Great or Normal Deal? 2014 Sierra SLT 4x4

[stevev]

as long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

 

I was looking at some used trucks last spring, mainly SLT All-Terrain models with 10k or less miles. They were priced around $40 to $42k and the dealers wouldn't budge much off them. They were all early build trucks so I was afraid of having problems and it wasn't easy to test drive them because most were 2 or 3 hundred miles away. (Comparable new SLT All-Terrains were around $45k here and they wouldn't budge off those prices either - not everyone can get Laura GMC type pricing in their market)

 

The more I researched the truck, I found that the SLE All-Terrain turned out to be a good buy, so I finally ended up buying one in August at a local dealer near me. Got $8k off the sticker price of $48k msrp and an extra $1500 more on my trade vs. other dealer offered, so I felt the deal was good to me. Leather would have been nice but even the SLT All-Terrain doesn't have the Cooled seat feature, so I hate when leather is hot in the summertime and your back starts sweating. Also the SLT's heated steering wheel and front parking sensors would be nice too, but no big deal thus far without them. I have the All-Terrain 20's, step bars, and then I added the factory navigation too. I also added the GM painted fender flares and mud guards.

[jamin87ss]

Steve, how did u add fact navi? Someday if I get bored there a local auto guy that can add leather for around 1200, probably better quality also, heated seats already there lol, probably won't do it, but u never know

[jdr78569]

Ehh your talking 15s you bought a 14. probably some new 14s out there somewhere, then factor in waiting another 3-5 months for a 15 to get old in the tooth on the lot. Just my opinion. Wouldnt be paying almost 40 for used when I could get new for close to the same price.

 

Well if you can help me out and find a new (either 2014 or 2015) GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 with the same features for the same price range ill be glad to stop this transaction and buy that one hands down. It was a cooperate truck for GM, not a imma beat it up before i trade it in person. $50,500 truck for 36k out the door. Its also certified so has additional warranties on top of normal.

 

Package added to 4x4 SLT model are

SLT Preferred Package

-header steering wheel

-power sliding rear window

Driver Alert Package

-front and rear park assist

-lane departure warning

-forward collision alert

-safety alert seat

Sunroof

Audio System 8" w/ Navigation

6" Chrome assist steps

Heated and cooled seats (driver and front)

Bose audio system

Seats, Front full feature leather appointed buckets

Trailer brake controller

floor mats

bed mat

 

 

[stevev]

^jamin87, its the hmi module upgrade that kodiakz sells, there is a long message thread in the other subforum.

[jamin87ss]

Steve, I will look for it

Thanks

[nards444]

You asked I gave my opinion. If the deal works for you go for it. Im just saying you can get 8k off or more of a truck, so your taling maybe 4-6k more getting a new truck which makes sense to me. And I guess if your so set on every option that truck has and cant live without, then fine. But things like floor mats, step bars etc, you can acquire after the fact for a fraction of the cost. But its on you. Not to many people in here agreeing that is a good deal. I know from a psychological stand point everybody has to feel that they got a good deal on their truck, which this is not a good deal. Not a bad deal. Just not good.

[nards444]

Id rather buy a certified car vs non as their is a bonus with the free maintence. But in general its not really adding to the longevity of the vehicles original warranty. So Im not so sure on such a new used vehicle such as this your really gaining a huge advantage.

[jdr78569]

You asked I gave my opinion. If the deal works for you go for it. Im just saying you can get 8k off or more of a truck, so your taling maybe 4-6k more getting a new truck which makes sense to me. And I guess if your so set on every option that truck has and cant live without, then fine. But things like floor mats, step bars etc, you can acquire after the fact for a fraction of the cost. But its on you. Not to many people in here agreeing that is a good deal. I know from a psychological stand point everybody has to feel that they got a good deal on their truck, which this is not a good deal. Not a bad deal. Just not good.

No I agree, I was just saying from when I was shopping around and looking i could find one to compare to that for around that price. Yeah getting a new one is a good feeling but just to loose all that value when u drive off isn't a good feeling to me. As far as features, I don't need them all, but I would like all I can get for the best price. Even if it is a simple bed mat etc. Im planning to keep it after I pay it off so i rather have it all then want t later and pay more to add you know.

