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Chevy Silverado - How Much Did You Pay? II
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Ryan
Doris
Do you know where your truck was assembled? Mine was to be Ft.Wayne, IN.
My TPW was same as yours and I also ordered the rear slider. I guess I would be happy to trade a slider for a 4 door, but it would be nice to be able to have a choice in some things as the defroster!
Keep us posted.
Ken
The excitment is building in this house..we also have an appointment for Friday to order the 30 foot Holiday. Thanks to lots of hints on this and the trailer board on bargaining, we were able to get the dealer we wanted to come down to 75% of MSRP (which was $2400 less than his "lowest" original price"(he still wasn't the cheapest, but we felt a place we would want to do business with), which is good for a Holiday.
Nyal, do you have a price for your slider? Was it the same as GM wanted, and did you feel it was as good?How long have you had it?
Still need help deciding on drop in liner, versus the spongier type liner..if I get the spngier type, I won't be able to use the boards in the bed to seperate the load.
Congrats on your truck being built hope all goes well. Keep us updated on how it is ok. Thanks
Ryan
Ray T.
Ryan
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no, not the spray in..its like a carpet with felt, but yet is suppose to be alright in if it gets wet. ..saw it at the trailer show this week..it's pricier than the drop in, but seems very nice, and several people were ordering it. Those gathered around the display did not have nice things to say about the spray in..didn't seem to think it protected (those who had had that before). What you do lose with this "carpet" is the ability to use those cut outs for 2 X 4's to separate the cargo, which the drop in ones come formed with.You said water is less likely to get under the drop in liner with a cap on..hmm..does water get in under the cap? If so, maybe I need to be looking at something else..the idea of getting a cap for me, was to protect the stuff inside.
Doris: Never had any leaks in my cap other than when gaskets on windows started drying out from age (13 years). The cap was on my 88 ext. cab from the day I bought it(11/97) just like this new truck will have. If cap is properly installed you will not have any leaks to worry about, just a nice dry truck bed to keep things in. Over the years the sun did fade the color a lot however.
Ray T.
I'm not looking for a fancy truck, just a upgrade from my V6 Ford Ranger. Any info. would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
I looked over spray in liners as compared to drop in liners adn opted to get the drop in. Every truck I have owned has had a drop in and I have never had any issues of rusting in the bed and I have pulled them out to inspect. Although things slide around more with the drop in a lot of folks put the rubber mat in as well. This makes it easier on the knees.
My last two pickups had caps on them. One of them started to leak a little after a couple of years where it met with the bed of the truck. I think this may have been to having an over the rail liner which caused some shifting of the foam used to mount the cap. A properly mounted cap will not leak at all. When my second cap did leak I just took it off and resealed it back on. You can get the tape to do this at any trailer shop.
I picked up my truck on 2/14. I have to say that this is the finest truck Chevy has put out yet. I really loved the Blazer that I traded for this but the Silverado seems more owner friendly for lack of better terms. The 6.0 engine is incredible. The truck runs like a dream and is the quietest vehicle I have ever owned
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so was it a special? It came free with your truck purchase or what?
I think we will go with the drop in and put a rug on top. Thanks for all the info.
Ryan
>What you do lose with this "carpet" is the >ability to use those cut outs for 2 X 4's to >separate the cargo, which the drop in ones come >formed with.
Perhaps if you buy a cheaper rug. I have the BEDRUG and a cap. With the bedrug you do not lose the seperator grooves. Also, the tie-down loops welded to the bed are useable as well. A 1 inch cut with a razor blade at the exact position allows the tie-down loops to push through and does not affect the fit of the bedrug at all. In fact if you didn't make the cut, the bedrug would not really fit properly. With a drop in, you will either lose the loops, or have big cut-outs around them. You may be able to get plugs, but I don't like either option.
- It's true that it can be a bit of a pain to get some stuff to the front of the bed, but it all depends on what you do, and how you'll use it.
Everything comes down to personal preference.
Ryan
>What you do lose with this "carpet" is the >ability to use those cut outs for 2 X 4's to >separate the cargo, which the drop in ones come >formed with.
Perhaps if you buy a cheaper rug. I have the BEDRUG and a cap. With the bedrug you do not lose the seperator grooves. Also, the tie-down loops welded to the bed are useable as well. A 1 inch cut with a razor blade at the exact position allows the tie-down loops to push through and does not affect the fit of the bedrug at all. In fact if you didn't make the cut, the bedrug would not really fit properly. With a drop in, you will either lose the loops, or have big cut-outs around them. You may be able to get plugs, but I don't like either option.
- It's true that it can be a bit of a pain to get some stuff to the front of the bed, but it all depends on what you do, and how you'll use it.
Everything comes down to personal preference.
Let me know I may have to do the same if the dealer will cooperate.
Ray T.
Ryan
Doris: It came in without the rear slider. But I can get after market for same price.
Skiddo: Extended Warranties are a rip off. NOT WORTH THE MONEY! My opinion!
Skidoo: We did decide to go to the extended coverage..based on using it for both our Suburban and our Toyota..both, one for a transmission,heater motor, carburator and gaskets (Sub), and electrical problems in the Toyota, that got expensive real fast along with some other covered stuff. None of the problems showed up til year 4, since we don't put lots of miles on our vehicles (87 Sub has 79K (and is for sale), and the 92 Toy has 70K)It was found money, and I like the insurance. We only got it becasue of the $500 loyalty..wouldn't have paid the $1200 it regularly is.
Ryan
.. Oh tomorrow, but the waiting is over. Have a nice day Ray..
Roger.
Roger.
