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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?

WrenchDetailer631Community StarterMay 30, 20262023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4Salt Lake City
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 31,000 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter because of rental use?
apr
5.76
location
Salt Lake City
trade in
term months
36
asking price
58000
dealer doc fee
85
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ShopGarage419Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Stop there until you know. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TorqueBuyer457Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. If they balk, that's your answer. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in Salt Lake City with 31,000 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. If they get vague again I'm shopping the deal elsewhere.
ShopGarage419Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 numbers without them. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Stop there until you know. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
HybridDetailer348Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. Call your insurer in Salt Lake City before you fall in love with the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
CamberGarage964Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Any freeze-frame data saved? Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
WrenchDetailer631Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
OP update: I got two written quotes on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the out-the-door gap is bigger than the ads made it look. I asked for the buyer’s order in email, not a text.
WrenchDetailer631Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
I asked about would you buy an ex-rental car at again and they still won't put GAP/add-ons on their own lines. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TruckOwner798Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
SunBeltGal712Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 30, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. Two 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. No need to make it theatrical. Calling insurance in the morning before I reply to the desk.
RustBeltBuilder621Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, if they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Going to compare one more dealer before I decide.
TruckOwner798Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. A written buyer’s order on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the whole play. I screenshotted the quote for later.
WrenchDetailer631Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Walked a dealership this week on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 (31,000 miles) and the doc fee was the tell. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
WrenchDetailer631Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Update from me: I finally have sale price, fees, and trade on separate lines for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Sleeping on the number either way.
RustBeltGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 numbers without them. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
BoostDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. Two 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Calling insurance in the morning before I reply to the desk.
SunBeltGal712Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in Salt Lake City with 31,000 miles. That's the sequence I'd use. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
CleanDad31Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. Two 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Any freeze-frame data saved? A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BoostDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Two 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'll update if anything new shows up.
WrenchDetailer631Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
PPI is scheduled. I'm not depositing until I see the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 notes. Not letting add-ons ride along because everyone does.
TruckOwner798Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in Salt Lake City with 31,000 miles. That's the whole play. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. If they get vague again I'm shopping the deal elsewhere.
SunBeltHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. That's the whole play. Calling insurance in the morning before I reply to the desk.
BoostDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: Call your insurer in Salt Lake City before you fall in love with the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. If they balk, that's your answer. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I screenshotted the quote for later.
RustBeltGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. Then the comparison gets honest. Do that first. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
ShopGarage419Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. In Salt Lake City, insurance quotes flipped a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. That's the whole play. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
HybridDetailer348Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
ApexBuilder701Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. If one piece looks too good on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. No need to make it theatrical. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
SunBeltHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, if they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Stop there until you know. Going to compare one more dealer before I decide.
TowGarage486Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. Ask for out-the-door on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the sequence I'd use. If they get vague again I'm shopping the deal elsewhere.
RustBeltGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. A written buyer’s order on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. Stop there until you know. Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.
RustBeltBuilder621Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Call your insurer in Salt Lake City before you fall in love with the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Do that before you talk monthly again. This is from a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in Salt Lake City with 31,000 miles. Was this after sitting overnight? I'll post OTD once I have two apples-to-apples sheets.
CamberGarage964Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, if they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. This is from a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in Salt Lake City with 31,000 miles. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
GarageDetailer790Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. In Salt Lake City, insurance quotes flipped a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If the story changes I'll post the new data.
RustBeltBuilder621Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 price probably got worse. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Any freeze-frame data saved? If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
SunBeltHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 1, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. In Salt Lake City, insurance quotes flipped a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. That's the whole play. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
CommuterDetailer973Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 2, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 numbers without them. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “would you buy an ex-rental car at,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. That's my plan before I call anyone.
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