Mark Dodge Thread

[GeorgiaBoy]

His along with several others (and a bunch of other valuable info can be found in this thread.

How to Get the Best Price on Your New Ram

UPDATE: I am rarely updating this anymore so some of the information may be out of date. Check the most recent comments for new information. 2/11/22 With differing degrees of work you can get a good to great price on your new truck. We will start with the discounted price on the truck and cover...

5thgenrams.com

 

[bdpeter]

just got an estimate from them Friday - pricing was really strong, 13% off MSRP. I'm considering putting down the deposit for a 22 Limited and trading my 2020 Laramie.

Curious is anyone is considering doing a trade for a long distance purchase, or just selling local and flying in and driving home in the new truck? I'd hate to get down there and the trade value is 'light'.

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

just got an estimate from them Friday - pricing was really strong, 13% off MSRP. I'm considering putting down the deposit for a 22 Limited and trading my 2020 Laramie.

Curious is anyone is considering doing a trade for a long distance purchase, or just selling local and flying in and driving home in the new truck? I'd hate to get down there and the trade value is 'light'.

I am. Since I'm in "D" it's to early to start negotiating on trade in value. From the few reports I've heard MD stands be their estimate. I share your concern about under cutting the estimate when you are hundreds of miles away!! There are several Carmax dealers along the route I will take so that is always a fallback. But they can under cut as well.

Another option is to sell locally and rent a car or fly. I just HATE flying especially in these times!!

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

I had an email conversation with Aaron this morning. I'm still in "D". I expressed my frustration seeing trucks with higher VINs being built and delivered also orders months after mine went in. I also told him that I'm not the only one and a lot of forum members are getting thin on patience! He asked me to relay the following:

"Please relay the message to them that I promise that I am doing everything I can. We are seeing SOME movement. Not as much as I would like, but its starting to move. Yall put your faith in us, wont let you down."

 

[New1500customram]

Does anyone know if MD puts their dealership swag sticker on the truck? i would prefer not to have a dealership name on it. Besides i am in PA and no ones going to know where MD is located. i know i can ask my sales person but don't like to bother for something like this when my build is not even close to being a thought in a factory workers mind.

 

[KWKSLVR]

Does anyone know if MD puts their dealership swag sticker on the truck? i would prefer not to have a dealership name on it. Besides i am in PA and no ones going to know where MD is located. i know i can ask my sales person but don't like to bother for something like this when my build is not even close to being a thought in a factory workers mind.

Glancing at pictures of what's on the lot on their website, it doesn't seem like they do.

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Does anyone know if MD puts their dealership swag sticker on the truck? i would prefer not to have a dealership name on it. Besides i am in PA and no ones going to know where MD is located. i know i can ask my sales person but don't like to bother for something like this when my build is not even close to being a thought in a factory workers mind.

When I ordered this was one of my conditions. Aaron said sometimes the prep guys get to the truck before he can stop them but it is a window sticker that easily peels off.

 

[CentralPaRam]

Does anyone know if MD puts their dealership swag sticker on the truck? i would prefer not to have a dealership name on it. Besides i am in PA and no ones going to know where MD is located. i know i can ask my sales person but don't like to bother for something like this when my build is not even close to being a thought in a factory workers mind.

Mine was delivered with mark dodge in vinyl letters on the rear window, and also a mark dodge license plate holder. The vinyl letters (not really stickers) were easy enough to remove by just peeling them off by hand.

 

[JoeCo]

Mine was delivered with mark dodge in vinyl letters on the rear window, and also a mark dodge license plate holder. The vinyl letters (not really stickers) were easy enough to remove by just peeling them off by hand.

Interesting, mine just had the rear plate with their name on it. Either way, I appreciate they don't put something on there that is difficult to remove like other dealers do.

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

I make it VERY clear to any dealer that if their sticker is on the car/truck I will NOT be taking possession unless they pay me $500 p/month for advertising!

