2026 RAM HD Builds and Orders - Post and discuss your TRUCK order here!

[Couchsachraga]

That is FAST and fantastic - congrats! Mine is still waiting on "final inspection" apparently.... built 2 days after yours.

 

[NDanecker]

Arrived at dealership 3/7! I can't take delivery quite yet, but drooling on the pics!

You ordered 2/16 and it arrived 3/7. That is just ---- insane! Congrats!

Mine is on a boat taking in surf-n-sun motoring up the east coast to Baltimore.

 

[jweneck]

Today reached out to Anthony to see what my “scheduled” date was — and the computer said build NLT 16 march and 3 or so weeks for shipping to mark ram.

Built 3/10, 6 days ahead of schedule

 

[Couchsachraga]

Congrats! Mine is still pending final inspection in theory (2 weeks so far). I'm hoping it is on the boat with yours of course!

Edit to add: Checked this am (14th) and now lists and built and shipped the 9th

You ordered 2/16 and it arrived 3/7. That is just ---- insane! Congrats!

Mine is on a boat taking in surf-n-sun motoring up the east coast to Baltimore.

 

[jweneck]

Built 3/10, 6 days ahead of schedule

Updated to shipped today, same date as build finished but no eta date

 

[DubVBenz]

I know this is an ordering thread, but I'm seeing lots of pre-built stock 2026s seemingly sitting on the lots. Any idea if dealers are getting antsy with discounts on existing 2026s?

 

[Couchsachraga]

I when I ordered my truck in Feb the price of on the lot trucks varied tremendously by dealer (not posted price, but price after a bit of discussion)., so I suspect it depends on the dealer. I can’t believe how many Power Wagons are out there (and how few Rebels with 4.10 rear end).

 

[Thisnthat]

I know this is an ordering thread, but I'm seeing lots of pre-built stock 2026s seemingly sitting on the lots. Any idea if dealers are getting antsy with discounts on existing 2026s?

Discounts off msrp may vary from your local dealers that still use invoice pricing as a bargaining tool when the lots get full...but the majority of buyers on here are getting the "max dealer discount" at any time during the model year. 11% off MSRP is the baseline a buyer should be working from - more for a 2500 (Mark Dodge and Granger offer this on both stock and custom order trucks).

One (of many) reasons why trucks may be sitting is that there is only a $1k rebate currently on most of the trim levels. Interestingly enough, the tradesman trim has an extra $1k and if you're in the south, you'll notice some dealers offering another $2k off for Texas residents. More trucks will move when Ram ups the ante on the rebates across the rest of the trims and not just for someone in TX

 

[DubVBenz]

Discounts off msrp may vary from your local dealers that still use invoice pricing as a bargaining tool when the lots get full...but the majority of buyers on here are getting the "max dealer discount" at any time during the model year. 11% off MSRP is the baseline a buyer should be working from - more for a 2500 (Mark Dodge and Granger offer this on both stock and custom order trucks).

One (of many) reasons why trucks may be sitting is that there is only a $1k rebate currently on most of the trim levels. Interestingly enough, the tradesman trim has an extra $1k and if you're in the south, you'll notice some dealers offering another $2k off for Texas residents. More trucks will move when Ram ups the ante on the rebates across the rest of the trims and not just for someone in TX

Thanks for the info. So if I understood you correctly, the discounts for ordering are perhaps even better than buying something that's been sitting on the lot? Counter intuitive I suppose. Any pointers (or even links elsewhere) that provide guidance on the best way to order to receive them?

 

[NDanecker]

Ordering is usually always better as dealer doesn’t carry note for a truck sitting on lot.

 

[DubVBenz]

Ordering is usually always better as dealer doesn’t carry note for a truck sitting on lot.

Thank you, looks like after reading more on these forums, that Koons, Mark Dodge or Granger are some of the better places to order from?

 

[NDanecker]

Thank you, looks like after reading more on these forums, that Koons, Mark Dodge or Granger are some of the better places to order from?

I ordered from Craig Benner ([email protected]). He used to work for Koon's and started matching the typical discounting done by Mark, Granger and Koon's. Its great to have options closer to home. The downside is for HD trucks they come via boat to Balitmore unlike via train for Mark Dodge. So expect to wait longer for a vehicle.

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[Thisnthat]

Thanks for the info. So if I understood you correctly, the discounts for ordering are perhaps even better than buying something that's been sitting on the lot? Counter intuitive I suppose. Any pointers (or even links elsewhere) that provide guidance on the best way to order to receive them?

I wouldnt say that dealers like Mark Dodge will give a higher discount on a custom order vs a truck ordered for inventory (discount meaning actual discount off the truck and excluding any rebates). These high volume dealers like Mark Dodge, Koons, Granger, etc usually price both their orders and stock inventory the same...so it doesn't matter which one you buy, the discount is the same.

A truck on the lot may be eligible for additional rebates if they've been sitting for a considerable period of time ...that's the only way I see a truck on the lot being cheaper than a custom order from these dealers.

Your local dealer will likely charge you substantially more for a custom order because they'd rather sell you what's on their lot.

Once you find out exactly what you want, I'd get a quote from a couple of the "forum" dealers you referenced and then contact a couple dealers close to you...see if they are willing to match your "Mark Dodge/Granger/Koons" quote. Most won't even try, but maybe you'll have someone willing to play ball.

One last thing I've noticed, the volume dealers seem to give an additional 1% discount off MSRP if you're an Affiliate member. Haven't found a local dealer willing to also give an additional discount for using an affiliate code while selling below the "affiliate price"

 

[DubVBenz]

I wouldnt say that dealers like Mark Dodge will give a higher discount on a custom order vs a truck ordered for inventory (discount meaning actual discount off the truck and excluding any rebates). These high volume dealers like Mark Dodge, Koons, Granger, etc usually price both their orders and stock inventory the same...so it doesn't matter which one you buy, the discount is the same.

A truck on the lot may be eligible for additional rebates if they've been sitting for a considerable period of time ...that's the only way I see a truck on the lot being cheaper than a custom order from these dealers.

Your local dealer will likely charge you substantially more for a custom order because they'd rather sell you what's on their lot.

Once you find out exactly what you want, I'd get a quote from a couple of the "forum" dealers you referenced and then contact a couple dealers close to you...see if they are willing to match your "Mark Dodge/Granger/Koons" quote. Most won't even try, but maybe you'll have someone willing to play ball.

One last thing I've noticed, the volume dealers seem to give an additional 1% discount off MSRP if you're an Affiliate member. Haven't found a local dealer willing to also give an additional discount for using an affiliate code while selling below the "affiliate price"

Great information and I appreciate it. Trying to talk myself into upgrading from my GMC Sierra 3.0 diesel with max tow (13k lbs) to a 26 Cummins 2500 limited. I really love my Sierra inside and out, but am worried about long term drivetrain reliability. I figured the cummins -+ ZF8 combo has that portion ironed out for the most part in the Ram, and the remainder of the truck are much easier to fix. Also, the ram 2500 is the only 3/4 ton that will fit in my main garage!