The official ordering, production & delivery thread - 2019 Silverado / Sierra

[Jsdirt]

It's not worth $40k. They've cheaped them out even MORE than in '07! 

 

You'll find out in a few years, unfortunately ...

[jimmyboy8301]

It's not worth $40k. They've cheaped them out even MORE than in '07! 
 
You'll find out in a few years, unfortunately ...

You’re out of your mind I’ve owned a 05 LT, 08 LTZ, 11 LT Dmax, 13 LT, and 17 LTZ and the 17 is superior in every aspect and it’s fully loaded and custom ordered and was only 50 OTD.


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone w/ Bilstein and Fox
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
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[Jsdirt]

It had better be - it's brand new! 

 

Talk to me in 5 years. Then you'll realize how much "better" these trucks are.

 

I only wish someone had talked me out of buying my '07. Biggest waste of money in my life. I bought it so I could concentrate on working on paying customer's vehicles, and not have to work on my own. Boy, was that a stupid decision.

 

At the end of the day, it's your money - you do with it what you wish. I'm just trying to get folks to see past the flashy interiors and shiny paint. To each his own.

[jimmyboy8301]

It had better be - it's brand new! 
 
Talk to me in 5 years. Then you'll realize how much "better" these trucks are.
 
I only wish someone had talked me out of buying my '07. Biggest waste of money in my life. I bought it so I could concentrate on working on paying customer's vehicles, and not have to work on my own. Boy, was that a stupid decision.
 
At the end of the day, it's your money - you do with it what you wish. I'm just trying to get folks to see past the flashy interiors and shiny paint. To each his own.

You’re not one of those GMT400 or 800 or die guys are you? They swear they were they best trucks to ever drive on this earth.


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone w/ Bilstein and Fox
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys

[Jsdirt]

I hate anything built after 1972 ... but since you brought it up, regarding the GMT400, they WERE some of the best trucks GM ever produced.

 

I sold my '94 K1500 to buy my '07 Silverado  - it had 266,000+ miles on it. You don't get those kinds of miles with poor engineering and cost cutting.

 

The driveline was as reliable as a stone ax. The suspension was another story ... but that can be fixed fairly easily in the aftermarket. Body was cheapout central - same as since the 70's. They rusted fast. They also didn't cost more than the average annual wage then.

 

My '07 has 94k on it. Started burning oil at 50k. The writing is on the wall. If I make it to 120k on the OE engine, I'll be doing damn good. That's just one problem in a long list ...

 

 

Edited August 10, 2018 by Jsdirt

[jimmyboy8301]

I hate anything built after 1972 ... but since you brought it up, regarding the GMT400, they WERE some of the best trucks GM ever produced.
 
I sold my '94 K1500 to buy my '07 Silverado  - it had 266,000+ miles on it. You don't get those kinds of miles with poor engineering and cost cutting.
 
The driveline was as reliable as a stone ax. The suspension was another story ... but that can be fixed fairly easily in the aftermarket. Body was cheapout central - same as since the 70's. They rusted fast. They also didn't cost more than the average annual wage then.
 
My '07 has 94k on it. Started burning oil at 50k. The writing is on the wall. If I make it to 120k on the OE engine, I'll be doing damn good. That's just one problem in a long list ...
 
 

I had a 94 Yukon, and it was a piece of shit. The 4L60 was garbage too.


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone w/ Bilstein and Fox
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys

[shift_grind]

6 hours ago, Jsdirt said:

It's not worth $40k. They've cheaped them out even MORE than in '07! 

 

You'll find out in a few years, unfortunately ...

I don't think they'll ever make a truck as bad as the 07-13s again.  They didn't have any money then and wrte about to go bankrupt.  

[Zane]

I wanted to let everyone know that I found out our truck was built this past Wednesday or Thursday. I have a vin but that's about it. The dealer doesn't even have an invoice for it yet. 

 

Our timeline so far is then:

Ordered: May 17th

Build Week Assigned: June 4th

Loaded Into Factory Computers: July 30th

Built: August: 8th or 9th (I think?)

[magnum74]

12 hours ago, shift_grind said:

I don't think they'll ever make a truck as bad as the 07-13s again.  They didn't have any money then and wrte about to go bankrupt.  

I had an 08' Vortec Max for 5 years. It was garage parked only had 50,000km's on it when I got rid of it but the wear on the truck was shocking. The trucks were relaible but the material quality was atrocious. My current 16' is light years ahead of the last generation. I use this one for work alomst everyday and at 74,000km's in a bit over 1.5 years there are no signs of wear on this truck. I can't imagine how bad my 08' would've looked under the same circumstances. Time will tell if I'm still happy with it when I turn it over at 160,000km but the previous genreation doesn't compare to this model very well at all. 

[KARNUT]

I get I’m in the minority here. The last new truck I bought for work was a Texas Edition, nicely option for 27K in 12-31-13 @ 12K discount. The last car I bought was a Camry for 17K new last year 10K discount. Even though I can afford it I’ll never pay 50K for any vehicle let alone a truck.


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[Jsdirt]

I hear that. Me neither!

 

Before I bought the Silverado, the most I had ever spent on a car or truck was $4,500! 

 

I've paid more for motorcycles. 

Edited August 11, 2018 by Jsdirt

[Jr09country6.2]

I guess my question is, when are we going to be able to build these on the website? Louisville chevy dude already has 5 on his lot. 

This is the first time I have seen the trucks hit lots before we can build them on the website. GM also has their driving impressions embargoed ( for media) until Monday the 13th but regular people can go test drive them now. Not sure what GM wad thinking here.

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[shift_grind]

2 hours ago, Jr09country6.2 said:

This is the first time I have seen the trucks hit lots before we can build them on the website. GM also has their driving impressions embargoed ( for media) until Monday the 13th but regular people can go test drive them now. Not sure what GM wad thinking here.

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It's odd for sure.  I think the idea behind the embargo is to let all reviewer's get some good seat time and not feel rushed to have thr first review out.  

 

I have seen it on other cars from GM.  They're at dealerships with no window stickers.  I assume the configuration page for the public will be online Monday.  In pretty excited overall.

 

I'd still be happy with a 16-18 Sierra SLT too, but I think I'll wait for a 19 Rado. 

[Zane]

I just found out our LTZ was pulled aside for quality control. Not sure what that means but it might be a little longer to get it on the rail car. 

[strickland604]

16 minutes ago, Zane said:

I just found out our LTZ was pulled aside for quality control. Not sure what that means but it might be a little longer to get it on the rail car. 

Mine has been in transit from Roanoke Indiana to Fort Wayne Indiana for a week and a half.