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Clarence · 14 June 2008, 03:23 AM

I just bought a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 4WD with 18000 miles.

Navigation, rear entertainment, everything but a roof. $45000 sticker.

I paid $24000.

mfer · 14 June 2008, 03:36 AM

That'll leave some money for gas!

Peter Messmore · 14 June 2008, 03:40 AM

That's a great deal Ed, Peter

Clarence · 14 June 2008, 05:33 AM

Whats great is that is may APPRECIATE as we head towards winter, especially if oil stabalizes. Plus Mama's happy, and we all know what happens when mama aint happy....

Welshwatchman · 14 June 2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarence

especially if oil stabalizes.

Nothing wrong with a bit of optimism.

oneillba · 14 June 2008, 06:48 AM

If nothing else, you have a great vehicle to watch movies in!

pwrslider · 14 June 2008, 09:14 AM

nice move....I'm in negotiations right now for a 07 GMC Yukon XL...about 20k miles....for 24K...........of course with GPS and DVD! And White to boot...looks better for those wrist shots!

etp095 · 14 June 2008, 09:24 AM

congrats on your new truck,i really love the new body style tahoe's.i'd get the all black with the polished factory aluminum wheels,that is so sharp of a ride.

Clarence · 14 June 2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by etp095

congrats on your new truck,i really love the new body style tahoe's.i'd get the all black with the polished factory aluminum wheels,that is so sharp of a ride.

Thats what I got, pics to follow!

nwg · 14 June 2008, 10:06 AM

Driving is coming too expensive for me. I am in the UK and just paid £5.85/$11 for a gallon of petrol plus road tax and insurance is going up every year. On a plus, my car can do 45mpg despite being 10 years old now (did 60mpg when new).

1MAC · 14 June 2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nwg

Driving is coming too expensive for me. I am in the UK and just paid £5.85/$11 for a gallon of petrol plus road tax and insurance is going up every year. On a plus, my car can do 45mpg despite being 10 years old now (did 60mpg when new).

I assume you mean imperial gallons, not U.S. gallons?

nwg · 14 June 2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MAC

I assume you mean imperial gallons, not U.S. gallons?

Yes. There is 4.54 litres to one gallon.

scottschoe · 15 June 2008, 07:10 PM

5 dollar/gallon gas and 15MPG in my midsize car are not a great mix, but it sure beats staying at home.

unclesallie · 16 June 2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarence

I just bought a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 4WD with 18000 miles.

Navigation, rear entertainment, everything but a roof. $45000 sticker.

I paid $24000.

wow! they must be DESPERATE out there. man, that pays for (literally) tons of gas, even if gas goes to $5 or $6/gal.
best,
dan

jdc · 16 June 2008, 01:08 AM

Have a laugh in the midst of despair.

http://www.geckotales.com/gas-price-jokes.htm

astcell · 16 June 2008, 01:18 AM

Gas pices may have doubled in a year, but Rolex prices haven't!

daveathall · 16 June 2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

5 dollar/gallon gas and 15MPG in my midsize car are not a great mix, but it sure beats staying at home.

Sure beats buying gas in the UK.

pwrslider · 16 June 2008, 09:09 AM

i have a photo somewhere on my computer of a black tahoe..all blacked out..with black rockstar wheels...........looks very cool. If I can ever find it..I'll post it for ya!

Clarence · 16 June 2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pwrslider

i have a photo somewhere on my computer of a black tahoe..all blacked out..with black rockstar wheels...........looks very cool. If I can ever find it..I'll post it for ya!

Please do, I believe the kids call that "murdered out".

edit:

Beat ya to it. By the way, my camera was on the back bumper to take a pic and I drove away with it on there, my neighbor was gracious enough to drop it off today, a little worse for the wear...

Clarence · 16 June 2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

wow! they must be DESPERATE out there. man, that pays for (literally) tons of gas, even if gas goes to $5 or $6/gal.
best,
dan

Being in the car business myself, the current state of the union has CRUSHED wholesale prices of V8 SUV's, many pickups, even diesel's! I would hate to be a leasing company with these heavy riders coming in off lease... especially manufacturer subvented lease with artificially high residuals. Just another reason to lease vehicles IMHO.... You buy what appreciates and lease what depreciates!

pwrslider · 16 June 2008, 10:56 AM

Here they are....not my car or photos...but I've been in contact with the actual owner to see if I could do the same with my suburban...

Clarence · 16 June 2008, 11:15 AM

That looks great, but I think you have to go all the way and flat black the paint. My girlfriend wont let me... but I would if I could!

(I bought the Tahoe for her....)

Uncle-AJ · 17 June 2008, 03:28 AM

Gas prices don't get me down, I pay 16 cents a litre...........................Sorry.

pwrslider · 17 June 2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Gas prices don't get me down, I pay 16 cents a litre...........................Sorry.

k, that just hurts!!

jdc · 17 June 2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Gas prices don't get me down, I pay 16 cents a litre...........................Sorry.

Yes Steve but can you buy a pint?

Uncle-AJ · 17 June 2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Yes Steve but can you buy a pint?

That would be giving away too much information. Suffice to say, I do alright.

