New Truck

[jimrs]

I knew that I did not need a new truck as my old one 2003 Silverado had only 38,000 miles but I also did not need two vehicles. So I traded my truck and Toyota Vensa in on a new GMC Sierra SLT crew cab.

So far I do like the new truck but I had not shopped for a truck sense 2003 and was shocked at the
1. Prices
2. Options
3. Generally the stuff they put on new trucks.

 

[murphy1244]

How much did they give you on trade ins?

 

[jimrs]

Both trade in's were $22,000. I financed $19,000. Sticker was $42,750

 

[Diamondpilot]

Both trade in's were $22,000. I financed $19,000. Sticker was $42,750

Yea, a 2003 truck is 3 variations behind the current models. My 08 seems old school to me even though it has Nav, Backup Camera, Center Shift, Electronic Locking Diffs, ect. The power and economy are what's even more impressive.

Chris

 

[murphy1244]

Both trade in's were $22,000. I financed $19,000. Sticker was $42,750

That truck was 41,000???

 

[dusty3030]

Your old one makes me miss my 2004 a little bit.

 

[grainger12002]

Wow, sure seems like enough for a truck, my first new one in 1977, Chevy c10 2wd,8cyl, long bed, auto trans, did sport a radio and a\c was just over $3,200....Hard part for me to understand is government says inflation is low and healthcare costs are going be lower ???????? Huhh?????

 

[Dr_Zinj]

:laughing:
I bought a new Toyota Tacoma back in Nov/Dec. Would have bought a Ford Ranger but the brain-dead managers at FMC discontinued making 1/4 ton pickups. Any who, came with a Siri Satellite radio and they keep asking me if I want to subscribe. Come on folks. I bought a truck, not a bloody entertainment center on wheels!

 

[jejeosborne]

$1750 under MSRP sounds like a bad deal to me. Maybe they don't move much on price in your area. I paid $800 under invoice when I ordered my truck in 2011. Plus I kept about $6000 in rebates. Are there no rebates on yours?

 

[PapaPerk]

Seems like it would have been cheaper to keep the Venza and old pick up. The truck would run 200,000 miles and the Venza 300,000.

That new truck sure is good looking though! (0: congrats!