I recently bought a 2012 Ram 2500 from this dealership, and my experience has been disappointing, to say the least. The truck looked great, and the salesperson, Jordan, was friendly and convincing, which made me feel comfortable about my purchase. But within just three days, things took a turn for the worse.
On a trip from Austin to Fort Stockton, the water pump failed, leaving me stranded on the side of the road at 3 a.m. in the rain. I had to get the truck towed and pay $500 out of pocket to replace the pump. The next day, as I continued my trip, the check engine light came on. Turns out, the EGR and DPF filters needed replacement, which I was told would cost around $1,500. On top of that, I discovered the front differential was leaking--all of this within just five days of purchase.
When I called the dealership, I spoke to Dave, who was apologetic and assured me he'd talk to Jordan, the manager. Jordan then called me back but claimed they couldn't have predicted these issues and said there was nothing they could do to help. He even suggested I should tune and delete the truck, which would cost another $1,500. I argued that, given the high mileage, replacing the water pump as preventative maintenance would have been reasonable, especially since these are known to fail on Cummins engines. His response was that they only replace parts when they're already broken.
This dealership's lack of accountability and unwillingness to support customers after the sale has been incredibly frustrating. My advice? Stick to a reputable, big-name dealership like Dodge or Ford. They're far more likely to stand by their vehicles if issues arise soon after purchase. This dealership, unfortunately, does not. read more