I feel like I was BS'd around about my original vehicle choice. I was interested in a 2024 Chevy Trailboss discounted to $56,450. I was told a contract couldn't initiated because there was a recall and then I was told there was a stop sale on it because the engine was possibly contaminated with sludge. But here we are test driving it. I dont think the vehicle was ever taken off the website ( I checked from time to time ) and I doubt it ever left the lot ( was told they would have to replace the engine ) and now it's currently discounted less than it was and is priced at $59,700, a $3,250 increase because it does not have the Classic bonus cash $1,000 and Classic Trade Assistance $2,250 discounts. Ended up being sold a 2025 RST that was more than the Trailboss. My assumption is that dealership decided it was discounted too much or something along those lines and made up a story to sell a newer vehicle at a higher price and then corrected the trailboss discounts to price it higher. Of course, I could be wrong, but that's my feeling about the whole thing. I like the truck, but I'm not happy with the experience. I feel like I was screwed out of my original choice. Also, stop "ceramic coating" and upcharging when doing the paperwork. It's such a scummy tactic to get hit with another $2,150 at signing. You're basically adding an unwanted paint warranty. Interestingly enough, the purchase price of the coating, according to paperwork, is $1,500, so I assume we are being charged $650 for the application ( totaling the $2,150 ). I highly doubt ALL vehicles they receive go through a proper ceramic coating job. If you know anything about detailing, ceramic coating is quite the process that involves surface prep ( clay bar and such ), paint correction, applying it, drying / curing, buffing .. it is quite the task. I just doubt that it's properly ceramic coated. Car buying is never a fun experience after picking what you like, this was no exception.
