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OK guys, you're killing me here! I'm still in a holding pattern, waiting for the Denali and the 6.2. I did hear a rumor from a well informed source that the order date for the Denali would be 19 Sept, but no confirmation on the 6.2. As my patience is running very thin, I will order the Denali with the 5.3 if I have to. I just hope the order date does come soon. By the way, I'm sure most everyone here knows, but don't forget, next Monday night (Sept. 9) during Monday Night Football, a huge GMC commercial program will be aired. Hey, that would be a good time to bring out the Denali! Have a great week guys.

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ram1067 Enthusiast

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so whats the incentive to order/build one? other then you pick pkgs. options you want.......

 

money off? how much? trying to deside if i want to order one or just wait to buy from dealer stock.

 

thanks and congrats on the new ride(s)!

ram1067 Enthusiast

ram1067

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To get the options and colors I wanted for me. Plus I was in no hurry. Not much to pick from yet around here.

yeah thats what i thought. I couldnt remember when a ordered a 99slt if i got some sorta cash discount to order one....

2016 Sierra Owner Senior Enthusiast

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From what I have seen. The only reason people order them is to get what they want and not settle for dealer stock. The incentives (discounts) are whats available when you actually pick up the truck not when it's ordered. Some dealers do it differently though.

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From what I have seen. The only reason people order them is to get what they want and not settle for dealer stock. The incentives (discounts) are whats available when you actually pick up the truck not when it's ordered. Some dealers do it differently though.

 

That is correct, unless you're lucky enough to stumble across one built the way you want, ordering is the best option.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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From what I have seen. The only reason people order them is to get what they want and not settle for dealer stock. The incentives (discounts) are whats available when you actually pick up the truck not when it's ordered. Some dealers do it differently though.

 

That is correct, unless you're lucky enough to stumble across one built the way you want, ordering is the best option.

 

This. I got lucky that when I had a friend search inventory for me a local dealer had the exact truck I wanted option wise in the two colors I was interested in- blue granite and taupe gray. The blue was sold when I got there but I really like the gray too so it worked out well. Considering the next truck will be a fairly optioned out regular cab I'll probably have to order since nicely equipped regular cabs are uncommon.

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This. I got lucky that when I had a friend search inventory for me a local dealer had the exact truck I wanted option wise in the two colors I was interested in- blue granite and taupe gray. The blue was sold when I got there but I really like the gray too so it worked out well. Considering the next truck will be a fairly optioned out regular cab I'll probably have to order since nicely equipped regular cabs are uncommon.

 

Same with me, I wanted a Tungsten Metallic CC 4x4 5.3 LT, and the only option package I cared about was the All Star Package. I spec'd one out online just like it and was planning on ordering one around December. Just so happened I saw that exact truck at my local dealer on the way home from work. The rotten bastards must have been spying on me and ordered it to get me in.

EChavez Enthusiast

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OK guys, you're killing me here! I'm still in a holding pattern, waiting for the Denali and the 6.2. I did hear a rumor from a well informed source that the order date for the Denali would be 19 Sept, but no confirmation on the 6.2. As my patience is running very thin, I will order the Denali with the 5.3 if I have to. I just hope the order date does come soon. By the way, I'm sure most everyone here knows, but don't forget, next Monday night (Sept. 9) during Monday Night Football, a huge GMC commercial program will be aired. Hey, that would be a good time to bring out the Denali! Have a great week guys.

I'm hoping for some more information after that commercial. In the mean time here are some Denali pictures I've snatched off the internet, they should give you some hope for now.

 

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pezdukie Enthusiast

pezdukie

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To all that have ordered a custom truck, what is the process like? I'm completely oblivious but will be looking to purchase a '14 Silverado in the near future. I've been researching car-buying techniques and was planning to use the system outlined here: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/1001920/, but I was wondering what tactics can be used for ordering a vehicle? I'm not finding the correct combination of options and have decided that I want what I want and if I'm paying $45K for a truck, I might as well get it right.

 

Is it a matter of pinning a few dealers against each other in a %-of-invoice manner?

CorvetteOJ Enthusiast

CorvetteOJ

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I'm hoping for some more information after that commercial. In the mean time here are some Denali pictures I've snatched off the internet, they should give you some hope for now.

 

2cqzbr8.jpg

 

2rcv97m.jpg

 

111o1ef.jpg

 

2mfzv9u.jpg

 

Hey Man, thanks for sharing. I thought I had captured all the pictures available on the net, but i haven't seen these before. Thanks again.

BringTheRain403 Senior Enthusiast

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I went to several dealerships. Most agreed to invoice pricing without much of a hassle. It came down to what they would give me for my trade. Negotiate as if the car is sitting on their lot...

 

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pezdukie Enthusiast

pezdukie

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I went to several dealerships. Most agreed to invoice pricing without much of a hassle. It came down to what they would give me for my trade.

Negotiate as if the car is sitting on their lot... Sent from my Galaxy

Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

Thanks for the reply. My '02 Trailblazer has both mechanical and cosmetic issues so that concern won't be too high for me since I'm looking at ~$2,000 for my trade. I guess I'll send out some emails looking for below-invoice pricing.

BringTheRain403 Senior Enthusiast

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Good luck getting it on a 14 unless you know someone at the dealership. Invoice pricing is about the best you can hope for. I got the invoice pricing initially through the Costco auto buyers program and then others matched it...

 

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pezdukie Enthusiast

pezdukie

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Good luck getting it on a 14 unless you know someone at the dealership. Invoice pricing is about the best you can hope for. I got the invoice pricing initially through the Costco auto buyers program and then others matched it... Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

That's a good call. I guess I'll start with the Costco Auto Program and American Express Purchasing Program and go from there.

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