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Originally Posted by chixdigit
Thanks to both of you..
Tomtanium, just to share this info with you to hopefully help you out..You inspired me to call a local dealer, in SA, and ask them how long it would take for a special order- if I end up having to do that when I am ready to buy, and they said 3 weeks max! Maybe re-ask your salesman how soon you can get it (now that the order has been placed, and he could not sell you a unit from inventory) and maybe you will find out that the truck is available for delivery sooner than you were originally told. Good luck!
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Thanks! I don't think I'll bother them again. Here's the story:
I explained to the salesman that in 1998, I special ordered a Dodge P/U with all of the options that I wanted. I picked up the truck only to find that it didn't have a bumper (it had a "sport" bumper - plastic). I couldn't tow my utility trailer until I got a stinking bumper for it.
So, I was VERY clear in the options that I chose. I was worried the following day while I was out of town because I don't recall the paperwork indicating a 5.7L engine. I knew the standard engine was the 4.7L. I called the salesman (David) and asked if the 5.7L was ordered. He said that, in fact, the 5.7L WAS ordered. I was relieved. The following Tuesday, I reviewed the paperwork again. It did not indicate the engine size. Sheesh! I freaked out again. I decided to call the fellow that orders the cars (Jeremy - He was off until Thursday). I left messages twice (09:00 and 13:10) on Thursday. Since I did not hear back immediately, my wife called the salesman again. She explained that I was concerned because we are towing a travel trailer with this and don't want to wait for them to have to order it again. He said that they would not order a 4.7L unless it was a special order. They only order 5.7L engines. He promised that it was the 5.7L on order. Jeremy called me back at 16:09 and confirmed that the 5.7L was ordered. Whew. I was seriously freaking out. I am normally calm and collected. This was just a big issue for me since it was unclear and we have already bought the travel trailer.
So... I don't think that I will be calling to "hurry" it up. As long as the order is correct, I'll wait for my turn. It hurts but I'll wait. Deep in my heart, I think they will call really soon telling me that the truck is in. If not, I'll still be happy as a bird to get it - whenever.
--Tom