Author Topic: I did the dirty deed today!!! (Read 5841 times)

cohoho · « **on:** April 26, 2014, 09:54:46 PM »

Well pulled the trigger, wasn't sure til I sat down and dickered on the price and value of my 06 Duramax trade in-got 13+k for my Chevy... So the new proud owner of a 2014 Ram 2500 crew cab/short bed 4x4. They put on the after market lift and tires, well I got them to include at a way reduced price, lifetime oil change and warranty, walked out paying 35k total w/tax. lic and doc fees!!! I think one of my better deals - it is worth more than what I paid... I feel good about it with zero buyer remorse... They gave me an excellent price for my trade, heck Dave Smith was stating 7k.... Nice to be pre-approved, with value in an older trade in with 250K... So no hassles, no arguments, very easy to work. My best dealership experience ever! Car Pros Renton Dodge! If you need a truck PM me, guy was great to work with, not the standard bs from dealers...

Wacenturion · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2014, 07:58:09 AM »

Congratulations on your new purchase. Every now and then you find great people to work with at dealerships. Just recently purchased an 03' Jeep Sahara to pull behind the motorhome. No hassle, easy and fair deal. Enjoyable transaction.

Great looking truck you got there.

MarkyMark · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:21:47 AM »

Congrats! Nothing better than a new truck with a happy ending.

DIYARCHERYJUNKIE · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:43:45 AM »

I might be sending you a pm. That's a hell of a deal. A little recoup from taxes and I'm gonna be itching for a rig.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:46:05 AM »

Nice score Mike!

RG · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:49:20 AM »

Nice truck! I think you will love the Cummins too.

Elkaholic daWg · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:52:44 AM »

35K minus the 13K+?

muleyman · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2014, 09:46:44 AM »

I'm assuming you paid 35k after the trade in? If not that's a great deal I would like to know what dealer you used.

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DRobnsn · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2014, 09:53:54 AM »

Quote from: muleyman on April 27, 2014, 09:46:44 AM

I'm assuming you paid 35k after the trade in? If not that's a great deal I would like to know what dealer you used.

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cohoho · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:10:59 AM »

If I got the vehicle for 35K without a trade in I think I would have bought ten of them and sold to the highest bidder

DRobnsn · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:24:07 AM »

Congrats on the truck Coho, I am curious how the Chevy treated you though if you don't mind me asking?

cohoho · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2014, 02:52:28 PM »

I bought it new in 06 and drove it hard on a lot of gravel.. Dalton Hwy several times, Alcan hwy twice, and everywhere else. The Chevy was awesome, only a couple of injectors, ball joints, brakes and shocks... Figured it was easier to just trade it in than to sell outright.... I will miss that truck - a lot of good memories for sure and alot of dead animals rode home in the bed.... It was just that the mileage was becoming a problem in my mind @250,000 and the fact I hate working on vehicles and did want to spend time at the shop when things start going bad, as it is always a snow ball effect. No matter what engine I had, it was still an 8 year old Chevy with a lot of hard miles..... And of course wanted new....

MikeC · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2014, 03:23:29 PM »

Beautiful truck congrats! Now go get er muddy

Cap.Silver · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2014, 04:39:39 PM »

She is beauty ....congrats

jackelope · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2014, 06:59:23 PM »

Good job, Mike. That'll be a great truck for you.

DRobnsn · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:19:12 PM »

Quote from: cohoho on April 27, 2014, 02:52:28 PM

I bought it new in 06 and drove it hard on a lot of gravel.. Dalton Hwy several times, Alcan hwy twice, and everywhere else. The Chevy was awesome, only a couple of injectors, ball joints, brakes and shocks... Figured it was easier to just trade it in than to sell outright.... I will miss that truck - a lot of good memories for sure and alot of dead animals rode home in the bed.... It was just that the mileage was becoming a problem in my mind @250,000 and the fact I hate working on vehicles and did want to spend time at the shop when things start going bad, as it is always a snow ball effect. No matter what engine I had, it was still an 8 year old Chevy with a lot of hard miles..... And of course wanted new....

That is good to know I've heard good things about the Chevy's for the most part. I had an 01 Cummins I loved it but hated that darn 4 speed auto just not enough gears for the fairly short power curve of a Cummins, it seemed to me every time I towed it was either screaming up in the RPM or lugging with no boost and egt's were shooting through the roof. The new 6 speed is leaps and bounds ahead of the ol 4 speed auto. It seems to always put the rpm in the sweet spot at any speed limit something they should have done with auto's years ago.

Are you going to leave it stock, power wise?

Fowlweather25 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:30:41 PM »

Nice pickup!

blackveltbowhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:36:22 PM »

Great looking and fuctional setup. Congratz on the new truck!

longrangekiller · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:39:16 PM »

some day............... i will own its twin

nice pickup

HntnFsh · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:56:19 PM »

Nice truck! I'm sure you will be happy with it. When I first saw what you got for your Chevy I thought they lowballed you pretty hard. Those 06 Duramaxes are going for a pretty penny. But after seeing your description and considering it was a trade in I think you pretty did good.

I have an 06 Duramax with the LBZ engine. Absolutely love that truck.

gonehuntin68 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2014, 04:08:06 PM »

so jealous

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2014, 04:34:06 PM »

Good for you. I actually like the looks of the Dodge better than my Duramax. Dodges are tough looking.......

C-Money · « **Reply #22 on:** May 06, 2014, 04:53:35 PM »

Cool!! Congrats on your fine truck!

mulehunter · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2014, 05:11:54 PM »

congt.

KFhunter · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2014, 05:24:01 PM »

If you gravel road a lot I'd rhino liner the rocker panels (below door) and install bushwacker flares and rhino line them too.

I seen one done that way and it was sharp

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2014, 05:30:28 PM »

Good looking truck mike

cohoho · « **Reply #26 on:** July 01, 2014, 09:31:49 PM »

Added some Bushwhacker fender flares and some rails to step up (Wife's request).... Ordering a cab for the back and not another cent to be added, well maybe a new front bumper and find someone to paint rear and grill black... Really an anti-chrome person...

C-Money · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2014, 06:38:17 AM »

Looks great! I like the fender flares!

jordanramos_79 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 02, 2014, 07:22:26 AM »

Beautiful truck. I'm not gonna lie a little jealous over here.

Alchase · « **Reply #29 on:** July 02, 2014, 11:49:57 AM »

Quote from: cohoho on July 01, 2014, 09:31:49 PM

Added some Bushwhacker fender flares and some rails to step up (Wife's request).... Ordering a cab for the back and not another cent to be added, well maybe a new front bumper and find someone to paint rear and grill black... Really an anti-chrome person...

I have grown to hate chrome!
Especially on the older flat bumper fords that reflect your headlights right back in your face.
Trucks look so much better with black detail instead of chrome.
It only took US vehicle makers 30+ years to get rid of the god-awful two-tone grey paint and fake wood like plastic, I figure another twenty will get rid of the cheesy plasticky chrome accents.
LOL

Nice truck!

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