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#347 of 758 Current pricing 2007 v. 2008 by skipnsb

Oct 26, 2007 (7:10 pm)

Replying to: asylum575 (Oct 26, 2007 8:10 am)
So, its starting to look like the difference between a 08 and 07 right now is about $1500 after rebates. For that difference, I can get what I want/color options (ext. cab long bed is not common here), and for the first few years, anyway, the one year newer would help resale value if I need to sell. Also, it appears that the 08 are flex fuel and cylinder deactivation together on the same engine, flex fuel might be nice if the government starts to subsidize corn fuel.
 
I was ready to buy last month, waffling bewteen Toyota and Silverado, Toyota dealers are offering 7k off msrp right off the bat for 07 models, local Chevy dealers have been difficult. I offered Edmunds invoice price with me getting the 3k advertised rebate in Sept. which local Chevy dealer refused so I walked. He now says he will go to invoice, plus rebate to me.
 
So, if I order a 08, theoretically the dealer has not incurred any floor plan costs for carrying that unit, and should be willing to work on a thin margin. OTOH, I would think that they would be discounting the 07's more (cobwebs, literally) but their attitude seems to be the opposite, they need to recoup the carrying costs. Years ago when they converted my beloved Caprice assembly line to trucks I read an article on the factory's gross profit for the truck line units, it was real high like 50% for the Suburban (direct costs, not full admin)so I am convinced there is alot more factory secret deals to the dealer, and that pricing is a public relations problem if they start cutting prices, who will pay msrp. So a trade in gives a way to keep the numbers high.
 
At invoice plus 3k rebate, that is about 6k off msrp, how much more can be squeezed out of the 07?
 
Yipes, this is the ramblings of an old geezer. Anybody know any dealers in the central florida area who will go below invoice with me keeping the rebates? Thanks, SS

#348 of 758 Davep by sierradave

Nov 09, 2007 (9:17 pm)

Just order from local dealer here in norcal
2008 SIERRA SLT EXCAB SHORTBOX Z71 4X4
 EVERYTHING EXCEPT NAV.
MSRP 37995:
PAID 34488
REBATE -1000
GM CARD -2250
TOTAL 31,238 Plus TTL,
EST DELIVLEY 8 WEEKS What do you think ? are advertising fees negotiable ,
Any Help would great
Dave

#349 of 758 Re: Davep [sierradave] by asylum575

Nov 12, 2007 (5:20 pm)

Replying to: sierradave (Nov 09, 2007 9:17 pm)
How did you get $2250 on GMcard, They just raised the allowances. Do you have the old card? New allowance on 2008 Sierra is $1500, Congrats.

#350 of 758 Re: Davep [asylum575] by sierradave

Nov 13, 2007 (6:05 am)

Replying to: asylum575 (Nov 12, 2007 5:20 pm)
I have the old gmcard my company has a program with local dealer 100 under invoice, plus i keep all rebate. had to custom order to get what i wanted .
Dave

#351 of 758 Re: Davep [sierradave] by jfritsch

Nov 13, 2007 (8:49 am)

Replying to: sierradave (Nov 09, 2007 9:17 pm)
This is just a thought but there are about 3700 chevy dealers in the country vs about 800 gmc, and the silverado is virtually identical. Did you email this deal to about 20-30 gmc and chev dealers end of month (100 mi or so radius) and see if they can beat it or have an acceptable silverado in stock? Or did you just try 2 or 3? I do know that sometimes the rebates and unadvertised dealer incentives can be greater on in stock models and turkey time (end of month again) can be a shooting gallery. Get your bids inclusive of all doc, advertising and other fees and play the top 4 against one another. If you must custom order email to 10-15 gmc dealers at turkey time and see what happens
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
Just order from local dealer here in norcal
2008 SIERRA SLT EXCAB SHORTBOX Z71 4X4
 EVERYTHING EXCEPT NAV.
MSRP 37995:
PAID 34488
REBATE -1000
GM CARD -2250
TOTAL 31,238 Plus TTL,
EST DELIVLEY 8 WEEKS What do you think ? are advertising fees negotiable ,
Any Help would great
Dave

#352 of 758 Re: Davep [jfritsch] by sierradave

Nov 13, 2007 (10:40 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Nov 13, 2007 8:49 am)
I look around 6 month for a 2007 SLT EXTCAB SHORT BOX,like to have the GMC SIERRA So I just order it the way i like
David

#353 of 758 New Truck Purchase by builderbill

Nov 14, 2007 (9:10 pm)

I don't know how good or bad of a deal this was, but thought I would share it for other shoppers to compare by. In Central CA I bought a 07 Silverado 2500HD LT Duramax/Allison CC 4x4 with all options except the Nav,sunroof/dvd in Sept. The price I paid after rebates off invoice was 40,300 +TL. The total cost out the door was 43,825. No special finance terms were offered on this model at the time, so the best rate I could get outside was through the EECreditUnion at 6.00% for 84 months on the balance. Hope this is helpful to anyone thinking of making a new truck purchase.

#354 of 758 Discount on a 07 Sierra? by jackel142

Nov 15, 2007 (5:19 pm)

I'm looking to take advantage of the 0% for 60 months on a leftover 07 Sierra 1500.
With a sticker of $38165.00, how much off can I expect to get?

#355 of 758 Re: Discount on a 07 Sierra? [jackel142] by jfritsch

Nov 16, 2007 (8:01 am)

Replying to: jackel142 (Nov 15, 2007 5:19 pm)
I would want 9000-11000+ off msrp. OR 5000 less with 0%
 
Good Luck
--jjf

#356 of 758 Help with gms versus regular purchase by sewnhutch

Nov 26, 2007 (7:37 pm)

Hi everyone,
Recently my father remarried and his new mother in law works for gm. I am buying my first "new" truck and was offered a gms discount from my new step grandmother.
 Today I went to the dealership and found a 2008 silverado with crew cab and the 1 lt package. It has a v8, onstar and satilite radio. The window sticker was $28,880. After talking to the sales manager at the dealership I was given a price if 25,510. I can choose an extra $1000 rebate or take 3.9% finacing for 60 months.
 
I have been reading the forums for a few days now and I am starting to think that maybe if I forget about the gms and just go in as a regular buyer I may be able to negotiate a lower price.
 
Am I overthinking this to much or is the price a little bit high for a "Employee Discount". This is my first really big purchase and I really dont want to get ripped off. Any input would be appreciated. thanks

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