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pilotjim · 10 February 2018, 05:41 AM

I'm sure he wouldn't have believed it back then if someone told him a new pickup truck would cost 55k. Of course, that was 1965, but still......

Oh, and it's not a Lincoln or a Cadillac.....just a GMC. (Some of their models were approaching 80k!)

Abdullah71601 · 10 February 2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotjim

I'm sure he wouldn't have believed it back then if someone told him a new pickup truck would cost 55k. Of course, that was 1965, but still......

Oh, and it's not a Lincoln or a Cadillac.....just a GMC. (Some of their models were approaching 80k!)

It better be a diesel.

tyler1980 · 10 February 2018, 06:00 AM

not exactly... a house bought for 55k in 1965 is the same as buying a $430k house today. Inflation. The truck cost no where near what his house did.

In reverse that 55k truck is the same as spending 7k for one in 1965

I constantly argue with my grandma about this

Michigan_State · 10 February 2018, 06:43 AM

Well, Voltaire already said that all fiat currencies tend towards their intrinsic value (zero). But all jokes aside, inflation is by no means all bad.

droptopman · 10 February 2018, 07:53 AM

Hey Jim, congrats, but this thread needs some pics of the new truck.

superdog · 10 February 2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Hey Jim, congrats, but this thread needs some pics of the new truck.

This!!

GMC makes great trucks!!

drm20 · 10 February 2018, 09:24 AM

Great truck...yes, unbelievable prices these days!!

emersm · 10 February 2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotjim

I'm sure he wouldn't have believed it back then if someone told him a new pickup truck would cost 55k. Of course, that was 1965, but still......

Oh, and it's not a Lincoln or a Cadillac.....just a GMC. (Some of their models were approaching 80k!)

What do you mean just a GMC??

They are great trucks!! My wife just picked up a 2018 Denali 2500 and it’s gorgeous.

Congrats on your new truck!!

Brenngun · 10 February 2018, 10:46 AM

Introduction of the club cab changed everything for pick up truck sales. Before that they couldn't give them away half the time.

bdex75 · 10 February 2018, 10:51 AM

Yep. It has got to a point of insanity.

My 2015 Silverado High Country was $4000 or so less than my 2017. Virtually the same truck. The new one was $56,000 or so. The new F150 Limited I looked at was $67,000.

Chevy is redesigning their trucks for 2019 and I am sure they will get up there with the Fords. This may be my last truck. At $70k I go back to a big body Lexus SUV.

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returntorolex · 10 February 2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotjim

I'm sure he wouldn't have believed it back then if someone told him a new pickup truck would cost 55k. Of course, that was 1965, but still......

Oh, and it's not a Lincoln or a Cadillac.....just a GMC. (Some of their models were approaching 80k!)

1965 was a very, very good year! No Lincoln, no Cadillac....just a Plymouth

(not mine BTW)

Widows Son · 10 February 2018, 10:55 AM

A buddy of mine just bought a 2018 Yukon, the prices are insane.

breitlings · 10 February 2018, 11:05 AM

congrats.

1st amg · 10 February 2018, 12:10 PM

Congrats Jim! No pics?? Don’t be shy!

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Valenciawatchrepair · 10 February 2018, 12:17 PM

The only way I'll be able to spend $60k+ on a vehicle and still be practical.

https://www.dodge.com/durango/srt.html

1st amg · 10 February 2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

The only way I'll be able to spend $60k+ on a vehicle and still be practical.

https://www.dodge.com/durango/srt.html

Love this beast, took one out last week, seriously fun

swils8610 · 10 February 2018, 03:32 PM

My dad paid $13,500 for his first house in 1964. He bought a new GTO in 66...under $3,000. Wish he still had that GTO...red, 6 pack...

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breitlings · 11 February 2018, 01:19 AM

my grandfather paid 120k in 1955 for their house.

pilotjim · 11 February 2018, 04:13 AM

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Hey Jim, congrats, but this thread needs some pics of the new truck.

Absolutely! And that's my little Piper Cherokee in the hangar!

