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I'm glad to finally say that I'll have this long-waited truck in 3 days. Many dealers wouldn't bother messing with my deal (few hundred over invoice) but when you say that you can take it off their lot in a couple days they are more willing to drop closer to what you wanted... besides having the Invoice Printout let me know exactly how much they pay to what I am willing to pay.
Also Ryanbab... That's two questions not one... but that's a whole nother topic...
~Teaboy~
Have you test driven that new truck? Since it's so far away, have you been behind the wheel?
One almost identical though...
Cant wait until Tuesday...
~Teaboy~
Thanks
Some people feel the need for power mirrors, and these are fully manual. But I've only had to adjust them twice in 21,000 miles.
Mike
heheheheheeee
- Tim
kyle
Pulled em out and ran 3 pieces of 21' long 1+7/8" galvanized pipe on top of the extension to haul it home from the lumber yard. Held just fine....
- Tim
I was thrilled to hear that i was getting my truck at 330 over invoice..but found out today that the prices of the trucks went up in mid November...so its gonna be 500 more than it was at the other dealership that messed up.
I dont want to accept the truck they ordered because of all the screwed up options...but if i dont and take another one...I am forced to pay the updated price..since its past the Nov price raise.
~Teaboy~
Seems like you keep getting screwed. I can't get my truck either but I don't seem to have the bad luck you do. My 2000 LT 3/4 4X4 LB XC has been ordered since Sept 15. I called the GM 800 number AGAIN today and found out that my truck will not be built until January at the earliest. They said all of Dec allotments for that kind of truck are filled. Also said there is a SMALL problem with them getting parts from venders for trailer package and locking diff. Man, I sure wanted that truck by Christmas.8<(
Al
The only reason I didn't order the LT was the standard leather seats. I use my truck on a ranch and I can't see wasting $1700 on something that will be ruined in the 1st couple of months (sweat, grease, paint, ground in dirt, etc...). If I can't enjoy it, I'm not paying for it.
But that's just me!
Mike T
(if i keep saying it, does that mean it will happen quicker?) oh well, thanks to anyone who can help
kyle
They got a ton of brackets...and the boards are built like a Brick Shi.......
A few bolt to the cab mounts...a couple on the frame...and a hole or two have to be drilled into the Rocker panels.....Yikes!....I don't like that idea...oh well.....
The putco web site shows one style...but the ones that came are much different.
I fell in love with these:
http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/PipeLineOld1.jpg
A close up on a Dodge:
http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/PipeLineOld2.jpg
The curves are bad [non-permissible content removed]....the steps are flat...but the edges are tubes...like nerf bars.
Now the newest Brochure that came with my skins...shows this cleaner style:
http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/PipeLineNew.jpg
I kinda like the clean style...but the first one is bad [non-permissible content removed] also.
I got them in the garage...so let's hope I like the plain ones.
What do you think?
Thanks
- Tim
kpellerin - don't choose the camper mirrors if your trailer is narrow. I'm sure the stock mirrors would work for that. The camper mirrors are manual and the passenger side is flat, no wide angle, which means you must stick on your own wide angle mirror unless you like crushing Miatas. They are nice mirrors however if you have a big trailer.
teaboy - more bad luck. Pay the money and enjoy the truck. It's not worth $500 to sweat it any more.
werking - that web site is a fantasy like the Bat Cave. People have asked if it exists, not given the address.
Tim - Yay! Long live camper mirrors! Maybe I'll start a Camper Mirror topic. Your Putco boards are nice but the old ones are a little more stylish. They may be a little busy for this truck though since it kind of has busy lines on the side. What the heck, the clock is ticking on this truck anyway. Put on the boards you have and in a few months start planning your next truck.
...(I got too much time today...)
- Tim
http://community.webtv.net/dp2000/TRUCKFORCEACTION
Seeya
~Teaboy~
Would someone please post that number.
The Silverado I ordered was supposedly built 11/2 and seems to have disappeared. The dealer says it hasn't shipped yet and they can't seem to find out the current status. So, I want to start calling to see if I can find out anything.
background-
I just purchased a new Firestone Wilderness AT 265/75SR16 OWL to replace one that was punctured on a new 1999 LT with 5K miles. (New vehicles don't come with a road hazard warranty for tires but that's another story.) This is the exact tire that was on the truck. The original tire had only one small wheel weight on the inside and the same on the inside. The other 3 wheels have only 1 small weight on outside or inside with one having no weights at all. With the new tire, there are three large weights (covering almost a 1/4 of the wheel) and a large one on the inside. This looks extremely bad and I almost didn't even put it on the truck. I think total oz. on the outside is 4.5 and 1.5 on the inside. This seems rather odd since the new weights are on opposite sides to from where the small ones were placed with the previous tire. Is this new tire that much out of balance and should I accept this or go back to the tire store and ask them to remount or replace the tire. I did get the road hazard warranty on this one!
