Re: I ordered it!

From: Chad Evans (hemidak@msn.com)
Date: Thu May 01 2003 - 10:30:20 EDT


I like that color combo.

seen one at the dealership that use for parts!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick and Kelly Engram" <patrickandkelly@erols.com>
To: "DML" <dml@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:34 PM
Subject: DML: I ordered it!

>
> I ordered the truck today! Last day for the $3000 rebate...
> If you remember, I posted the specs on the truck I was gonna build.
> Two small changes-added the tow package and deleted the 6 disc changer.
> I had been going back and forth and thought I had the price at $22,500,
> but there was an additional $500 end of month rebate that I couldnt get
> because it was only for trucks on the lot, and Dodge said it was to help
> move excessive inventory. That's ok, 'cause I'm already getting the
> $500 Farm Bureau one also.
> Here it is for good:
> '03 Quad Cab, 2WD, SLT+ (gives it just about power everything)
> Dark Garnet/Bright silver 2-tone
> 4.7L, 5speed automatic
> 3.92 limited slip differential
> Heavy Duty Service Group
> Tow Package
> Engine Block Heater
> Rear window defroster
> 4-wheel abs system
> Bodyside mouldings
> Leather wrapped steering wheel
> Power overhead convenience group
>
> Price $22903.60 on the road...
> The salesperson said if any additional rebates can be used when the
> truck comes in, she'd give them
> to me also. Since I deleted the indash 6 disc player, I got the basic
> tape deck and I'm gonna add the 6disc
> changer that is remote mounted. Anyone do this? Crutchfield has an
> aftermarket kit that interfaces with the
> stock system.
> So that will be mod #1. I'll also be doing a sprayed-in bedliner,
> Roll-n-lok, and swap out the stock Goodyears
> for my beloved Bridgestones. Also probably gonna add the mudguards.
> Couple other things. Someone posted that their truck just came in and
> the split bench did not have a business
> console. What model was the truck (SXT?) Dealer told me the SXT's just
> have a fold-down, but the SLT+ does
> have a business console. I made a stink that I had to have the console,
> otherwise I would order the buckets, but she
> said she was sure about this (I didnt tell her about the correspondence
> and the midyear change) Hopefully, I set the situation up right so that
> if it doesnt have the business console, we will be going to a truck on
> the lot and swapping them.
> Next thing-what kinda fuel mileage can I expect with this combo?
> Last thing-anyone have a set of Xtended cab R/T springs? If the truck
> sits too high, I was thinking of swapping them out...
> More as things develop...
> Patrick
>
>



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