Oh I Wonder....

[Jameson]

While Im in Iraq my wife will be paying extra on the Silverado so we'll only owe about 12K or so. Hopefully there will only be about 20K miles on it when I return in Jan 09 (15 month deployment). When I get back Im wanting to trade her in for a new Crew Cab LTZ Loaded 4x4 Vmax (i now have an LT 4x4 4.8L). I figure if the dealership gives me $20K for my truck and I owe 12k on it then about 7-8K plus my 6K down payment should get the truck down to about $25K or even less. I think its a great idea. I move up to a loaded truck with the VMAX instead of a nicely equipped truck with 4.8L abd 3.42's. BTW how much did you guys pay for a new fully loaded (nav, sunroof, etc.) Vmax 4x4?

Anyway thats my plan, i cant wait!

[Jameson]

Oh and maybe Ill get one lifted from the dealer so its covered under warranty. HMMMMMM

[backwardthreads]

I don't know about the truck prices but good luck in Iraq. I spent a year there in '04. The money is nice. I was able to pay things off while I was there, but when I got back let the spending begin. I was located in southern Iraq, my company helped construct the black top on the main supply road from south to north. You'll see it when you get there I'm sure. Hope you like the color brown. lol

[Bowler807]

If your wife doesn't need your truck, why not just sell it now and save all the interest that you would pay on the loan. Put the payment money in the bank and you will be money ahead.

[therapy]

If your wife doesn't need your truck, why not just sell it now and save all the interest that you would pay on the loan. Put the payment money in the bank and you will be money ahead.

 

I agree with this. There's no sense in making payments on something that's constantly depreciating day after day if you aren't using it. Have her sell it private party (better price than trade-in) and bank whatever extra cash there is. Then throw the money at whatever you decide to buy when you come back.

 

Every day that truck sits there unused is a day it loses value.

[Jameson]

Since Im leaving again, we now only have one car. So that will be her main source of transportation until she gets her new car late next year. Im just thinking right now thats all. I just wish I wouldlnt have bought my truck with the small V8 and high gears.

[jrrod2004]

While Im in Iraq my wife will be paying extra on the Silverado so we'll only owe about 12K or so. Hopefully there will only be about 20K miles on it when I return in Jan 09 (15 month deployment). When I get back Im wanting to trade her in for a new Crew Cab LTZ Loaded 4x4 Vmax (i now have an LT 4x4 4.8L). I figure if the dealership gives me $20K for my truck and I owe 12k on it then about 7-8K plus my 6K down payment should get the truck down to about $25K or even less. I think its a great idea. I move up to a loaded truck with the VMAX instead of a nicely equipped truck with 4.8L abd 3.42's. BTW how much did you guys pay for a new fully loaded (nav, sunroof, etc.) Vmax 4x4?

Anyway thats my plan, i cant wait!

 

A 2008 Chevrolet Crew Cab LTZ Loaded 4x4 VMax would cost you MSRP: $46,055, If you are lucky $42,523.58 and if you have a GMS discount $40.342.08. Here is the truck that I am basing my numbers off of:

 

 

Model Year: 2008 Make: Chevrolet Model: Silverado: Short Crew 1500 4WD

 

Color1: 41U Black Exterior Color Color2: N/A

Trim: 193 Ebony Leather Interior Trim Package: 1LZ LTZ Option Package Engine: L76 Engine: 6.0L, V-8 Trans: M70 Transmission, 4 Speed Auto

 

Event Code: 5000: Vehicle delivered to dealer VIN:

Order #:

MSRP: $46,055 Order Type:

Age of Inventory: 18 Stock Number:

Status: Available

 

 

 

Other Options

 

Other: A60 Tailgate Lock

AG1 Seat Adjuster (Driver\'s Side)

AG2 Seat Adjuster (Passenger Side)

AJ1 Glass: Deep Tinted

AN3 Seats: Front, Full Feature Bucket

AP3 Remote Start

ASF Head Curtain Side Airbag

AU3 Power Door Locks

B30 Floor Covering: Color Keyed Carpet with Floor Mats

B32 Floor Mats, Front

B33 Floor Mats, Rear

B85 Moldings, Body-Side

C49 Defogger, Rear Window, Electric

C6A GVW Rating 7300 Lbs

CF5 Sun Roof, Electric Sliding

CJ2 Climate Control, Electronic - Multi-zone

DL3 Mirrors, O/S Power, Heated, Pwr Folding, Turn Indicator

E63 Body, Fleetside

FE9 Federal Emissions

G80 Locking Differential, Rear

GT5 Rear Axle, 4.10 Ratio

JF4 Pedals Adjustable, Power

JL1 Integrated Trailer Brake

JL4 Stabilitrak - Stability Control

K34 Cruise Control

K47 Air Cleaner, High Capacity

KNP Transmission Cooling System

N56 Wheel 17" Custom Aluminum

NHT Max Trailering Package

NZZ Skid Plates: Off-Road

PCW Safety Package

PDF EZ Lift Tailgate Package

PPA E Z Lift Tailgate

QJM Tires: P265/70R17 WOL OOR

R9Z Sold Order Expedite

RAE Cargo Management System

SAF Spare Tire Lock

T96 Fog Lamps, Front

U2K Satellite, XM Radio Digital Sound System (subscription)

U42 Entertainment System, Rear Seat

UD7 Rear Parking Assist

UE1 OnStar Communication System

UG1 Homelink Garage Door Opener

UK3 Radio Controls: Steering Wheel

UQA Speakers: Bose Premium System

UVB Radio, AM/FM Stereo, CD/DVD, Navigation

V76 Recovery Hooks

VZ3 Label, Mercury Disposal Notification

XA7 Heated Washer Fluid

Z82 Trailering Package

Z85 Handling/Trailering Suspension

ZY1 Solid Paint Applicatio

 

Hope this gives you an idea, you should sell it off private, get the most for it and then use the remaining on the downpayment to the truck, the dealer will *give* you what they want, but then they will tack it back on somewhere else (Higher interest payment, TTL, or sometimes even the PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection)) to recover some of that money.

[Jameson]

Ill most likely keep my truck, too much money to lose i guess. Just a thought, never set in stone. thanks guys.

[Jameson]

I think Ill keep the truck and get the basic mods, and spend the rest on my bike!! New paint job, wheels, and fat tire kit ooohhh

[cox3497]

Jameson,

 

Are you with a private contractor or are you military? If military, did you just sign up or are you simply going on deployment? Army, Marine Corps, what; and what MOS are you?

[Wingnut]

I may join you over there. Last week, I got offered an exorbitant amount of money to go for a year.

[Jameson]

Im Active Duty Army, been in for since May 04 so about 3.5 years. I deployed fo a year to Afghanistan in March 06 and got back early this year. I leave for Iraq (15 months) in November. Im an E-5, 13B (Field Artillery) at Fort Polk, LA with the 10th moutain division ($th Brigade). We dont get paid exorbitant amounts to go their, I need to be a civilian contractor. LOL

[cox3497]

Roger that. Good luck over there. Stay safe.

 

cox3497

[Wingnut]

Im Active Duty Army, been in for since May 04 so about 3.5 years. I deployed fo a year to Afghanistan in March 06 and got back early this year. I leave for Iraq (15 months) in November. Im an E-5, 13B (Field Artillery) at Fort Polk, LA with the 10th moutain division ($th Brigade). We dont get paid exorbitant amounts to go their, I need to be a civilian contractor. LOL

 

Soo...You've been to Fort Sill.

[Jameson]

Yes I have, and I hope for Sill to be my next duty station when I return home.