Thanks,
Tony
PS, It took 40 min to use the jack and put the spare on....comparing directions in manual vs sheet on jack accessories cover, and then actually doing everything the first time on this new truck. The whole job only took 15 min from start to finish when putting the new one back on. Hint - familiarize yourself with the instructions before that first flat tire.
http://calid.gm.com/vci
http://community.webtv.net/dp2000/TRUCKFORCEACTION
Ryan
http://calid.gm.com
Someone else was saying something about getting engine controller calibration info. I have the web site bookmarked, but don't understand what folks are planning to do with the calibration info. Anyone care to explain? When can you get your vehicle's VIN?
Mtra, I'm as sure that it will be built next week with ZX3 as I can be until it appears at the dealership. I expressed concern about the ZX3 suspension to the dealership, and they indicated that another ZX3 ordered a month before mine had been rescheduled for the same week as mine. So, maybe the ZX3 is now for real.
Hope for the best,
Did GM just arbitrarily change your 4dr to a 3dr, or did they ask you if you wanted to wait?
My order for a four door was changed to an order for a 3 door. I really don't know if GM did it or if GM did it with the agreement of the dealer. The sales person told me they put it in as a 3 door because it would not "take" as a 4 door (it would become a non order). He said that we should leave it as a 3 door until a build week was assigned, and that then we could cancel the 3door and resubmit the 4 door. I decided that the 3 door will do just fine, save $300, have a more rigid and quiet cab, less weight, and a great truck sooner. Five years from now the resale will not be a problem.
Thermometer: i know about the ice thingie got in our 2000 blazer and looked up and said oh my god ice what is this then it said 29 degrees wow time for the heated seats i said hey those things arent all that bad. I guess using them for the first time has changed my mind. I can live with em.
Hey bluebeast what brand of tires came with your truck? Firestone or goodyear????? This is the only thing that is gonna drive me crazy when i order mine. I see trucks with both i just hope i luck out and get goodyears.
Interestingly enough, Firestone is Bridgestone and perhaps that may be a sign of improved quality. I really hate to pay $365.00? (can't remember the exact figure) dollars extra for tires that I can by on sale cheaper at my local Firestone retailer. I would say that we are getting hosed on this whole tire thing. GM is making a lot of money on these tires. They have you over a barrel though. If you order the trailer tow package you have to order some optional tire for at least $165.00? So if you want to swap out tires you are already $165.00 in the hole. Perhaps you could make up some of the money in a resale, but you still have to lay out the cash up front. Of course the tires I want are Michelin LTX M & S. 5 of which would run me about $800.00. I guess I am stuck with the Firestones for the life of my truck. It will probably take me 5 years to hit 45,000 miles, and five years is long time for me to own anything.
I hope I'm not in for a surprise when the truck is delivered.
FIRESTONE TIRES: I have to say i dont like them i like the good year AT/s better and another reason is because i dont know exactly why but there was a strike with firestone and my grandpa was heavy into unions and something happened and he mentioned to never buy firestone and that stuck with me. If i do get the firestone i am hoping my salesman will send the truck out and switch em i will gladly pay the difference. He has already told me he will send the truck out when it comes in to get a spray in liner put in at a very low cost to me. I am hoping he throws it in for free. Shoot i am traveling 3 hours away to go to this dealership i should get something.
As of this week i am now leaning towards an LT even if i have to maybe wait a few extra months shoot that would make my mom happy. next week ill probably change my mind.
Ryan
I have yet to see ANY 2500 at any dealer since about last march around here.
Most dealers have a whole line of LS...and maybe 1 LT...and it goes real quick.
- Tim
What I found odd at the time was that there were plenty of LS "fully loaded to the hilt" even with power leather seats, but no LT hardly anywhere. (Somehow, the dealers must make more money from fully loaded LS than already loaded LT...)
Any recos on brands/suppliers?
Thanks in advance.