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tyler1980 · 11 February 2018, 04:24 AM

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Absolutely! And that's my little Piper Cherokee in the hangar!

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well, that just made me want a truck... and im not a truck guy

breitlings · 11 February 2018, 04:28 AM

beauty

rod727 · 11 February 2018, 05:54 AM

Nice ...I have a new F150 super crew 4x4 and absolutely love it

dddrees · 11 February 2018, 06:02 AM

The part that bothers me the most is how much and fast they depreciate.

RHIII · 11 February 2018, 01:20 PM

jrs146 · 11 February 2018, 02:04 PM

Cost aside congrats on the new truck!

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1st amg · 11 February 2018, 10:07 PM

Nice looker...and holy ice batman!

East Bay Rider · 12 February 2018, 01:43 PM

The prices are outrageous. I suspect that's why so many people perpetually lease.

highcotton · 12 February 2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

The part that bothers me the most is how much and fast they depreciate.

But not nearly as much as a car. Bought my son a 2014 GMC Sierra when he turned 16 it had 20000 miles on it and I Paid 35000 he was rear ended last year in that truck and it was totaled. It had 45000 on the odometer and the Insurance company paid me $34000. That is holding value pretty good I thought.

VICI · 12 February 2018, 03:18 PM

It’s called inflation.

RW16610 · 12 February 2018, 03:29 PM

Congrats on the new truck

10 February 2018, 05:41 AM	#1
pilotjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: Mass Watch: BLNR Posts: 439	My New Truck Cost Three Times what my Dad Paid for his House I'm sure he wouldn't have believed it back then if someone told him a new pickup truck would cost 55k. Of course, that was 1965, but still...... Oh, and it's not a Lincoln or a Cadillac.....just a GMC. (Some of their models were approaching 80k!)

10 February 2018, 07:53 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Hey Jim, congrats, but this thread needs some pics of the new truck. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,867	Introduction of the club cab changed everything for pick up truck sales. Before that they couldn't give them away half the time. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The part that bothers me the most is how much and fast they depreciate. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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10 February 2018, 06:00 AM	#3
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	not exactly... a house bought for 55k in 1965 is the same as buying a $430k house today. Inflation. The truck cost no where near what his house did. In reverse that 55k truck is the same as spending 7k for one in 1965 I constantly argue with my grandma about this

10 February 2018, 06:43 AM	#4
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	Well, Voltaire already said that all fiat currencies tend towards their intrinsic value (zero). But all jokes aside, inflation is by no means all bad.

10 February 2018, 09:24 AM	#7
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	Great truck...yes, unbelievable prices these days!!

10 February 2018, 10:51 AM	#10
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Yep. It has got to a point of insanity. My 2015 Silverado High Country was $4000 or so less than my 2017. Virtually the same truck. The new one was $56,000 or so. The new F150 Limited I looked at was $67,000. Chevy is redesigning their trucks for 2019 and I am sure they will get up there with the Fords. This may be my last truck. At $70k I go back to a big body Lexus SUV. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10 February 2018, 10:55 AM	#12
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	A buddy of mine just bought a 2018 Yukon, the prices are insane.

10 February 2018, 11:05 AM	#13
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	congrats.

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1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Congrats Jim! No pics?? Don’t be shy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	The only way I'll be able to spend $60k+ on a vehicle and still be practical. https://www.dodge.com/durango/srt.html

10 February 2018, 03:32 PM	#17
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	My dad paid $13,500 for his first house in 1964. He bought a new GTO in 66...under $3,000. Wish he still had that GTO...red, 6 pack... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	my grandfather paid 120k in 1955 for their house.

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breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	beauty

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rod727 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: U.S Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 659	Nice ...I have a new F150 super crew 4x4 and absolutely love it

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1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Nice looker...and holy ice batman!

12 February 2018, 01:43 PM	#27
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	The prices are outrageous. I suspect that's why so many people perpetually lease. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

12 February 2018, 03:18 PM	#29
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	It’s called inflation.

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