Factory Order RAM 3/4 Ton 2500
I'm looking forward to ordering a 2015 Ram 2500 from the factory. I've decided against having the 5th wheel/Gooseneck prep done since it seems to really only accommodate the Mopar frame/rail assy and ...
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I just wanted to say something about the (for me) truck buying process. I'm not the kind to drive all over hell and gone to get a $100 better deal. If I perceive I'm getting a fair deal, I just go with it.
My last truck, the '99 Dodge, I factory ordered and I know I paid about $28k for the SLT. Fair price back then.
16 years later, I start out on TrueCar.com and configured the truck I wanted, hit 'continue', and about 7 dealers received an email. I did it for Ford and Chevy.
I got a bunch of email responses that seemed to be 'bots but 2 dealerships responded more personally. One was a combined Chevy/Ford dealer, and other was Chevy.
The Chevy dealer did their best, but the prices were high and there were fewer rebates. Even invoice pricing was a bit steep.
The combined Ford/Chevy dealer said that, for what I wanted, they couldn't recommend the Chevy because Ford just had more rebates and it was a better deal. They configured the exact truck I wanted, including the factory/dealer installed 18k 5'er hitch, and called it at straight invoice.
DW and I drove out, reviewed the deal, and wrote a deposit check.
Now, here's the funny thing: I'm still getting 'bot emails and follow ups from other dealers. To each one, I reply I already have a deal and with whom.
A) they never even tried to question or beat the deal I got.
B) they don't seem to understand how to 'strike while the iron is hot'. I think they just grab a stack of old internet 'leads', hand 'em to the new guy, and say "see what you can do with these".
I have to say, I'm pleased to not have had to deal with sales people and closers and such, and I highly recommend services like Truecar.com if you don't want to hassle. Heck, any of 'em will probably do the job: KBB, AAA, Costco. In fact, I think I DID use Costco back in '99 :)
Thanks again, everyone!
My last truck, the '99 Dodge, I factory ordered and I know I paid about $28k for the SLT. Fair price back then.
16 years later, I start out on TrueCar.com and configured the truck I wanted, hit 'continue', and about 7 dealers received an email. I did it for Ford and Chevy.
I got a bunch of email responses that seemed to be 'bots but 2 dealerships responded more personally. One was a combined Chevy/Ford dealer, and other was Chevy.
The Chevy dealer did their best, but the prices were high and there were fewer rebates. Even invoice pricing was a bit steep.
The combined Ford/Chevy dealer said that, for what I wanted, they couldn't recommend the Chevy because Ford just had more rebates and it was a better deal. They configured the exact truck I wanted, including the factory/dealer installed 18k 5'er hitch, and called it at straight invoice.
DW and I drove out, reviewed the deal, and wrote a deposit check.
Now, here's the funny thing: I'm still getting 'bot emails and follow ups from other dealers. To each one, I reply I already have a deal and with whom.
A) they never even tried to question or beat the deal I got.
B) they don't seem to understand how to 'strike while the iron is hot'. I think they just grab a stack of old internet 'leads', hand 'em to the new guy, and say "see what you can do with these".
I have to say, I'm pleased to not have had to deal with sales people and closers and such, and I highly recommend services like Truecar.com if you don't want to hassle. Heck, any of 'em will probably do the job: KBB, AAA, Costco. In fact, I think I DID use Costco back in '99 :)
Thanks again, everyone!
