Winter Beater
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Drifting
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From: Toronto
Winter Beater
After I bought my '03 C5, I knew that I was going to have to get something for the winter, because there's no way this baby is ever going to see the snow and salt. I wanted a 4X4 (have never had one), and something that would have a little cargo space for Lisa's gardening and those other times when you need to lug stuff around.
Fundamentally, there comes a time in a man's life when he needs a truck!
I was initially thinking about getting one of those Explorer Sport-Tracs, the 4-door Explorer with a short box truck bed at the back. New they're about $35-40 G's, but you can get a nice used one for a lot less.
However, two things came into focus that changed my mind: (1) this is the last model year for the Blazer; and (2) the "employee discounts" being advertised lately.
The bottom line is that I just picked up a spanky new 2005 Blazer LS, 2-door 4X4, automatic, 4.3L Vortec, A/C, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, AM/FM CD player. The original sticker price on the truck was $29,000, and I paid $18,995. From where I sit, that strikes me as a pretty good deal! I paid less for a brand new vehicle than I thought I was going to pay for a used one.
I don't have a pic of my truck yet, but it's black and it looks exactly like this promo pic:
Love that new truck smell!
Fundamentally, there comes a time in a man's life when he needs a truck!
I was initially thinking about getting one of those Explorer Sport-Tracs, the 4-door Explorer with a short box truck bed at the back. New they're about $35-40 G's, but you can get a nice used one for a lot less.
However, two things came into focus that changed my mind: (1) this is the last model year for the Blazer; and (2) the "employee discounts" being advertised lately.
The bottom line is that I just picked up a spanky new 2005 Blazer LS, 2-door 4X4, automatic, 4.3L Vortec, A/C, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, AM/FM CD player. The original sticker price on the truck was $29,000, and I paid $18,995. From where I sit, that strikes me as a pretty good deal! I paid less for a brand new vehicle than I thought I was going to pay for a used one.
I don't have a pic of my truck yet, but it's black and it looks exactly like this promo pic:
Love that new truck smell!
Melting Slicks
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From: Behind the wheel of a large automobile
Originally Posted by mg62
The original sticker price on the truck was $29,000, and I paid $18,995.
Holy crap!!
I'm taking you with me when I buy my next vehicle!! Well done, I've always like those Blazers ... 
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto,Ont.Canada
That's pretty good...BUT sticker doesn't mean to much any more....they marked up the sticker on a few cars before the big event...which is not an event at all...that's not correct employee pricing...it's just more marketing.....I could have got this truck from my cousin as he had 3 of them about 6mths ago for approx. the same price you got now, a bit less though..It's still a great deal on a great truck though..don't get me wrong.
Drifting
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From: Brampton Ontario
Originally Posted by mg62
After I bought my '03 C5, I knew that I was going to have to get something for the winter, because there's no way this baby is ever going to see the snow and salt. I wanted a 4X4 (have never had one), and something that would have a little cargo space for Lisa's gardening and those other times when you need to lug stuff around.
Fundamentally, there comes a time in a man's life when he needs a truck!
I was initially thinking about getting one of those Explorer Sport-Tracs, the 4-door Explorer with a short box truck bed at the back. New they're about $35-40 G's, but you can get a nice used one for a lot less.
However, two things came into focus that changed my mind: (1) this is the last model year for the Blazer; and (2) the "employee discounts" being advertised lately.
The bottom line is that I just picked up a spanky new 2005 Blazer LS, 2-door 4X4, automatic, 4.3L Vortec, A/C, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, AM/FM CD player. The original sticker price on the truck was $29,000, and I paid $18,995. From where I sit, that strikes me as a pretty good deal! I paid less for a brand new vehicle than I thought I was going to pay for a used one.
I don't have a pic of my truck yet, but it's black and it looks exactly like this promo pic:
Love that new truck smell!
Fundamentally, there comes a time in a man's life when he needs a truck!
I was initially thinking about getting one of those Explorer Sport-Tracs, the 4-door Explorer with a short box truck bed at the back. New they're about $35-40 G's, but you can get a nice used one for a lot less.
However, two things came into focus that changed my mind: (1) this is the last model year for the Blazer; and (2) the "employee discounts" being advertised lately.
The bottom line is that I just picked up a spanky new 2005 Blazer LS, 2-door 4X4, automatic, 4.3L Vortec, A/C, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, AM/FM CD player. The original sticker price on the truck was $29,000, and I paid $18,995. From where I sit, that strikes me as a pretty good deal! I paid less for a brand new vehicle than I thought I was going to pay for a used one.
I don't have a pic of my truck yet, but it's black and it looks exactly like this promo pic:
Love that new truck smell!
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Drifting
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by z06cab
....they marked up the sticker on a few cars before the big event...which is not an event at all...that's not correct employee pricing...it's just more marketing.....
I know what these trucks cost last year and at the beginning of this model year. It's been a long time since anyone could get a Blazer (particularly one that's got all the options I've got) for under $19 G's.
Jason, thanks. I got it at Somerset Chev on Lakeshore.
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mg62 that is a great deal.... good buy
Z06 Cab is right though I could have offered you the same deal 6 months ago.....
as far as employee discount marketing goes.... Is it true? YEP.. Very aggressive discounts on STOCK units... I dont know why they never did this before.... some dealers stuck with last year models usually end up selling below cost anywayz....
Z06 Cab is right though I could have offered you the same deal 6 months ago.....
as far as employee discount marketing goes.... Is it true? YEP.. Very aggressive discounts on STOCK units... I dont know why they never did this before.... some dealers stuck with last year models usually end up selling below cost anywayz....
Le Mans Master
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From: Canada
good move, the Exp. Sport-Tracs are about the worst new trucks out there for safety. I luv our 4 door Explorer and would never get a 2 door model as they have some serious tranny issues. The Blazer will serve you well however they are nowhere near as tough as the Yukon/Suburban 4X4's so although good for rain/snow off roading is pretty much a no-no.
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Drifting
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by FIDOauto
mg62 that is a great deal.... good buy
Z06 Cab is right though I could have offered you the same deal 6 months ago.....
Z06 Cab is right though I could have offered you the same deal 6 months ago.....
Originally Posted by gdh
The Blazer will serve you well however they are nowhere near as tough as the Yukon/Suburban 4X4's so although good for rain/snow off roading is pretty much a no-no.
Melting Slicks
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From: Behind the wheel of a large automobile
Originally Posted by SuperFast80
GettReal, why are you laughing? You don't even know who I am! 
