Been trying for weeks now to find an honest Ram dealership within 500 miles of Gatlinburg to buy a new truck. They all end up trying to con you, lie and use dishonest tactics from start to end. I end up on the phone for about an hour each time only to find the price they listed has so many loop holes that after what seems like forever they finally inform you the price is actually much higher. One dealership verified the price on the phone and insured me that was the price I would pay for it to just drive 7 hours to their dealership and simply do the deal and drive home. I demanded him email me everything in writing multiple times. After multiple request for an email he reluctantly sent it and the price jumped $6,000. Good thing I did not drive there cause I would have needed bail money once I got there. Anyone know of a no haggle honest straight forward Ram dealer within 500 miles of Gatlinburg TN? Almost to the point of giving up and keeping what I got. Thanks just needed to rant a little also!

How in the world do you suppose they all stay in business, I mean, being as bad as they are?

I went through a couple dealers that had those come on prices.Then I found the same deal at Whitten Bros. in Richmond.I asked them, "Is that price only for people whose birthday falls on February 30th?"They told me the price they advertise is with discounts and rebates that are available to everybody and if you qualify for more then the price only gets lower.I bought from them.Just don't fall for the usual paint and rust proofing sales pitch or the third party extended warranty and you will be fine.

azdryheat wrote:How in the world do you suppose they all stay in business, I mean, being as bad as they are?I am beginning to wonder the same thing myself. I have never ever had such a hard time in my life buying a product from a company. I have bought new cars every 5 years for the last 35 years and never ever had such an issue. Wheeling and dealing is one thing but to flat out deceive you is another. This is my fist Chrysler though maybe that is the issue, don't know.

NJRVer wrote:I went through a couple dealers that had those come on prices.Then I found the same deal at Whitten Bros. in Richmond.I asked them, "Is that price only for people whose birthday falls on February 30th?"They told me the price they advertise is with discounts and rebates that are available to everybody and if you qualify for more then the price only gets lower.I bought from them.Just don't fall for the usual paint and rust proofing sales pitch or the third party extended warranty and you will be fine.Thank you I will put them on my contact list and check them out!!!!!!!

Maybe you should expand your search. Dennis Dillon Dodge/Ram in Boise,ID area offer fly drive deals that are hard to beat. They are usually thousands below what your local dealers will deal on.

Trouble finding a honest dealership to buy Ram 3500

azdryheat
Explorer
Mar 26, 2018
How in the world do you suppose they all stay in business, I mean, being as bad as they are?
NJRVer
Explorer
Mar 26, 2018
I went through a couple dealers that had those come on prices.
Then I found the same deal at Whitten Bros. in Richmond.
I asked them, "Is that price only for people whose birthday falls on February 30th?"

They told me the price they advertise is with discounts and rebates that are available to everybody and if you qualify for more then the price only gets lower.

I bought from them.
Just don't fall for the usual paint and rust proofing sales pitch or the third party extended warranty and you will be fine.
ulvik
Explorer
Mar 26, 2018
azdryheat wrote:
How in the world do you suppose they all stay in business, I mean, being as bad as they are?

I am beginning to wonder the same thing myself. I have never ever had such a hard time in my life buying a product from a company. I have bought new cars every 5 years for the last 35 years and never ever had such an issue. Wheeling and dealing is one thing but to flat out deceive you is another. This is my fist Chrysler though maybe that is the issue, don't know.
ulvik
Explorer
Mar 26, 2018
NJRVer wrote:
I went through a couple dealers that had those come on prices.
Then I found the same deal at Whitten Bros. in Richmond.
I asked them, "Is that price only for people whose birthday falls on February 30th?"

They told me the price they advertise is with discounts and rebates that are available to everybody and if you qualify for more then the price only gets lower.

I bought from them.
Just don't fall for the usual paint and rust proofing sales pitch or the third party extended warranty and you will be fine.

Thank you I will put them on my contact list and check them out!!!!!!!
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2018
Maybe you should expand your search. Dennis Dillon Dodge/Ram in Boise,ID area offer fly drive deals that are hard to beat. They are usually thousands below what your local dealers will deal on.
ScottG
Nomad
Mar 26, 2018
Have a similar problem around here. One dealer, Monroe Dodge, has a terrible pack of liars and idiots in the service dept. The other, Kirkland Dodge, sell very few HD trucks and dont know much about them. Their sale staff is highly questionable as well.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Mar 26, 2018
Most honest dealers have the price listed on their website. These dealers also do internet sales and will even deliver the vehicle to your house. I know a few guys who live out of state who purchased their truck in Houston.

The price of a new truck is not trivial, but the trade in usually is.
jmtandem
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2018
Thanks just needed to rant a little also!

I know this is a little farther than your 500 mile range, but try Dave Smith or Dennis Dillon. Both have websites, both will pick you up at the airport (Spokane or Boise), and the price is the price. You typically will pay state registration and taxes when you get home. So, factor that into the overall price. They have huge selections and you can enjoy the new truck on the way home.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2018
Very Ram dealer within 500 miles of you is a con artist and lies...why don’t I believe you?
“I demanded him email me everything in writing multiple times.”
You are the good thing.
USAFBILL
Explorer
Mar 26, 2018
Steve White Motors in Hickory, NC has a web site that is accurate and they are easy and fair to deal with on Dodge Rams