Tundra vs. Chevy

[sdef]

I just bought a truck with 92K miles on it. Don't want to spend the coin on new. I really appreciate all the input from everyone on here that is buying new trucks and comparing them to different models. In 10 years when I buy one of them with 90K miles I'll know which one is better.lol

I am similar. However, in reviewing various year model trucks for their factory rated towing ability (11k # or greater) along with any important factory options I wanted, it came down to 2008 or newer 3/4 ton gas with 6L+ engine and 4.x gears and 4WD. Or diesel. Or a 2015 HD 1/2 ton Ford Ecoboost or GM 1500 5.3L, both with max towing and max payloads and 4WD.

I am still contemplating and trying to figure out which option is the best bang for my buck. It is complicated by these large towing needs will only be rare and good used 3/4 tons in my year range are still relatively expensive.

 

[RollingsFarms]

I buy new only because the used market around here is way overpriced. The savings just aren't there. Also my county values used trucks very weird, say you paid $17,000 for a truck but they value it at $21,000. Guess which figure you're going to pay tax on even if you show them the paper with what you paid on it? Just not worth it. Many used trucks around here with 90,000+ miles on them are only about $10k cheaper than a brand new one when you figure in all the rebates and haggling. I'll buy used tractors and atv's and such all day long but not a used truck. Just not financially sensible for me in my area.

 

[sixdogs]

I just bought a truck with 92K miles on it. Don't want to spend the coin on new. I really appreciate all the input from everyone on here that is buying new trucks and comparing them to different models. In 10 years when I buy one of them with 90K miles I'll know which one is better.lol

What did you buy?

 

[Turbys_1700]

2007 Chevy 2500 HD 4x4 6.0L...

 

[tcartwri]

I buy new only because the used market around here is way overpriced. The savings just aren't there. Also my county values used trucks very weird, say you paid $17,000 for a truck but they value it at $21,000. Guess which figure you're going to pay tax on even if you show them the paper with what you paid on it? Just not worth it. Many used trucks around here with 90,000+ miles on them are only about $10k cheaper than a brand new one when you figure in all the rebates and haggling. I'll buy used tractors and atv's and such all day long but not a used truck. Just not financially sensible for me in my area.

Same here. Anything 4x4 that is still roadworthy is $10K and up, but they're rusty and high mileage.

 

[sdef]

I buy new only because the used market around here is way overpriced. The savings just aren't there. Also my county values used trucks very weird, say you paid $17,000 for a truck but they value it at $21,000. Guess which figure you're going to pay tax on even if you show them the paper with what you paid on it? Just not worth it. Many used trucks around here with 90,000+ miles on them are only about $10k cheaper than a brand new one when you figure in all the rebates and haggling. I'll buy used tractors and atv's and such all day long but not a used truck. Just not financially sensible for me in my area.

+1 around here also and the reason I am seriously considering purchasing new. And they expect to get new 2015 pricing on a used 2014. Really crazy. At a particular Chevrolet dealer's lot I happen to drive by on a regular basis and one I stopped in at recenty and spent some time with a sales person and a couple HD 1/2 ton trucks, their new trucks are leaving the lot weekly. It seems 1/2 and 3/4 ton alike are selling quickly. I have searched within 100 miles of my area for 6 months and the bang-for-the -buck in a good used, "newer" type truck is not there for me. I also found the same thing in tractors and quality implements and purchased those new with no regrets.

 

[RollingsFarms]

+1 around here also and the reason I am seriously considering purchasing new. And they expect to get new 2015 pricing on a used 2014. Really crazy. At a particular Chevrolet dealer's lot I happen to drive by on a regular basis and one I stopped in at recenty and spent some time with a sales person and a couple HD 1/2 ton trucks, their new trucks are leaving the lot weekly. It seems 1/2 and 3/4 ton alike are selling quickly. I have searched within 100 miles of my area for 6 months and the bang-for-the -buck in a good used, "newer" type truck is not there for me. I also found the same thing in tractors and quality implements and purchased those new with no regrets.

There's a used car lot down from my house that has a 2014 Z71 Silverado crew cab LT with 6,000 miles on it. It's equipped exactly like my truck (also a 2014). They're asking $45000!!! You can buy that same truck brand new for a sticker of $47,000 and then you subtract rebates. Absolutely ridiculous they price a used truck like that and I bet they'd be offended if you explained to them how overpriced it was. Yeah, I'll stick to buying new.

