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2005 GMC Sierra 1500
Invoice: $16,461 - $36,518
Miles Per Gallon
City: 14 MPG - 18 MPG
Highway: 16 MPG - 22 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 4.3L V-6 195 HP, 4.8L V-8 285 HP, 5.3L V-8 295 HP, 5.3L V-8 310 HP, 6.0L V-8 345 HP
The GMC Sierra is nearly identical to the Chevy Silverado but features more mature, restrained styling. It's a look that reflects GMC's history of building trucks, and only trucks, that dates back to 1902, nearly a decade before Louis Chevrolet produced his first car. GMC also offers more options than Chevrolet, including the luxurious Sierra Denali, a suave, uniquely styled, ultraluxury pickup whose exclusive features include a highperformance 6.0liter V8 and fulltime allwheel drive. Denali appeared in 2002 as an Extended Cab pickup; for 2005, GMC has transformed Denali into a Crew Cab with four fullsize doors. GMC continues to offer lightduty 1500 Crew Cab models in SLE and SLT trim. With their 5foot, 8inch cargo box, Sierra Crew Cabs are no longer than standardbed, extendedcab models for easier parking and maneuverability. Crew Cab models offer a rearseat DVD entertainment center as an option, making these pickups an attractive alternative to a fullsize SUV. At any trim level, and with any cab configuration, Sierra offers firstclass hauling and towing capabilities. Extended Cabs, with their standard 143inch wheelbase and optional Quadrasteer fourwheel steering and heavyduty brakes, make supremely stable tow vehicles, with towing capacities up to 9,000 pounds. The 1500HD Crew Cab, which returns for 2005 after a oneyear hiatus, can tow up to 10,200 pounds. Even the plush Denali tows 8,100 pounds. Yet all Sierras deliver a smooth, comfortable ride among the fullsize pickups. Even compared to more recently introduced or reengineered pickups from Ford, Dodge, and Nissan, the Sierra rides and handles very well. Sierra's current design dates from 1999, but it was significantly refined and updated for 2003, with cleaner engines, a bolder exterior appearance and more comfortable interiors.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 for less money than when it was new. If the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 will have a very good resale value. This assumes that the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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