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MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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looks good and congrats on the new purchase. Now if only GM would offer the 8ft bed with a half-ton crew instead of those dang short things.

Does anyone offer that? And obviously it doesn't mean anything concrete but it doesn't even list extended cab long bed as an option when you go to the configurator site for Chevy.

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white1500 Senior Enthusiast

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Bed rail lights do good for the back area of the bed, the switch turns them on and the cargo dome lights on. The bed glows at night. The only weird thing is the rail lights are led's and the dome light is the regular bulb so u have two complete different colors

I'm sure there's a way to use an LED bulb on the top cargo light.

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looks good and congrats on the new purchase. Now if only GM would offer the 8ft bed with a half-ton crew instead of those dang short things.

 

Does anyone offer that? And obviously it doesn't mean anything concrete but it doesn't even list extended cab long bed as an option when you go to the configurator site for Chevy.

 

I'm not sure if anyone offers that or not, but I am excited to have a 6'5" bed. It's a step in the right direction.

StinkyCheese Senior Enthusiast

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Does anyone offer that? And obviously it doesn't mean anything concrete but it doesn't even list extended cab long bed as an option when you go to the configurator site for Chevy.

 

Offhand I don't know. GM is supposed to have the ext cab with 8ft if I remember correctly. I don't remember where I read it. I think it's on the new ones. Must have read it somewhere since it got me mildly excited at having a real bed again and since the new ext cabs don't have suicide doors anymore I could deal with them.

I'm not sure if anyone offers that or not, but I am excited to have a 6'5" bed. It's a step in the right direction.

 

I agree

Badbird2000 Enthusiast

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Congratulations. Great looking truck. I thought i liked the new Silverado better, but the more i see of the GMC, the more i like it. Still have not seen either on in person. One day, when i replace my old tried F150, i will get a crew cab GMC or Silvey....

 

enjoy that sweet ride!

gbieber05 Enthusiast

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Congratulations. Great looking truck. I thought i liked the new Silverado better, but the more i see of the GMC, the more i like it. Still have not seen either on in person. One day, when i replace my old tried F150, i will get a crew cab GMC or Silvey....

 

enjoy that sweet ride!

 

Thanks Badbird2000! i will enjoy

Sean006 Enthusiast

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where did you find one already ? man i want one ! looks awesome...holding out on my 2009 till i see one on a lot somewhere :)

gbieber05 Enthusiast

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where did you find one already ? man i want one ! looks awesome...holding out on my 2009 till i see one on a lot somewhere :)

 

Lol...I have a really good friend that is the inventory manager/new car manager at my local dealership that I get to order all my vehicles. They were allotted 3 trucks on the first shipment so he called me up when they put the order in several months back.

WhiteMike Enthusiast

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AWESOME looking truck! I looked at a couple vehicles yesterday while
the dealerships were closed here in Houston and I was drooling.... I
have a 2005 2500 GMC Sieera HD SLE and I'm due for an upgrade.

 

My question is, how long is "Short Box" vs. the "Standard Box" ? (I
could see the difference between the two but don't know actual length)

 

My dream ride is the 2014 GMC Sierra 4WD SLT Standard Box. I'm ready to avg better than 11 mph.

 

I've only bought (1) brand new vehicle and that was in 2005. I bought the
older model after it was out for a year. What can we expect to pay for
the 2014 if bought now before Oct. and then Nov/Dec.? I know I can buy the 2013 for 22% off MSRP. I know that wont be the case for the 2014's currently. Whats a good deal off MSRP on the 2014? I'm thinking about
waiting until Nov. to have more trucks to hit the lots, save a bit more
$$, and hit the salesman week of Turkey Day or Xmas.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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To answer one of your questions standard box is 6'6" and short box is 5'8"

 

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AWESOME looking truck! I looked at a couple vehicles yesterday while

the dealerships were closed here in Houston and I was drooling.... I

have a 2005 2500 GMC Sieera HD SLE and I'm due for an upgrade.

 

My question is, how long is "Short Box" vs. the "Standard Box" ? (I

could see the difference between the two but don't know actual length)

 

My dream ride is the 2014 GMC Sierra 4WD SLT Standard Box. I'm ready to avg better than 11 mph.

 

I've only bought (1) brand new vehicle and that was in 2005. I bought the

older model after it was out for a year. What can we expect to pay for

the 2014 if bought now before Oct. and then Nov/Dec.? I know I can buy the 2013 for 22% off MSRP. I know that wont be the case for the 2014's currently. Whats a good deal off MSRP on the 2014? I'm thinking about

waiting until Nov. to have more trucks to hit the lots, save a bit more

$$, and hit the salesman week of Turkey Day or Xmas.

 

The standard box is 6'6" as mentioned. A good deal is really dependent on ur dealer but I would start at invoice. A better deal would be to wait a little bit. I don't know what they will offer off later on but looking at all the newly redesigned Acadia they aren't offering much off still and the terrian still since its launch hasn't had really but 500 off that I've seen. If they keep on this track it could be awhile before anything substantial is given off. I have called Gm marketing before and explained I have bought a new Gm vehicle every year for the past 7 and they have emailed me a private offer good with preferred pricing and other current incentives which was a help.

WhiteMike Enthusiast

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Thanks for the info guys! I'm definintely waiting until Nov/Dec. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed no major issues with my truck come up.

 

 

The standard box is 6'6" as mentioned. A good deal is really dependent on ur dealer but I would start at invoice. A better deal would be to wait a little bit. I don't know what they will offer off later on but looking at all the newly redesigned Acadia they aren't offering much off still and the terrian still since its launch hasn't had really but 500 off that I've seen. If they keep on this track it could be awhile before anything substantial is given off. I have called Gm marketing before and explained I have bought a new Gm vehicle every year for the past 7 and they have emailed me a private offer good with preferred pricing and other current incentives which was a help.

 

To answer one of your questions standard box is 6'6" and short box is 5'8"

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Dealers down south have been staking them deep & selling them cheap. The "got to have it first" rush ended about 3 weeks ago.

 

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That silver one kinda looks like a dodge Dakota from that angle.

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where did you find one already ? man i want one ! looks awesome...holding out on my 2009 till i see one on a lot somewhere :)

Dealers down south have been staking them deep & selling them cheap. The "got to have it first" rush ended about 3 weeks ago.

 

 

 

Man I've gotta find ur dealers! Dealers in our area got the first ones last week and selling them cheap this early in the game is kinda odd. Like I said I can see invoice right now but anything other ur getting a steal. I too live in the south and have good friends that work at the dealerships. Most dealers will advertise cheaper online pricing but when you get there with a trade they will make it back.

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