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Well, I stopped by Stanley Chevrolet and found a 2006 Chrevrolet Silverado Shortbed Crew Cab 1500 2WD with the Votec 5.3L 295HP Iron Block V8. They quickly were able to give me the price I wanted along with the zero percent financing (which is great) so I can keep my hard-earned cash in the bank gaining interest while not having to pay to finance the vehicle. If you can get zero percent financing on a vehicle, it’s definitely worth it; this is the 2nd vehicle I’m financing this way. All of your money goes towards the principle, and not any finance charges.

Well, here’s the stats of my new 2006 Chrevrolet Silverado Shortbed Crew Cab 1500 2WD with the Votec 5.3L 295HP Iron Block V8, and I’ll post some photos soon. I am scheduled to pick it up after work tonight, August 1st, 2006. Did I say it was the last 2006 Silverado they had on the lot? And I’m getting a decent price on my trade in, too, more than anyone else have offered me.

My favorite feature is the Dual Zone Air Conditioning, especially because I’m cold blooded and my wife is warm blooded. Or is that the other way around? I’m always wanting cold AC right in my face; my wife can’t stand that. That’s OK, as now I’ve got the dual AC, baby!

2006 Chrevrolet Silverado Shortbed Crew Cab 1500 2wd
Vortec 5.3l 295hp Iron Block V8
4-Spd Automatic Transmission

Light Duty Power Package:
Vortec 5.3l 295hp Iron Blk V8
Locking Differential-Rear Axle
Hd Trailering Equipment
P245/70r17 Als Wol Tires
South-West Package:
Am/Fm Stereo W/Cd & Cassette
(Replaces Std/Opt Radio)
Fog Lamps
(Residents Of South-West Region
See Dealer For Details)
17″ Aluminum Wheels
South-West Truck Discount
Spare Tire Lock
Light Duty Power Pkg Discount
Lt1 Decor Includes:
Dual Pwr Heated Osrv Mirrors
Tinted Glass
Power Locks & Windows
Remote Keyless Entry With
Content Theft Alarm
Isrv Mirror W/ Compass & Temp
Leather Wrapped Steering Whl
Grille-Chrome Styled Surround
Rear Axle 3.23 Ratio
Redundant Radio Controls
Gvw Rating – 6,900 Lb

Standard Equipment
Items Featured Below Are Included At No Extra Charge In The Standard Vehicle Price Shown At Right

*** Mechanical ***
Vortec 5300 V8 Sfi Gas Engine
4-Spd Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension
Multi-Leaf Rear Springs
Stainless Steel Exhaust
Extended Life Spark Plugs
Synthetic Rear Axle Fluid
Trailering Wire Harness

*** Safety & Security ***
4-Wheel Abs W/Dynamic Rear Proportioning
Disc/Drum Brakes
Driver/Right Frt Passenger Dual Stage Air Bags With Passenger Sensing System
Theft Deterrent Ignition
Daytime Running Lamps
Auto-Control Halogen Headlamp
Adj. Frt Seat Head Restraints
Adj. Rr Seat Head Restraints
*** Exterior ***
Chrome Front Bumper
Chrome Rear Bumper
4-Doors
Chrome Styled Steel Wheels
Front Recovery Hooks
Body Side Moldings

*** Interior ***
Dual Zone Air Conditioning
Rear Window Defogger
40/20/40 Bench Seating
Am/Fm Stereo W/Cd Player
Driver Information Center
Intermittent Wipers
Gage Package With Tachometer
Tilt Steering Wheel
Cruise Control
Floor Covering

*** Other ***
Battery Run Down Protection
Oil Life Monitoring System
24 Hour Roadside Assistance

So, we did have to wait a while, as Mr. Lewis was with another customer; but he did welcome us when we came in. If it’s customer service you’re after, then you probably should go see this guy; especially if you’re not going to be interested in any high-flying high pressure sales pitches.

So, after a few minutes, we took a walk out and found plenty of 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet 1500 and Chevrolet 2500 Crew Cabs (even a 2006 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab 4×4 that I liked). And they were reasonably priced as I would expect. I don’t expect to pay MSRP for a vehicle, but at least those that were there seemed to be in our budget for what we’re looking for right now. And, considering I know how much payments will be on a zero percent loan for 60 months and how much my trade in is worth.

We met Mr. Lewis outside while we were still looking, and he briefly looked at my truck, saying that it was worth about what I thought. The bottom line? We went into his office, we talked briefly, I gave him my info for an application, and he said he’d call me. It was, after all, about dinner time and I understand that he needed to go eat. So anyway, we left it at that. I suspect that I’ll probably get a call from him in a few days saying that he won’t be able to make a deal or he’ll come back with a payment price that’s way over what I want to pay right now. I don’t expect that it’ll work out; and I don’t expect that he’ll be able to come up with something reasonable; after all, we weren’t talking a specific vehicle at that point and I got the impression that he wanted to be nice but it had been a long day.

I’ve tried to look around, but just haven’t found anything yet. The two dealers that I went to, Tri-County Ford in Mabank, Texas, and Paul Murrey Ford in Kaufman, Texas, decided that my truck was worth $8,000. That’s about $5,000 below the lowest price in the used car price guides, like Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, and others.

Well, the search is on. I’ll keep you posted.