GMC owners

JAFO · April 3, 2002

This has probably been asked and answered several times already but in that case what harm would one more be?!?!

Why did you buy a GMC rather then the Chevy?

Most of my reasons lie with the two dealerships here in town. the Chevy dealer didn't seem to care if I bought a truck from them or not. I went in three times to talk to "my salesman" of all three times my shortest wait was 10 minutes. And during this time I was left alone standing in the showroom looking like an idiot... OK so normally I look like an idiot but you get the idea. Everytime I went to the GMC dealer I got attention right away, if my salesman was busy someone made sure I had a cup of water can of soda or just a warm body to talk to. Secondly, the GMC dealer at least listened to what I wanted. Only real "demands" I had was I wanted, at least an LS or SLE. Didn't want a white one, too many service vehicles in the area. And I perfered the Charcoal interior. The Chevy dealer printed out spec sheets for 15 trucks they could get from other dealers. Of those 15, ten were white and two were base models and two of the others had tan cloth. :sarcasm: I guess as a way of me justifying spending a little more for a GMC... I like the painted plastic on the front bumper, the "chrome" strip on the side better and basically I like the exclusivity of the Sierra. I see maybe one Sierra for every ten or fifteen Silverados.

Anyhow, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. What's yours?

HillHound · April 3, 2002

That's a good question I've wondered about myself-why choose GMC over Chevy or vice versa?? I know a few older guys who always buy GMC trucks-maybe in their case they remember back to a time when there were real differences between the two brands? GMC markets their trucks in a little more upscale manner so naybe that appeals to some people?? :bored:

Shaners · April 3, 2002

It used to be that GMC was a little more truck than a Chevy. Nowdays they are the same except for the trim work, so it becomes a personal styling preference.

Some of the "packages" may not be identical betweeen the two brands so you may get a little extra gizmo when you get the GMC.

It is also possible that a GMC may have a slightly higher resale value too, but that should be the case anyways since the purchase price is slightly higher.

pipermaru9 · April 3, 2002

JAFO,

I had a similar "service" experience with a Chevy and GMC dealer in my town, the GMC guys were the nicest. But in the end, they could not compare pricewise with the folks at the Chevy place. And for the same truck, I could not see paying extra. But your right, I see 1 GMC for every 10 or so Silverado's. I asked them about it, why people seem to buy more SIlerado's than Sierra's. And he simply said, people like to have that bowtie on the front.

gmcjoe · April 3, 2002

For me, it was a styling choice. I like the front end on the GMC better.

pacodiablo · April 3, 2002

i don't own either, but if i was getting one it would be the GMC hands down simply because it looks better

chainsaw4130 · April 3, 2002

I choose GMC because I have always had a better experience with GMC sales and service.

bluelab · April 3, 2002

I bought Chevy because of the dealer issue. Dealing with the salesman at the GMC dealer was like talking to a brick wall. Dp you remember a show called WKRP in Cincinnati, if you do picture the salesman Herb Tarlic.. I think he now works at the local GMC dealer.. As far the cost went the chev dealer came in at a better price with a lot less trouble.

chevy4x4trucks · April 3, 2002

I got a chevy because I like the bowtie

Sierratruck · April 3, 2002

Why did you buy a GMC rather then the Chevy?

I think the GMC looks 10 times better. I can't stand the side trim on the chevy, just too big for me!

Jpshostr · April 3, 2002

I'm thinking the big deal here is with the dealer as to why some choose Chevy and some choose GMC. For us its 7 miles to the nearest Chevy dealer, have to go into the cities for a GMC dealer, 20+ miles one way. We like the closeness of our dealer, plus supporting the local guys is important in a rural area.

ekonk · April 3, 2002

I'm not sure yet whether I'll buy a Chevy or a GMC. I like the appearance of both of them and there are both Chevy and GMC dealers in the area. Exclusivity doesn't matter to me (anything unique will be what I do to it, not how it comes from the factory), and the bowtie doesn't do anything for me that the Grabowski logo doesn't...

I guess what it will really come down to is either dealer attitudes/treatment or price (or both...).

firecadet613 · April 3, 2002

I got a Chevy instead of a GMC because on the Blazer/Jimmy's Jimmys have a floor mounted shifter and I hate that. Also there are three awesome Chevy dealerships all within 10 miles of my house, one is a block away from my firehouse. Only one GMC dealership nearby, and they are a GMC-Pontiac-Chrysler dealership. Their service dept. constantly tried to screw my parents over on service for our old Chrysler Minivan. When I get a full size pickup it really doesn't matter, because the Chevy dealership I go to will service a GMC for me.

Joe

carguru · April 3, 2002

My Dad picked up a '02 GMC that is almost exactly like my Chevy. Over the years, we have had Chevy or GMC depending on style, availability and price. The dealer my Dad buys from for many years is both a GMC and Chevy dealer. At the time he picked up his, they only had 1 GMC to arrive on the truck. Because it was at the end of December last year, 0 percent financing depleted the inventory completely. He sold his '99 Chevy for the GMC. The GMC cost a few hundred dollars more if you compare Chevy and GMC optioned exactly the same. IMHO GMCs don't sell as well because there are so much fewer dealers than Chevy.