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2 hours ago, pioneer 1 said:

I do like my 450. I would have another one if they could make it. However, looking forward to a new style and brand. Hopefully it rides smoother than the 450. Weight capacity is close and I never pushed the boundaries with the Ford. I had a350 dually before the 450 and never had issues turning. 

I bet you will be happy then. Mine rides way better than i expected it would, its only harsh over real square edge bumps.

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Mine just came in.  I got mine for under MSRP despite the dealer fielding offers for over MSRP from vultures who wanted my truck while it was getting prepped.  Lol.  A DRW Denali UItimate is one bad ass truck, still rare, and in high demand.  It sucks you have to choose now.  Maybe take the High County and trade it when the other comes in.  

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15 minutes ago, jjackkrash said:

Mine just came in.  I got mine for under MSRP despite the dealer fielding offers for over MSRP from vultures who wanted my truck while it was getting prepped.  Lol.  A DRW Denali UItimate is one bad ass truck, still rare, and in high demand.  It sucks you have to choose now.  Maybe take the High County and trade it when the other comes in.  

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Very nice truck! I don't even want to ask how much that cost, even under MSRP...

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Don't ask don't tell.  :)   It was spendy, but I made $3k on my 4-year old trade (a 2020 DRW Denali) and who knows how much these will cost if there's a lengthy strike.   So I feel ok about it.  

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Pryme Senior Enthusiast

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14 hours ago, BuckWallace said:

Very nice truck! I don't even want to ask how much that cost, even under MSRP...

More than you can afford, pal…..Denali. 
 

(old fast and furious movie line btw haha when he asked what the retail is on this tools Ferrari. He said more than you can afford, pal…. Ferrari.)

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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53 minutes ago, Pryme said:

More than you can afford, pal…..Denali. 
 

(old fast and furious movie line btw haha when he asked what the retail is on this tools Ferrari. He said more than you can afford, pal…. Ferrari.)

Most trucks in general have reached if have to ask you can’t afford it. I’ve been informed by brother no2 that brother no1 bought a Shelby F-150. While at my local Ford dealership looking at a maverick for the first time. I looked at the window sticker of a Shelby F-150. I ran out of fingers counting how many used trucks like my Avalanche I could own instead. Looking back over my working career remembering how he would roll his eyes every time I bought a new truck. My next conversation with him is going to be interesting. Either the family business I retired from is doing better than my wildest imagination. Or.

Dr1ft3r Enthusiast

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I've had dealers ask for a deposit and dealers that didn't. I didn't put down a deposit on my 23 Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve. But I did put down a $1,000 deposit for this 23 GMC Sierra. However, I don't think they would have kept the deposit if I didn't pick up the truck. It's not like they can't sell it. The dealer even told me that they had 3 different people trying to buy it before I got there to pick it up (I was working a few states away and had to come home to get it).

I put down a $1,000 deposit on a Lexus RCF a few years ago, but bailed on it when it arrived. They still gave me back my deposit even through the paper I signed said it was non-refundable.

Dunn Senior Enthusiast

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On 9/14/2023 at 4:08 PM, jjackkrash said:

Mine just came in.  I got mine for under MSRP despite the dealer fielding offers for over MSRP from vultures who wanted my truck while it was getting prepped.  Lol.  A DRW Denali UItimate is one bad ass truck, still rare, and in high demand.  It sucks you have to choose now.  Maybe take the High County and trade it when the other comes in.  

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I remember when you got the 2020....I called it the beast

 

Bought a 2020 shortly after which is also why I remeber yours

 

Beautiful truck bro and super rare

 

He'll even dually are rare

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nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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On 9/12/2023 at 2:34 PM, Sumrtime said:

If you ordered three different trucks from three different dealers, you should be happy that it is only costing you 2K!!!

Never heard of a dealer special ordering a vehicle for a customer unless the purchase agreement was signed. 🤔

 

 

I have ordered 5-6 vehicles going back 15 years at different dealers without anything.

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Mike Weinandy Enthusiast

Mike Weinandy

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Update: I didn't take either truck. Both dealers were somewhat dishonest and changed terms. Both trucks were sold to other customers in a short period so no one was harmed. I now have an opportunity to get a Denali ultimate dually for fleet price. Several things I'm concerned about - turning radius is larger, lower bumper rating on hitch, smaller fuel tank. Ant other concerns I'm not aware of?

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The turning radius sucks on any GM longbed HD truck.  But they also tow straight as an arrow in part because of the long wheelbase.  I have a DRW Denali Ultimate and it is one bad-ass tow truck.  The turning radius is just part of the deal.  I have zero regrets on the purchase.  

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