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Buying | Graham, TX The choices you make when you order a Ram heavy duty, in the order that makes them easy. Heavy duty buyers tend to know exactly what they want and rarely find it parked in one spot. Cab, engine, axle ratio, trim and color add up to a lot of combinations, and the one in front of you might miss on a single detail. Ordering fixes that. Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has a preorder form for exactly this, and this post explains the choices you will face and how to settle them before you talk to a sales specialist. Quick answer: If a Ram 2500 or 3500 on the lot misses on engine, axle, cab or trim, ask about ordering one. Submit the preorder form on the Holiday CDJR site and a sales specialist will contact you to start the process. Decide on the job first, then pick the build that matches. At a glance Start Preorder form on the website Next A sales specialist contacts you Decide Cab, engine, axle, trim, color In this post When does ordering beat buying off the lot? What choices do you make when you order? What should you know before you place an order? How does ordering compare with waiting for the right truck on the lot? What to bring when you start When does ordering beat buying off the lot? Ordering makes sense when a small difference matters a lot. A gooseneck hauler that needs a certain axle ratio, a crew cab that must have a specific bed length or a work truck that needs a bare bones trim are examples. Buying off the lot makes sense when a truck close to your list is available and you need it soon. Ordering takes patience, so be honest about your timeline. Ordering works well when you aren't under pressure. Think about the calendar too. Hay season, hunting season and a busy trailer schedule all make a bad time to be without a truck, so start the conversation before the busy stretch begins. Graham tip: If your old truck is limping along, deal with that first. What choices do you make when you order? The big ones are the engine, the cab and bed, the axle ratio, the trim and the package. After that come color, wheels and options like a fifth wheel prep package, running boards or a bed liner. Start with the work. Write down the heaviest trailer, the heaviest load and the miles you drive in a year. Those answers pick the engine and axle for you. Be careful with options that you can add later. Running boards, a bed liner and many Mopar accessories can be installed after delivery, while the engine, axle and cab can't be changed once the truck is built. 1 Job. List your heaviest trailer, load and yearly miles. 2 Build. Pick the engine, cab, bed and axle that match the job. 3 Trim. Choose the comfort level, then color and options. What should you know before you place an order? Ask how long the process typically takes and what changes between the order and the delivery. Ask what is required to start and what happens if you change your mind. Details like deposits and timing are decided between you and the sales team, so get them clear in writing. Ask about pricing and incentives as well. Offers change over time, so find out which ones apply to an ordered truck. Ask what to do with your current truck while you wait. Some people keep driving it, and some trade it at delivery. Either way, get the plan clear before the order goes in. Get it in writing: the build you chose, the timing the team gives you and what happens if the order changes. How does ordering compare with waiting for the right truck on the lot? Waiting means you take what shows up. Ordering means you choose, and you wait for it to be built. The first is faster if a good match appears, and the second is better if your needs are precise. You can do both at once. Keep watching the new inventory while the order is in process, and tell the sales team if a better match arrives. Some buyers also ask whether they can change the order after it is placed. The answer depends on where the truck is in the process, so ask early and ask the sales specialist directly. Ordering works well when you aren't under pressure. What to bring when you start Bring your numbers: trailer weight, hitch type, yearly miles and budget. If you have a trade, bring that too, and use the Value Your Trade form so the team has a place to start. Bring a list of questions about warranty, service and accessories. The parts department offers Mopar accessories you can add after delivery. Bring a second opinion if you can. A spouse, a partner in the business or a friend who tows the same trailer can catch a detail you missed. Start a preorder Search Ram inventory Buying | Graham, TX Know your numbers first Before you build a truck, find out what you can comfortably spend. The buying power tool shows a range without any commitment. What's my buying power The ordering process How do I start a preorder? + Fill out the preorder form on the Holiday CDJR website. A sales specialist will contact you to start the process. Can I order any Ram heavy duty configuration? + Available builds depend on Ram's current options. The sales team can tell you what's possible. Is there a fee to place an order? + Terms are set between you and the sales team. Ask before you commit and get the answer in writing. Choosing the build How do I pick the right axle ratio? + Match it to the job. Heavier trailers usually call for a different ratio than a light work truck, so ask the sales team. Should I choose a gas or diesel engine? + Think about trailer weight and yearly miles. Heavy and frequent towing leans toward diesel. What if I want a specific color? + Color is part of the order. Ask what's available for the trim you want. Money and trade What happens with my old truck when I order? + You can trade it in. Some people keep driving it until the new truck arrives, so ask the sales team about the timing. Can I apply for financing before I order? + Yes. The finance application is on the site. How do I see a payment range? + Use the payment calculator or the What's My Buying Power page. After delivery Can I add accessories later? + Yes. The parts department offers Mopar accessories for Ram trucks. Who services the truck? + The Holiday CDJR service department works on Ram vehicles. How do I schedule maintenance? + Use the Schedule Service page or call (940) 532-6403. Reaching the team Where do I take my order questions? + To the sales team at 1609 US Highway 380 in Graham, or by phone at (940) 532-6403. How do I reach the sales team? + Call (940) 532-6403 or use the Contact page. Can I look at a similar truck first? + Yes. Schedule a test drive and the team can show you a close match. Apply for financing Start the finance application before you order. Finance application Check your trade See what your current truck could be worth. Value your trade