 

Id rather buy a certified car vs non as their is a bonus with the free maintence. But in general its not really adding to the longevity of the vehicles original warranty. So Im not so sure on such a new used vehicle such as this your really gaining a huge advantage.

Thats true, its better to have the extended warranties and maintenance. Ill take all that free lol, better then paying 60 bucks a oil change and how ever much for tire rotations etc..

[nards444]

No I agree, I was just saying from when I was shopping around and looking i could find one to compare to that for around that price. Yeah getting a new one is a good feeling but just to loose all that value when u drive off isn't a good feeling to me. As far as features, I don't need them all, but I would like all I can get for the best price. Even if it is a simple bed mat etc. Im planning to keep it after I pay it off so i rather have it all then want t later and pay more to add you know.

 

Thats true, its better to have the extended warranties and maintenance. Ill take all that free lol, better then paying 60 bucks a oil change and how ever much for tire rotations etc..

Another idea is to step down your expectations. find a truck thats orginally priced for 40 and probably pay 32 for it. save 4 grand and be in a new truck. But its all in what you want.

[jamin87ss]

Another idea is to step down your expectations. find a truck thats orginally priced for 40 and probably pay 32 for it. save 4 grand and be in a new truck. But its all in what you want.

 

Another good idea, IF u can get what u want,

 

I was looking at 12/13's slt's under 20k for 32/34k denali at 36k, I was willing to give a bit, but had to have a crew, full console, only options I considered giving up were moon roof and leather, I was having a hard time with leather tho I like leather, but once I got in a SLE all terrain and realized it still had heated seats I was OK with it, maybe at some point I'll spend 1200 at a local shop who does it and have leather put in, but to be honest its so comfy the way it is, plus to get a leather SLT now they make buy so much more, it pizzes me off, at the end of the day I think I would have spent 32k on a used SLT or denali, so for a extra 4k I went new, right decision? Ask me after 100k and I'll let ya know,

[nards444]

Another good idea, IF u can get what u want,

 

I was looking at 12/13's slt's under 20k for 32/34k denali at 36k, I was willing to give a bit, but had to have a crew, full console, only options I considered giving up were moon roof and leather, I was having a hard time with leather tho I like leather, but once I got in a SLE all terrain and realized it still had heated seats I was OK with it, maybe at some point I'll spend 1200 at a local shop who does it and have leather put in, but to be honest its so comfy the way it is, plus to get a leather SLT now they make buy so much more, it pizzes me off, at the end of the day I think I would have spent 32k on a used SLT or denali, so for a extra 4k I went new, right decision? Ask me after 100k and I'll let ya know,

I buy low and I mean low and then sell high. I have somethings that I will not do without as in 4x4 and some other functional things, then I have things if they are in the budget so be it, if not oh well. I dont think I keep the things long either. Typically my truck is an LT or XLT in ford and is leather and maybe one option away from being the LTZ or Lariat. Last ford I had was literally leather away from the lariat but not having leather and the stickers saved me 15k bucks.

[holliday26]

I bought a new 2014 all terrain from Laura for 32965 so it was 36900 out the door. not everyone wants to jump thru hoops fly there and ship it or drive it home etc..... but being that where I live in expensive markupville CALIFORNIA the same truck is going for 47,210 LOL. I saved enough to work with laura. Do your homework and save big is what im sayin

[EaZ8]

Is blows my mind that mu sle crew with a couple options is listed at $49,500 in canada.

I swear, i may sell my truck to my buddy in 2 yrs and go buy a USA SLT.

[Andie]

Sounds like a good price to me... You've got every bell and whistle I've got on my 15 Sierra Denali with the exception of the spray in liner and 4WD and you're 10K cheaper! Next time flex that USAA muscle and use their car buying program, usually saves between $700-4300, if you currently own a GM you get a loyalty discount 1K, and there's a recent car show, you get discounts for that too 1K... But as long as you LOVE it, its a perfect deal. Congrats!

 

2015 Sierra 1500 Denali