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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
16:39:52
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I ordered my 2002 Dakota Quad Cab SLT+ 4x4 today from my local dealer. I selected ALL the extra options and got it for 28K out the door. I found it for cheaper (by 500 bucks) elsewhere, but decided to pay for the convenience of ordering it in my back yard so-to-speak.
I'll let you all know how long it takes to come in.
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joe
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
16:49:32
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What state are you in?
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RJay
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
18:06:17
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Congrats! I picked mine up the day after Thanksgiving. So far so good. I really like my new ride except for:
The leather interior is not as nice as the 2001
No more center console interior light, even though the manual says that there is one.
No more underhood insulation
The paint finish was not great.
When you pick it up definitely take your time to look it over. There is a good checklist to use on this site.
QC SLT+4x4
leather
power convenience
overhead convenience
tire & handling pkg
tow pkg
heavy duty service group
infinity sound system
4.7L / auto
Rjay
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JustRed
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
18:40:48
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Thanks RJay. I was going crazy trying to figure out where the darn center console light was! I figured that since I got the SXT model Dodge deleted it to save money. Now I know I'm not imagining things.
Too bad it's gone, too -- with black plastic and a deep console, it's like a cave in there.
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Dr Q
DakotaEnthusiast
12/04/2001
19:52:28
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Sh1t cousiin for the $500 I'd drive it over. The warrant goes with the vehicle not the dealership.
Dr.Q
'01 Patriot Blue SLT RC 4.7 5sp 3.92 pegleg
0-60 @ 6.20sec.
1/4mi @ 14.75@97.1
Home Brew Airbox
K&N Drop In
Lakewood Traction Bars
Dremel TB Port and Polish
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
20:14:25
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Im in VA. The reason I chose the dealership I did, was because the salesman was nicer than the rest (not trying to convince me of things I didnt want or need), and I wanted to build a relationship, so when it came time to get service and perhaps trade-in or buy another vehicle, then I would have a face to associate with. Since my last purchase was a lemon, I wanted to make sure that I could hold a PERSON accountable, and not have to drive 30 miles each way to do it.
Maybe I am just a sucker around the Holiday time, but they have families too...and I think I still got a great deal. The invoice with all my options came to almost 28K. I got it out the door for that.
Can you point me towards the checklist?
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joe
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
20:33:20
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That is a good price. I am in MI and I got my 02 from the dealer that is 3 miles from the factory. Dodge City. The window sticker is cool. It says "this truck was built especially for (your name)"
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
20:42:59
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I heard that....That is cool...
Well, looking back over my previous posts, I think I did ok, price-wise, compared to some I have seen from other vistors.
I got every option minus the leather interior, and like I said the MSRP was over 30K. I looked at the invoice price for the configuration (26,800), added $1200 for taxes tags, etc, and subtracted $1000 for consumer cash. $28,000 seemed like a good price for both parties involved. He's making $600 over invoice (plus $400 cash to dealer, that he didnt know I knew about until I told him after I worked the deal with him, which was worth the look of surprise on his face), so they made a cool grand off the truck during a "consumer-tight" time. I am happy with the deal, and hope I am just as happy with the truck when I get it.
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joe
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
21:08:45
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I'm sure that the dealer made more than a grand. Even if the dealer sold it for "invoice" there is dealer cash like you mentioned and 2 to 3 % discount from the factory depending on the dealers sales history. I got the dealer cash and it was $500. I also got friends and family. My msrp was $28455.00 + tax= 30,162.30 I paid $27,272.06 out the door. 02 CC 4x4 slt + 4.7 with most of the options other than leather, power seats and the full time t/c. I work construction so leather wouldn't last. The biggest bummer was paying a full dest charge for a 3 mile journey :-(
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dk
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
21:30:57
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I have a 2002 Quad Cab 4X4 4.7L 3.55 SLT+
Two Tone Graphite
Leather
Overhead Convienence Group
Heavy Duty Service Group
Trailer Tow
Alarm
Anti Slip
Infinity Sound
Tape/CD
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
$23,022.00 Tax extra.
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RJay
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
00:43:14
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OK DK I'll bite, How in the hell did you get you QC that cheap? By my calculation a price of $23k would be $3-4k under invoice, depending on whether you have automatic tranny, something's not right.
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
08:19:02
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Yeah...inquiring minds want to know....
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Bill in NY
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
08:19:53
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IMPORTANT: Join the FARM BUREAU immediately
(no, you do not have to be a farmer) and you will get $500.00 off the price of your Dodge truck if you have been a Farm Bureau member for 30 days.
Talk to your Dodge Sales guy NOW about the Farm Bureau discount and join at a cost of under $50.00. Bill in NY
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
08:26:24
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What's the deal with $500.00?
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joe
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
08:26:49
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Bill must work for Farm bureau.
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
08:35:04
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....yeah and dk works for Dodge
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dk
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
11:09:48
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Hate to break it to you boys, but that's what I paid up here in Calgary (Canada). If you were to convert my Canadian dollars over to your American dollars thats what I paid. So I guess it's not all that bad living up here EH?
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
13:33:01
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I wonder what the reason for the cost difference is? Maybe you are getting an export-type vehicle sort of like how cigarettes are manufactured differently for overseas purchase...
I dont know. It's a hell of a deal...maybe I'll move...NOT!
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
13:40:19
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I tried getting in on that farm bureau while the truck was on order but they said that I couldn't get the $500.00 if I'm getting any kind of employee discount (supplier plan, friends & family etc) and you also have to be a member for at least 30 days.
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
13:41:28
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I tried getting in on that farm bureau while the truck was on order but they said that I couldn't get the $500.00 if I'm getting any kind of employee discount (supplier plan, friends & family etc) and you also have to be a member for at least 30 days.
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