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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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having the 3.92 instead of the 3.55 makes that truck so much better. go get her.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Got mine last Sept. They want to much, make them come down.

New 08 QC 4x4 Hemi 4x4
TRX4 (cute stickers, off road shocks, aluminum 17" wheels)
tow group
SXT package (chrome stuff, power stuff, etc)
3.55 gears

Sticker - $35500
Sale price - $18618
sales tax, fees, extended warranty, gap insurance, etc.- $2592

Total - $21210 out the door
0 down @ 5.5% for 60 months = $405
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lacossesxt
im a first time dodge truck owner, i bought an 04 pt. dream cruiser for the wife and its been great . im a ford truck guy but i bought my 08 sxt out the door new for 22,000 due to there was only two left i waited to save. but i due have some concerns already,im told the cold start(piston slap or lifter noise) is common and dont like the dull noise when it hits overdrive at about 40 but all in all i like it so far, and the main reason is lifetime drivetrain warranty...so let her break! the kinda fussy guy i am they might be sorry they ever sold it to me...can someone tell me what the sxt stands for? its a pretty plain truck i know?

ST= basic work truck with few frills
SXT= Same as the ST with extras like cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat, carpet, power windows and door locks, chrome clad wheels, cruise control, pwr heated mirrors, chrome bumpers, chrome grill surround and unique SXT badging.
SLT= Same as SXT with more stuff like Body color upper front facia, cloth trimmed 40/20/40 split bench seat, tilt wheel, power heated folding mirroers, remote keyless entry, 17" cast ALUMINUM wheels.
BIG HORN= All of the SLT options with these extras, Chrome billet grill, fog lamps, 20" cast aluminum wheels (1500, 17" on 2500).
SPORT= SLT with Body colored grill surround with billet inserts, body colored front facia, body colored rear bumper with step pad, fog lamps, 20" Chrome clad aluminum wheels, cloth bucket seats, full floor console.
Laramie= SLT with leather trimmed 40/20/40 split bench seat, 40/60 split folding rear bench seat, Dual zone climate control, rear fold-flat load floor(quad cab only), light group, power adj. pedals, security alarm, auto-dimming rear view mirror, 20 chrome clad wheels (1500 only).


Sorry for the long reply, just clarifying for all what each trim package has.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowlygovemployee
Got mine last Sept. They want to much, make them come down.

New 08 QC 4x4 Hemi 4x4
TRX4 (cute stickers, off road shocks, aluminum 17" wheels)
tow group
SXT package (chrome stuff, power stuff, etc)
3.55 gears

Sticker - $35500
Sale price - $18618
sales tax, fees, extended warranty, gap insurance, etc.- $2592

Total - $21210 out the door
0 down @ 5.5% for 60 months = $405
hey, i live in beaumont. what dealer did you go to?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Get the Hemi for sure. $25K seems like a reasonable deal to me. I first shopped around at several dealers, even out of state. Found the best deal, went back to my local dealer and they matched it. I ordered it that day. I paid $28.5K for mine Jan. '08, but it was $40.8K sticker and they threw in a Linex, Weathertech mats, touch up paint, and 6 oil changes.

I like the truck in the picture...get it!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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I was out of town all day yesterday attending a funeral. Then today we have a 1/4" sheet of ice on everything...and it isn't supposed to start clearing until Thursday. So looks like me and the dealership are both gonna have to sit on this a couple more days. That'll give me a chance to over-analyze even more...
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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thanks lxman1 for a answer its nice to know someone that can get the info!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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I would say this much... tel em to give you the hemi but you want the tranny out of the 4.7L if its the 6 speed lol..... if they cant do that screw em buy an 09 and love it
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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also just to let you know.... I spent 15,500 on my truck in 06 with 12,300 miles... not a bad deal... it has gotten the tranny replaced 9 times now until i got so fed up i bout a new tranny myself....which i believe may have voided the warranty .... and im still dealing with this focking pwr steering pump that no one seems to be able to help me with... honestly im ready to trade it in for an 09
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by raminator08
hey, i live in beaumont. what dealer did you go to?
Mike Young Dodge in Winnie. I tired to walk out on the deal a few times, but they wouldn't take no for an answer. lol
 
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