PADZZ

And Hello 2004 CTD

Traded the truck in my sig for a 2004 QC, LWB, 6SPD, 3.73, 2500, Laramie with heated seats---see link above....pretty much every option. Also had them throw in wheel well liners, molded mud flaps and chrome bug shield. Anyway, here's a little comparo between the 2 trucks:

Power: New one. HO vs/ SO 47re. No comparison, though the auto is faster from the get-go. I'll get better shifting w/ time. The HO is about midway between the SO and the SO w/ EZ power wise.

Ride: The '04. It's quite a bit softer of a ride. Might be because of the LWB, but I think the 3500 just rode rough. It's considerably better actually,

Other stuff: The leather and heated seats is very nice. It has the aluminum interior trim...
I love shifting the 6 spd. Got old after awhile in the Salt Lake City traffic, but it's not too bad.
The '04 is getting better fuel mileage so far. Around 18 mixed driving. That's pre the computer, but I feel it's accurate based on the fuel gauge.
Umm, got the same color as the old one too; wife wanted it that way.
I do miss the 3500 badge and the clearance lights. Now I gotta get that Line-X ($500) and tint again. Put the nerf bars, DPP 4", Ram Air 3 and the Edge EZ back on the new one. I got the 555 becasue I didn't want the unknowns of the 600, though I'm sure it'll be fine. I think I'll be able to pick up that extra 45 ft lbs somewhere

Hayduke

sweet truck, i'm just curious where you get the aftermarket stuff, chip, exhaust, etc... anyways looks nice, you'll have to let us know the difference when you start pulling stuff.

jlasich

Congrats on the new ride!

wexman

Conrats! Ordered mine yesterday - almos the same as yours, except I went SLT, with some Laramie options, and an auto this time.

Looks great.

spots

How much did you get bitten on the trade? Or did you sell the '03 privately? Just curious as to how the '03's are holding their value. I need another truck for work and bought a 6.0 Ford but refused delivery of it. I'd like to get a '03 that has under 50k and save some $$$$$. Thanks

Nitro71455

Hey PADZZ....

Just curious what dealer you picked it up from in SLC? Was my Bro any help at all, or did they have any CTD left on the lot? Last I heard they were almost out ,

Rich

PADZZ

Rich, I ended up going with West Valley as they had the largerst selection and the truck/color we were looking for.

Yeah, I got bit on the trade because I traded in a 2001 Chevy for the '03 Dodge...so I was upside down twice. My monthly payment only went up $40 or so, so I didn't feel too bad about it.

spots

Wow. Good deal. Enjoy.

dodgedude361

do you mind giving us the number on the trade?, just curious......

spots

If he was upside down twice the dealer would show huge $$$ on paper just to get the financing through.

PADZZ

Got about $28,500 on the trade. Paid $36,xxx for the new one. You do the math . But now I finally got the truck I want

mymaur

The six shooters do take a while to get used to. My first 03 had it and after about 10K miles it was pretty smooth. Maybe I was a slow learner.