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#199 of 616 Auto show test drive - belated by speedypt Jan 05, 2007 (10:22 pm)
I have to say...I did the test drive of the new 1LT Silverado Crew Cab at the Phoenix Auto show just over a month ago. Not only did they let us take them out on "real" streets, but the salespeople that staffed the test drive event really seemed to have studied up on the particulars of the truck.   I asked several towing and mileage questions, and my salesperson had all the answers memorized. It really cast a positive light on the truck, that is, in addition to the high quality ride, control feel and quiet ride of the truck.   I "was" convinced that I would get an F150 or Titan, but Chevy's good mileage and recent improvements have me looking at them again.   Best price I've found so far for a Silv Crew Cab 2LT with tow package, Onstar and upgraded wheels is $33k. I'm pretty sure I can do better when I start seriously shopping in 2 - 3 months.   Regards,   Pete
#200 of 616 Re: Chevrolet Silverado: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [KarenS] by brix92 Feb 03, 2007 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 15, 2003 10:39 am) In Oct 2006, I bought my first Chevy truck and still wonder if I got a good deal.   I bought a 2007 Silverado Classic 1500HD LT1 crew cab w/the following:   On Star XM (free for 3 mos) AM/FM/6 disc CD changer Locking rear differential Trailering equipment Cloth seat w/6 way power Power folding mirrors Dual zone auto A/C fog lamps Steering wheel audio controls 3.73 rear axle Off road tires   The sticker was just under $34K and I got it w/a rebate for $28K out the door.   I had a 2004 Ford F150 extended cab Lariat that I traded in (I hated that truck!) and still owed $16K on it at the time. They paid it off and didn't roll it back into the new loan.   So, can anyone tell me if I truly got a good deal? Replies to this message: advequityguy (Feb 03, 2007 2:40 pm) brix92 (Feb 04, 2007 8:28 am)
#201 of 616 Re: Chevrolet Silverado: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [brix92] by advequityguy Feb 03, 2007 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: brix92 (Feb 03, 2007 1:18 pm) sure, I think I can field that one. You bought a leftover truck made with spare parts, the "classic", I am assuming. You traded in a truck that is superior in every way to it, and now you have a fresh loan for about 30000 (plus tax) if my math is correct, for a truck worth about 20k wholesale. Replies to this message: brix92 (Feb 04, 2007 8:28 am)
#202 of 616 Re: Chevrolet Silverado: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [advequityguy] by brix92 Feb 04, 2007 (8:28 am)
Replying to: advequityguy (Feb 03, 2007 2:40 pm) hahahaha...ok then. Well, I did learn one thing from when I bought my F150 in 2004. That was the first year of the new style and what I learned was never to buy anything in its new style as the bugs haven't been worked out yet. I like the inside of the new '07 Silverados, but hate the outside and the bed is smaller too.   Personally, I don't understand how you can say the F150 is superior in every way to the Silverado or any other vehicle for that matter. It was my 2nd one and I only traded the older one in for the newer one thinking that w/the new style, the problems would have been fixed. But noooo....   That F150 had leather seats that were rock hard, and never softened up in the 2 yrs of owning the truck. It had the tow package and towing anything meant that it was a very sluggish ride, and I only towed 5000 pounds, IF THAT! I think the book showed that towing capacity was around 85-8600 w/the tow package?   In the 2 yrs, I had things come apart on it and I take care of my vehicles. A piece of the inside of the passenger door kept coming off and one day, I came out and found the back of the drivers side mirror had fallen off and couldn't be put back on at all. Of course I had to get an entire mirror as Ford doesn't just sell a part for the back of the mirror...which cost me $300! I had 48,000 miles on it so I had no warranty. (I drive about 80 miles RT every day to/from work, but again, I take care of my vehicle).   Their slogan, "quality is job one" is crap. With the other F150 I had and with the 2004 one there was a similiar problem which was that there was a vibration problem and there was a TSA on this as it was a problem in pretty much all of the F150s. After several alignments and even a tire change, it still was very, very prevelant.   So, please, don't tell me that the F150 is superior to anything!   I have cloth seats in the Chevy that are superior to Ford's leather. They are so comfortable. Plus, when I tow with my horse trailer...I hardly fell it and there is no sluggishness at all.   My loan is for what my purchase was, which was $28k. I went online to Edmunds and found that that is what the vehicle is going for.   Truthfully, I think all of these trucks, regardless of the manufacturer, are ridiculously high priced. And unless you are driving a Honda car, you lose out at trade in time.