 

[PurpleRT]

You do know it takes very little effort to take said sticker off right ? I understand not wanting to advertise for them but to walk away from a vehicle because they slap their sticker/ plate frame on it… wow.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

 

[monkeypunch]

You do know it takes very little effort to take said sticker off right ? I understand wanting to advertise, but to not sell vehicle because they want slap their sticker/ plate frame on it… wow.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

FIFY

 

[PurpleRT]

Lol

 

[Hasti17]

My truck went D1 with MD today, 10/19 tenative build date, has anyone flown in? New Orleans is most convenient by a longshot. Its 3 hours to the dealer from the airport anyone have experience with navigating this stuff? Need to start collecting my thoughts about what im gonna do

 

[firedfly]

My truck went D1 with MD today, 10/19 tenative build date, has anyone flown in? New Orleans is most convenient by a longshot. Its 3 hours to the dealer from the airport anyone have experience with navigating this stuff? Need to start collecting my thoughts about what im gonna do

I believe they will deliver the truck within 250 miles of Lake Charles. New Orleans is within that range. However, I *think* they drive your truck to you. That may be an option to pursue when your delivery nears.

I've been planning on flying into either Houston or Lafayette as I can get non-stop flights there from Atlanta. From there, I was going to get a one way rental car to drive the remaining 1-2 hours. However, depending on dates, there are currently no rental cars available to rent one-way. I may end up flying directly into Lake Charles with a layover in Houston. I'll figure that out once my truck arrives at MD--hopefully in the next few weeks.

 

[Luigi_dfw]

For those of you - myself included - that are purchasing from Mark Dodge and putting some miles on your truck to get home, I'd suggest getting some temporary paint protection film to keep from getting rock chips and such on your new truck during your trip home.

I'm planning to add some Track Armor - https://www.trackarmour.com/products/6x100-trackarmour-film - to the front of my Laramie before I head out of Lake Charles. Bumper, Grill, Front of Hood. Easy to lay down and easy to remove within a couple of days.

 

[Hasti17]

I believe they will deliver the truck within 250 miles of Lake Charles. New Orleans is within that range. However, I *think* they drive your truck to you. That may be an option to pursue when your delivery nears.

I've been planning on flying into either Houston or Lafayette as I can get non-stop flights there from Atlanta. From there, I was going to get a one way rental car to drive the remaining 1-2 hours. However, depending on dates, there are currently no rental cars available to rent one-way. I may end up flying directly into Lake Charles with a layover in Houston. I'll figure that out once my truck arrives at MD--hopefully in the next few weeks.

Yea im flying from albany preferably, but we will see. The biggest issue is finding connecting flights

 

[Yangster]

Details below. No MD logo except for license frame. They gave me a quote on my Lexus in January and upped it by $3k when my truck came in. Drove to MD from Atlanta. They didn't even look by trade over...just took the keys. By far the easiest purchase on a new vehicle!

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

You do know it takes very little effort to take said sticker off right ? I understand not wanting to advertise for them but to walk away from a vehicle because they slap their sticker/ plate frame on it… wow.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Some are and some aren't. I bought a new black Firebird years ago and the dealer slapped a round gold and silver dealer sticker right in the middle of the plastic bumper. The sticker came of easy BUT the adhesive left a noticeable ring that NEVER came off. I make my intentions clear up front, the dealer accepts terms and we are all happy. Never had to walk away from one yet!

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

For those of you - myself included - that are purchasing from Mark Dodge and putting some miles on your truck to get home, I'd suggest getting some temporary paint protection film to keep from getting rock chips and such on your new truck during your trip home.

I'm planning to add some Track Armor - https://www.trackarmour.com/products/6x100-trackarmour-film - to the front of my Laramie before I head out of Lake Charles. Bumper, Grill, Front of Hood. Easy to lay down and easy to remove within a couple of days.

Just bought some based on your earlier suggestion. Great idea!