Never done it before, but considering buying a new truck. What are your tips and tricks?
If I know OP like I think I do this shouldn't be an issue.DrEvazanPhD said:
Prepare your anus. The dealerships are going in raw.
But seriously...negotiate final price, and don't go crazy on the options.
Follow up: what are you going to be using it for?
Issues at 140k miles???RO519 said:
Daily driver, but I also drag a bassboat 2-3 time a month into east Texas from Houston. I currently have a 2011 1500 with 140K miles on it. It is starting to have some issues, which is why I am considering replacement.
Ideally, I would like to get a 2500 with a duramax, but the price tag on em is hard to swallow. I like to have a nice interior due to my commute, so I won't get a stripped down model.
The price of the LTZ 1500's is higher than I expected looking around online.
Prepare for multiple posts from folks telling you that you don't need a duramax 2500 to pull a bass boat twice a month.RO519 said:
Ideally, I would like to get a 2500 with a duramax, but the price tag on em is hard to swallow. I like to have a nice interior due to my commute, so I won't get a stripped down model.
If you like your dealer and F&I guy I would wait for a few payments before refinancing.Quote:
Be aware that if you take the money, the rate they offer will suck, so just go down in a week or so and refinance
LSB_2002 said:Issues at 140k miles???RO519 said:
Daily driver, but I also drag a bassboat 2-3 time a month into east Texas from Houston. I currently have a 2011 1500 with 140K miles on it. It is starting to have some issues, which is why I am considering replacement.
Ideally, I would like to get a 2500 with a duramax, but the price tag on em is hard to swallow. I like to have a nice interior due to my commute, so I won't get a stripped down model.
The price of the LTZ 1500's is higher than I expected looking around online.
Might want to consider the Ford F250!!!
Twice a month is the average. Some months its more, others it is less. We also travel further than east Texas like I mentioned. The guys I fish tournaments with all run diesels and I have trouble keeping up when we get in the hills, and I get to stop way more to re-fuel.RickSawyer said:Prepare for multiple posts from folks telling you that you don't need a duramax 2500 to pull a bass boat twice a month.RO519 said:
Ideally, I would like to get a 2500 with a duramax, but the price tag on em is hard to swallow. I like to have a nice interior due to my commute, so I won't get a stripped down model.
And I agree with them but do whatever the hell you want with your cash. Lord knows I make some irrational decision.
-Rick
RO519 said:
Never done it before, but considering buying a new truck. What are your tips and tricks?
schmellba99 said:
look into the Dodge and Nissan 1/2 ton diesels. Significantly more power and better mileage than gas engines and they get a lot better mileage and have much better handling and power towing than comparable gas engines.
The price of a new truck with rebates is often less or close to the price of a used truck.Aggieangler93 said:
I don't understand why anyone would ever buy a new truck unless they can expense it to a business. Is this due to not being able to find a demo unit or slightly used model for exactly what they want? Does it have to do with thinking the used one will have problems?
It just seems like a waste to me for the average guy pulling a boat or trailer 3 or 4 times a year, like I do. I bought my last truck with 16K miles on it, and plan to do something about the same every time. It was about 8-10K off what it would have been for a new one.
What are the general reasons for wanting to buy a new one, if you make less than $300K and can't write it off for work? I'm genuinely interested in this.....
This. Go look at used vs new truck prices. You'll probably be surprised...powerbelly51 said:The price of a new truck with rebates is often less or close to the price of a used truck.Aggieangler93 said:
I don't understand why anyone would ever buy a new truck unless they can expense it to a business. Is this due to not being able to find a demo unit or slightly used model for exactly what they want? Does it have to do with thinking the used one will have problems?
It just seems like a waste to me for the average guy pulling a boat or trailer 3 or 4 times a year, like I do. I bought my last truck with 16K miles on it, and plan to do something about the same every time. It was about 8-10K off what it would have been for a new one.
What are the general reasons for wanting to buy a new one, if you make less than $300K and can't write it off for work? I'm genuinely interested in this.....
You are in for a serious shock. T&P's.Aggieangler93 said:
Ok...that's a logical argument...
I think I am in for a shock anyway, as I am on year 11 with my 2006. That's 7 years of free-to-me!!!
I guess the benefit of a government bailout to a major player in the truck market, is that we all get to pay higher prices for our next truck?
The one I test drove had zero issue getting up to speed. It was running 29mpg on the highway. Most reports I've read show them getting in the high 20's on the highway, low 20's in town and mid teens hauling lightweight items (bay boats, small horse trailers, utility trailers with UTV's, etc.CactusThomas said:schmellba99 said:
look into the Dodge and Nissan 1/2 ton diesels. Significantly more power and better mileage than gas engines and they get a lot better mileage and have much better handling and power towing than comparable gas engines.
Significantly more power?
The eco diesel makes about 10 ft-lbs more torque and about half as much hp as the hemi. That motor would be under powered in a vw coupe. I don't know anything about the Datsun.
0-60 in the eco diesel is approaching 10 seconds making it risky to enter the highway.
I need a diesel to carry around all my testosterone.SanAntoneAg said:
Unless you plan to haul feed and/or farm equipment, you do not need a pickup truck.
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