In news:t9IXf.12714$sL2.4463@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net,
Tom Lawrence <tNlOaSwPrAeMnMcIeN5G DeleteThis @earthlink.net> stated, which I commented
on below:
> Nice try... but the QC SRT-10 only comes with an automatic. Since
> the OP clearly stated he has a 6spd, that's only offered in an RC/SB
> configuration, with a 1-piece driveshaft.
>
> Back to you, genius...
Ok you guys, I've learned a bit in the past two weeks, and reading both of
your posts, and appreciate your comments and highlights.
So far, this truck (and yes, the 6 speed only comes in the RC/SB and
automatic only in QC), has had some issues right off the dealer lot. Here's
the history so far...
Keep in mind I know these guys at the dealership and they are doing their
best to help me...
1. Made the deal and took it on Mon two weeks ago after working with the
general manager on the deal for about a week. I don't deal with salesmen
since I was a car salesmen about 17 years ago, and am fully aware of all the
backend stuff, how it works, the hidden monies, etc, so I go right to the
top. FYI for anyone who cares about the price, the sticker was $51,600. The
lease intial cap cost (the actual 'selling' price), was at $1200 below
invoice AND the rebate, which means I got $1200 out of the holdback, which
was about $1525. So essentially I paid about $300 above holdback. So got a
great deal. No sooner did I sign the papers a call came in from a guy from
the next state over wanting the vehicle. Nice...
Anyone else would have
just got the rebate off MSRP.
2. Found out afterwards the rear rotors were out of round and pulsating
badly at high speed. While driving around town in the three test drives I
took, I couldn't pick up the rear pulsing because I was using the tranny to
slow down before/as I was braking. I was playing with the tranny too much to
notice. As soon as I made the deal and took it home on the turnpike did it
show up. Hmm... Took it in the next day and of course they don't have those
17" huge ass rear rotors in stock. Special order from Milwaukee (where I
guess they built the truck since it's hand built and not assembly lined). I
also notice a nasty rear shimmy at 70mph. (Cut the rotors you say? They
couldn't cut the rotors, either on the vehicle or on the lathe, because they
are simply TOO big for the equipment. I was thinking about taking it to a
tractor trailer truck place to do it, but it is under warranty and I ain't
going to do it...
3. Took it back when the rotors came in. They replaced them and the rear
shimmy, the rear pulsing AND the shifter banging disappeared. Hmm... so it
was due to the rear rotors causing the heavy vibes and the shifter shaking
badly, besides the pulsing.
4. That opened up a can of worms. Now the front rotors were showing signs of
pulsing. WTF. So they ordered them for me yesterday. I told them they should
have swapped rotors off the SRT QC sitting in stock. The service general
manager said he would have done it but pointed out what if that had the same
problem? I said take it on the turnpike and test it, but the turnpike is
about 15 miles away and they didn't want to put all those miles on it
travelling to/from and on the turnpike.Ok.. np.
5. Drving it around is a huge pleasure. The front pusling isn't as bad, so I
took it out last night for a bit. Parked now and for the rest of the week
until the front rotors come in.
Am I upset? Sure, what do you think? But is it something I would return the
vehicle for another? Nope. This thing was ordered in June, 2005 and didn't
get delivered until early March 2006. I ain't giving it back... Just want to
get thru this rotor ordeal.
And thanks for the tips on what to look for. If after the front rotors are
replaced and there is still an issue, well, I will deal with it at that time
next week and probably request the Dodge tech guy (from corp) look into it
and see what's up.
Thanks again!
Ace
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