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Pickups Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions
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Replying to: skytop1 (Jul 30, 2007 4:00 pm) gregC
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Replying to: flyspray (Jul 31, 2007 8:24 am) |
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| Well I love my truck.....I have the flex fuel option and am a believer in helping the enivronment. Using E85 gas over 87 Octane just does not cut it. You lose about 60 miles to the tank which costs you more because you have to refuel more often. It is a loss of $12 to $15 a tank. I got 15.3 with flex fuel and 19.2 with 87 Octane. You do the math.....I will pick up trash on the side of the road to help the enivornment instead. | |
Guys, I hate to post this here, but I've searched and can't find a more appropriate discussion; if there is one, please let me know. I have the opportunity to purchase a 2004 Sierra 4x4 SLT crew cab with all the options, it's only got 35,000 miles, for around $17,000. Sounds too good to be true, but I know that it is in excellent condition, never been wrecked. The thing is, it's got the 8.1 L V-8, and I hate the idea of only getting 10 mpg. I don't really need the power (I travel mostly interstate miles - about 35,000 miles a year) and will only be pulling a boat occasionally. But the price seems too good to pass up, if I can afford the gas. So, what do you think? Buy it, or wait and get a smaller truck?
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Replying to: tallguy40 (Jul 31, 2007 12:30 pm) Then, there are the intangibles - interior comfort, looks, warranty, pride of ownership, etc. It is hard, if not impossible, to put a price tag on them but that doesn't mean they have no value. I tend to buy new vehicles, and keep them for a loooong time. That way, I get the initial 'thrill' of the new vehicle, and I know what kind of maintenance it has (always excellent), and the depreciation doesn't kill me because it's amortized over many years of ownership. Your results may vary. Good luck on whatever choice you make. 1offroader
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It does sound like a great deal, but I agree with 1offroader. If you have the GM card, a good vehicle to trade, watch of rebates, and work with a couple dealerships you should be able to get exactly what you want (if you are patient) for 10k more or so. For every $1000 financed is approximately $20 in payment. AND, you save money on the gas. Again, best of luck on your decision. dwyerchevy07 |
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Replying to: 1offroader (Jul 31, 2007 7:05 pm) |
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Isn't it amazing that so few people actually review the vehicles out there to purchase. Buying on looks or the sell of the commercial that makes it look so good. I almost went the way of Toyota the new Tundra looking so beefy and strong, Glad I didn't. The interior was a disappointment, and didn't match GM's fine remodel. My '07 Silverado was purchased with a years worth of review and investigation prior to purchase and I couldn't be happier. I even went thru 3 dealerships wading thru the myriad of purchase decisions they had to offer. I went back to the original dealership to a friend that gave me the best advice from the get go. I'm currently (finally) decking out the truck with the add-ons that I want to customize the look of my truck. I'm checking out Stepbars and retractable bed covers. Does anyone have any suggestions in these two areas. I'm about ready to get the truck line-X'd. I tend to like the GM dealership stepbar, has a nice look but I am not sure of the longterm wear that it will endure (not sure if it is chrome overlay or actual polished steel) Any suggestions on owners that have specific models they like or dislike is appreciated.
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U.S. automakers market share lowest ever By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer Wed Aug 1, 7:07 PM ET DETROIT - The Detroit automakers' share of the U.S. market dropped below 50 percent in July for the first time in history, according to two analysts who track industry numbers. Jesse Toprak, senior analyst for the Edmunds.com automotive Web site, and Jeff Schuster, executive director of global forecasting for J.D. Power and Associates, each said that foreign-based automakers took more than half the U.S. market for the first time, citing sales data released by the companies Wednesday. Autodata Corp., an industry sales tracking company, pegged the market share controlled by Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. at 49.5 percent including foreign nameplates they own such as Saab, Volvo, Land Rover and Jaguar. Excluding the foreign nameplates, Detroit's market share drops to 48.1 percent, Autodata said. The market share drop came during a month in which all major automakers but Nissan Motor Co. saw sales declines. GM sales dropped 22.3 percent when compared to a strong July of 2006, while Ford declined 19.1 percent and Chrysler fell 8.4 percent. Even Toyota Motor Corp., which had been posting strong gains most of the year, reported a decline of 7.4 percent after a record-setting July of last year. |
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Welcome to a struggling Economy......... but back to my truck requests, any suggestions??
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