#204 of 616 Help by moman11 Feb 18, 2007 (10:53 am)
I'm considering buying the last 2007 Silverado Classic Z71 at my local dealer.   Here's how it's shaping up: Price: $31300 Rebate: $3000 GM Card credits: $3000 Trade-in value : $16000   I can smart buy for 36 months $2.10 /mo, with a balloon of $15k. Or I can traditional purchase for $165 a month.   I like the idea of the SmartLease so I can pay all monthly payments on day 1 and save money to buy the truck out at the end, or turn it in for a Camaro at that time.   Do I risk losing the $16000 in equity I have saved up now?
#205 of 616 Bought a new Z71 - 2007 Silverado crew 4x4 LT1 by tweverts Feb 22, 2007 (6:39 pm)
Here's my deal made on Feb 20th, last day of the "Presidents Day Sale" here at Gunn Chevrolet in San Antonio, TX. SPECS from window sticker.   SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW CAB LT1 VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI GAS ENGINE W/ ACTIVE FUEL MGT TECHNOLOGY 4-SPD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dark Blue Metallic Ebony premium cloth MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $31,615.00 Options installed by Manufacturer   P265/70R17 OOR BW TIRES $ 55.00 LT1 CONVENIENCE PACKAGE:   AUTO DUAL ZONE HVAC CONTROLS   REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER   STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS   FOG LAMPS   17" CUSTOM ALUMINUM WHEELS $ 895.00 TOWING PACKAGE:   HD TRAILERING EQUIPMENT   LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL $ 675.00 VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI GAS ENGINE   W/ ACTIVE FUEL MGT TECHNOLOGY $ 600.00 SILVERADO LT1 EQUIPMENT GROUP:   POWER LOCKS AND WINDOWS   ISRV MIRROR W/AUTO DIMMING,   COMPASS, TEMPERATURE   DUAL PWR HEATED OSRV MIRRORS   BODYSIDE MOLDINGS   LEATHER WRAP STEERING WHEEL   REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY   AUTOTRAC TRANSFER CASE NO CHARGE GVW RATING - 7000 LBS NO CHARGE REAR AXLE - 3.73 RATIO NO CHARGE OFF ROAD SUSPENSION PACKAGE:   SKID PLATES $ 275.00 TOTAL OPTIONS $2,500.00 TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS $34,115.00 DESTINATION CHARGE $900.00 TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE*** $35,015.00   STANDARD EQUIPMENT Items Featured Below are included at NO EXTRA CHARGE in the Standard Vehicle Price Shown   *** MECHANICAL *** VORTEC 4.8L V8 4-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION COIL-OVER-SHOCK FRONT SUSP MULTI-LEAF REAR SPRING SUSP Z85 HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSP BOXED FRAME DESIGN W/ HYDROFORMED TECHNOLOGY 145 AMP ALTERNATOR LONG-LIFE SPARK PLUGS LONG-LIFE REAR AXLE FLUID PWR RACK AND PINION STEERING *** SAFETY & SECURITY *** 4-WHEEL ABS W/ DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING DUAL STAGE DRIVER/RT FRT PASS AIR BAGS W/PASS SENSING SYSTEM THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS AUTO HEADLAMPS W/FLASH-TO-PASS STABILITRAK-STABILITY CONTROL 1 YEAR ONSTAR SAFE & SOUND (ASK DEALER ABOUT TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION UPGRADE) SPARE TIRE LOCK TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM *** EXTERIOR *** CHROME REAR BUMPER 17" CHROME-STYLED STEEL WHEELS 17" FULLSIZE SPARE 17" P265 ALL-SEASON