A question for guys in the States about pricing new trucks

roughneckrob

roughneckrob

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Hey guys, In a year or so its gonna be time to get a new pick-up. Now, I hear the the cost of trucks here in Canada is far higher than in the States. The truck I am looking at is a loaded GMC 3500 Diesel. The cost for this $82,000. I just heard on the radio that a lot of Canadians are going south to get their new trucks because even with duty and taxes they are still saving $10,000. The reason the vehicle manufacturers are giving for this cost difference is because Canadians are willing to pay more for vehicles....Well I was never given a choice. Could you guys give me some info on the cost of either a Chevy/GMC 3500 diesel or a Dodge 3500 diesel with every option available..this is just to give me an idea of what I should do...thanks:thumbup:
 
Cant you just look on the US factory websites?
 
Factory pricing is always cheaper than dealerships. I would have to drive to Ontario or Michigan to get a vehicle from them (which is also something to consider, I could just fly). I would prefer to drive the 6 hours to Montana or Washington if I am going to buy across the boarder.
 
The factory website gives you the dealer pricing. US auto factories don't sell directly to consumers. Try truecar.com.
 
I just checked with a dealership in Montana. The same $82,000 truck here costs $56,295 there. I'm going to the States for my trucks from now on.
 
A fully loaded crew cab non dual wheel is 58K in my area.You can now also get the Denali trim in the HD line for a few grand more. The only time I see dealers in my area charging more than sticker price is on limited production or very high demand models.
 
Go to the Consumer Reports website for auto purchasing and do your homework. They give you a comprehensive report that you can use to negotiate the peice of a new vehicle. Te cost is like $50 or somthing, but it provides you with a easy way to have an ace up your sleeve. I used ir when I bought my car and I saved $3K, then again my car was only $20k.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/car-buying-advice/index.htm
 
Another tactic is to find out how long it will take to get one if ordered. Then, time it just right so that by the time you take delivery, it is towards the end of the year. I ordered my Power Wagon the end of April 2007, but i did not take delivery until Nov 30th 2007 (yet it is a 2008 model year). Rebate was $500 when i ordered it. By the time i took delivery, the rebate was up to $6000. I sure liked that. They wanted me to pick it up the day it came in, just in case the rebates went up even more in Dec.
 
Wow, just today I was thinking that Americans paid too much for cars. I'm glad to find that someone pays more than us. :)

Chad
 
Even some places in the US are drastically lower than others. Economically depressed areas (what area is'nt nowadays) seem to be cheaper-or at least they were 5 years ago. You know something is up when one of the first things they ask you is your zip code.
 
Don't forget to factor in any import taxes. I have no idea what if anything they might be, but you should check.
 
Time your purchase for the end of the month and year, that is when all dealers are desperate to clear out their books as well as sell out the 2011 models. You should be able to knock a few 'thou off the sticker price if you walk in with cash.
 
don't waste your money on a one ton. i have a 07 2500 diesel GMC and i could make it a one ton if i upgraded the rear springs (something i might do since i have almost bottomed out twice now) it was off lease and only had 80,000K. not even broken in yet. the stealership wanted 32,000 but i got it down to 28,000. it's a work truck first and foremost and i work the living crap out of it.

imho buying a brand new is just like flushing money down the crapper. you can buy air freshers to get the smell. buy a good used truck and drive it into the ground

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roughneckrob said:
Thats exactly what I need. The difference in price is amazing, it makes me sick that we are getting screwed like this.
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This is (one of) the (many) difference(s) between a socialist country and one that still has many traits of a laissez-faire capitalist. The government has to take money first to redistribute it.

Back on-topic. :D
 
ChadHahn said:
Wow, just today I was thinking that Americans paid too much for cars. I'm glad to find that someone pays more than us. :)

Chad
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No one pays less for cars than you do. Even German-made cars are cheaper in the US than in Germany, despite all the extra cost of transporting and importing.
You people pay as good as no tax compared to us Europeans and crypto-Europeans (Canadians, Ozzies, NZ'ers).
 
I worked at a car dealership about 10 years ago. I once sold a brand new car for dealer cost, thousands below MSRP, just to make our numbers for the end of the year. The deals can be had if you're willing to do your homework and aren't afraid to put the screws to the dealerships and you should because they deserve it.

Plowboy is right though, buying from a dealer is the same as flushing money down the toilet. If you absolutely must buy new then you don't have much of a choice but never buy used from a lot. We didn't call it pencil-f***ing for nothing.
 
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