Bought a 2014 Silverado Z71

[Looking4new]

Nice truck! I do hope the A/C is up to the task in SC in summer.

 

[jejeosborne]

As you say a black vehicle looks great when first washed. I took a Black on Black on vacation one time to Florida in August. Talk about being in an oven. The AC just could not cool that thing when the exterior air temperature bounced around in the nineties. One thing about that trip that I profited from though, never buy a car with a vinyl interior, go cloth or leather.

Yes disadvantage in summer, advantage in winter. I agree with the vinyl and feel equally that way with leather. I was forced into loading up an xlt truck because the next trim packages forced you into leather. Some people including my parents love leather but not this guy. Cold in winter and hot in summer when you first get in.

 

[polarred21]

Nice truck. Keep us posted on what you do and don't like about it.

 

[Gator6x4]

I've always heard that the CC Silverados were made in Mexico, along with the 'burbans. Most other vehicles (cars) made in Canada.

...of course I could have heard wrong, wouldn't be the first time.

This is what I found on the internet as to where the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is made.

"Silao, in Mexico makes and is the main plant for the regular Crew (full) sized truck (the ones with the full sized rear doors). Flint makes the HD/Duramax Crew (full) and Single cab trucks. FLint is overflow production for the regular Crew (full) cab trucks Like how the Equinox's main plant is CAMI and some are built in Spring Hill. Fort Wayne builds the X cabs. SIlao does import a good amount of USA made parts including Engines, transmissions, and stamping from plants in Ohio and MI for those full sized trucks"

 

[Ford850]

Yeah the crew cab, their biggest selling cab, is made primarily made in Mexico. I wish they moved that assembly back to the US, but I'm sure they are doing it to save money and trying to get back on their feet. Also, when you see them cut back on production of the CC, it's always in the US plant, while they leave the Mexico plant running full steam. I don't like it, but I do understand it. That's what's nice about having so much choice, and it's a personal decision we each make.

That's a sharp truck by the way. I love black, but refuse to buy one because it would force me to keep it clean.

 

[s219]

Nice truck, enjoy it! I have to agree on the 2014 being a very nice product. I was impressed when I looked at them a few months ago.

Next time I buy a truck, I will look for whatever color is closest to dirt, scratches, and the primer color. That ought to work well for my lazy car-washing habits. I'll even pay extra for the color if it means less car-washing!

 

[Topkicker]

Very nice truck. Love em in black. Thanks for your purchase. Hope it serves you well for many years to come.

 

[buickanddeere]

Because it happened. Truth hurts I guess.

Chris

Are you aware of any other tax dollar hand outs? Are you aware of the tax break Toyota was given to build in Mississippi ? Any idea the amount of hand outs that military contractors receive ?

 

[buickanddeere]

You're right..I did drive a '14 before I bought my '13..The '14 was incredible as to fit/finish and general quality. They just made me a deal I couldn't refuse on the '13 or I'd have bought the 14..

How much extra fuel $$$ over the life of the port injected 13 vs the DI 14?

 

[bdeboer]

Congratulations, I have been looking some also. The prices are a bit of turn off to me when I compare to what we payed for a 2008 Dmax crew cab 6 years ago.