TIRES FRONT TOW HOOKS CARGO BOX ILLUMINATION SOLAR-RAY DEEP TINTED GLASS *** INTERIOR *** AIR CONDITIONING REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER UPLEVEL SPLIT BENCH SEATS W/ DRVR LUMBAR & LOCKING STORAGE 60/40 SPLIT REAR SEATING DUAL GLOVE BOX STORAGE AM/FM STEREO WITH CD/MP3 DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER INTERMITTENT WIPERS 6-GAUGE CLUSTER W/TACHOMETER DUAL 12-VOLT AUX PWR OUTLETS TILT STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL CARPETED FLOOR COVERING *** OTHER *** BATTERY RUN DOWN PROTECTION OIL LIFE MONITORING SYSTEM 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE   Traded in a 1999 Chev Silverado LT z71 which I priced checked at Edmunds and KBB. came in at 13600 & 13500 as the dealer retail price (outstanding condition & 73K miles). dealer offered me $12000 Received off $1000 for customer loyality certificate Received off $1000 for 1999 or newer trade in Received off $500 Active Duty military discount   sale price by Gunn was $32,484                             -14,500 Total price was $17,984 Add taxes, title, fees, spray in liner & westin chrome step bar and I financed $20,450. Now here's the best part...president's day sale was 0.0% financing for 36 months! Replies to this message: jreagan (Feb 23, 2007 5:08 am)
#206 of 616 Re: Bought a new Z71 - 2007 Silverado crew 4x4 LT1 [tweverts] by jreagan Feb 23, 2007 (5:08 am)
Replying to: tweverts (Feb 22, 2007 6:39 pm) My deal for comparison, I ordered mine on Jan 22 and it is built and on the way:   2007 GMC Sierra SLT Crewcab 4x4. Basically fully loaded less NAV and Rear DVD. Steel Gray with Ebony leather interior.   Options: SLT Package (see website for details) 20" alum wheels/tires HP suspension pkg 6.0 liter V8 (Includes larger engine, SD tranny, Engine oil cooler, Tranny cooler, HD 9.5" rear end (3.73), and 4 wheel disc brakes. Power Sunroof Side head curtain air bags HD Trailering pkg Locking rear diff (3.73) Skid plate pkg Engine block heater.   MSRP $42,930 Invoice: $38,929   I have a 2000 GMC Sierra Z71 SLE 3-door with 89K miles in mint cond. Dealer gave me $11,500. My brother is actually purchasing through dealer though for $11,500. Dealer "Pass-Thru" deal saves me the sales tax.   Summary:   Sales price invoice: $38,929 Trade-in bonus cash: -$1000 Loyalty Rebate: -$1000 Trade-in: -$11,500 Total: $25,429 +TTL   I also plan on putting on the 6" SSTL Oval step bars, Hood protector, Spray-in liner, Access Tonneau cover, Remote start (didn't want the entire "package" from factory, which included power pedals and rear park assist).   Step Bars: $600 Hood Protector: $150 Linex Spray-in liner: $450 Access Tonneau cover: $450 Remote Start: $250 Total dealer Accessories: $1900
#207 of 616 '07 Classic W/T by xbbuster Mar 19, 2007 (6:25 am)
I bought an '07 classic W/T with the ext. cab. The factory options were upgrade seats, cruise, CD player, tinted windows, and locking differential. The price was $18,100 plus Ind. sales tax. I think I could have got it cheaper. I offered the 18,100 and they took it, no haggling. Replies to this message: jfritsch (Mar 19, 2007 9:35 am) xbbuster (Mar 20, 2007 4:40 am) jerrymcshane1 (Mar 29, 2007 1:46 pm)

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