybe they can tell it is new.

    Anyway here is what I got.

    SLT
    SLT+
    RAZ
    Leather wrapped wheel
    Stereo controls in the wheel
    Trailer Tow Group
    Heavy duty service Group
    Power Overhead Console
    Sliding Rear Window
    Mirrors - Power Heated, Fold-Away
    Automatic Transmission
    Anti Spin Differential
    4.7L Magnum V8
    Seat - Power Driver 6 way (has lumbar support)
    Fog Lamps

    Also added following Mopar Accessories
    Seat covers
    wind deflectors
    molded mud flaps
    Fold-a-Cover tonneau
    cargo mat (under rear seat)

    Will soon add the spare tire locks thanks to what I have read here.

    Thank all of you for what you have done in this forum. It made buying this truck very different. It could have made it easy if I was not so curious, but I feel like I got exactly what I wanted without all of the hassle that it would have taken without all of the great info and people here.
  • lmeyer1lmeyer1 Member Posts: 215
    Sorry, forgot to add the mine isn't leather either.
  • lmeyer1lmeyer1 Member Posts: 215
    I have the slate gray. I agree with steve234, and think the taupe looks better. The fabric seems cheesier in the darker color.
  • lmeyer1lmeyer1 Member Posts: 215
    How do you like the Mopar folding cover? Do the rails attach with double-sided tape, like the Fold-a-Cover?
  • paul152paul152 Member Posts: 2
    i got my new 01 qc on 8/00 slt+ 2wd 4.7 auto heavy duty 'lsd ;pwrseat ,reardefog .just wanted to make some comments on it to answer peoples qu estions
    1]have not had a problem with phantom locks when it rains.[no security system]live in ct and its rained plenty this summer
    2]can't figure out how to shut off auto door lock.it wouldn't be bad if it unlocked when you put it in park
    3]can't shut the horn off when i use the remote lock either
    4]gas milage at 1500k is 16.5 for mixed driving
    5]a/c isn't cold enough [hope it just needs a charge] but it dosn't drip on the exhaust.
    6]rear defoger has 2 lines that don't work. i hope they don't have to change the window to fix it.and it's tinted
    7]no sag in rf or alignment problems or popping sound
    8]no problems with scrathes [yet] but i put on f/f and mud flaps looks 100%better
    9]exterior is red interior is dark grey, they might as well call it black though.i love the changes they made to it over the 00
    .looks more like a truck now than a car.but i like the old 60/40 bench my 92 had over the 40/20/40. the plastic is very hard to keep clean being so dark and armorall dosn't seem to work
    well
    10]the new 16'' rims are a huge improvment
    11]been through a couple of cold mornings and no stalling

    so far the truck has been great the kids [3]love it .power&handling are great looks great.and those pictures of how to remove the radio were very helpfull for when that time comes.ineed a bed liner [load -lok dosn't make one] and a remote starter first.
  • bookittybookitty Member Posts: 1,303
    Warren, congratulations and I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying your truck. That's what you are supposed to do. I really love driving mine and
    it suits my needs very well. It's great that you finally got your truck. Best of luck with it and everything else in your life. Looks like the Braves did it again. A new record for consecutive division championships, breaking their own record.
    What a ball club!

    Bookitty
  • moparpower1moparpower1 Member Posts: 14
    I seen a leather toupe and didn't care for it as it seemed too much toupe and no other color in it like cloth has.I got cloth and really like it a lot.
  • fat_fendersfat_fenders Member Posts: 96
    Numbering commments sure makes it easy to reply...

    I have an '01 4X4 Quad Cab, 4.7, auto, yadda, yadda, yadda...

    1) I don't have security system either, been through several extremely heavy down-pours and no phantom locks here.

    2),3) If you find an answer to these, please post as I'd like to get rid of the horn beep @ lock. For those who may be newbies, the instructions in owner's manual don't work, at least on '01s.

    4) My gas mileage has been hovering right around yours. I'm at about 2200 miles.

