Buying Advice?

[daviddsims]

Hey guys just thinking about pulling the trigger on a new GMC Sierra pickup. My dealer gave me some prices on a extended cab with the following options:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

VIN/Order # Event Code MSRP with Destination

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2GTEC19J781274942 5000 Vehicle Delivered to Dealer $32,425.00 $925.00

PEG:3SB - Option Package

Primary Color:50U - Summit White Exterior Color

Trim:19C - Ebony Cloth Interior Trim

Engine:LY5 - Engine: 5.3L, V-8

Transmission:M30 - Transmission: 4 Speed Auto

Options:A60: Locking Tailgate PCM: Preferred Package

A95: Seat: High Back Bucket Driver and Passenger PCY: Towing Package

AG1: Power Seat Adjuster (Driver's Side) PDF: EZ Lift Tailgate Package

AJ1: Deep Tinted Glass PPA: E Z Lift Tailgate

AP3: Remote Start QPR: Tires: P245/70R17-108S BW ALS

AU3: Power Door Locks RAE: Cargo Management System

B30: Full Floor, Color-keyed Carpeting SAF: Lock, Spare Tire

B85: Moldings, Body Side, Black or Bright, Package

Dependent

T96: Fog Lamps, Front

C49: Defogger, Rear Window Electric U2K: Satellite, XM Radio Digital Sound System

(subscription)

C5U: GVW Rating 6800 Lbs UE1: OnStar Communication System

CJ2: Climate Control, Electronic - Dual-zone UG1: Homelink Garage Door Opener

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

Indicator

UK3: Radio Controls -Steering Wheel

E63: Body, Wideside UQA: Bose Premium Speaker System

FE9: Federal Emissions US8: Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Auto Tone, CD

G80: Locking Differential, Rear V76: Recovery Hooks

GT4: Rear Axle 3.73 Ratio XA7: Heated Washer Fluid

K34: Cruise Control YE9: Trim Level: Convenience Pkg Comfort & Decor

K47: Air Cleaner, High Capacity Z82: Heavy-Duty Trailering Package

 

 

 

I know that is kinda long but that is all the options it has. He said he could sell it for 23000 to me. Sounds like a pretty good deal just wondering if this is better to get the 08 with these killer deals or the 09 with the six speed transmission? Does this sound good to everyone as far as deals go right now? Thanks in advance.

[Zembonez]

Looks like a great buy. They won't deal that much on the 09. Trucks like that one were selling for 28,000 back before gas spiked... 23K is a good price.

[daviddsims]

Yeah I was kinda thinking it looks like a pretty good buy. I really dont think I need the 6 speed for an extra 5k and that is the only difference between the 08 and 09 that I can tell.

[fbachman]

That's a nice looking truck.... ebony cloth interior.... buy a lint brush (fair warning)

 

Other than that.....

[HawkeyeOC]

Very nice. Buy it

[pm26]

I assume this is a 2WD truck. I found new '08 GMC Sierras to be somewhat more expensive with the same packages than Chevys. For example:

 

new '08 2WD extended cab Sierra 1500, SLT1 package, 5.3, tow pkg, rear locker, aluminum wheels, fog lights. The bottom line price before taxes was $ 21,500. The MSRP was $ 29,800.

 

new '08 2 WD crew cab Silverado 1500 LT1 package, 5.3, tow pkg, rear locker, aluminum wheels, power driver's seat, remote start, auto A/C, steering wheel radio controls, bed liner, fog lights. The bottom line price before taxes was $ 20,100. The MSRP was $ 31,500.

 

 

The Chevy, being a crew cab and therefore a more expensive truck is clearly a better buy here. It also has the LT1 convenience package worth about $ 650 (remote start, etc).

 

The reason why this Chevy was so much cheaper, as the dealer explained to me was that the truck was made before May 08 and there are additional rebates on some trucks manufactured before certain dates. It so happened that this truck qualified for a whopping $ 7500 in rebates.

 

Ask you GM dealer about this. You may be able to save additional $ 1000 just by buying a new truck that is two months older.

[pennzoil29]

Go for it.

[iscsidude]

As said above, stay away from "Ebony Cloth"

[daviddsims]

Yeah this truck has the 7000 in rebates because it is older than 200 days. He gave me a list of 4 trucks all pretty similar and this one had the most options and the cheapest because of that. How do I know if this vehicle is flexfuel or not? I didnt see it listed on the options?

[daviddsims]

Well the only reason I am going with GMC is because of the body style. I am not a fan of the new Chevys design on the front end. Wow is ebony that bad? I am trying to get the gm website to work right so I can tell but it never does.

[iscsidude]

Just do a search on "Ebony" and you will see all the woes.

Otherwise, it sounds like a nice truck.

[daviddsims]

So are you saying that leather is the only option to avoid this lint issue?

[pm26]

So are you saying that leather is the only option to avoid this lint issue?

 

Good seat covers are a far cheaper option. Also, lighter color cloth seat do not seem to have such a bad problem with lint.

[Bowtie2Sierra]

As said above, stay away from "Ebony Cloth"

 

I have to respectfully disagree. I have currently have Ebony Cloth in my '08 and I would do it all over again. Maybe mine doesn't collect lint as bad as others...who knows. During my weekly routine of cleaning the truck up, I take the lint roller and touch up the seats. Yes, a bit of an inconvenience but the extra 5-10 minutes that it takes isn't a big deal. I like the Ebony color MUCH BETTER than the Light Titanium in my '07 GMT900.

 

I like GM's cloth much better than their "leather." I would also go with good seat covers vs the leather option from GM like another member mentioned.

 

One way to look at your transmission question is the 4 speed is proven and the 6 speed is relatively new. I think both are good products but the 6 speed probably isn't worth the extra $5,000. Also, the '09's come with bluetooth so keep that in mind. Still probably not worth the price difference but something to consider if the combination of those 2 additions is a big deal for you.

 

That sounds like a great truck. I would pull the trigger!

[daviddsims]

Yeah thanks for the heads up guys. i think most all the new vehicles with cloth are lint magnets. My friends Altima with cloth is a major lint magnet. I think the ebony looks better than anything else in my opinion. If I dont like it I can say you told me so lol. Sorry for so many questions but is there any way to tell if its flexfuel or not?