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Who is buying all the trucks?

Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:24 pm
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
6914 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:24 pm
Been passively looking for a truck, taking my time and being specific. Looking for a GMC 2500 AT4 package, diesel, which limits the search to 2020 or newer.

Every time one hits the market that meets my criteria it is gone that day. Used trucks from 55-70k gone in a flash.

I thought inflation was killing everyone?
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32998 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:25 pm to
You are being extremely specific and wondering why there aren't any deals.

Expand to just a make/model. GMC packages different trim levels so they can bucket the market and keep it segmented to their advantage. You don't have to do that, and you shouldn't. Don't play their game. Be flexible or you will get hosed.

Do you really need a diesel? Be honest with yourself - if not then that's an easy one to avoid because the gas engines are quite reliable and much cheaper to buy and maintain. Far fewer emissions related expenses to deal with. Expanding your search to gas engines would increase the available options on the used market and make it easier to find one.

Can you avoid the AT4 package altogether? These trucks are all very heavy and none are that good off road in this size/weight class. They almost all have locking diffs and a lot of ground clearance though, and you can put different tires on if you need (on any trim level). There's very little that an AT4 3/4 ton truck can do that a regular one couldn't. Look for an SLE or SLT grade trim.

What about the GMC is so important? Chevrolet is nearly identical and expanding to include those models would probably double your options in any given locality.

Buy what's on sale if you must have a new(er) truck right now. In my area, that's the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and only some trim levels at that. Nothing wrong with them. They are just the trim levels where they overstocked. Both of those trucks can make easy work of even 4+ ton trailers. Both ride better than a 3/4 ton truck too.
This post was edited on 11/11/25 at 5:40 pm
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
128521 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:26 pm to
15 year note baw

Got my monthly payment down to $600
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
18919 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:30 pm to
Modern Louisiana - living in a $60k trailer but driving a $90k truck with $1200 note. This is the way.
Posted by Prawn
Member since Jul 2025
29 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:32 pm to
If you’re in the PMC or get your income from capital you’re doing pretty good. It’s the people that are in the working class that are hurting, and they don’t impact demand because they were never buying new trucks to begin with.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
59031 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:35 pm to
quote:

You are being extremely specific and wondering why there aren't any deals.


God forbid he buys what he wants.
Posted by LSUSports247
Member since Apr 2007
969 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:38 pm to
Someone will suggest a mini van soon….
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32998 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

God forbid he buys what he wants.



If what he wants is a somewhat rare and highly specific make/model/trim level/engine combination - maybe don't complain that he can't just walk to any used car lot and find dozens of them at significant discounts.
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
6914 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

God forbid he buys what he wants.


Exactly. I know I'm being picky and it's what I want. I'm not here to talk about well maybe you don't need a diesel, or do you need AT4.

I like the look of the AT4. I want diesel. I have a 1500, I don't want another one.

I do like the Chevy z71 sport package but those are gone quick too.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
463655 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:40 pm to
quote:

It’s the people that are in the working class that are hurting


quote:

they were never buying new trucks to begin with.


wut
Posted by frequent flyer
USA
Member since Jul 2021
3379 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:41 pm to
quote:

You are being extremely specific and wondering why there aren't any deals.


But what kind of thread would "I found a good deal on a popular vehicle" make?

WE LIKE TO COMPLAIN DAMMIT.
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
26991 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:42 pm to
I have a friend that does this and doesn’t give two shits.

Trailer
Big arse Truck
Two Boats
High Dollar Deer Lease
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
6914 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:44 pm to
That's really not that specific. AT4 is an common package, it's basically just the z71. I'm not asking for some certain vehicle with certain features and a certain color.

This is far from what I would consider extremely specific.
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
36595 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:44 pm to
What a deal

$1500 a month for 72 months

Plus the tag and insurance !
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
147698 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:48 pm to
quote:

If you’re in the PMC
peasant middle class?
Posted by Boss13
Mobile
Member since Oct 2016
1809 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 5:56 pm to
quote:

Someone will suggest a mini van soon….


Minivans are as expensive as trucks are. A sienna new is like 58k. Its retarded.
Posted by Recovered
Member since May 2016
701 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 6:01 pm to
Man I don’t know but it’s crazy. I have a 19 2500 LTZ 119k on the dash. TheKelly value has increased almost 7k bucks the last 6 months.
Posted by TheArrogantCorndog
Highland Rd
Member since Sep 2009
15662 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 6:03 pm to
2016 F150
5.0yote lariat
Towing package
31K miles
Paid in full (42.5k cash)

Get like me

All you broke mother frickers paying notes, trying to keep up with the joneses, are functionality retarded

Eta: insurance is $800/6 months for full coverage

Im a man, im 40
This post was edited on 11/11/25 at 6:08 pm
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49556 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 6:06 pm to
quote:

Modern Louisiana - living in a $60k trailer but driving a $90k truck with $1200 note. This is the way.


Roll all that up in the new 50 year mortgage and that $1200.00 turns to $600.00
Posted by LSURoss
Dragon Believer
Member since Dec 2007
16391 posts
Posted on 11/11/25 at 6:12 pm to
I gotta agree with you here.


Go drive through a plant parking lot and look at the vehicles.
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