Help on new purchase (2018 Rebel)

[NightReaper]

Hello Rebel owners!

I was looking around for a new sport to get into as the dealerships are throwing out rebates and incentives left and right, on top of the 2018's being the outgoing model. I thought I found one at a local dealership and it turns out it sold and the online listing needed to be removed. They guided me to a white rebel they had on their lot,



So after some back and forth, they came down to 48,500 out the door. With all their incentives and surplus of 2018 models, it seems a little high so I walked. They are saying it's in the middle of a "dealership trade" and it would be leaving the lot today if I didn't take it home. I didn't know if this was a ploy or a legit transaction they are doing. There are no other rebels on their lot so I found it odd.

I enjoy my 2012 1500 Sport V8 Crew cab and I am not in a rush to give it away. I would like the newer features these have, and this one even has the air ride suspension all the way around and the Alpine upgraded speakers.

Let me know any thoughts and advice! Much appreciated.

 

[chopperman1]

OTD is very difficult to comment on, taxes, registration fee's etc vary significantly across the country. Price the truck only.... I paid 36k (maybe even 34k, don't remember) for mine, brand new, most options, list was 52ish I think. It's a 2016 Rebel that I bought Dec 31, 2016 so there was a bit more incentive for them to move it.

 

[JB1]

Seems kinda high, let it go

 

[NightReaper]

OTD is very difficult to comment on, taxes, registration fee's etc vary significantly across the country. Price the truck only.... I paid 36k (maybe even 34k, don't remember) for mine, brand new, most options, list was 52ish I think. It's a 2016 Rebel that I bought Dec 31, 2016 so there was a bit more incentive for them to move it.

The adjusted price for the truck was 43,021 and they didn't want to budge under 40k. I was hoping they'd be willing to move it off the lot, but maybe not. It's raining all weekend where I'm at, so maybe they'll give me call this morning. Looking around in the mean time! Thanks for the reply!

 

[mikeru]

I paid 43K for mine a year ago, with a sticker price of 54k. The adjusted price you listed doesn't sound too bad to me.

So did they contact you? Your silence since last Saturday makes me think you didn't buy this truck.

As a Rebel owner, my advice would be to not be so excited about the air ride suspension. Don't get me wrong, I really like it. But I'm dreading the day I have problems out of warranty. So far I haven't had any issues, but it's inevitable given the nature of the system. If I had a traditional suspension I'd probably keep this truck till it dies. But since it doesn't I'll probably trade it in next year for one without air suspension, since that's optional on the 2019+ Rebels.

 

[NightReaper]

I paid 43K for mine a year ago, with a sticker price of 54k. The adjusted price you listed doesn't sound too bad to me.

So did they contact you? Your silence since last Saturday makes me think you didn't buy this truck.

As a Rebel owner, my advice would be to not be so excited about the air ride suspension. Don't get me wrong, I really like it. But I'm dreading the day I have problems out of warranty. So far I haven't had any issues, but it's inevitable given the nature of the system. If I had a traditional suspension I'd probably keep this truck till it dies. But since it doesn't I'll probably trade it in next year for one without air suspension, since that's optional on the 2019+ Rebels.

Yeah they didn't end up calling me. It disappeared from their inventory the day after I saw it.

I found a black on black on I really liked about an hour drive from me and when I got there, it was already dealer traded.

I did end up getting a 2018 Night Sport Crew at a steal and it had all the features I wanted. Determination pays off in cases like these!

 

[rraulston]

Just got mine last night. With 2K equity on my Taco, I was $40,800 OTD. MSRP was 53K and change. the 2018 incentives are nuts.

 

[JimfromAZ]

Very nice! I want those wheels.

 

[rraulston]

Jim, I was in Gilbert last night and bought it from Earnhardts!!

 

[rraulston]

Yeah they didn't end up calling me. It disappeared from their inventory the day after I saw it.

I found a black on black on I really liked about an hour drive from me and when I got there, it was already dealer traded.

I did end up getting a 2018 Night Sport Crew at a steal and it had all the features I wanted. Determination pays off in cases like these!

My choice was night for 40 OTD or Rebel for 40,8 OTD...

 

[ivey_usmc]

Just got mine last night. With 2K equity on my Taco, I was $40,800 OTD. MSRP was 53K and change. the 2018 incentives are nuts. View attachment 129952

Nice truck!! If you ever want to trade for full leather cooled seats let me know

 

[rraulston]

I almost got the Night edition! My choice was Night for $40 or Rebel for $40,8....

 

[JimfromAZ]

Jim, I was in Gilbert last night and bought it from Earnhardts!!

Awesome!!!

Hit me up if you change out those wheels soon. Or if you want black sport 20"...

 

[rraulston]

Nice truck!! If you ever want to trade for full leather cooled seats let me know

You would trade the leather for the cloth?? Why??

 

[ivey_usmc]

You would trade the leather for the cloth?? Why??

I like the leather sides and the cloth center also im running toyo's and the tread pattern on the seat is a toyo

 

[PastorBlake]

I like the leather sides and the cloth center also im running toyo's and the tread pattern on the seat is a toyo

Do you still want to trade your leather seats? If so what year is your truck?