Buying a new 5500, any tips

Buying a new 5500, any tips

12-20-2008, 06:14 AM

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Buying a new 5500, any tips

I don't know much about these, but my Father-in-law needs to add to the fleet. They have a F550 now, but I recommended the dodge this time around

It has to be bought by the end of the year, My problem is I don't have much time and neither does he.

I'm going to call a couple local dealers and Dave Smith tomorrow.

We will be looking for a 5500, 4X2, Standard cab with the longest wheelbase. An ST model without A/C and all that is fine. It's a company truck so it doesn't need a lot of junk on it.

If Dave Smith has the best deal will I be able to fly in to Spokane and get back out of there or are the roads to screwed up?

Any tips on options we should or should not get would be great.

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