Build and Price for CANADA now up

Camario · November 9, 2018

Finally eh!

https://www.chevrolet.ca/2019-silverado-1500-pickup-truck.html

rkj__ · November 9, 2018

Yikes. I tried to build an Elevation similar to my 2018, and the "Before Package Savings" price is $7k higher.

Next, I tried to build something similar to my 2018 Elevation, but started with a "Sierra" trim, instead of Elevation. That gets a front end that looks awkward, with an unpainted black bumper, and a chrome grille surround, but a price that is comparable to my 2018.

Then, I tried to build a Silverado RST, and that was a bit too expensive.

Then, I built a Silverado Custom, and got a truck I liked, at a nice low price, but could not get a 2 speed transfer case, which I would prefer, but might be able to accept going without it.

Finally, I tried a Silverado Custom Trailboss. That loses the painted front bumper, and replaces it with black, which is not my preference, but it does not look terrible, so I could probably accept it. As for the two inch lift, it looks really good, so I think I'd be happy with it. The price stayed within reason.

So, in conclusion, for the (before discount) price of my 2018 Elevation, I could not build a 2019 Sierra I really liked. I could build a 2019 Silverado Custom, or Custom Trailboss within budget (after decent incentives hit the T1).

Which would I ultimately get? I'd go with the Silverado Custom. Keeping the price low, while maintaining an attractive appearance is important to me. I'd have to give up a two-speed transfer case, but with a 5.3 V8, I think it has enough torque to get me by. The Silverado Custom is a good looking truck, and seems to be a very good value.

Am I still happy I bought a 2018? Yes.

Edited November 9, 2018 by rkj__