Buying | Graham, TX A checklist for deciding when your truck or SUV is worth more as a trade than as another year of repairs. There isn't one ideal month to trade in a vehicle. There is a point where the value you'd get today, the repairs coming up and the payment you can handle all line up, and that point is different for a ranch truck than for a commuter SUV. This checklist is for people in Graham, Olney, Jacksboro and Breckenridge who are asking whether to keep driving what they have. It also tells you what to bring when you ask Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a number. Quick answer: Trade before a big repair bill lands, before the vehicle's mileage climbs past a point where buyers get cautious, and while you still owe less than it's worth. Use the Value Your Trade page for a starting number, then let the dealership inspect the vehicle. At a glance Start Value Your Trade form online Bring Keys, title or payoff, service records Where 1609 US Highway 380, Graham In this post When is the right time to trade in a truck or SUV? Does mileage or condition matter more? Should you repair it or trade it? What should you bring to an appraisal? How a trade fits the next payment When is the right time to trade in a truck or SUV? The right time is usually before you're forced to. Waiting for the vehicle to break down gives you a worse deal and less choice, and you end up shopping because of a tow truck instead of a plan. Three signals usually show up together. Repair costs start to compete with a payment, the warranty is ending or already gone, and your needs have changed. A new baby, a longer commute or a trailer you've outgrown are all good reasons to look. If two of the three are true right now, get a trade number and compare it to your repair estimates. Graham tip: Write down the last three things you paid to repair. Add what the shop says is next. That total is the number to compare against a trade value. Does mileage or condition matter more? Both count, and they work together. Mileage sets the starting point, and condition moves the number up or down from there. A truck with high miles and a tidy record can beat a low mileage one that was neglected. Tires, paint, interior wear and the service history all influence the appraisal. A clean interior and a folder of oil change receipts make the person across the desk comfortable, and that shows up in the offer. A truck with high miles and a tidy record can beat a low mileage one that was neglected. Should you repair it or trade it? Ask what the repair buys you. A new transmission on a truck you plan to keep five more years is a different decision from the same repair on one you were about to replace anyway. A useful rule is to compare the repair estimate to the value of what you'd have afterward. If the work would be worth most of the vehicle's trade value, take a hard look at trading instead. Get the diagnosis first. Holiday CDJR's service department can tell you what's wrong and what's coming, so you decide with facts. Warning sign: repairs coming back to back on the same system. Warning sign: a repair estimate close to what the vehicle is worth. What should you bring to an appraisal? Bring the keys, a photo ID and the registration. If you still owe money, bring the lender's name and a recent statement so the payoff can be confirmed. If the vehicle is paid off, bring the title. Bring service records too, and any accessories you added, like a tonneau cover, a lift kit or a hitch. Say what's wrong with the vehicle out loud. Surprises in an appraisal rarely go in your favor. 1 Start online. Fill in the Value Your Trade form to get the conversation going. 2 Bring the vehicle. The team looks at condition, mileage and records in person. 3 Compare. Put the offer next to your repair estimate and your loan payoff. How a trade fits the next payment A strong trade lowers the amount you finance, which can lower the payment or shorten the loan. If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, ask how that balance would be handled before you commit. Run the numbers before you visit. The payment calculator and the What's My Buying Power tool on the Holiday CDJR website let you test a few scenarios without anyone watching. Value your trade Estimate a payment Buying | Graham, TX Shop with your number in hand Once you know what your trade is worth, look at what you'd like to drive next. The new vehicle search shows the lot, and a sales specialist can help with the rest. Search new vehicles Value and timing How do I find out what my truck is worth? + Start with the Value Your Trade form online, then bring the truck in so the team can inspect it and confirm the number. Is there a right month to trade? + Not one that fits everyone. Trade when your repair costs, your warranty and your needs say it's time. Does a truck hold its value in Texas? + Trucks are in steady demand across Texas, but value still depends on mileage, condition and the market at the time. Loans and payoff Can I trade a vehicle I still owe money on? + Yes. The team confirms the payoff with your lender and applies the trade value toward it. What if I owe more than it's worth? + That's called negative equity. Ask the finance team how it would be handled so you understand the full picture before you sign. What paperwork do I need? + Bring the title or loan details, your ID, the registration and any keys or remotes. Preparing the vehicle Should I fix small problems before I trade? + Not always. Ask first, because a small repair may not change the offer enough to pay for itself. Does cleaning my truck help? + A clean vehicle makes a better first impression and makes condition easier to judge. It's worth an hour. Do aftermarket accessories add value? + Sometimes. A hitch or tonneau cover can help, while heavy modifications can narrow the buyer pool. The appraiser can tell you. Next vehicle Can I trade in and buy on the same visit? + Yes. Many people do both at once so the trade value goes straight into the new deal. How do I see what I can afford? + Use the payment calculator or the What's My Buying Power page, then talk with the finance department. Can I apply for financing online? + Yes. The finance application on the Holiday CDJR site lets you start before you visit. Records and service Do service records change my trade value? + They can help. A documented history shows the vehicle was cared for. Can the service department tell me what repairs are coming? + A technician can inspect the vehicle and explain what's worn. Book through the Schedule Service page. Where do I bring my vehicle for an appraisal? + To Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1609 US Highway 380 in Graham. The Hours and Directions page lists current hours. Apply for financing Start the finance application before you visit the store. Finance application Get a repair estimate Find out what your current vehicle needs before you decide. Schedule service