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Well got an itch today and went to my local GMC dealer and checked the new 07 Sierra. Wow nice truck..I really like the GMC front end and the interior pretty nice also. The one I looked at was alot cheaper then my 06 was. My truck was a 4x4 XC LT3 with sun and sound and Vortec Max package. Bought my chevy new in July of 06 the msrp was 42k I paid 35k OTD including tax with 0% apr.

The GMC I was looking at had the Vortec Max but no sun roof and was 2wd. The msrp was 34k. I think if I do the trade I will lose my ass! Any body have an idea of just how much I will lose? I wish I would have waited for the 07 :banghead: What do you think?

Elwood 2000 Senior Enthusiast

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I can't give you any numbers, but they will KILL you on your trade in. Many lots still have NEW classic style trucks for sale that they will have to heavily discount to get rid of. To take in yours and make a profit, they will have to completely rape you to do it.

 

 

I say wait a year or so, let the new trucks like yours clear out and the market stablize a bit eliminating both models of new trucks.

 

Not what you wanted to hear, but it is what I would do. Sounds like you have a sweet ride the way it is!

Chestah Senior Enthusiast

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I agree, your ride right now is awesome. Also, I have heard it is best to wait a year before buying a new design so they are able to work out the kinks.

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

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I agree, your ride right now is awesome. Also, I have heard it is best to wait a year before buying a new design so they are able to work out the kinks.

Yup

s-ten Enthusiast

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I'd wait to get the kinks out as well. Besides that MAX motor that you have now is a great, my moms got it in her Escalade. With your 4:10 gears I am sure that it is a lot more powerful then her Escalade is.

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Goosefraba.......... :sigh: ...You guys are right. I can wait to get a better deal. I need to relax and enjoy my truck for awhile...Thanks for the advice fella's.... :thumbs: .

nxtnlne Enthusiast

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I'd wait to get the kinks out as well. Besides that MAX motor that you have now is a great, my moms got it in her Escalade. With your 4:10 gears I am sure that it is a lot more powerful then her Escalade is.

 

 

Yeah it does have some balls thats for sure!!!

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mkaresh Enthusiast

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Goosefraba.......... :sigh: ...You guys are right. I can wait to get a better deal. I need to relax and enjoy my truck for awhile...Thanks for the advice fella's.... :cheers: .

 

Someone actually listened to good advice? I just about fell out of my seat.

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Grim Enthusiast

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Just so you know..

 

 

My step dad thought the same as you...

 

His truck is as clean as the day it came off the lot and only has 600 miles on it.

 

Every avaliable option. The highest any dealer offered him....20k

blk99SLT Enthusiast

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Just so you know..

 

 

My step dad thought the same as you...

 

His truck is as clean as the day it came off the lot and only has 600 miles on it.

 

Every avaliable option. The highest any dealer offered him....20k

 

A dealer will only give you wholesale value on your trade. If you want retail you'll have to sell it yourself.

mkaresh Enthusiast

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I always recommend the same. If you want to get top dollar for your old car, you have to sell it yourself. Especially if it's more than three years old the dealer is probably going to sell it to a wholesaler, so they won't get much for it, either.

nxtnlne Enthusiast

nxtnlne

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Goosefraba.......... :crazy: ...You guys are right. I can wait to get a better deal. I need to relax and enjoy my truck for awhile...Thanks for the advice fella's.... :crackup: .

 

Someone actually listened to good advice? I just about fell out of my seat.

 

:crackup: Yeah When it comes to money I think long and hard........

 

Thanks fella's for all the reply's, I've decided to wait and just give my 11 year old son my truck when he hits 18. I'll probably go diesel at that time. The only thing I worry about is I have started to mod my truck and I will probably keep going. By the time he gets it his first truck it might be in the high 12's. I can see a Radix in my trucks future! Lucky kid..

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