 

[dusty3030]

There's a used car lot down from my house that has a 2014 Z71 Silverado crew cab LT with 6,000 miles on it. It's equipped exactly like my truck (also a 2014). They're asking $45000!!! You can buy that same truck brand new for a sticker of $47,000 and then you subtract rebates. Absolutely ridiculous they price a used truck like that and I bet they'd be offended if you explained to them how overpriced it was. Yeah, I'll stick to buying new.

Yeah but at the used lot they have lower payments - $1,000 down and $100 a week for 20 years no credit check required!

 

[oldpilgrim]

When I bought my 2014 Tundra, I was actually looking for a Taco.

The new one I was looking at was stickered at 29,995.

The dealer wouldn't budge from 28,995.

I told him, too much money. He told me he had a 2010 with 30k on it and brought it over for me too look at. It stunk from cigarettes, but was a nice looking truck.

The price?............. 27,995. $1k less than a brand new one, no new warrentee....30k miles and stinky besides.

I went to another dealer who worked with me on the Tundra.

BTW, I just replaced the broken mirror on my Tundra.....$345 for the mirror and I did the work.

 

[RollingsFarms]

It seems like every single used car or truck has been smoked in heavily doesn't it? I know all the rental cars stink really bad of cigarette smoke.

 

[Diamondpilot]

There's a used car lot down from my house that has a 2014 Z71 Silverado crew cab LT with 6,000 miles on it. It's equipped exactly like my truck (also a 2014). They're asking $45000!!! You can buy that same truck brand new for a sticker of $47,000 and then you subtract rebates. Absolutely ridiculous they price a used truck like that and I bet they'd be offended if you explained to them how overpriced it was. Yeah, I'll stick to buying new.

Some idiot will buy it for $43,000 and think they got a deal. Many are just programmed to think they can't afford new.

Chris

 

[Will_C]

I went through that when I bought my Tundra 10 years ago. I paid $26,000 for it new-that was seeing 3-4 year old trucks of the same trim and equipment level with 40,000-50,000 miles on them for 22-23 K. Buying new was a no-brainer.

Will

 

[Copperhead]

My 2015 Chevy 2500HD LT Z71 6.0L 6 spd 4.10 diffs Double cab with snow plow prep and 5th wheel / gooseneck prep packages was around $48K. I got it for $39K and the dealer thru in a Line-X bed liner as part of the deal.

 

[Diamondpilot]

My 2015 Chevy 2500HD LT Z71 6.0L 6 spd 4.10 diffs Double cab with snow plow prep and 5th wheel / gooseneck prep packages was around $48K. I got it for $39K and the dealer thru in a Line-X bed liner as part of the deal.

Times have changed. I bought mt 2005 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4 LTZ crew cab long bed for $36,000 new. I think it snickered for $43,000

Chris

 

[oldpilgrim]

GMC dealers, deal.

Toyota dealers don't budge much at all.

 

[sdef]

GMC dealers, deal.

Toyota dealers don't budge much at all.

I have found the same with GM. Ford is very proud of their trucks and want quite a bit more for similar performance and quality.

 

[Diamondpilot]

GM truck sales are also in the crapper. They are off 14.7% and got beat out of the number 2 spot by Dodge for the first time ever.


They NEED to deal. Toyota and Ford don't!

Chris

 

[jwstewar]

GM truck sales are also in the crapper. They are off 14.7% and got beat out of the number 2 spot by Dodge for the first time ever.


They NEED to deal. Toyota and Ford don't!

Chris

Where do you come up with this crap?

April 2015 Full-Size Truck Sales Rise 3%, Silverado And Sierra Outsell Ford F-Series - The Truth About Cars

 

[HHR]

GMC dealers, deal. Toyota dealers don't budge much at all.

you need to find a "volume" dealer and talk to the sales manager. You can get a good deal on a Toyota this way.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Where do you come up with this crap? April 2015 Full-Size Truck Sales Rise 3%, Silverado And Sierra Outsell Ford F-Series - The Truth About Cars

Truck Trend. Sales were off 14.7% on 2014 MY versus 2013 MY.


So if they rose 3% they are still off 11.7% from 2013.

Saying they are up 3% doesn't say shatttt. Up from what?

Chris