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GMC Sierra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#8 of 46 employee discount by sailor3

Jun 14, 2005 (3:31 am)

has anyone used the employee discount now being offered? these are incredible prices!
 
If so, does anyone know if the $3000 rebate also applies? Local dealers are being "shifty" about it.
Thanks!

#9 of 46 Re: employee discount [sailor3] by dontshopthewal

Jun 14, 2005 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: sailor3 (Jun 14, 2005 3:31 am)
Yes, I have definitely heard about it. Not only have I heard about it, but my father is thinking about purchasing a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 (loaded) before the discount runs out. I think it lowers the price to $29,000 or so. The GMC is his favorite truck followed by the Avalanche and Ford truck.

#10 of 46 Re: employee discount [dontshopthewal] by dontshopthewal

Jun 15, 2005 (6:37 am)

Replying to: dontshopthewal (Jun 14, 2005 4:08 pm)
Yesterday, we went to the dealership to see what kind of deals were offered, and yes the $3000 still qualifies along with the Employee Discount. The loaded Sierra Z71 that my father is probably going to purchase retails for around $39,000, I believe. With the rebates and his 2000 Silverado LT trade, he can get the truck for around $19,000. I think that's a good deal.

#11 of 46 2500 HD 4x4 SLT Ext. Cab. by chouse

Jun 17, 2005 (8:16 am)

I paid $32,400 for my rig, sticker was $39,800. I thought that was a pretty good deal.

#12 of 46 Re: employee discount [dontshopthewal] by karlk2134

Jul 03, 2005 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: dontshopthewal (Jun 15, 2005 6:37 am)
I was in at the dealership yesterday looking for a Sierra SLT crew cab and was told first that I could get the employee discount PLUS the $3000 rebate. After returning from his manager he (the salesperson) said that they can't be combined. After reading some message boards, I am thinking that they are either incorrect or trying to pull a fast one on me! Any confirmation on both deals being able to be combined? That would mean a $39000 truck for $27130 ($26630 for military). Now that is a good deal!

#13 of 46 Discounts & Rebates by delmavalous

Jul 09, 2005 (9:48 pm)

Of course both the employee discount price and any rebates apply. Today, Jul 9. I priced a Sierra 1500 at a Maryland dealership. I'm not sure whether I received the best quote possible, but I suspect it's not far off. The MSRP on the truck I was interested in was $26,062 while the quote was $19,225 excluding tax and title.
I priced the auto on CarsDirect, using the same options, and came up with $19,222. Since this is essentially the same number I believe the dealer's quote is reasonable but I'm going to try to improve it. Is there much dickering room under the Employee Discount Price program? What chance have I of improving the price by more than $100?
 
I thought the ride was a little rougher than I expected (during my test drive) but I've never owned or driven a pickup before. I'm sure they don't ride as smoothly as a sedan, but yet I thought it could have been smoother. Can any Sierra owners comment on the ride? Everything else seemed fine -- fit, finish, performance and handling seemed OK to me.

#14 of 46 Re: Discounts & Rebates [delmavalous] by gmctruck

Jul 11, 2005 (11:11 am)

Replying to: delmavalous (Jul 09, 2005 9:48 pm)
"I thought the ride was a little rougher than I expected (during my test drive) but I've never owned or driven a pickup before. I'm sure they don't ride as smoothly as a sedan, but yet I thought it could have been smoother. Can any Sierra owners comment on the ride?"
 
You didn't say if it was a 2x4 or a 4x4, but it is a truck and will sometimes feel like a truck over bumpy or rough roads. I have a '99 Sierra 1500 4x4 that we use for travel. On rough roads it gets bumpy, but it rides smooth out on the highway and gets decent mileage for a large truck. You can change the tires and shocks to help improve the ride to your tastes, but you have to remember that it is a truck and will never ride like a sedan due to the heavier duty suspension required for a truck. You will quickly get used to the ride. Sometimes it feels like the front end is coming off, but the alignment has held up pretty good. I have about 40k on my truck and it still has the factory tires on it which will be replaced later this year, but only because the rubber is developing some cracks and not because of tire wear. If you own a home and do your own repairs, it's nice to have a truck available to haul things around. I've had a few minor problems with my truck, but nothing major.

#15 of 46 1500 SLE by vip3r762

Jul 14, 2005 (4:26 am)

I am going to pick mine up this afternoon. Silver Birch Metallic, Crew Cab, Charcoal interior, and plenty of amenities for me. A great upgrade from my old 98 S-10. sticker was $31,375, and discount and rebate plus a little for my S-10 got it down to $21,931.18. My driveout (with TT&L) is $23,519.93. I thought it was a heck of a deal. I am new here also, so I would like to say hello to everyone.
 
God Bless
 
Jon

#16 of 46 TMV by jerrymcshane1

Jul 15, 2005 (11:05 am)

Edmunds TMV numbers are ALL WET. At least $1,200 TOO HIGH. This no haggle pricing format has NOT been recalculated by Edmunds. Take 77% of sticker and that's your price for a new GMC Sierra.

#17 of 46 Re: TMV [jerrymcshane1] by kirstie_h HOST

Jul 16, 2005 (4:55 am)

Replying to: jerrymcshane1 (Jul 15, 2005 11:05 am)
Hi jerrymcshane1,
The TMV numbers are not updated daily, and are based on actual sales data that we receive from dealerships. The data set may not have been updated since GM implemented their program. Additionally, TMV represents the average price paid for a vehicle in a particular area, and certainly doesn't represent the best possible deal you can get.
 
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