What will I really have to pay for a truck? - 10/13/14
I have avoided it as long as possible and am having to spring for a replacement truck soon. I've been looking for a lightly used (2yrs old and <30K miles) 4x4 1/2 ton ford supercrew with Lariat or higher trim and the used ones are ridiculously priced. I haven't gone to the dealership to haggle over a new one yet as I don't have a whole day to get tied up in their games. If the sticker is in the $44k range what can I expect to really pay if I haggle hard and shop 2-3 dealerships? I am in the Houston, TX area and they move a lot of trucks here but have a bunch on the lots and the calendar is headed towards 2015 fast! How about 3/4 tons - what's the real world price if I jump up to a superduty diesel? I'd love to hear sticker vs. actual from anyone has bought new this year regardless of brand.