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#282 of 616 In the market for .... by dwyerchevy07 Jul 26, 2007 (5:35 pm)
I work for the auto supplier who assembles the interior headliner for these trucks. The Flint, MI or Ponitac, MI plant is reducing productivity by 17% through year end. The lots are full but should be chaninge the model year date soon....Usually, would be Oct. 1. I had 2 dealership and they both knew I was using one against the other. It is ALL about the customer. Name your price and if not walk away. Best of luck!
#283 of 616 Why why why can't I find a 6.0 liter on the lot!?? by gmcbob Jul 27, 2007 (4:10 pm)
Okay, so I just went out and screwed around today and decided to see what the real difference was between the Tundra and the Silverado/Sierra. I first drove the Tundra. I found one on the lot (instantly!) with the 5.7L engine and cloth seats with just the basic stuff you'd want on a truck - ext cab (not crew cab), nice stereo with a cd player (not sure if it had an iPod adapter or not, can't remember), power windows, locks, cruise and things that should just come standard on a truck these days. I drove it, and I honestly liked it. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would actually. But what I liked the most was the 5.7L motor - I wouldn't drop $30k and get the 4.7L, it's just too weak. The one I test drove stickered for about $31K. Not too bad. 2wd ext. cab (not crew cab)   So, I figured I'd check out the Sierra (GMC dealer right across the highway). I drove one that was almost identically equipped to the Tundra - stickered right at $30,800 - but here's the kicker - it only had the 5.3L. Ok, what the heck, I'll drive it anyway. Didn't compare power wise, the Tundra was a lot better in the drive train dept. So the salesman and I looked around a found a 6.0L on the lot, in 2wd form (in Houston we really don't need 4wd) - but it had leather and a lot of stuff I don't want - it was $34 and change. I drove it - loved the motor - almost as quick and powerful as the Tundra - but did they have one with a bench cloth seat, nice stereo w/some power goodies but not equipped w/tons of doo dads that I'd only want on a BMW? Nope. Not a 6.0L with the basics in sight.   Sooo.....after doing some research, and talking to the salesman, and the sales mngr., it seems that finding a GMC (or Chevy as far as I can tell from the internet) with cloth seats and the basics, for around $30k sticker, with the 6.0L engine, is almost impossible unless you order it. The thing is, the Toyota dealer had a ton of basic, std. trucks w/cloth seats and just a few doo dads w/the high power motor, just the way I'd want it, ON THE LOT. GMC and Chevy dealers need to order more trucks w/the 6.0L engine, w/out all the thrills. I really like the GMC (and Chevy) more in the styling department, but after driving the 5.3L, I would opt for the Toyota w/the 5.7L for the same money. I know I could, in theory, have a Silverado/Sierra w/the 6.0L w/the same options for the same money, but dealers don't have them equipped that way.
#284 of 616 2007 Silverado Reg cab 4wd v8 (4.8L) by coaltruck Aug 01, 2007 (4:45 pm)
How did I do? This is my first time buying new. Purchased in mid July of 2007 in east PA.   2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab Automatic transmission 4WD 4.8L V8 engine Exterior Color:GRYSTONE MET Interior Color:DK TITAN CLTH    $21255.00 STANDARD price    2585.00 OPTIONS $23840.00 total with options      900.00 destination charge $24740.00 _________    $1500.00 GM incentive (subtract)    500.00 Gm conquest bonus (subtract) $1000.00 Dealer discount (subtract)  __________    $21740.00 AMOUNT I PAID (I paid cash)                PLUS TAX,TITLE,PLATE   WORK TRUCK PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment   GLASS SOLAR-RAY DEEP-TINTED (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield and driver and front passenger side glass) (With Regular Cab models includes rear window. With Extended Cab models includes rear and rear quarter windows. With Crew Cab models or (C49) rear-window defogger includes light-tinted rear window.) $50.00   GVWR 6800 LBS. (3084 KG) (Requires CC10753 CC10543 CK10903 and CK10553 models. Standard on CC10543 and CK10553 models.)   AIR CONDITIONING SINGLE-ZONE MANUAL FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL (Standard on Extended and Crew Cab models.) $870.00   DIFFERENTIAL HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR (Included with (PCY) Towing Package.) $325.00   REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO (Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.)   CRUISE CONTROL ELECTRONIC with set and resume speed located on steering wheel $240.0   ENGINE VORTEC 4.8L V8 SFI (295 hp [220.0 kW] 5600 rpm 305 lb-ft torque [411.8 N-m] 4800 rpm) iron block (Standard with CK10553 CK10753 and C*10543 models only. Not available on C*10953 models.)   