I’m driving a ten year old Silverado Z71. It’s been well maintained but used hard at times. It needs a couple of grand of normal wear maintenance and new tires. I’m at a point though that I can pay cash for something new instead if dealers start an “end of the world” sale.
I’ll probably regret it if I do. Sleep better at night feeling like we are better prepared than most. Having a shiny new truck isn’t a priority in my mind. BUT BUT BUT I want it.
Paying cash for NEW vehicles is a fools errand. Especially when 0% deals are around! I know many will say I'm wrong! The truck will decrease in value, the money will gain in value if handled correctly. Just saying!
My research has shown that the 0% is not that great of deal. I can get anywhere from $7,000 to $15,000 discount using my own financing. If you are getting a diesel, GM will give $3250 off of MSRP but that is the only discount you can look forward to. All the other discounts you see the dealers showing on their website disappear when you read the fine print on the 0% financing.
