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98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

98 Z71 SLT

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I've been thinking about moving back into an older (2000-2003) model GMC or Chevy??

Am I going bonkers here??

Nothing to do on the '06...

 

Anyhow, if I sell her...what should I ask??

 

2006 GMC Sierra SLE-2

4x4 Z-71 Extended Cab

Buckets, Console, Pwr Seat, 6-Disc, Steering Controls, BOSE Audio

Dark Polo Green exterior; Tan Cloth Interior

Factory Tow package, truck has NEVER seen a trailer!

3.42 Posi Rear Diff

L-33 5.3 V8 310 horse engine.

Automatic Climate Control

 

Stickered at $36,877.

 

I bought it 12-14-06. Am I going looney here or what??

 

I was thinking mid-to-high $20's for this.

 

Oh...here's the kicker:

 

Only 2,216 miles on it. :thumbs:

HawkeyeOC Senior Enthusiast

HawkeyeOC

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I've been thinking about moving back into an older (2000-2003) model GMC or Chevy??

Am I going bonkers here??

Nothing to do on the '06...

 

Anyhow, if I sell her...what should I ask??

 

2006 GMC Sierra SLE-2

4x4 Z-71 Extended Cab

Buckets, Console, Pwr Seat, 6-Disc, Steering Controls, BOSE Audio

Dark Polo Green exterior; Tan Cloth Interior

Factory Tow package, truck has NEVER seen a trailer!

3.42 Posi Rear Diff

L-33 5.3 V8 310 horse engine.

Automatic Climate Control

 

Stickered at $36,877.

 

I bought it 12-14-06. Am I going looney here or what??

 

I was thinking mid-to-high $20's for this.

 

Oh...here's the kicker:

 

Only 2,216 miles on it. :flag:

 

 

Yea, you are looney! :thumbs:

 

Kelley Blue Book lists it for a fair value of $22,260, good for $24,115, and excellent for $25,510 with your mileage. I used a California zip code. Other parts of the country could be a little more or less. Autotrader might possibly get you a more accurate picture of market value in your area.

hockeyfan39 Enthusiast

hockeyfan39

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Why sell it for an older model???? And for how low of miliage why not keep its going to be more reliable then a older model with more miles plus your just losing a bunch of money on a practicaly new vehical.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

98 Z71 SLT

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Why are you selling it? Are you just having a hard time paying for it?

 

Truck was paid for 100% when I signed the papers.

Nope. Just nothing to do on the truck.

I've bought and sold 46 vehicles. And I'm only 34 yrs old...

98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

98 Z71 SLT

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

There is absolutely NO WAY that I will even lose a single dollar on this truck. I might have it sold already...with me making profit.

People say it is impossible to make any money on a new purchase. I say BS. Watch me do it....

98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

98 Z71 SLT

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...maybe I get too anxious?

 

I gotta face it...I own a perfect truck, that I bought new. It really has super-low miles on it. Always pampered.

 

I could probably own it for another 2 years...then sell it. I'm in this truck Super-Cheap.

naterasmussen Enthusiast

naterasmussen

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I'd hold onto it for a couple years, trucks don't depreciate too much, and apparently it doesn't see much milage. You'll get more money out of it later. If it's getting old to you, maybe throw a small lift and some 33's on it...

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

There is absolutely NO WAY that I will even lose a single dollar on this truck. I might have it sold already...with me making profit.

People say it is impossible to make any money on a new purchase. I say BS. Watch me do it....

 

 

 

So, you're telling me that you bought this truck brand new and drove it for about a year, even with very few miles and you can sell it at a profit? Yeah, this I gotta see. Unless you stole it or somehow got it for actual build cost directly from GM, I don't see how this I possible? Initial depreciation on new vehicles is very high.

98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

98 Z71 SLT

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

There is absolutely NO WAY that I will even lose a single dollar on this truck. I might have it sold already...with me making profit.

People say it is impossible to make any money on a new purchase. I say BS. Watch me do it....

 

 

 

So, you're telling me that you bought this truck brand new and drove it for about a year, even with very few miles and you can sell it at a profit? Yeah, this I gotta see. Unless you stole it or somehow got it for actual build cost directly from GM, I don't see how this I possible? Initial depreciation on new vehicles is very high.

 

 

 

I'm not lying about anything. I'm not making anything up either. IF I do sell it; I'll sell it within 5 weeks of today. Either way, I'll pm you the actual amount of money I have invested in this truck. You'll be shocked.

1. I've been working for car/truck dealerships since I was 16.

2. I know how to *really* make a good d**n deal.

3. When I bought this '06; they gave me *way-too-much* money for my '01 Silverado; which of course I traded in.

4. My purchase of this 06 Sierra took 9 WEEKS of HAGGLING; between myself and the owner of the dealership where I work at.

5. I can sell this truck, if I decide to, starting June 14. I bought it under GM Employee Pricing. GM states I MUST maintain ownership of this '06 for 6 months. Then, I can do whatever I want to it.

6. Most important, I factor in 2 yrs of depreciation BEFORE I even start talking numbers. It CAN be done...you just have to really be patient, and stand your ground.

naterasmussen Enthusiast

naterasmussen

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

There is absolutely NO WAY that I will even lose a single dollar on this truck. I might have it sold already...with me making profit.

