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63 including ttr?


No. Out the door was just a touch under 65k, truck price was 62,300. Sticker 68,850.



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24 minutes ago, Criscone said:

 


No. Out the door was just a touch under 65k, truck price was 62,300. Sticker 68,850.



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That’s what I’m thinking I want to pay out the door. I have a 15 Silverado 1500 LTZ z71 so it’s equipped pretty good. If I get the 2500 I’m going to want the same features. I got till April to think about it and do research. 

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I found the exact truck for cheaper, in different states. Virginia (8hr ride) was 61k. Wasn’t worth my time to lose 20hrs in a car. Especially when I’ve never had a smooth transaction at a dealer the first day (with a trade in, always seems to be a battle). My requirement was no roof lights, fully loaded to the max,20s and white. Found this one but it had a 5th wheel attachment from factory, that I’ll never use but whatever, everything else was what I wanted. Super happy with the switch to 2500. Do I need a diesel? No..but it is awesome to have when needed and resale is much better than a gasser. Plus this mpg is nice, and it’s not even broken in yet.

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16 hours ago, Criscone said:

I found the exact truck for cheaper, in different states. Virginia (8hr ride) was 61k. Wasn’t worth my time to lose 20hrs in a car. Especially when I’ve never had a smooth transaction at a dealer the first day (with a trade in, always seems to be a battle). My requirement was no roof lights, fully loaded to the max,20s and white. Found this one but it had a 5th wheel attachment from factory, that I’ll never use but whatever, everything else was what I wanted. Super happy with the switch to 2500. Do I need a diesel? No..but it is awesome to have when needed and resale is much better than a gasser. Plus this mpg is nice, and it’s not even broken in yet.

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I hear you. I don't mind traveling just to get a great deal on my truck. I have been reading about how people don't need a diesel  but rather just want one because there badass. when I get back I plan on getting a toy hauler and trying to figure out if I am capable on towing a fully loaded toy hauler with my gasser limits me on my options. I don't plan on getting a 35 ft. trailer but something that I can tow and make it seem like there is nothing behind me and effortless.

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I feel bad now I just got back from a 20 hour road trip to buy a new truck!!!  Picked up a 19 3500 CC LWB!!!  Listed at 71 with my trade and a few other discounts spent 51 on the truck, and I had one big smile on my face the entire way home, lots of differences between my 11 2500 and this 19 3500 but it may just be me but this truck is so much smoother and powerful than that 11 which was no slouch!!!  :jester:

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I feel bad now I just got back from a 20 hour road trip to buy a new truck!!!  Picked up a 19 3500 CC LWB!!!  Listed at 71 with my trade and a few other discounts spent 51 on the truck, and I had one big smile on my face the entire way home, lots of differences between my 11 2500 and this 19 3500 but it may just be me but this truck is so much smoother and powerful than that 11 which was no slouch!!!  :jester:


What portion of that was the trade though? my number doesn’t include my trade/amount financed.



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my trade was 18500, dealer gave me 4500 off, TTL was 3200 that made it 51000 done deal.  I felt pretty good about it, I will tell the whole story in a post with pictures when I can up load them.

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Leveled the front 1.5”. Ride is close to the same as it was before. I want 2”, so it leaves 1” higher in rear (1.5” rear now). Super happy with the outcome so far

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On 8/24/2018 at 3:10 PM, Criscone said:

 

 


Idk about “deal” but sticker was 69, I think I ended up at 63


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Man.....just need to find another 60k and I'd have one just like it in my garage. Nice ......

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