Journal
Saturday, August 7, 1999
After seven years of saving, and after seven years of GM Credit Card rebate earnings, I finally bought my Chevy Tahoe. On August 7th, I bought a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-Door 2WD with Onyx Black exterior and Neutral (tan) leather interior from Parkway Chevrolet in Tomball, Texas.
Here are some of the nice features:
Vortec 5700 V8 5.7L (350ci) 255HP engine
Power windows
Power doors with remote keyless entry
Power mirrors
Power seats (6-way) including reclining and lumbar support
Rearview mirror with digital compass and outside temperature (reading 97º-102ºF on
August 7th)
Stereo with cassette and CD and speed adjusting volume
Overhead console with reading lights and storage for garage door opener, sunglasses and
other items
Overhead rear air conditioning with separate controls
60/40 split-bench rear seat
ABS brakes
Dual air bags
Luggage rack
Carpeted floor mats and cargo mat
Center console with storage, change holders and notepad holder
Rear console with tissue holder and storage
Eight cup holders (four front and four rear)
Two extra (cigarette lighter) power outlets
Cargo area security cover
| MSRP | $33,510.00 |
| Sales Price | $30,200.00 |
| GM Credit Card Rebate Earnings (5% of purchases) | -$3,987.21 |
| GM Card Anniversary Bonus Certificate | -$250.00 |
| Sales Price with Discount | $25,962.79 |
| Vehicle Inventory Tax | $67.95 |
| State Tax | $1,622.67 |
| License/Transfer Fee | $62.76 |
| Inspection & Title | $32.75 |
| Documentary Fee | 50.00 |
| Subtotal | $27,798.92 |
| Extended Warranty (7 years/100,000 miles) | $982.00 |
| Total | $28,780.92 |
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