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Hey guys,

 

I am looking into buying a NBS Sierra and need a little input about pricing, options, and all that jazz.

 

I am eligible for the GM employee (supplier) discount and am looking at purchasing at the end of the year. I am thinking that incentives will be better, and I will have more money to put down on the truck.

 

I have already spoken to a dealer and they said that I can get 5% below invoice and another $1250 off of that. Does that sound right?

 

I am also looking at an SLE2 which gives me power seats that I need (I am 6-6") and the only option that I will take above that is the 20" wheels.

 

Are there any other options that I should consider? Are there any others that you wouldn't want to go without?

 

Well, at any rate, I guess I have dragged this on long enough. What do you guys think? Any input is appreciated.

 

-Matt

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Hey guys,

 

I am looking into buying a NBS Sierra and need a little input about pricing, options, and all that jazz.

 

I am eligible for the GM employee (supplier) discount and am looking at purchasing at the end of the year. I am thinking that incentives will be better, and I will have more money to put down on the truck.

 

I have already spoken to a dealer and they said that I can get 5% below invoice and another $1250 off of that. Does that sound right?

 

I am also looking at an SLE2 which gives me power seats that I need (I am 6-6") and the only option that I will take above that is the 20" wheels.

 

Are there any other options that I should consider? Are there any others that you wouldn't want to go without?

 

Well, at any rate, I guess I have dragged this on long enough. What do you guys think? Any input is appreciated.

 

-Matt

 

With that kind of pricing, go with the SLT, you won't be disappointed. I got the SLT Crewcab 4x4 with the 6.0, Sunroof, 20" wheels, side airbags, Rear Locker, Z82 trailering pkg, Skid Plates and engine block heater for invoice ($39K, no supplier pricing for me) and $2000 in rebates and 0% for 36 months. Total was 37K + TTL.

 

Oh, I also added the following accessories:

Remote Start $262

Access Tonneau $425

Line-X Spray in bedliner $450

GM 6" oval stainless steel sidesteps $600

GM Chrome Hood protector $156

Luverne SSTL mudflaps (20" front and 23" rear) to protect my boat. $125

Carriageworks brand Aluminum Billet Grille $200

Putco Chrome mirror covers (full) $100

Weathertech front floor liners $100

wynton Enthusiast

wynton

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Thanks for the quick reply.

 

I guess I should have said that I am looking to stay around 32,000 or below + TTL. With my discount, I should be able to get a few more options above SLE2 and stay at that mark (I think)

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You have got to tell us what you want to do with the truck? Do you need cab space or bed space? Are you doing any towing? Do you need a special options? That is like saying I want to buy a computer, which one should I get? The $500 model or the $5000 model.

wynton Enthusiast

wynton

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I am pretty much set on the crew cab. Not because I have a family or anything, but because they are handy when you do need to haul people around. I would like to get 3.73's and a 6.0 if possible (not necessary)...not for hauling trailers, but for being able to haul a little more ass. I don't need leather or DVD players or bose subwoofers in the center console.

 

I guess I am more interested in learning about pricing and how to get the most for the money. I have never bought a new truck and I was jst wondering how to handle things.

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I am pretty much set on the crew cab. Not because I have a family or anything, but because they are handy when you do need to haul people around. I would like to get 3.73's and a 6.0 if possible (not necessary)...not for hauling trailers, but for being able to haul a little more ass. I don't need leather or DVD players or bose subwoofers in the center console.

 

I guess I am more interested in learning about pricing and how to get the most for the money. I have never bought a new truck and I was jst wondering how to handle things.

 

You probable won't be able to get a crew cab and a 6.0l for your price point. I would highly recommend 5.3L, the towing package, and gears. Steering wheel controls for the radio are nice too. These (and the power driver seat) are the only options I got on my truck and haven't really missed anything else.

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wynton

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Yeah, a 6L was on the wish list, but I don't think it will happen either.

 

I am thinking of waiting tilol the end of the year for 2 reasons:

 

1) I will have about $10,000 saved up to put down.

