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Buying a New HO Diesel

03-08-2004, 07:47 PM

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SFarrell

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Buying a New HO Diesel

Help....
I am planning to buy a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 CTD SLT SRW Long bed Quad Cab 6 spd manual. Not only is this new to me (My current ride is a 69 Ford F250), but so is chatting, threads, posts, etc...
Is the SRW an option group? Is there a good way to search for this truck or should I just order it? The local (New Jersey) dealers keep telling me about 2500&3500's that were damaged on a ship?? I am willing to travel to shop. Is a block heater standard? Is there an oil pump that creates oil pressure before starting? How much weight capacity is lost from dually to SRW? Any problems with the 6spd? Is fuel mileage any better than automatic? Why is the camper group not available this year?

I am planning to carry a 2500# slide in camper which I may upgrade (heavier) in the future.
Sorry for all the questions... Thanks for any help.

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04.5 3500 SLT QUADCAB SRW LB 6SPD DEEP MOLTEN RED WESTIN SS SIDE STEPS

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