BTW It's Adrian, the Steve bit came a long time ago when some members started calling me Steve Martin because of our resemblance.

unclesallie · 17 June 2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Have a laugh in the midst of despair.

http://www.geckotales.com/gas-price-jokes.htm

(just thought I'd try a JJ post..but it is funny..thanks, for a laugh in an otherwise miserable situation. i need to buy another vehicle, and my dealer friend in California who's been in the business for over 30 years, says any large SUV will have zero value by fall, 08. So he's telling me to wait, better deals on big SUV's are on the way...but you'll have to keep em for the life of the loan, and get insurance to cover you if it gets hit in the first part of the loan, and essentially not tradable...but the savings will be enormous. maybe i should buy a VW?

best,
dan

unclesallie · 17 June 2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

That would be giving away too much information. Suffice to say, I do alright.

BTW It's Adrian, the Steve bit came a long time ago when some members started calling me Steve Martin because of our resemblance.

Well, then, 'Steve' I went to your blog...AMAZING!!! ...another TRF member with amazing skills, way beyond mine. Wonderful photos of birds.....do you have any falcon in Saudi?
best,
dan

Clarence · 18 June 2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

(just thought I'd try a JJ post..but it is funny..thanks, for a laugh in an otherwise miserable situation. i need to buy another vehicle, and my dealer friend in California who's been in the business for over 30 years, says any large SUV will have zero value by fall, 08. So he's telling me to wait, better deals on big SUV's are on the way...but you'll have to keep em for the life of the loan, and get insurance to cover you if it gets hit in the first part of the loan, and essentially not tradable...but the savings will be enormous. maybe i should buy a VW?

best,
dan

In keeping this thread on track....

I have an intimate relationship with the wholesale values of used vehicles. From my perspective, watching 2007 Expeditions with 20's on the miles selling in the $17000's, 2008 Tahoe LS's with teen miles selling in the short $20,000's, we are at the bottom of the market. As we creep towards winter again, prices will only stabalize and may possibly increase, especially in the Northeast markets. Happens every spring with convertibles and sports cars, and every fall with SUV's and pickups. People still need these vehicles, folks! When is the best time to buy a boat? Certianly not right now... I would shoot for November or December. If a dealer tells you the best is yet to come, its because he has alot of water in his used car inventory, as most do. Things will get better for him when he sheds his heavy inventory and buys or takes in SUV's and trucks on "Todays money", when he can call and offer you a "DEAL"!

Just a quick lesson on the used car biz...

At least in my market, now is the time to buy the "Heavy Riders"

Uncle-AJ · 18 June 2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

Well, then, 'Steve' I went to your blog...AMAZING!!! ...another TRF member with amazing skills, way beyond mine. Wonderful photos of birds.....do you have any falcon in Saudi?
best,
dan

Thanks for the compliment.

There are lots of falcons in Saudi Arabia, unfortunately most are in captivity. Occasionally I see peregrines chasing pigeons and there are lots of kestrels around. I was once told there are 25,000 pairs of kestrels in the wild in Saudi.

14 June 2008, 03:23 AM	#1
Clarence "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 273	Gas prices got ya down? Look at the bright side with me.... I just bought a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 4WD with 18000 miles. Navigation, rear entertainment, everything but a roof. $45000 sticker. I paid $24000.

14 June 2008, 03:36 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	That'll leave some money for gas! __________________ member#3242

14 June 2008, 06:48 AM	#6
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14 June 2008, 09:14 AM	#7
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	nice move....I'm in negotiations right now for a 07 GMC Yukon XL...about 20k miles....for 24K...........of course with GPS and DVD! And White to boot...looks better for those wrist shots! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

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14 June 2008, 03:40 AM	#3
Peter Messmore Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Bch,FL,USA Posts: 341	That's a great deal Ed, Peter

14 June 2008, 05:33 AM	#4
Clarence "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 273	Whats great is that is may APPRECIATE as we head towards winter, especially if oil stabalizes. Plus Mama's happy, and we all know what happens when mama aint happy....

14 June 2008, 10:06 AM	#10
nwg Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 114	Driving is coming too expensive for me. I am in the UK and just paid £5.85/$11 for a gallon of petrol plus road tax and insurance is going up every year. On a plus, my car can do 45mpg despite being 10 years old now (did 60mpg when new).

15 June 2008, 07:10 PM	#13
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	5 dollar/gallon gas and 15MPG in my midsize car are not a great mix, but it sure beats staying at home. __________________ __________________

16 June 2008, 01:08 AM	#15
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Have a laugh in the midst of despair. http://www.geckotales.com/gas-price-jokes.htm

16 June 2008, 01:18 AM	#16
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Gas pices may have doubled in a year, but Rolex prices haven't!

16 June 2008, 09:09 AM	#18
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	i have a photo somewhere on my computer of a black tahoe..all blacked out..with black rockstar wheels...........looks very cool. If I can ever find it..I'll post it for ya! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

16 June 2008, 10:56 AM	#21
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Here they are....not my car or photos...but I've been in contact with the actual owner to see if I could do the same with my suburban... __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

16 June 2008, 11:15 AM	#22
Clarence "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 273	That looks great, but I think you have to go all the way and flat black the paint. My girlfriend wont let me... but I would if I could! (I bought the Tahoe for her....)

17 June 2008, 03:28 AM	#23
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Gas prices don't get me down, I pay 16 cents a litre...........................Sorry. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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