 

2) I think the incentives will be a little better then.

 

Does anyone know if I can get year end incentives on top of the supplier discount?

 

-Matt

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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Matt, I am also eligible for supplier discounts and at the time I checked on it, you could not double dip. In fact, the incentives were deeper than the supplier discount.

 

By the way, you do realize that you cannot just go out an buy a new Sierra without buying all of your buddies at GM-Trucks.com one also? :thumbs:

 

You are gonna love that new truck.

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wynton

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Matt, I am also eligible for supplier discounts and at the time I checked on it, you could not double dip. In fact, the incentives were deeper than the supplier discount.

 

By the way, you do realize that you cannot just go out an buy a new Sierra without buying all of your buddies at GM-Trucks.com one also? :puke:

 

You are gonna love that new truck.

 

Lol,

 

That might be possible if they come out with the new body style in Hot Wheel format pretty soon. :thumbs:

 

I was afraid that I would not be able to double dip on discounts. So at the end of the year, it is very possible that I could get a better discount than my supplier discount?

 

Also, I have been hearing the rumor that the A6 will be coming out in '08. Will this be a lot better than the A4 as far as mpg? Would I be better off going with the A4 '07 and getting a better price at the end of the year?

 

I really appreciate all of the help. Any other suggestions would be great.

 

-Matt

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I have a loaded SLE-2. The 5.3L motor (what I have)is a great power/gas mileage combo. The 6.0L is a must have if you love power and tow more.

 

Stay away from the sunroof ( I am 6'3" tall and it ate up too much space for me to get one) The sunroof glass in the crew cab models eats up a lot of head room.

Auto air is a nice cheaper option (set it and forget it) and ts only around $195

Backup rear parking sensor turned out to be a good move. Works well especialy with the limited rear visablility of my new shell.

Power folding mirrors were also a good move.

 

Post pictures later when you get it!!!

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wynton

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Thanks a lot. Now that is some of the input that I am looking for.

 

I definitely will post a lot of pics when I get it.

 

-Matt

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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....Stay away from the sunroof ( I am 6'3" tall and it ate up too much space for me to get one) The sunroof glass in the crew cab models eats up a lot of head room......

 

I don't understand this? Are you saying the headliner is lower on Crewcabs that have the sunroof that retracts into the roof?

2004GMC1500CC Enthusiast

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Yeah, a 6L was on the wish list, but I don't think it will happen either.

 

I am thinking of waiting tilol the end of the year for 2 reasons:

 

1) I will have about $10,000 saved up to put down.

 

2) I think the incentives will be a little better then.

 

Does anyone know if I can get year end incentives on top of the supplier discount?

 

-Matt

 

 

I bought my 04 in August of 04 when the rebates where the highest, right before the new models where hitting the showroom. I used all of the rebates ($7k), the supplier price, and $1k in dealer coupons (which the dealer is not supposed to do with supplier pricing). That is how I got my $32k stickered truck for <$22k.

wynton Enthusiast

wynton

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Yeah, a 6L was on the wish list, but I don't think it will happen either.

 

I am thinking of waiting tilol the end of the year for 2 reasons:

 

1) I will have about $10,000 saved up to put down.

 

2) I think the incentives will be a little better then.

 

Does anyone know if I can get year end incentives on top of the supplier discount?

 

-Matt

 

 

I bought my 04 in August of 04 when the rebates where the highest, right before the new models where hitting the showroom. I used all of the rebates ($7k), the supplier price, and $1k in dealer coupons (which the dealer is not supposed to do with supplier pricing). That is how I got my $32k stickered truck for <$22k.

 

 

Where did you get your truck? I am in Lake Dallas, and think I could make a little drive for a deal that good.

 

I just found a website that lets you build your truck and tells you what you should be getting with the supplier discount. It actually told me about an extra $1000 off that the dealer was holding back on.

 

Here it is : http://www.gmbuypower.com/index.jsp?&p...erType=GMSUPPLR

 

I am really interesed to find out more on this dealer. Can you PM me the name of the dealer and the salesman?

 

-Matt

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