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Step 1
Get the right price. If you have your eye on a GMC Sierra, for instance, you can expect to pay anywhere from $18,000 to $44,000 depending on the model you pick. Standard transmissions are a bit cheaper than automatics, and things like power windows and doors raise the price even further. If you need the extra room, an extended cab gives you more seating but can raise the price about $10,000.
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Step 2
Find a good sale. Buying your GMC at the end of the model year is usually a smart move because dealers are trying to get rid of the current year's models to make way for the new ones coming in. GMC also sponsors a March Madness sale, when they offer some great deals on some of their popular vehicles and excellent financing packages.
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Step 3
Figure out how much that GMC truck will be worth in five years. Understanding the resale value of a vehicle before you purchase it is a good way to decide if it's a good investment. A five-year-old GMC Sierra in excellent condition can sell for around $10,000, which means that you get a little less than 50 percent of your money back. That makes it a good investment.
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Step 4
Check out the warranty package. The GMC warranty package is pretty good and covers most problems in the first five years or 100,000 miles. The package also includes 24/7 roadside assistance as well as courtesy transportation should the need arise. There are better packages out there, but you can buy an extended warranty if you want additional coverage.
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Step 5
Know the fuel efficiency of your truck. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the GMC truck isn't winning any awards. The standard model gets 14 city miles to the gallon and 19 highway miles. This means that you can plan to spend a lot of time at the pump and a lot of money keeping that truck on the road.