TRANSMISSION 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive and tow/haul mode (STD)   NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles ordered by New Jersey dealers*   SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE includes 15-amp power for backup and roof emergency light (KW1) 160-amp alternator high-flow front bumper forward lamp wiring harness (TRW) Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller (K47) high-capacity air cleaner (KNP) auxiliary external transmission oil cooler and (NZZ) Skid Plate Package (Requires CK15*03 models. Not available with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (CJ2) dual-zone au $405.00   EMISSIONS MAINE MASSACHUSETTS NEW YORK OR VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS    WORK TRUCK CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (AU3) power door locks (AU0) remote keyless entry and (U1C) AM/FM stereo with CD player $695.00   1 year free Onstar
#285 of 616 Re: In the Market for a New Silverado Crew Cab [trumanm] by seabone Aug 03, 2007 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: trumanm (Jul 15, 2007 8:37 pm) hi - would like to find out how to get $6000 off sticker on a 07 silverado ltz crew to seabone726aol.com - thanks for your time - am in south carolina
#286 of 616 Re: In the Market for a New Silverado Crew Cab by dwyerchevy07 Aug 04, 2007 (9:16 am)
Seabone- If you have a GM MasterCard, watch for incentives from GM to match you money, work with more than one dealership, have a vehicle to trade and say this dealership with give me this, take all the GM rebates and dealership rebates and you could get up to 10k off. Best of luck. It worked for me. 9700.00 off my LT x-cab 2wd, loaded minus leather out the door 21,700.00 List was 29,700, plus I paid for xtras. Replies to this message: bottomdump (Aug 14, 2007 2:29 am)
#287 of 616 rebates by txchevytruck Aug 04, 2007 (1:36 pm)
Hi everyone,   I have a question. Has anyone here ever bought a new car and had the rebates go up in the next couple days? A friend of mine just had this happen. I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen and what you did about it- if anything. Maybe the dealership would want to step up and offer something to make him happy, but I really don't know. It's something I had not thought about before. Replies to this message: jfritsch (Aug 04, 2007 10:21 pm) txchevytruck (Aug 05, 2007 8:24 pm)
#288 of 616 Re: rebates [txchevytruck] by jfritsch Aug 04, 2007 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: txchevytruck (Aug 04, 2007 1:36 pm) Your best defense against this is to buy at the beginning of the model year and pay lots more. Then at least you will not have the rebates go up within a short time like they do at the end of july or august when they are clearing out inventory for the new models. (when you should be buying)   Do check on the terms of the rebate on edmunds or gm's site and see if it applies to his purchase date. He can send in the form with his invoice and such.   If your friend paid 27000 or so and will have 37000 in it with finance charges over 5 years and missed out on 500 or so on rebates tell him to enjoy his car.   --jjf   I have a question. Has anyone here ever bought a new car and had the rebates go up in the next couple days? A friend of mine just had this happen. I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen and what you did about it- if anything. Maybe the dealership would want to step up and offer something to make him happy, but I really don't know. It's something I had not thought about before. Replies to this message: txchevytruck (Aug 05, 2007 8:24 pm)
#289 of 616 2500HD Gas Mileage by carboy3 Aug 05, 2007 (7:12 pm)
I'm about to purchase a new 2500HD with 6.0 engine, 4x4, automatic. I have a choice of a 2007 "Classic" or a late 2007 all new style. Has the gas mileage of the new style improved very much? It has a six speed auto vs. the Classic's 4 speed. It also has "taller" rear end gears. I'm told Classic gas mileage is 10 - 12 mpg ! Is new style much better? What do you know? What have you experienced? Replies to this message: tacomadude (Aug 05, 2007 9:10 pm)
#290 of 616 Re: rebates [jfritsch] by txchevytruck Aug 05, 2007 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Aug 04, 2007 10:21 pm) Thank you jfritsch, you make some good points!
#291 of 616 Re: 2500HD Gas Mileage [carboy3] by tacomadude Aug 05, 2007 (9:10 pm)
Replying to: carboy3 (Aug 05, 2007 7:12 pm) Go with the new style, the gas mileage is much better due to the 6-speed auto. In light-footed to average driving, expect 13-15 city and 17-18 highway. If you're a lead foot or tow, expect less obviously... So as you see here this heavy duty gets about the same mileage as most light duty trucks.

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