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- DesertDogsExplorerWell, I finally got it all dialed in as to what I wanted. And, struck a deal. $86,645 MSRP $74,621 DEAL and no quibbling on getting good value for my trade. It's not a "steal" but considering that there isn't one other truck that we want, with the features we want, and the colors we want within about 400 miles - I'm ok with that.
In fact, my local dealer is trading a vehicle for the truck I want, with a dealership that is over 300 miles away. So, it's ok - we get the truck we want (which is rare!) at a very reasonable, if not crazy, low price. And we don't have to leave our local environs to get it.
It's a Longhorn, MEGA Cab, Dually, 1000 ft lb engine/Aisin, Auto level air suspension, dual alternators, Towing Technology Group, prepped for 5th wheel, 360º cameras, Harmon Kardon 17-speaker sound system, 12" UConnect, Black and Tan interior, Cold Weather group, yada, yada, yada.
These photos are not of my exact truck, but are essentially clones of the one I'm buying - they're illustrative of the colors, features, etc.
It's essentially a Limited, but with a much more beautiful interior - and a sleeker, cleaner looking grill.
I'm trading in a 2019 RAM 1500 Limited pickup that I've had for a year and a half, so I already really know the truck. I will feel right at home from the first minute behind the wheel.
We're kind of bored with all-black interiors anymore, so this one really appeals to us - visually.
Kind of a "Cowboy Cadillac"
The only thing I could do without are the "belt buckles" on the pockets behind the front seats. But I'll never see them from where I sit, so "oh well". No big deal.
The rear seats in the Mega Cab provide an incredible amount of space and fold flat up high, or down low. Our two pit bull/healer mix pups will be riding in style back there!
All the bells and whistles! The wood is real. The leather is real. Ram really did this one UP! Should be fun for daily excursions, as well as pulling a 5er. - PatJExplorer II
Dallas01 wrote:
We used the ABC method...Contact 3 dealers that have the truck you want to make sure it is still available. Then email them all on the same email. Let them know you are going to buy but only from the best deal. All three should return with their offer. One will be the lowest...
Has anyone ever seriously had this work for them? I tried this strategy ~15 years ago with an economy car (Ford Focus) I was paying cash for. Several people I know since have tried this with various cars, trucks, SUV, RV, farm equipment, etc. I have literally never heard a single time where this has worked. I never got a single reply from any of the dealers I contacted using this method. If it works for someone that's awesome I'd love to hear the story. - DesertDogsExplorer
Me Again wrote:
DesertDogs wrote:
I'm looking at a 2019 Longhorn MegaCab Dually with nearly every possible option. Factor sticker is $85,845.
Looks like I can easily get it for $75,000. Not a bad deal. And I'm getting a fair price for my trade, as well.
I may try to push for a little better deal, but in my area, this particular truck with the paint color, interior, and all the options that I want, has no alternative... but much farther away (out of state).
Seems like a reasonable deal to me.
Play good cop bad cop. Go to the dealer again and have your wife question the deal while you say you think you want it. Then she says, Honey I am willing to fly with you to get the other one.
Good play - we've done that a few times (good cop, bad cop). My wife makes a great BAD cop! - Me_AgainExplorer III
DesertDogs wrote:
I'm looking at a 2019 Longhorn MegaCab Dually with nearly every possible option. Factor sticker is $85,845.
Looks like I can easily get it for $75,000. Not a bad deal. And I'm getting a fair price for my trade, as well.
I may try to push for a little better deal, but in my area, this particular truck with the paint color, interior, and all the options that I want, has no alternative... but much farther away (out of state).
Seems like a reasonable deal to me.
Play good cop bad cop. Go to the dealer again and have your wife question the deal while you say you think you want it. Then she says, Honey I am willing to fly with you to get the other one. - DesertDogsExplorerI'm looking at a 2019 Longhorn MegaCab Dually with nearly every possible option. Factor sticker is $85,845.
Looks like I can easily get it for $75,000. Not a bad deal. And I'm getting a fair price for my trade, as well.
I may try to push for a little better deal, but in my area, this particular truck with the paint color, interior, and all the options that I want, has no alternative... but much farther away (out of state).
Seems like a reasonable deal to me. - Cummins12V98Explorer III
pyoung47 wrote:
You should be able to negotiate at least 20% off a 2019 at this point. Remember, that in most states if you own it at the first of the year, you must pay prop tax on it. If you buy it on Jan 2 -- at least in Missouri - you don't pay prop tax on it for that year.
So a 2019 83k LongHorn list with 20% off at 66k is that what you are saying??? If so get me that deal I will give you $1,000.
I’m waiting.......... - DesertDogsExplorerAre vehicle loan interest rates any different for a 1-ton dually truck, vs. a 1/2 ton single-rear wheel truck?
- pyoung47ExplorerYou should be able to negotiate at least 20% off a 2019 at this point. Remember, that in most states if you own it at the first of the year, you must pay prop tax on it. If you buy it on Jan 2 -- at least in Missouri - you don't pay prop tax on it for that year.
- pyoung47Explorerhttps://www.dennisdillonchryslerjeepdodge.com/inventory/new-2019-ram-3500-big-horn-4x4-crew-cab-3c63r3dl1kg524532
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