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Offline steeleywhopper

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Time for a new truck
« on: January 31, 2017, 06:43:04 PM »
Does anyone know of a dealership that isn't a complete screw job a guy should check out when buying a new rig? It's time for a new pickup or a used one with low miles. I'm thinking 1/2 ton 4x4 with a crew cab. Right now I'm liking the looks of the Ram trucks but driving all the brands will be necessary before a choice is made.
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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2017, 06:47:16 PM »
I drove the Tundra at Toyota of Puyallup and really liked it. Just having a hard time getting rid of my Tacoma because I still love it.

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2017, 06:52:31 PM »
Kelleher Ford in Ellensburg.  I shopped all over western WA, finally gave up, made one call, they had what I was looking for on the lot, get this - got a price over the phone as soon as I asked, drove over, looked at it.  Came back over the next day w/wife & kids and have been happy ever since. 

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2017, 06:59:05 PM »
I used Sunset chevy, they have treated me well, some say they suck and some dont.

I bought a 2016 silverado crew cab with the 6.2L abd 8 speed trans, and put a 6" lift on it and 35s and it does everything I want it to and still pulls great, cant even tell its lifted or anything. I absolutley love it! :twocents:

But go drive them all and see what one best fits you.

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2017, 07:00:30 PM »
Bickford Ford has been good to me for the most part.
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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2017, 07:12:11 PM »
Go through Costco, no hassles, no haggling.  They'll point you to the dealers they work with.
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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2017, 07:12:47 PM »
If I had your money Steve I would buy 2 pickups!! :chuckle:
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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2017, 07:13:12 PM »
Does anyone know of a dealership that isn't a complete screw job a guy should check out when buying a new rig? It's time for a new pickup or a used one with low miles. I'm thinking 1/2 ton 4x4 with a crew cab. Right now I'm liking the looks of the Ram trucks but driving all the brands will be necessary before a choice is made.

Are you a Costco member? Looking into this again I used it 17 years ago to buy my truck and it was very hassle free
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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2017, 08:03:44 PM »
I bought a new tundra not too long ago, tried to go through costco and thought it was a pain.  They also couldnt get anywhere near the price that I ended up paying. Just my  :twocents:  And for a half ton i love my tundra crewmax, tons of room, only down side is the short box.

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2017, 08:24:09 PM »
We've had good results from Marysville Ford and from Reardons in Smokey Point. For my last truck, I figured out what I wanted and sent emails to 6 or 7 dealers asking for their best price. It worked pretty good, a few phone calls and email exchanges later and I think I got a pretty good deal. You have to know what you want first though.

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2017, 08:29:07 PM »
I drove the Tundra at Toyota of Puyallup and really liked it. Just having a hard time getting rid of my Tacoma because I still love it.

My Tundra is maybe half dead at 300,000 miles. I'll be in the market in about ten years or so  :chuckle:

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2017, 08:46:54 PM »
I drove the Tundra at Toyota of Puyallup and really liked it. Just having a hard time getting rid of my Tacoma because I still love it.

My Tundra is maybe half dead at 300,000 miles. I'll be in the market in about ten years or so  :chuckle:
My Tacoma's at 334K. Just need one more year out of her. (Been saying that for 3 years but I mean it this time)

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2017, 08:56:09 PM »
anything wrong with it? Mine only has problems when I try to fix it until its broken  :chuckle:

Today i stripped the drain plug for the front differential  :bash:
At least I can open up the fill and use the turkey baster method. Should get most of it out  :rolleyes:

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2017, 08:57:15 PM »
Ram 1500 ecodiesel from Dave Smith.  $45k loaded.
Can get the same gas for 8k less.  Happy with mine 25-28mpg, tows up to 9k

Look at the flip up center front seat.  Handy and you wouldnt know its flip up without trying it.   

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Re: Time for a new truck
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2017, 09:01:10 PM »
I bought a new tundra not too long ago, tried to go through costco and thought it was a pain.  They also couldnt get anywhere near the price that I ended up paying. Just my  :twocents:  And for a half ton i love my tundra crewmax, tons of room, only down side is the short box.

I have tried Costco twice.  Not interested in trying them a third time.  When we need a new F150 I suspect we will be trading with Kelleher again. 

 


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