Congrats on the new toy. The extent of DC cost cutting the past few years is
pretty bad. I ordered my 2002 QC, before any 2002s were on the lot. When I
got it, it didn't have the ashtray, sunglasses holder in the overhead
console, magazine pocket on back of driver's seat, or alloy wheel on the
spare tire. I didn't realize that the rear wheel fender liners were also
lost. I'm not a smoker, but I've always used the ashtray to store the keys
to the "toys" that come along with the truck from time to time. The single
large overhead compartment is all but useless. The two smaller ones were
better. The loss of the magazine pocket is a pain when travelling long
distances with a 5 and 8 year old. They loss of the alloy wheel on the spare
bothered me the least, since I don't do 5 wheel rotations. I may go to the
dealer and look up the rear wheel well liners. I would definately like to
have a set of those.
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>
> Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 00:28:10 -0400
> From: Patrick and Kelly Engram <patrickandkelly@erols.com>
> Subject: DML: New Quad Cab is sitting out front!
>
> Got the new Quad Cab today! Went over the truck and the worst I found
> was a piece of lint that is under the color coat on the passenger side
> door right below the rubber window trim. It's not worth bitching about
> and barely noticeable. Here is my first impressions and things I've
> observed.
> FYI- 2003 Quad Cab 2WD, 4.7L with 5-speed Auto, 3.92 rear with
> anti-spin axle. 2 tone garnet/silver, SLT+ package
>
> - -Rear window with dark tint and defroster looks awesome
> - -Brake pedal feel with new 4 wheel disc and optional 4 wheel abs is
> incredible
> - -5-speed auto transmission has got to be the smoothest auto I've felt
> short of a Mercedes. You cant feel it shift half the time.
> - -Items that came on truck that I didnt expect:
> None
> - -Items that did not come on truck that I expected:
> Ash tray with lighter, was on lower dash on my '01 is completely gone
> Power overhead console has no sunglass holder
> Switch to deactivate passenger airbag gone
> Rear wheel inner fender liners deleted
> Driver's visor has no mirror
> No rear floor mats with SLT
> - -Items that did not come on truck that I knew about ahead of time
> Spare tire comes on steel wheel, not matching alloy
> Center console with bench front seat does not have business console
> No trim on top of windshield
>
> Hey Droo! Listen up. I warned the dealer ahead of time that this
> truck must have the business console or I'd just order bucket seats
> instead. They told me it would have the business console (little did
> they know what I knew) So, the truck came in and it had just a folding
> center rest. Imagine this: I already had a T40 and T45 torx and a
> philips head bit with me. Got the keys to another SLT on the lot that
> was built in November 2002 that had the business console, and well,
> let's just say the old SLT sitting on their lot now only has a folding
> center armrest! Swap takes out 3 torx bolts, 1 philips head screw, and
> about 5 minutes. All the brackets and attaching hardware are the same.
> Situation handled, I'm satisfied, and my saleswoman is relieved, 'cause
> she KNEW I would not sign or drive away until that was remedied.
> So, everything else was smooth at the dealer. Took it home and
> cleaned the flung off tire goop off the rockers and started on some
goodies.
> Scotchguarded interior and floor mats. I already had bought the MOPAR
> rear floor liner. For you Quad cab owners, this thing is great! Fits
> real snug, sides tuck under door edge sills, and it's custom molded to
> the floor contour and goes under the seats. Got it for $85 and well
> worth it.
> Next thing is to install the Bully tailgate lock. If you havent seen
> it, it replaces the bezel with a new bezel that houses a metal arm that
> swings up when you turn the key and keeps the tailgate handle from
> engaging the latch. No more powerbolts and all that stuff.
> Tomorrow will see maybe the mudflaps, hood cover, and 6 disc in dash
> player, and spare tire lock.
> I'll get pics this weekend and post 'em.
> Sorry for ranting on, just the pleasure of a brand new vehicle...
> Patrick
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