Finally gave up on my RST order, found a Sierra...

Badbird2000 · May 23, 2024

So, back in December i ordered a 2024 RST, Glacier Blue, Max Tow package, 6.2, yada yada...the order never budged from the original status. The dealer was told that the 6.2 was on constraint.. After 5 months, i started looking on my own. Found a 2024 Sierra SLT, Max tow, sunroof, everything else i wanted, plus heated rear seats and ventilated front seats (not an option on RST), for 4 grand less than the RST. Finished the paper work last night. Purchased from Laura BUICK GMC in Illinois. Very smooth process. Hopefully i'll have it delivered next week. Letting go of my 2012 Silverado Crew cab Z71, 5.3 AT 245,000 miles. I am the second owner, bought it early 2014. It's been a hell of a truck. Biggest issue was the transmission let go at 215,000 miles after towing a 5,800 lb travel trailer for 5 years. Can't ask for much more than she gave. The truck never left me stranded.

Fingers crossed i get comparable out of the GMC.

MidTNDenali · May 23, 2024

2 hours ago, Badbird2000 said:

So, back in December i ordered a 2024 RST, Glacier Blue, Max Tow package, 6.2, yada yada...the order never budged from the original status. The dealer was told that the 6.2 was on constraint.. After 5 months, i started looking on my own. Found a 2024 Sierra SLT, Max tow, sunroof, everything else i wanted, plus heated rear seats and ventilated front seats (not an option on RST), for 4 grand less than the RST. Finished the paper work last night. Purchased from Laura BUICK GMC in Illinois. Very smooth process. Hopefully i'll have it delivered next week. Letting go of my 2012 Silverado Crew cab Z71, 5.3 AT 245,000 miles. I am the second owner, bought it early 2014. It's been a hell of a truck. Biggest issue was the transmission let go at 215,000 miles after towing a 5,800 lb travel trailer for 5 years. Can't ask for much more than she gave. The truck never left me stranded.

Fingers crossed i get comparable out of the GMC.

Congrats. What color did you end up getting on the GMC?

Badbird2000 · May 24, 2024

21 hours ago, MidTNDenali said:

Congrats. What color did you end up getting on the GMC?

Downpour Metallic. They had one in Volcanic Red too, but it had the the light walnut interior. With a dog and a kid, i voted to go with the dark interior.

Low Elevation · May 28, 2024

I think you made a good decision. It's a great looking truck.

Badbird2000 · May 29, 2024

Thanks! All paperwork completed, latest delivery time is next Tuesday, possibly earlier (fingers crossed). I will say, it's been a very easy buying process from a dealer 2 states away. They have been very responsive and the next steps explained up front. Now, after driving the same truck for 10 years, looking forward to something new.

MidTNDenali · May 29, 2024

On 5/24/2024 at 12:00 PM, Badbird2000 said:

Downpour Metallic. They had one in Volcanic Red too, but it had the the light walnut interior. With a dog and a kid, i voted to go with the dark interior.

I have the Downpour Metallic also and love the color. Agree on the dark interior. Post some pics!

Badbird2000 · May 30, 2024

Soon as i receive it, and after i spend the night in it, lol.. i'll post pics. This is only the second brand new vehicle i have ever bought, all my other vehicles have been used. My 1997 Firebird V6 was brand new.