Saw your post #364 on topic #771. Since I live in Austin (Spicewood), I know where Hornsby Bend is. When was the last time that you were back here?
I have been following all of the posts here and other topics, but not posting myself. Got my 4dr. LS 1500 on 2/2. No vibration, wind noise or other problems, doors close easily, great truck. I only have 350 mi. so far due to 1) have '91 Isuzu PU for daily driver and 2) adding aftermarket items.
Here's my list a) Lund Interceptor bug shield, b) CatchAll floor mats front and rear c) genuine GM mud flaps with Chevy bowtie (all from R&D Truck which only carries new body style GM items). d) polyurea spray in lining (no price adder for Gray that is a real close match to Pewter), e) DrawTite 5th wheel hitch, f) I installed the DrawTite 5500 brake controller inside the CD storage compartment (it doesn't mess up the dash when not in use, but is very convenient when needed), g) 41gal aluminum fuel/tool combo (still waiting on installation kit next week), and finally h) just ordered a Fold-A-Cover hard bed cover. Sometime later will add a 12 disc CD changer.
I will put many miles on this truck when I retire.
Larry
I see that you have a Drawtite Hitch and 5500 Controller. I have a 5500 as well, just love it.
Intresting place to put the controller, and a good idea. I will be getting a new GMC one of these days, so I know where to look for mounting places. Also have to buy a kwik slide hitch, probably a Drawtite as well.
Have a nice day .
Roger
thanks!
LS,Aut tran, 5.3, HD Susp, P265s, Buckets, CD/Cass, Tint Glass, Trailer Pack,Alum wheels,Auto Track,Fog lights,Electrochromic Mirror,Sliding Rear Window(Did not go through though may let dealer put it in?)Thats about it I think, price without Tax ... $27714 with a MSRP of $31363.
If anyone wants to know where I ordered this just let me know.
Have a nice day..
Roger
Ryan
The Lund uses the factory square holes. No noise so far, but don't yet know above 55mph. Separation between shield and hood allows for cleaning the hood w/o removal, but even that is easy with just 5 screws. The mud flaps are contoured and came in a "GM Accessories" box. They are exactly like ones shown in the GM catalog and mount using existing holes in the fenders. They cost $35 per pair from R&D. They look good, but because of the contour, they may collect mud on the inside rather than let most of it fall off as quickly as possible. Don't know for sure, they will probably be ok for me, but may not be good if you get in real mud frequently.
Larry
I would suggest that you check Carpoint and CarOrder to see what invoice would be on your truck, optioned as you would like. You can probably get one near the invoice price. V6s are not popular, so you might have a hard time finding one in stock. In my town, there is a commercial Chevy truck lot that sells only V6s, so you might try a dealer who sells to commercial customers. With gas prices going up, V6s may become more popular (but I sure don't want to discuss gas mileage after my experience with the V8 posters on the gas mileage topic.)
I would suggest that you consider the GMC Sierra, since it has a standard center armrest on the base pickup, and the Silverado does not. I bought an armrest at Pep Boys for my Silverado, but I would prefer the stock armrest.
My options were automatic, air conditioning, cloth interior, power door locks, long bed. I had an aftermarket remote keyless entry/anti-theft installed for $150.00. CarOrder shows this vehicle at $16,099 invoice, CarOrder price $17,615, both prices including a $1000 rebate, the last time checked. I have had no vibration problems or any other problems. I have about 1600 miles on the truck, purchased last Thanksgiving.
So far, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned, but I would go with the Sierra if I purchased one again. Good luck.
3/13 can anyone tell me when I can expect to see
this truck at the dealer?
LS,Aut tran, 5.3, HD Susp, P265s, Buckets,
CD/Cass, Tint Glass, Trailer Pack,Alum wheels,Auto
Track,Fog lights,Electrochromic Mirror,Sliding Rear
Window(Did not go through though may let dealer
put it in?)Thats about it I think, price without
Tax ... $27714 with a MSRP of $31363. This is 250 over invoice.
If anyone wants to know where I ordered this just
let me know.
Dan
Also for anyone who knows, are the auto trac active transfer and lockin differential standard on the 4x4 or options worth getting. I dont plan on hauling a whole lot, until I get a boat years in the future, is the 3.42 Differential to big a compromise for mileage than having the 3.73?
I personally think the 3.73 is all around kind. Got it if you need it and I don't think gas mileage is that much different. But that is my personal opinion.
Have a nice day
Roger
Hey Roger, Ryan, Doris...I Love It!
Just added ventvisor, Plasticolor Chevy Logo 12"x18" Mud Flaps (rear only) & 100w Zexon Plasma high beams.
Rear Slider & cap going on this week.
Borla Split Side for exhaust mod next. I like to hear what I drive but nothing so loud you can't think.
RDVE: Did you get a specific Lund Interceptor? I bought that & the only way to mount was by drilling 6 fresh holes in hood lip (not on my NEW truck) brought it back. I don't want anything that I have to drill to mount.
I ordered mine thru R&D truck which only handles items for the new body style GM pickup's and SUV's. Go to www.truckautoaccessories.com/rd/ and check it out.
Larry
automatic transmission,possibly side windows tinted and possibly a hard tunneau cover (locking)
I've been researching different websites,autobuy.com and a few others. Few times I have gotten quotes that are no more than 2000 under MSRP. I think this is herrendous. Read on this website those who have gotten quotes 500 over invoice. Would like to hear from anyone who can help. I live in the Central NJ area and searching within this area. Any and All comments and suggestions will be acceptable.
Go to http://www.gmbuypower.com
search for dealers in your area and email them and ask them for quotes they should reply it works nice
Ryan
Gary-