Worthwhile dealer add-ons?

Bigburb3500 · Sep 17, 2024

These are hilarious actually. I remember when nitrogen used to be a $50 add. $200 is getting insane considering I air down often…

I think most places charge about $50/window. So $100 for the front maybe is what I would have assumed is reasonable.

Shaymus106 · Sep 17, 2024

RST Dana said:
Ceramic tint or its a waste of time if you are looking to reduce heat.

Ok, I did not know this, thank you!

Shaymus106 · Sep 17, 2024

Bigburb3500 said:
These are hilarious actually. I remember when nitrogen used to be a $50 add. $200 is getting insane considering I air down often…

I think most places charge about $50/window. So $100 for the front maybe is what I would have assumed is reasonable.

I’m so glad I asked here, thank you!

RST Dana · Sep 17, 2024

Shaymus106 said:
I’m so glad I asked here, thank you!

A big named tire company provided free nitrogen outside fills at one of their plants in Greenville SC. Anyone could drive up, use their jack, and deflate and refill with nitrogen for free. I did it a free times and determined no benefit. Tire discounters used to offer free nitrogen with tires purchases here in OH, but that’s no more an option. Stores said the equipment was too costly to maintain.

Bigburb3500 · Sep 17, 2024

If you are purchasing from this dealer, be careful of the finance options too. If you are financing make sure you get a preapproval so you have a fair and non-jacked up rate and then with the products they sell… be careful. Gap insurance is kinda useful but shouldn’t be more than about $700 these days. Lots of places sell for a LOT more but I think their cost is something like $400-500. Warranties… lots of opinion around that. Just think thru them. Good luck! These trucks are real nice.

BacDoc · Sep 17, 2024

As others have said nitrogen is probably not worth it and over priced.

As far as the floor mats go Weather Tech and Husky make great stuff. The GM floor mats have 3 different price points and the premium ones are very nice, maybe even made by Weather Tech but they are expensive. If they throw in premium ones for that price then get them!

What I did was buy the truck and just wait. If you sign up for GM rewards on the app you can get major points for just the purchase and the site often has 10-15% discount on accessories. Then you can order them online and get free shipping.

Tahoe14 · Sep 19, 2024

I believe Costco has a car buying service with several different Dealers if you are a member. As others have said Dealers will take advantage of you. Finance office can be brutal also as they will try to sell you everything, GAP, Exterior and Interior protection, car ding protection, key FOB protection, extended warranties, and so on. Tell them no thanks, there are GM Dealers on this forum if you want an extended warranty(service contract) and they sell at a discounted price. Just let us know and we will guide you in the right direction, and no Dealer add on’s. Good luck with your purchase.

Shaymus106 · Sep 20, 2024

BacDoc said:
As others have said nitrogen is probably not worth it and over priced.

As far as the floor mats go Weather Tech and Husky make great stuff. The GM floor mats have 3 different price points and the premium ones are very nice, maybe even made by Weather Tech but they are expensive. If they throw in premium ones for that price then get them!

What I did was buy the truck and just wait. If you sign up for GM rewards on the app you can get major points for just the purchase and the site often has 10-15% discount on accessories. Then you can order them online and get free shipping.

Thanks for the info! Wasn’t aware of the GMC awards/points program. Just signed up!

Shaymus106 · Sep 20, 2024

Tahoe14 said:
I believe Costco has a car buying service with several different Dealers if you are a member. As others have said Dealers will take advantage of you. Finance office can be brutal also as they will try to sell you everything, GAP, Exterior and Interior protection, car ding protection, key FOB protection, extended warranties, and so on. Tell them no thanks, there are GM Dealers on this forum if you want an extended warranty(service contract) and they sell at a discounted price. Just let us know and we will guide you in the right direction, and no Dealer add on’s. Good luck with your purchase.

Ok, thank you for this information! Wasn’t aware of the Costco service. I’m a member there and will look into it. Thank you!

E_S_D said:
Those options are WAY overpriced. The only windows that need to be tinted are the front doors, all of the other glass is tinted glass from the factory. Nitrogen in the tires is useless, it's nothing but a money maker for the dealer. You can buy a full set of Husky Weatherbeater floor liners for about $220. The infotainment screen protector can be found for $40. LaminX door edge guards ... $16.99, Door cups $24.99 ... total $42 and they want $599.

I’ve been looking for infotainment screen protector and floor liners. I can’t find a screen protector with good reviews. The ones on Amazon, reviews say they don’t fit the 2024 Yukon screen well, leaving an exposed gap across the top. And the Husky floor liners, there doesn’t seem to be an option for the second row bucket seats; it says “does not fit power sliding center console models” which is what mine is. Any suggestions? Thanks!

slickbrave · Sep 23, 2024

Polo08816 said:
That's a rip off. Most high volume dealerships are advertising anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 off 2024 GMC Yukons these days with no dealer add-ons. Well worth it to travel and get a good deal these days. It'll help the market by increasing the frequency of "arbitrage" as well.

I agree with the group on the items listed, but the one dealer add-on which was worth it for me are the front Brembo brakes. My Yukon is a Denali so when you have 22" wheels, they don't make the brakes any bigger from the factory. The Brembos have bigger rotors along with the better pads and calipers. My research showed the rear "Brembos" are just factory calipers painted red, but the fronts are the real deal. These are especially helpful if you tow.

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