Can I get some advice on purchasing a Trail Boss

[hotrodz37]

Looks like the rebates are the same again this month, so that’s good at least.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[kstruckcountry]

IMO the best deal would be keeping the 2017... assuming you paid $50k for it, that's like 88 cents a mile in depreciation! That doesn't pencil.

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

[CamaroVetteGuy]

2 hours ago, paracutin said:

I don't see the rebates getting any better.  April's were less than those offered in March.  They haven't produced a vehicle in over a month.  Inventories are down, no need to incentivize.  

 

My 2020 TB was about $8k off of sticker with 0%.  Bought it March 21st.  I opted for the 5.3L because it had all of the other options I wanted.  Regular bed with tow mirrors is a rare combination. 

I was trading a 2018 LTZ with the 6.2L.  I don't miss the 6.2L.  The TB is not "fast or quick" regardless of the engine (for a truck it is average) but that isn't what it was designed to be.   The lift and heavy ass tires slow you down.  I have the tow mirrors which also cause a ton of aero drag.  You want a quick truck get a dual cab short bed LTZ like I had.  Just about the lightest config available with a 6.2L.  That truck was quick.  Would launch like a beast in 4HI with traction control off.  Now, if I want to go fast I just take the wife's 2010 RS/SS Camaro 6.2L 6-speed.

I like the extra torque of the 6.2

[Likarok]

Although I am a Chevy guy, (have had some GMC's) If I was going to buy right now I would have to go AT4. And that is because of options. The Trail Boss is like GM's poor cousin of the AT4. Why you can't get a TB with the same options only a GM brain could answer. Completely ridicules to me.

[hotrodz37]

Although I am a Chevy guy, (have had some GMC's) If I was going to buy right now I would have to go AT4. And that is because of options. The Trail Boss is like GM's poor cousin of the AT4. Why you can't get a TB with the same options only a GM brain could answer. Completely ridicules to me.

Couldn’t agree more. You can spec a trail boss out to $60k and it still won’t have memory or ventilated seats. Completely ridiculous.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Likarok]

1 minute ago, hotrodz37 said:

Couldn’t agree more. You can spec a trail boss out to $60k and it still won’t have memory or ventilated seats. Completely ridiculous.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Or HUD.

[bulldog688]

Hello GM-Truck crew,

first time posting and not to hi-jack  CamaroVetteGuy question..

i've been trying to also figure out pricing and does anyone know how accurate is CAR GURUS.com price analysis is ??

the truck i'm wanting has a MSRP of $53,980.... dealer price online is $46,360.... $7620 off and cargurus.com price analysis good price is @ $42,800  ????? 

thanks 

Edited May 1, 2020 by bulldog688

[Gangly]

You could also go for an LT Z71 which will have all the same options, and lift it with a better suspension for far cheaper.

[Gangly]

27 minutes ago, bulldog688 said:

Hello GM-Truck crew,

first time posting and not to hi-jack  CamaroVetteGuy question..

i've been trying to also figure out pricing and does anyone know how accurate is CAR GURUS.com price analysis is ??

the truck i'm wanting has a MSRP of $53,980.... dealer price online is $46,360.... $7620 off and cargurus.com price analysis good price is @ $42,800  ????? 

thanks 

2020 LT Z71

 

MSRP on mine was ~$52,000 if I remember correctly and I worked the price down to right around approximately $40,000, again if I remember correctly.  This was with no trade in and financing through the dealership @ 3.5%.  Mine came out to almost $12,000 off MSRP, before TT&L, if that helps at all.

 

[bulldog688]

33 minutes ago, Gangly said:

2020 LT Z71

 

MSRP on mine was ~$52,000 if I remember correctly and I worked the price down to right around approximately $40,000, again if I remember correctly.  This was with no trade in and financing through the dealership @ 3.5%.  Mine came out to almost $12,000 off MSRP, before TT&L, if that helps at all.

 

Thanks Gangly,

just out of curiosity...what lift would you recommend  that would be @ the same high (3" front-- 2" back) the Trail Boss  ?

thanks

[CamaroVetteGuy]

They came back today with a additional $1000 rebate if you are a COSTCO member.  I’m going to hold tight for now and just keep looking.As others have stated the problem is there are not that many TB’s on lots

Edited May 1, 2020 by CamaroVetteGuy

[bulldog688]

Thanks CamaroVetteGuy.... everything helps  now i have to try and beat up the salesman

[CamaroVetteGuy]

11 hours ago, kstruckcountry said:

IMO the best deal would be keeping the 2017... assuming you paid $50k for it, that's like 88 cents a mile in depreciation! That doesn't pencil.

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
 

Certainly the smart thing to do. But that Cajun red with contrasting black gloss is awseome.

[Cpl_Punishment]

6 hours ago, Gangly said:

You could also go for an LT Z71 which will have all the same options, and lift it with a better suspension for far cheaper.

Except no bucket seats in an LT. 

[Supercup]

On 4/30/2020 at 8:12 PM, CamaroVetteGuy said:

Without the 0% financing the most they would come off the price was $9k. I would have bought it if they would have went down to $45k -(which was only another $2k) I would have bought it.

 

$9k off (now looks like $10k off) with 0% financing is a good deal - if you like the truck and are happy with the trade value you should buy it.  with 0% you lose the $6,000 gm customer cash, so the $9k is all coming from dealer dollars and any other gm rebates you can qualify for.  Also the 6.2 in a trail boss is hard to find, so they are not going to give that truck away, given nothing new being made right now.

 

There is always a better deal that someone got, but if you want the truck - I think what they offered is fairly reasonable and you can be driving your new TB today!  Really it all gets down to your trade, if that works, at $10k off I and 0% finaning I would buy it. 

Edited May 2, 2020 by Supercup