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For all those flying to Mark Dodge and driving home with 2022 orders
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Thanks! I've done the spreadsheet if that's what you mean. However I wasn't sure if I update that or it updates automatically.Congrats! Did you add your truck details to crowdsource tracking sheet? If not, do it ---- it's a great way to see how the build system works and to following your own build. See the link below for that.
2022 HD Crowdsourced VIN/Order Tracking
With a lot of members here posting order dates, VINs, and order details, there seemed to be value in combining the information in one place. I started to do this on my own, but given the interest, am making it public. If you are interested in adding to this crowdsourced database, it would be...hdrams.com
It will update when the build sheet and window sticker are available, but that's usually after the build is done. You can send other information to @OfficerDirtySanchez such as whether you have BSM or Sunroof. If you ordered thru Mark Dodge, then send that Zone/Note info too, which you'll find on the spreadsheet.
Some have been picked up at the airport and then brought back to the dealership…every situation is slightly differentAwesome! Ok thanks for clarifying that. I had read somewhere that they took them back and thought I hope we don't have to do that! Yes MD has been amazing to work with. Very thankful for the free delivery. Anxious for the rest of the process!! Just in D1 status last week.
ok thanks. Sorry one other question. Does the driver guy go over everything about the truck with you or is it just here's yours keys thanks?
Guess someone could make it into a 15 minute or so process, but generally speaking it's here's your keys, sign these papers and off they go. I did a quick walk around and had the driver note one issue so we're all on the same page.
Drivers are just that...there to drive, usually retired guys looking to stay busy...so i wouldnt expect them to be trained on the truck's equipment...
Others may have had different experiences as I didn't ask for an overview either...
Haven't heard of anyone not getting an initial issue resolved whether it be through MD directly or MD coordinating with the buyer's local dealer
Ok thanks. That's a bummer but understandable.
It was a husband and wife team that dropped off my truck. He drove my truck and then they drove back together in what appeared to be their personal car. The driver explained nothing about the truck and there was not paperwork to sign. I simply looked the truck over, got the keys and hit the road. Super simple.
Live in Ridgefield,Wa. Wondering how your drive went and DMV registration went. I have bought two other vehicles from out of state already and drove them back to Wa.
The drive went great. I left MD with 20 miles on the odometer and arrived home to Snoqualmie with 3,060 miles ten days later. I decided to do the southern route, I-10, because of all the harsh winter weather coming across the north-central plains. Stayed 3 days in Phoenix with friends then headed to Bakersfield and up Hwy-99 to Sacramento where I popped over to I-5 the rest of the way.
MD sends all the paperwork to the local DMV office. When I stopped in there I signed something and they sent an acknowledgment back to MD. Then a few days later I got my registration and plates in the mail from the local DMV. Everything was really hassle free.
Where did you buy your two from?
Bought 2019 PW two years ago from Indiana, and a Volvo S90 from Chicago last year. Sold my PW last week, retiring soon now, wanting to get back into a 3500 diesel again and do some RV stuff. Really loved my PW, sad to let it go.
Seeing all these posts about Mark Dodge really makes me want to cancel my current order and go thru them. My local dealer is charging me MSRP. Which is not uncommon where i am. Most places are charging over msrp. However I am locked in the price no matter what it comes in at when the truck arrives. They agreed on my trade value, no matter when it comes in. I have $1500 down on it. Is it worth it getting from Mark Dodge? Do trucks come in any quicker ordering through them? I definitely don't mind making a trip out of it! Thoughts/opinions? How much did they save YOU?
there have been several on here that even gave up their deposit and ordered from them...if it's a bare bones 2500 hemi, might not make as much $$ sense...but when you start to get in the stratosphere of MSRPs...well to each their own
my original order MSRP was $73,120 (bighorn 3500)
selling price $64,233 (includes an additional $500 off since I was an affiliate member) -
When the truck came in, sticker was $75,990 and still paid the $64,233 (of course don't use this as an example of discount...more of a price protected example)
I had bought a 2021 2500 gas in April last year from a local dealer that was able to match the price Mark Dodge had quoted on ordering one back then...this was on a truck on their lot (right before everything started to get stupid)...I went back to them in November and they said the best they could do was $2k off sticker on an ordered truck...even after i showed them the MD quote...
every situation is different...i'm in a state where a private sale is treated the same as a trade in for tax purposes (which i sold it the day before I picked up the new truck)...MD is generally on the lower end of the trade in values if it's in the best financial sense for someone to trade vs selling outright
Send Sandi an email requesting a quote -- [email protected] . Have a list of all your requirements. I 'built' mine thru ramtrucks-dot-com, put all the line items in a list in the email for Sandi and asked her for a quote. Once you agree on the quote and give the go-ahead for an order she'll ask you for a $1,000 non-refundable down pymnt. But, the price she quotes is locked in unless you make a change later on. Give it a try and let us know how it goes! She save me ~8k off MSRP, which was more than enough to pay my state taxes/registration (10.4%!!!) and transport the truck home. I don't know MD's trade-in policy, but if it isn't that good you may be able to sell your trade-in yourself. The used-car market is on fire right now.
I have sent Sandi an email. Thanks!
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If you fly in late, dont expect to be able to get an uber/lyft or taxi to a hote from lake charlesl. I landed at 11pm and there was nothing available. Rental guy had mercy on me and gave me the last car on the lot since the reservation never arrived. If you arrive during business hours, then MD will pick you up!
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Not sure about quicker. Everything is moving quicker Q1 2022 vs Q4 2021. I will have my truck in roughly 12 weeks. Was quoted 18-20, ordered 12/28. After MSRP hike, and being price locked (as long as you have financing and such done within 7 days of truck arriving at dealer), I am at 13.15% discount. $11500 ish. So absolutely yes it’s worth it IMO. I’m meeting them halfway between my home and the dealer (5 hours one way all the way), but even if I had to travel I’d do it. Was gonna go with a dealer in KY until I found MD. So glad I did before I ordered.
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I have reached out to Sandi, and everyone is correct. I was quoted about $6500 less than the current truck I have already ordered. Unfortunately, I am not able to get out of my current contract. My fault for not reading the sales contract. I'm reviewing the contract and going to be talking to the salesman to see what I can do. I will lose about 1500 bucks, and MD is saying that orders are between 12-25 weeks out.
I wish I would have done more research before I ordered with my current dealer. If you look at dealers around the US, there are a lot that are charging at MSRP or more for 2500s.
My only saving grace is they're giving me a good amount for my trade, whereas other dealers are offering 3-4k less.
I wish I would have done more research before I ordered with my current dealer. If you look at dealers around the US, there are a lot that are charging at MSRP or more for 2500s.
My only saving grace is they're giving me a good amount for my trade, whereas other dealers are offering 3-4k less.
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I just noticed this morning when I cancelled my last order and re-ordered with another dealer, I apparently missed a couple options that I wanted. Seeing all of the MD posts has me thinking about re-ordering with MD, but worried about what the diesel truck market may do between now and when that truck would arrive due to the rising gas prices. If I didn't have a deadline, i would just cancel my current order (hitting the dealer any day now) and re-order now, but I have to have the truck mid-April so a re-order wouldn't make it in time.