Dodge Promaster

Big Al · Nov 23, 2013

Has anyone here on the forums purchased one or did a close look? I heard rumors that they modified the larger one because it was unstable going around curves.

danthewolf00 · Nov 23, 2013

Even sin isn't that ugly.....seen a black one in toledo,oh

scottm4211 · Nov 23, 2013

I like them. Waiting to see real world fuel economy for the gas engine. Diesel is delayed until at least next spring.

LDB · Nov 23, 2013

Driving the 50 miles to my cousin's I pass 3 dealers. As of this week one had zero, one had one L and one H roof inside their "prison fenced" side yard and the last had one L and two H in front by the curb. Now that I know they are there I will leave early next time and stop to see the ones on the public lot.

scottm4211 · Nov 23, 2013

Local dealer here has 9 in stock, all high roof but short model. Still haven't seen a long and tall. Promaster forum's report dealers already discounting $4500 off MSRP :thumbup:

guido4475 · Nov 23, 2013

danthewolf00 said:
Even sin isn't that ugly.....seen a black one in toledo,oh

Choked on my food from laughing hard at this....lmao..

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zorry · Nov 23, 2013

scottm4211 said:
Local dealer here has 9 in stock, all high roof but short model. Still haven't seen a long and tall. Promaster forum's report dealers already discounting $4500 off MSRP :thumbup:

Makes me think there is an unpublished rebate to the dealer.
It's all about getting them off the lot and into the marketplace.
If accepted well, and demand gets ahead of supply, the discounts will dry up.
So get off the fence, and get one NOW !

scottm4211 · Nov 23, 2013

zorry said:
Makes me think there is an unpublished rebate to the dealer.
It's all about getting them off the lot and into the marketplace.
If accepted well, and demand gets ahead of supply, the discounts will dry up.
So get off the fence, and get one NOW !

I never buy new. I'll let someone else take the hit.

Big Al · Nov 24, 2013

How do feel about the Transit Combinator? At least the gas engine V6 Eco Boost has got favorable results with the F150 application for awhile, not sure about the V6 Penstar. I prefer new in vans because I don't like inheriting someone else's misuse, I am real easy on all my equipment and don't cheat on maint., also I really like to design my sleeper from the ground up.

scottm4211 said:
I never buy new. I'll let someone else take the hit.

Big Al · Nov 24, 2013

I have to admit Dodge makes some nice looking cars but when it comes to commercial vans they choose ugly. The old Ram Vans that were extended length looked unstable to me because the body behind the rear axle looked like it was too far. I imagine it was like a diving board. My Ford E350 was somewhat like that but was proper weight distribution never was a problem.

danthewolf00 said:
Even sin isn't that ugly.....seen a black one in toledo,oh

pwrwagn · Nov 24, 2013

The promaster forum has a guy that's running the longest, tallest version, and he claims about 17 loaded and 19-20 empty with the gas V-6

guido4475 · Nov 25, 2013

Not bad coupled with the cheaper cost of owning a gas powered van.

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scottm4211 · Nov 25, 2013

I expect around 20 mpg. We'll know better in a few months

guido4475 · Nov 25, 2013

I saw a few long and tall ones on flatbeds this weekend. Still ugly...lol..

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LDB · Nov 25, 2013

They all look about the same from the driver's seat. It's from the spreadsheet that they look ugly or not.

deadhead · Nov 26, 2013

The Dodge Boys are waiting for you when you need Service,or parts.I still have bad dreams of that they did to Sprinter owners,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

zorry · Nov 26, 2013

Think I saw a rental unit from Enterprise today.
Rent one for a trip or two.

billg27 · Nov 26, 2013

I've starting to see them on the road being used by contractors. Hopefully I'll run into one soon at a fuel stop and find out how they like driving them and ask about fuel milage.

cranis · Nov 26, 2013

Here is a link for size and capcity. I like the side loading. I also like the high roof 2500 with 159 wheel base.Granted they are a little on the ugly side, but than good looks does not make it run better,

http://www.healeychryslerdodgejeep....neric/commercial-otj/images/pdf/ProMaster.pdf