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#200 of 757 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?

#201 of 757 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.

#202 of 757 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 757 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 757 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!

#206 of 757 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 757 '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.

#209 of 757 Re: '07 Classic W/T [xbbuster] by jfritsch

Mar 19, 2007 (9:35 am)

Replying to: xbbuster (Mar 19, 2007 6:25 am)
What is indiana sales tax and what was the msrp?
 
thanx
--jjf
 
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.

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