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So I finally recieved my 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab 4x4. Its Storm Grey and so far I love it! There is a few complaints like the rear doors can be a bit noisy in windy conditions on the highway, but for the most part everything is better than expected. This is my first new vehicle and GMC did a crazy job with their incentives which twisted my rubber arm. The sticker price was $39,XXX CDN plus tax and I ended up paying $23,XXX plus tax at the end of the day!!! WOW!

 

Anyway the time for modding has come, as I can never leave anything else well alone. First on the plate is a spray in Line X liner for the box, that should be happening next week or so. Secondly will be some sort of molded mud flaps, which I will probably scope out at the dealership, unless someone else can recommend a superior brand? Also I would like to pick up some tubular step bars. Here is where the tricky part comes in. I cannot decided on chrome or black. Part of me wants to go with black rims down the road and "black" the truck out. Although chrome would also look great at my previous ride (06 trailblazer) was metallic grey with Chrome 20s, and Chrome step bars. Since I won't likely pick up any new rims until the summer I will have to make the decision with the step bars, what do you all think? I kind of like the RBP tubular step bars, so something in that style would be excellent! I also want to pick up some over the bed rail moulded plastic protectors as soon as possible, and maybe install them after the Line X is put in.

 

Other future plans include tinting the side windows, Putting a Double Din DVD screen in the dash, and upgrading the speakers/adding subs (I'm and pretty big audiophile). Also when it comes time for the rims I will have to decide on a leveling kit or possibly a 3" lift or so.

 

This truck is primarily for quadding/motocross use, so what other mods would you recommend, either visual or fuctional? I want to look and sound good as well as be useful while playing in the mud, snow and dirt!

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I think black would look good with the storm gray. Go with the black GM molded splash guards and then get the nerfs you like in black. Then you're good to go with the black rims down the road. The black bed rail protectors will look good too! Completely different vehicle, but my buddy put some black rims with snow tires on his wife's gray 2010 CTS and with the tinted windows that thing looks mean as hell!

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FWIW, my wife and I think the gm truck is more quiet than the titan we had previously.

 

I have never owned anything but GMs, however this is the first extended cab with opening rear doors that I have had. Irregardless I would always buy GM.

 

Yeah I am leaning heavily towards the black out! And pictures are coming soon!

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Sounds nice! Get the weathertech No drill splash guards. Truly a great product. Chrck out their floor liners too. If you have a bench front seat they just came out with a mat that goes all the way across the center hump. Have fun!

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The sticker price was $39,XXX CDN plus tax and I ended up paying $23,XXX plus tax at the end of the day!!! WOW!

 

Did I read that right? Total discount of $16K cdn (41%) off sticker for a 2011? Was that the GM "sticker" price, or had the dealer put extras on?

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im in the market for a GMC 2500 HD and am very interested in how you got so much off?? by the way congrats on the truck any pics?

 

I'm also interested in how you got such a discount. I ordered mine 2 weeks ago, and GM was giving $6500 off. I checked the GM Canada website today, and I see it's up to $7500. How in the heck did you get $16k? My truck is coming in at just under $50k MSRP - I could use some extra discounts!

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The sticker price was $39,XXX CDN plus tax and I ended up paying $23,XXX plus tax at the end of the day!!! WOW!

 

Did I read that right? Total discount of $16K cdn (41%) off sticker for a 2011? Was that the GM "sticker" price, or had the dealer put extras on?

 

 

Yes you read it right. Here is the website for the dealer where I bought from. Capital GMC Regina, Sask.

 

MSRP was $39,750 + tax (the GM window paper also shows this price), Internet Sales price was $32,250. So I called in to the dealer and asked them to price out the ride for me. I know that I also got $1000 Holiday cash, $1000 Brand Loyatly, $3300 Recycle your ride (traded in my 1976 Ford 3/4 that I bought for $300), $1000 for financing, and also a GM Incentive which was substantial. The only extras installed on the truck was the bluetooth device, and the hidden hitch. All said and done my final price was $28,858 taxes paid (which was over $3000,00 :loser: ).

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Congrats on the new truck. :lol: I got near $9000 in discounts off my ordered 2011.

 

That's more in line with what I'd expect. Basically, invoice + rebates/incentives. The OP had a "trade in", and also the final numbers don't seem to match (or I'm misreading). "Out the door" of $28k minus $3k taxes == ~$25k cost. Add in the ~$3k "cash for clunkers" deal, and you're at ~ $28k. Still, a total 28% discount for the OP was a good deal, and something to be happy about.

 

Part of the new "discount schemes" is smoke and mirrors, as GM increased their base pricing quite a bit since 2007/2008. My exact same truck today stickers for ~$4k more than in 2008. The only additional standard feature has been side air bags, which cost ~$200 (the 6-spd auto costs the same as the 4-spd). They have also deleted some content since then, so it's probably a net sum zero cost change. Personally, I strongly dislike pricing/discount gimmicks, but every retail industry uses them to some extent.

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Sounds like a nice truck!!! i use to do some amateur motocross racing. I miss it but between work and college i dont have much time to wipe my ass :lol: BUT i am really surprised no one has mentioned the BLACKBEAR TUNE.... and as stated above get the weathertech digitalfit floor liners! they will save your floor from out in the field/tracks

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