Father in law picked up a new high country yesterday

hzhardy · December 25, 2013

His work truck (2008 ltz Silverado) needed new lifters at 186k so his boss told him ti go pick up a new one. I went for a spin in it and was extremely impressed with how quiet the 6.2 was. I am happy that they fixed the ergonomics as all the button at at an easier reach compared to my Escalade. I wish I worked for a company that would buy me a 55k truck then give me a gas card. Sadely this thing will be running around construction sites.

forgot to get the tire size but he had the biggest terra grapplers he could get on it with out a lift and they look great.

mzodarg · December 25, 2013

Looks good. I looked at one Monday, it had a sticker north of 57K. I wasn't a fan of the "King Ranch" Seats, looked like a the same leather on a baseball glove.

Mike

Pardo714 · December 25, 2013

Nice truck!!! Are you guys close, will he let you borrow it?

pm26 · December 25, 2013

$57K for a 1/2 ton is absolutely crazy. You can get a diesel 1 ton for less than that, even a well equipped one.

MikeNH · December 25, 2013

People buy Ford and Rams at that price all day long. I agree its absurd but it's their money, whatever I guess.

mike94silverado · December 25, 2013

$57K for a 1/2 ton is absolutely crazy. You can get a diesel 1 ton for less than that, even a well equipped one.

$57K for a 1/2 ton is absolutely crazy. You can get a diesel 1 ton for less than that, even a well equipped one.

But who really wants a Diesel 1 ton if they don't need it? This is an escalade with a bed. it's a Chevy Denali and last time I checked the Denali sells very well for GMC. and that "well Equipped" 1 ton isn't going to have all the stuff this one does. 2 different markets, 2 different buyers it's like saying he could just buy a Cadillac CTS instead....

OUSux · December 25, 2013

His work truck (2008 ltz Silverado) needed new lifters at 186k so his boss told him ti go pick up a new one. I went for a spin in it and was extremely impressed with how quiet the 6.2 was. I am happy that they fixed the ergonomics as all the button at at an easier reach compared to my Escalade. I wish I worked for a company that would buy me a 55k truck then give me a gas card. Sadely this thing will be running around construction sites.forgot to get the tire size but he had the biggest terra grapplers he could get on it with out a lift and they look great.

Size of tires?

$57K for a 1/2 ton is absolutely crazy. You can get a diesel 1 ton for less than that, even a well equipped one. $57K for a 1/2 ton is absolutely crazy. You can get a diesel 1 ton for less than that, even a well equipped one.

Assinine comment of the day.....

ShotgunZ71 · December 25, 2013

Looks great! Very nice.

1-ton trucks ride too rough when unloaded. So do 3/4 tons, also. Two different markets and types of buyers.

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pm26 · December 25, 2013

But who really wants a Diesel 1 ton if they don't need it? This is an escalade with a bed. it's a Chevy Denali and last time I checked the Denali sells very well for GMC. and that "well Equipped" 1 ton isn't going to have all the stuff this one does. 2 different markets, 2 different buyers it's like saying he could just buy a Cadillac CTS instead....

At least half of rednecks around here drive huge diesels just to show off. And I am sure all of them need that diesel truck to pull their 16 foot fishing boat with a 25 HP outboard.

pm26 · December 25, 2013

Size of tires?

Assinine comment of the day.....

I hope you have money to burn, because most people do not. The point was that this truck is grossly overpriced compared to a diesel which costs much more to produce. A dealer in Vernon Texas was selling left over 2013 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew cab dually SLTs with Duramax diesel for $ 46k and change just a few months ago. The sticker prices on them were around $ 57k and change. Are you telling me it costs GM the same to make a 1/2 ton High Country vs one of these? Those fancy seats in High Country must cost at least $ 10k more than regular leather seats.

Jon A · December 25, 2013

Comparing deeply discounted 2013's to 2014's is stupid. He could have saved $10K if he would have gotten a '13 1500 as well as dealers are trying desperately to get rid of them. How much they cost to produce is meaningless--it's how much they're worth now that matters.

When you compare new vs. new prices a 2500 Duramax ends up about $10K more than a 1500 with comparable options. And unless one tows something really heavy fairly often, the 1500 is the better vehicle for most people.

pm26 · December 25, 2013

Comparing deeply discounted 2013's to 2014's is stupid. He could have saved $10K if he would have gotten a '13 1500 as well as dealers are trying desperately to get rid of them. How much they cost to produce is meaningless--it's how much they're worth now that matters.

When you compare new vs. new prices a 2500 Duramax ends up about $10K more than a 1500 with comparable options. And unless one tows something really heavy fairly often, the 1500 is the better vehicle for most people.

Read my post again. I stated that the sticker prices on well equipped SLT 1 ton 2013 diesels were pretty much what sticker prices are now on these 1/2 ton High Country edition trucks.(about 57k). I am not comparing deeply discounted 2013 prices vs current prices on 2014. How they managed to jack them up that high just by installing a few fancy options is remarkable. I guess the same way they managed to make a fully loaded Chevy Impala a $ 41k car.

Jon A · December 25, 2013

But you're still wrong. You cannot get a 2013 Duramax will all similar options to sticker below 60K. Not even close. They are a lot more expensive. They just are. And unless you get $3000 wheels and/or the dealer has a big markup (which does happen) the 1500 HC's sticker in the low-mid 50's. The 2500's option for option start out more expensive, even with the gutless 6.0 gas engine. The Duramax is a $7000+ option and the required Allison to go with it is another $1200.

And you're still missing the point that a 1500 is a better vehicle for most of the people who buy them. I'm not sure what your point is--but whatever it is, try and frame it using correct math.

brendon444 · December 25, 2013

Nice truck. Love how people like to make it negative. "You could of got a diesel" not everyone wants a diesel or deems them better. Nice truck came close to buying the same one.