    Keep on Quadin'

    fat_fenders
  • gaquadgaquad Member Posts: 29
    You will have to ask towcrazy2 about the installation, I had the dealer put mine on.
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    While i have not tried to shut off the horn beep (I like it, my wife hates it), I had no problems with shutting off the auto door locks. It took me two tries (uncoordinated) but the instructions in the manual worked.
    While I have not seen 20's, 15-17 is very respectable to me after 13-14. It might have to do with elevation because my old truck loved the mountains.
  • slickwilliedjslickwilliedj Member Posts: 252
    plan on picking up truck fri after dealer installs bedliner,wheel flairs,splash guards. what things should i pay close attention to as far possible defects go? i know several of u have posted problems with misaligned beds some i'm concerned with thats any input would be great.
  • bigal31bigal31 Member Posts: 189
    Look at the 4 doors, make sure they are lined up at the top and bottom too. Especially the height. Make sure they are not rubbing on the rocker panels and the top of the cab. Check the molding between the doors. I have seen MANY of the Quads on different lots with this problem. If you let it go It will scratch the paint off over time..
    My-.02$

    Allen-
  • cadguycadguy Member Posts: 9
    I'm buying a '00 QC in the next couple of days and would like to have any recall items and
    maint. bulletins taken care of prior to delivery.
    Is there some place that I can find out this info.
    before I talk to the dealer?
    Thanks.
  • cadguycadguy Member Posts: 9
    I am getting ready to get a '00 QC and have a friend who has trouble with leaking around his
    high mounted brake light. Are there many other folks experiencing this problem.
    Thanks.
  • jsten2jsten2 Member Posts: 23
    I ordered my QC on 9/18 and my dealer said it will be finished on 9/30 with deleivery on 10/3. Not bad . I got the taupe in cloth buckets and have no idea what the color looks like. I knew I didn't want grey so that's why I ordered it. What does the taupe look like. Someone also said they got the Med. bronze. I got the Bronze and silver two tone. How dark is the bronze. The dealer had no color samples and I wanted something ddifferent but not like the intense blue. How dark is the bronze? Will you see a difference between the bronze and silver?
  • jsten2jsten2 Member Posts: 23
    I ordered my QC without bodl side molding. I checked out the Durango and if you get the same color as the Durango you can get colored side molding the same as the body and not have to put up with all of the BS when you wax it and have to use black chrome on the black rubber. You will have to get it put on yourself or maybe the dealer will do it but its an exact fit and much easier to keep looking good. It's also wider that the dakota molding and will look nicer. What do you think?
  • gaquadgaquad Member Posts: 29
    I have tried to take pictures of my Bronze truck but I can not seem to get the color to look right. This guy did a good job with whatever camera he used.

    This is from the photos page:
    http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/engaged/edmund.cgi?c=Clubs&f=0&t=31&q=0-

    #33 of 134: Phots of my Quad... (maldbnsf) Mon 10 Jul '00 (01:08 AM)

    I have a few Photos of my Quad and work that I
    have done to it.

    Thanks,
    Don Mallett
    www.geocities.com/maldbnsf
    '00 QC 4x2 SLT+, 4.7L, 3.55 rear, 4 speed auto,
    H/D Service Group, K&N home brew air filter, Cat
    back Flow-Pro Dual System, Mobil 1 Oil & Gear lub.,
    Oil cooler, 180 T-stat, Tonneau cover, Autolite
    3923 plugs.



    There is a lot of difference between the Bronze and the Silver. Everyone says to me "I like the color, I bet it won't show dirt." I hope that they are right especially since we have not been able to wash cars after 10:00 AM since March.
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    Gotta make a business trip to Bossier City, then to Galveston. Only 12-1500 miles round trip. It will be a good test of long haul mileage in Q and how well my butt like the seats. Can't say I looking forward to this, but I always eat well on these runs.
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    Only a mere 4 hours after calling D/C rep this morning to check on Quad status, wherein I was told it was taken off the rail car in California a week ago, my dealer called me and said coyly: "hey, have you been tracking your truck?" "Yeah,"I said "it's somewhere in California in some city I've never heard of!' "Uh, no," he says, "it's at the dealership. Came in less than an hour ago!"
    Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-hhhhhhhhhhhh-aaaaaaaaaaaaa

    No, I just gotta make the time, and clear up the finances to go pick the sucka up. Question to everyone: are there any dealer incentives going on for the 01 Quad that I should know about? And, if so does that come off the $200 over invoice" that we agreed upon???

    thanks. it'll be good to finally be a full member of the club.

    dave.
  • mulderigmulderig Member Posts: 31
    jsten2 yes you can install Darango body side molding but the rear door molding is about 1 1/2" short. You can read some of the postings around #728.

    I just removed all the stick-ons except the rams head on the hood from my 01 Bronze SLT QC with a hair dryer and a plastic putty knife. It only took about 15 minutes and looks great.
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