Comments on: Open Forum: Calling All Questions…Ask Them Here! (updated 3/30 and 4/6)

By: Jameson

Jameson — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:23:06 +0000

I have a question for you, I happen to LOVE DODGE and when the oppertunity came to upadate my 1978 dodge ram to a 1996 i gladly took it. What i found was a 1996 dodge ram regular cab short box 4×4 with a 5.9. The truck i fell in love with was a step side, yes a 1996 dodge ram regular cab short box step side. I was wondering how many step sides were made between 1994 and 2001 because I have yet to see another pickup the body style of mine with a step side, and further more I dont honestly know if dodge even made a step side in 1996, so any info would be greatly appreciated because I havent found very much info on the internet, please give any info possible

By: DoobEEphepVer

DoobEEphepVer — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:32:15 +0000

The mullet. The mullet is finally gone, isn't it? http://imgur.com/ts0FA.png

By: HowSoonCanIGetMine

HowSoonCanIGetMine — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:22:41 +0000

I’d be quite interested to know exactly HOW MUCH MONEY Chrysler is saving by closing Frederick CJD. Since I – and every other US citizen here – have a vested interest (as taxpayers subsidizing the now defunct companys Bankruptcy discharge), maybe someone from Chrysler would care to post/divulge the savings they’ll realize from shutting Bob’s doors?
Anyone?
Hello?
My understanding is that Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep dealerships PAY Chrysler a monthly fee to use their company sign/logo, PAY to train technicians to service the products, PAY for parts and specialized tools to work on Chrysler automobiles…… What cost does Chrysler absorb to keep ANY dealerships open? Sounds to me like the dealerships PAY Chrysler in order to stay in business, NOT the other way around!

I sent letters out last Monday.
I will not buy another Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep if Bob’s dealership is closed. I’ll put the Challenger SRT8 I bought from Bob in the garage and wait for it to become a museum piece. Seems “good business sense” will be in that museum next to it, since that seems to be extinct as well….at least in Auburn Hills.

By: amechnut

amechnut — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:06:54 +0000

I just read the list of dealers that are to close. I want to say I BELIEVE you have a serious error on the list. A contributing writer here on RLD is on the list, he is Bob Frederick, please tell us this is a mistake. Dodge is hurting we all know that but if you cut the dealers simply based on numbers you will loose some of your best HONEST and CUSTOMER oriented dealers. Mr Frederick is the single most honest dealer I have ever met or spoken with. I had questions and he answered them as a representative of DODGE a good one at that. In my opinion Dodge/Chrysler cannot afford to loose men like him and keep other sleezy dealers simply because their numbers are higher. I have but one question for you, why do you think car companies have such a poor reputation with the general public? DISHONESTY single word answer. Bob is the apittamy of honest and he is what you need to rebuild the great company Chrysler once was, wiithout men like him us as consumers will loose because our beloved MOPAR will be lost forever. I will pray to GOD you make the right call and correct this mistake!
Art Marsh

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:04:14 +0000

Well, I broke down and found a Challenger. Went for the Deep Water Blue. You guys are right on pricing. I lost too..a month ago I would have received EPP with an extra 1000 off for using CF. What I did get is 5 star dealership discount. Dont let dealers tell you there is NO deals on Challengers. If you are lucky enough to have a familiy member work at a 5 star dealership you may be able to get 750 below invoice on challengers. even on orders. I know I paid more than a few months ago even with that discount, but was tired of waiting and new orders just dont get filled timely. Summer will be here and gone.

By: Limbo

Limbo — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:04:34 +0000

I agree with wfolarry- I went to 5 dealers before 2/28 to order an RT Classic to lock in EPP and they weren’t able to do it because of some allocation nonesense. They were able to place the order 3/11- after EPP was cut for the Challenger. I was ready to buy the car 2/28 and now I’m screwed paying a 4-5K “penalty” because of Chrysler’s ordering practices. I know, nobody said life was fair, but that’s just not right.

By: wfolarry

wfolarry — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:31:48 +0000

When you offered employee pricing I went in to order one with a 6 speed. I was told I couldn’t do that until March. March came & the employee pricing was gone. So were the financing options. It’s offered on just about everything Chrysler makes so is it true you can’t make them fast enough or just trying to keep the price up? I’d like to buy one but it’s not going to happen when the dealers lots are full of automatics with too many options oin them. Like the old school approach better- minimum options maximum power.

By: Booz

Booz — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:07:20 +0000

When somebody wakes up they gonna have a lot of questions to answer. If they don’t start answering some, there maybe some staements too!

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:58:00 +0000

Anyone know how I can dealer search on my own for Challengers? We have about 5 in the western NY region to pick from. I am close to buying but need to find one close to what I want. Heck, dealers will not even let you drive one. They said they did not want any miles on the few they had in stock. Pathetic.

By: CudaAAR

CudaAAR — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:37:00 +0000

You asked us for questions and we responded.

How about some responses??