People say it is impossible to make any money on a new purchase. I say BS. Watch me do it....

 

 

 

So, you're telling me that you bought this truck brand new and drove it for about a year, even with very few miles and you can sell it at a profit? Yeah, this I gotta see. Unless you stole it or somehow got it for actual build cost directly from GM, I don't see how this I possible? Initial depreciation on new vehicles is very high.

 

 

 

I'm not lying about anything. I'm not making anything up either. IF I do sell it; I'll sell it within 5 weeks of today. Either way, I'll pm you the actual amount of money I have invested in this truck. You'll be shocked.

1. I've been working for car/truck dealerships since I was 16.

2. I know how to *really* make a good d**n deal.

3. When I bought this '06; they gave me *way-too-much* money for my '01 Silverado; which of course I traded in.

4. My purchase of this 06 Sierra took 9 WEEKS of HAGGLING; between myself and the owner of the dealership where I work at.

5. I can sell this truck, if I decide to, starting June 14. I bought it under GM Employee Pricing. GM states I MUST maintain ownership of this '06 for 6 months. Then, I can do whatever I want to it.

6. Most important, I factor in 2 yrs of depreciation BEFORE I even start talking numbers. It CAN be done...you just have to really be patient, and stand your ground.

 

 

You have got to be one stone headed MFer.... I thought I was cool when I talked the salesman down 5k...

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

There is absolutely NO WAY that I will even lose a single dollar on this truck. I might have it sold already...with me making profit.

People say it is impossible to make any money on a new purchase. I say BS. Watch me do it....

 

 

 

So, you're telling me that you bought this truck brand new and drove it for about a year, even with very few miles and you can sell it at a profit? Yeah, this I gotta see. Unless you stole it or somehow got it for actual build cost directly from GM, I don't see how this I possible? Initial depreciation on new vehicles is very high.

 

 

 

I'm not lying about anything. I'm not making anything up either. IF I do sell it; I'll sell it within 5 weeks of today. Either way, I'll pm you the actual amount of money I have invested in this truck. You'll be shocked.

1. I've been working for car/truck dealerships since I was 16.

2. I know how to *really* make a good d**n deal.

3. When I bought this '06; they gave me *way-too-much* money for my '01 Silverado; which of course I traded in.

4. My purchase of this 06 Sierra took 9 WEEKS of HAGGLING; between myself and the owner of the dealership where I work at.

5. I can sell this truck, if I decide to, starting June 14. I bought it under GM Employee Pricing. GM states I MUST maintain ownership of this '06 for 6 months. Then, I can do whatever I want to it.

6. Most important, I factor in 2 yrs of depreciation BEFORE I even start talking numbers. It CAN be done...you just have to really be patient, and stand your ground.

 

 

You have got to be one stone headed MFer.... I thought I was cool when I talked the salesman down 5k...

 

 

I have to think it also helps to work for the dealership. What do you do there? I am assuming the average "Joe" cannot get the same deals you can, right?

breecher_7 Enthusiast

breecher_7

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Figure out a way to keep it. By the time you sell it and lose your Arse, and then buy one only a few years older, you will be lucky to come out 5K ahead, and you will have an older, higher mileage truck that you have no idea on how well it was used and cared for.

 

No brainer here...KEEP IT!!!

There is absolutely NO WAY that I will even lose a single dollar on this truck. I might have it sold already...with me making profit.

People say it is impossible to make any money on a new purchase. I say BS. Watch me do it....

 

 

 

So, you're telling me that you bought this truck brand new and drove it for about a year, even with very few miles and you can sell it at a profit? Yeah, this I gotta see. Unless you stole it or somehow got it for actual build cost directly from GM, I don't see how this I possible? Initial depreciation on new vehicles is very high.

 

 

 

 

This is actually very possible if he paid cash for it, especially if he purchased it when they throw mad rebates out there, also if he is a GM employee, he would get the rebates on top of his already significantly lower price. We could sell our fully loaded 06 Vmax for much more then we paid due to this.......

jhm Senior Enthusiast

jhm

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I'm not lying about anything. I'm not making anything up either. IF I do sell it; I'll sell it within 5 weeks of today. Either way, I'll pm you the actual amount of money I have invested in this truck. You'll be shocked.

1. I've been working for car/truck dealerships since I was 16.

2. I know how to *really* make a good d**n deal.

3. When I bought this '06; they gave me *way-too-much* money for my '01 Silverado; which of course I traded in.

4. My purchase of this 06 Sierra took 9 WEEKS of HAGGLING; between myself and the owner of the dealership where I work at.

5. I can sell this truck, if I decide to, starting June 14. I bought it under GM Employee Pricing. GM states I MUST maintain ownership of this '06 for 6 months. Then, I can do whatever I want to it.

6. Most important, I factor in 2 yrs of depreciation BEFORE I even start talking numbers. It CAN be done...you just have to really be patient, and stand your ground.

 

OK, stupid question. You work in a dealership, make incredible deals and you need to ask us how much your truck is worth? :D

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