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HI, guys. Dad's Grand Marquis just died!!

He is looking to trade in and is interested in a truck He loves my Chevy Silverado (2 door, reg cab).

 

What kind of incentives is GM offering? Any recommendations? He isn't towing and only needs to haul groceries at his age. He is tall and so probably wouldn't be happy in a little truck.

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HI, guys. Dad's Grand Marquis just died!!

He is looking to trade in and is interested in a truck He loves my Chevy Silverado (2 door, reg cab).

 

What kind of incentives is GM offering? Any recommendations? He isn't towing and only needs to haul groceries at his age. He is tall and so probably wouldn't be happy in a little truck.

Thanks

My father is about 6'3" and drives a 2005 Colorado Reg cab, stick shift. Seat is all the way back, but he is able to drive it just fine. If he truly wants a larger cabin and little more ground clearance, I'd go with a 2wd (if this is in warm weather climates) ext cab. For groceries it is handy to have at least an extended cab, no matter the truck (unless there is a cap/tonneau cover). Not sure about incentives but I believe there are many deals going on right now for 09 trucks. Finding a used truck, like one just out of a lease, is a good way to save some money. I'd start by looking for low(er) mileage used trucks in your area. If nothing is around, look then going new might be the only option left.

Mabe Enthusiast

Mabe

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A Silverado sounds like too much truck for him. No reason to buy a truck unless you haul/tow/offroad often. Why not a SUV?

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mini1

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It sounds like he doesn't need a truck for any reason. Get him a nice sedan. He could get a Tahoe or Avalanche, but for what? If it is just him, then there is no need. How about a nice Caddy CTS?

Nick The Great Senior Enthusiast

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My old lady's grandpa has a 2008 Colorado and it works fine for him. But he's maybe 5'6" or 5'7" I am 6'5" and wouldn't be comfortable in it for very long. :rollin:

 

I like the sound of the V6 truck. My 99 was a Regular Cab, Short box with the 4.3. Unless he's hauling around a bunch of grandkids, that'd be a nice comfortable riding, easy on the gas, and sharp looking vehicle. Plus it seems like the RCSB go over well with the "seasoned citizens" :lol:

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zxcv

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I just got a voucher in the mail for $1000 off any gm vehicle excluding the medium duty trucks.... I'm in Canada though, and I don't know if one if being sent to the states too.

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