Need Help - Any Contacts with a Dealership?

[Wake]

Converting an LT to an LTZ isn't a matter of swapping out some moldings and slapping slapping some 20s on. The whole suspension system has to be changed, interior features probably have to be added and reprogrammed. Whatever more it costs to go from an LT to an LTZ on a dealer lot, you can almost double it if all the work has to be done post facto off of the factory line.

I'm not so sure it works that way today.

My friend had a Cruise LT that was loaded better than the LTZ on the lot.

I also had an 02 Trailblazer LTZ that really wasn't any different than you could load an LT (LT level 3 level I think). You could get an LT and order the other options that would equip it as an LTZ without the LTZ badge. For instance, the leather interior, moonroof, and Bose sound system that would be part of the standard LTZ package would be extra cost orderable items on an LT package. In the end, an LT could be equipped just as well as an LTZ.

The suspension in the trucks should be the same unless you rebadge the model, 1500 vs 2500 vs 3500, or Chevy vs GMC (I think that was limited to older models though).

If the truck really is an LTZ, it should have LTZ listed on the RPO code sticker in your truck. I don't remember how GM noted the different LT levels/uplevels, but I think it was LT1, LT2. LT3.

$5K is a lot to expect in trade-in difference between an LT and LTZ, it's usually only a couple/few hundered difference in trade depending on age and mileage. When I bought my 02 LTZ the dealer also had an 04 LT which they were asking more than my 02 for and my 02 had less mileage and better equipment. The dealer should be going by factory options, not strictlly by LT or LTZ.

In this economy, trading in a vehicle sucks, but at the same time we can usually work a pretty good deal on a used vehicle purchase at the same time.

 

[soulsea]

In the case of the SUVs:

All LTZ = Autoride
All LS/LT trims = No Autoride

Can't speak for the pickups as I've never had one.

And to be honest, when I wrote that I hadn't read the OP carefully and I thought we were talking Tahoes.

 

[07Burb]

Why would one post about tahoes and tahoeyukonforum.com?

 

[choodock]

Why would one post about tahoes and tahoeyukonforum.com?

Sorry for the confusion, but as soon as the truck issue is resolved I can focus my attention on my Tahoe that I have had for less than 6 months. I'm thinking a 5.3 or 6.0 swap for my 4.8 and leather seats upgrade for my cloth.

 

[07Burb]

No worries man. just having a little fun. I hope that the situation works out in your favor

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Do the 6.0 swap you will be so much happier might want to do a 4l80 swap too tho.

 

[choodock]

Do the 6.0 swap you will be so much happier might want to do a 4l80 swap too tho.

Our truck is a 6.0 VortecMax. It sucks getting in the 4.8 Tahoe after driving the 6.0, the torque, horsepower, and fun factor are totally different. However, the Tahoe gets 18 mpg and the Truck gets 14.

 

[FishinCricket]

I'm not so sure it works that way today.

My friend had a Cruise LT that was loaded better than the LTZ on the lot.

I also had an 02 Trailblazer LTZ that really wasn't any different than you could load an LT (LT level 3 level I think). You could get an LT and order the other options that would equip it as an LTZ without the LTZ badge. For instance, the leather interior, moonroof, and Bose sound system that would be part of the standard LTZ package would be extra cost orderable items on an LT package. In the end, an LT could be equipped just as well as an LTZ.
not so. For example, in the TB you reference the leather is different in the LT vs LTZ, right? (Yours is two tone, eh?). I'm not saying the package differences would be drastic, but they'll be there.. Power folding mirrors, fog lamps, different bumpers/fascia, etc.. Depending upon which model we're talking about. Like the OP's 6 way bucket seat whereas the LTZ has 10 way with heat, driver memory and such..

The suspension in the trucks should be the same unless you rebadge the model, 1500 vs 2500 vs 3500, or Chevy vs GMC (I think that was limited to older models though).
sorry to keep correcting you, but you couldn't be more incorrect. The 1500 alone has three distinct suspension configurations

If the truck really is an LTZ, it should have LTZ listed on the RPO code sticker in your truck. I don't remember how GM noted the different LT levels/uplevels, but I think it was LT1, LT2. LT3.
agreed

$5K is a lot to expect in trade-in difference between an LT and LTZ, it's usually only a couple/few hundered difference in trade depending on age and mileage.
uhm, no? I'm seeing a difference of 3500 from LT to LTZ on a 2011 model.. Still 1700 on a 2007 model! Not sure where your getting your info, but it isn't the market.

When I bought my 02 LTZ the dealer also had an 04 LT which they were asking more than my 02 for and my 02 had less mileage and better equipment. The dealer should be going by factory options, not strictlly by LT or LTZ.

In this economy, trading in a vehicle sucks, but at the same time we can usually work a pretty good deal on a used vehicle purchase at the same time.

Indeed, rough post bud.





Op, good luck.

 

[alc5m]

run the vin on compnine and see what it comes up under and check the rpo codes like someone else said

but in all actuality, i hope you get the 3x cost plus attorney fees, that would be pretty dope for you and your camaro ha

 

[MACHO]

run the vin on compnine and see what it comes up under and check the rpo codes like someone else said

but in all actuality, i hope you get the 3x cost plus attorney fees, that would be pretty dope for you and your camaro ha

Agreed. Your time and headache are just as valuable than the $$$ IMO, and you should be compensated for that, OP. hope you win your suit!