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CFRED70 Enthusiast

CFRED70

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Went to look at a 2016 that was left on the lot and marked down alot. However, I saw a 2014 Crew, SLT all terrain edition that caught my eye. 24k miles. Wife says its a no brainer buy new, but the options on the used crew are ALOT compared to the new one I was looking at. So....would you rather have new with less options....and by options I mean just that, luxury options leather, sunroof, sliding rear window, center console instead of bench seat, bose over stock, memory seats, heated/cooled seats.

 

 

Starting price on the used SLT is 34k - 24k miles

Starting price on the silverado is 36K - 0 miles

 

Thanks for all your thoughts....love hearing everyones opinions....and random banter back and forth...

Andy Seibel Enthusiast

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new all day. I wouldn't pay a premium for those features, but some would. what are they worth to you?

 

I assume you are buying and keeping it for a few years at least. Those fancy features you pay more for upfront are soon outdated.

 

But if your intention is to lease, as many others do- the fashion seems to get the fanciest thing you can afford payments on....

DCazares Enthusiast

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I would shop around and find a new one with the options you want, you are likely to find one very close to that price posted for new.

michigan2500hd Senior Enthusiast

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If those things are important to you I would say talk them down to 29k. My 2011 is fairly basic except for paying a extra 2 grand for the 6.2 l upgrade. I wouldn't trade that engine for every ammenity offered however it would be nice to have a few more creature comforts with all the time I spend in the truck.

 

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jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

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Just reasearch the 14 if u go that route, if it looks to have been in the dealer to much, its because it was, i think id go new for headlights alone

hairybumcrack Enthusiast

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Go buy one in Canada if you are close to a border. Take advantage of the exchange rate if you are considering used. However, I would probably go new if they were within a few thousand.

 

BTW, I like the look of my 2014 but am disappointed with a few things on it, specifically the tranny and driveline clunks.

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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If these are your only choices, I would choose new. However, I would get your salesperson working harder. There may be a truck out there that makes you and your wife happy!

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