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re: At what point did the price of trucks go from expensive to batshite insane?
Posted on 7/1/16 at 7:57 am to toosleaux
Posted on 7/1/16 at 7:57 am to toosleaux
I'd say mid 2000's when everyone was happy. I went to one car show and sat in a loaded ford with leather seats. Thing was sweet. And I can't recall the number, but it was reasonable. That was 2004.
Went straight up to 2008. Then the crash and I don't know what the frick happened to trucks then. Just knew the lots were full of them.
Went straight up to 2008. Then the crash and I don't know what the frick happened to trucks then. Just knew the lots were full of them.
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Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:01 am to Wtodd
I got a fully loaded GMC crew cab for $100. (Includes a $30k trade in and $20k down)
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:05 am to LSU alum wannabe
It is because they are going for the power and SUV market.
So they supe them up a lot...while sacrficing bed space.
You can't get a bed ovee 6 feet anymore.
You can't get a 6 foot bed on an extended cab...
So they supe them up a lot...while sacrficing bed space.
You can't get a bed ovee 6 feet anymore.
You can't get a 6 foot bed on an extended cab...
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:09 am to FairhopeTider
quote:
A Chevy Tahoe has basically become a luxury vehicle.
See I just don't agree with this. Chevy is pricing them at luxury car pricing, but at the end of the day it's still just a truck with a cab on the back of it with a few additional seats.
I mean, you could buy a mercedes GLE for the price of a Chevy Tahoe, which is absolute insanity. A mercedes is so much of a nicer car.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:09 am to Pectus
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You can't get a bed ovee 6 feet anymore.
You can't get a 6 foot bed on an extended cab...
Both of these statements are false.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:10 am to Jim Smith
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See I just don't agree with this. Chevy is pricing them at luxury car pricing, but at the end of the day it's still just a truck with a cab on the back of it with a few additional seats.
You clearly haven't been inside new Tahoes.
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I mean, you could buy a mercedes GLE for the price of a Chevy Tahoe, which is absolute insanity. A mercedes is so much of a nicer car.
You're blinded by brand bias.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:12 am to Pectus
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You can't get a bed ovee 6 feet anymore.
You can't get a 6 foot bed on an extended cab...
You still can with Chevy or GMC. You can get a crew cab with a normal bed in those brands. Dealer lots are not full of them, they mostly have those stub-tail beds, but they do exist and it isn't to the point where they have to be special ordered.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:12 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Went straight up to 2008. Then the crash and I don't know what the frick happened to trucks then. Just knew the lots were full of them.
Gas prices and market crash.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:14 am to Pectus
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You can't get a 6 foot bed on an extended cab...
You can get a 8' bed, but have to order it and wait 5-6 weeks.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:18 am to fishfighter
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Gas prices and market crash.
I know. I know why it happened. But prices really didn't drop. Just fluctuated.
They went right back to asinine
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:22 am to LNCHBOX
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quote:
See I just don't agree with this. Chevy is pricing them at luxury car pricing, but at the end of the day it's still just a truck with a cab on the back of it with a few additional seats.
You clearly haven't been inside new Tahoes.
quote:
I mean, you could buy a mercedes GLE for the price of a Chevy Tahoe, which is absolute insanity. A mercedes is so much of a nicer car.
You're blinded by brand bias.
Sure i've been in the new tahoes. It's still a chevy. I'll take the mercedes all day long bruh
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:23 am to Jim Smith
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It's still a chevy.
So the badges somehow make the features less luxurious? That's pretty ridiculous.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:28 am to toosleaux
It really is crazy.
I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2016 base model (and I mean base as in my only upgrades are keyless entry and 16 inch alloy wheels) Tacoma and these frickers won't budge on the price. While it's not even close to 50k, or even 40k, for a midsize extremely base model truck it's pretty expensive.
I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2016 base model (and I mean base as in my only upgrades are keyless entry and 16 inch alloy wheels) Tacoma and these frickers won't budge on the price. While it's not even close to 50k, or even 40k, for a midsize extremely base model truck it's pretty expensive.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:43 am to Pectus
Manufacturers who make 6.75ft truck beds:
Every single one
Manufacturers who make 8ft truck beds:
Every single one
Manufacturers who make 6.5 or 8ft crew cab:
I believe everyone does with the exception of most Dodges (only 3/4 and 1-tons come with a full bed)
Every single one
Manufacturers who make 8ft truck beds:
Every single one
Manufacturers who make 6.5 or 8ft crew cab:
I believe everyone does with the exception of most Dodges (only 3/4 and 1-tons come with a full bed)
quote:I bought a completely loaded out 04 Tacoma extended cab 4wd TRD in early 05 for $24,781
thegreatboudini
This post was edited on 7/1/16 at 8:47 am
Posted on 7/1/16 at 8:56 am to LNCHBOX
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So the badges somehow make the features less luxurious?
The badges don't make it less luxurious, it just IS less luxurious. I've driven multiple rented LTZ Tahoes/Suburbans of the most recent model. The materials and fit/finish do not measure up to our Lexus and I doubt they are up to Mercedes standards either. The newest Tahoe is like a luxury car, it just isn't quite there. The materials are still a step lower than what you get on a real luxury car even though the price, these days, is the same.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:00 am to Cooter Davenport
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The materials are still a step lower than what you get on a real luxury car even though the price, these days, is the same.
The price of the MB is higher when you compare vehicles that are of similar size and capability.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:01 am to Cooter Davenport
quote:
badges don't make it less luxurious, it just IS less luxurious. I've driven multiple rented LTZ Tahoes/Suburbans of the most recent model. The materials and fit/finish do not measure up to our Lexus and I doubt they are up to Mercedes standards either. The newest Tahoe is like a luxury car, it just isn't quite there. The materials are still a step lower than what you get on a real luxury car even though the price, these days, is the same.
This. Chevy is Tahoe is NOT a luxury car. A Mercedes GLE is. The Mercedes has beautiful wood grain, softer leather, etc. It's just much more refined. Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, etc. In my opinion, if you're going to spend that kind of money, might as well get your money's worth. A Tahoe just ain't worth it.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:03 am to toosleaux
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At what point did the price of trucks go from expensive to batshite insane?
When trucks went from workhorses to status symbols. Pretty much when gas prices really went sky high years ago.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:30 am to Jim Smith
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A Tahoe just ain't worth it.
And yet Tahoe resale is better than the M-B...
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:39 am to N2cars
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And yet Tahoe resale is better than the M-B...
Boom!
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