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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine options and performance features In the GM model family, there are plenty of different body types and manufacturers that have formed solid reputations with all sorts of drivers across the nation. If you're looking for a high-performing, durable and innovative pickup truck with ample luxury to boot, there aren't many better options than the GMC Sierra 1500 line. Today, we'll be checking out its different engine options and performance features, and you can find all of them here in Lakeland FL! 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 available engines and tow ratings For the most recent model year, the 2018 Sierra 1500 comes with three available engines, each of them able to deliver the kind of adrenaline and unrelenting attitude we've come to expect from the line. We've listed some of their essential specs in the chart below - check it out! Engine Horsepower (hp) Torque Output (lb-ft) Maximum Towing Capacity Maximum Payload Capacity 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 285 305 7,000 lbs 1,770 lbs 5.3L EcoTec3 V8* 355 383 11,000 lbs 1,810 – 2,170 lbs 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 420 460 12,500 lbs 1,740 – 2,080 lbs *Also available with eAssist technologyThe 2018 Sierra 1500 can handle such large trailering and payload amounts because of all its included innovations and functionality. You'll get Trailer Sway Control, a Trailer Brake Controller, and Tow/Haul Mode all built-in, each of which helps to keep your haul centered as you drive along straightaways or take corners. By supplying the right amount of power to keep every component of your pickup balanced, the Sierra 1500 has more than shown its worth to handle both the open road and the job site. 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 technology and drivetrain features All these available power sources are some of the most advanced on the market, which is especially evident when you consider the amount of innovation that goes into each one. With Active Fuel Management, Variable Valve Timing and Direct Injection technology, your drive will be responsive, efficient, and most of all, seriously powerful.Higher Sierra 1500 trims also offer an 8-speed automatic transmission, which ensures that you'll have the smoothest and most responsive drive that the market has to offer. Plus, with 4×4 capability on all Sierra lines, you can tackle any terrain with ease. Every model year of the GMC Sierra 1500, from 2014 to 2018, is well-represented here at Kelley Lakeland. Be sure to contact our sales team today if you'd like to schedule a test drive. We can also get you set up for a financing deal too, so give us a call for more information!

Buying your first car is very exciting (who doesn't remember their first truck, car, or SUV?), but it can also be confusing. We want you to feel confident and prepared when you walk into the dealership, so we've put together a short guide explaining what you need to know as a first time buyer. Here are our top tips for first time car buyers: Build up some credit. If you’re thinking about getting your first truck, now is the time to get a low-limit credit card. Use that card to make necessary, smaller purchases, like gas, and then pay it off every month. That way, you can start to establish a good credit rating with that line of credit, which will help you get you approved for a larger loan. Think about potential co-signers. If it’s your first time financing a vehicle, you may need someone to co-sign (agree to co-accept responsibility for the loan) for your first car loan. A spouse with established credit can be a great option, as can a parent, or anyone else who has good vehicle credit or a mortgage. It’s important to have these conversations early on the process, though, so the truck you want doesn’t get sold while you’re trying to find a co-signer! Have a little time on the job. Does having a short time on the job mean you can’t get a loan? No! Banks take many factors into account when deciding to approve someone. However, having been at the same job for two or more years will help a bank see you as a strong candidate. Save up for a down payment. If you’re purchasing a first truck, you’ll need a down payment. Saving at least 20% for a truck not only helps you get lower monthly payments than financing the entire purchase, but it can help show the banks that you’re responsible enough to manage a larger loan. That 20% helps cover the title, tag. dealer and other fees that the bank doesn’t want to finance. You can also watch our tips for buying your first vehicle! Know what vehicles to look for. As a first time buyer, you may think a bank will be more likely to finance you on an older truck with high mileage. The opposite is actually true! Ideally, you want a truck that’s 8 years old or newer, with less than 80,000 miles on it. If the vehicle is too old, the bank will be concerned you may not be able to handle both repairs and your loan payment. You’ll actually have a better time getting financed on a newer truck! Prioritize your wants. With your first truck, you may not be able to get all the upgrades you want straight out of the gate (banks will be hesitant to finance them). However, if you buy a truck at Kelley Lakeland, you can bring your truck in to our Kelley’s Customs shop, and buy your upgrades as you go! Also, once you’re ready for your second truck, we know the value of those upgrades and can take that into account when appraising your trade. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily have to complete every one of these steps in order to buy a truck. We just want to put you in the most optimal situation to both get approved for a loan, and walk away satisfied with your purchase. If you have questions, feel free to call our Finance Director Valden at (863) 225-9650. He'll be happy to answer your questions! And now that you better understand the process of buying a car, don't forget the most important tip of all: enjoy the ride! You'll never have another first truck!

We all know there's nothing quite as luxurious as custom, premium Katzkin seats, but do you know some of the more practical reasons to upgrade to leather? Leather is durable. High-quality leather will easily wipe clean of most spills that you’d have to scrub out of cloth, and it’s certainly much easier to keep dust and other allergens to a minimum with a leather interior. Cloth seats will also absorb (and emit) more odors over time. Increased resale value. A vehicle with a leather interior has a greater resale value than one without, so you get to enjoy the luxury now and recoup some of the costs later. Given that Kelley Lakeland already offers a great deal on high-quality custom leather seats, you can recoup an even higher percentage of that cost later on! Comfort. On their own, leather seats are usually softer and more comfortable than your typical cloth seats, and they actually get softer and more flexible as time goes on, unlike cloth. With just a little maintenance, your leather truck seats will get even better with time! Listen as Shawn explains your options for getting Katzkin leather in your truck! So if you're ready to upgrade to leather, call us at (844) 885-6132 to see how much it would cost to add our custom leather truck seats to your vehicle today! Not only will you be working with an authorized Katzkin leather dealer, but we also have over 23 years of experience in working with leather in our service center. We can make sure your leather seats look beautiful, and will be safe and long-lasting!

As a truck specialty store, Kelley Lakeland often has those one-of-a-kind trucks that can be hard to find no matter where you live. Every single day, customers inquire about buying a used truck they've been searching everywhere for through our out-of-state buyers' program.In addition to offering free delivery anywhere in the state of Florida, we also have solutions for those buying a used truck from Texas, or South Carolina, or anywhere in the continental United States. If you're one of those out-of-state buyers, we have two options to help you bring home the truck you've been waiting for: In-person pickup. You can fly down and drive the vehicle back yourself. We offer reimbursement for plane tickets, as well as airport pickup from the major airports in Tampa or Orlando. Home delivery. You can also pick the transportation service that works best for you. We're happy to assist with loading for ground transportation to any destination that's more than 200 miles away. We're also happy to arrange shipping for you through Central Dispatch, and you'll pay them directly. With shipping rates as low as $300-$600, shipping any vehicle to your home is a great way to bring home one of the best used trucks you can buy.When you choose the home delivery option, we'll overnight your paperwork via UPS with a return shipping envelope included. Taxes will also be paid in your home state upon receipt of your new vehicle. No matter which option you choose, we offer a seven day buy back/exchange guarantee (buyer pays return shipping). We want you to feel confident in your purchase! Additionally, we do accept trade-ins on all deals using your photographs and VIN numbers to appraise your trade remotely. Just try to be as clear about any damage as possible ... We do have to receive the vehicle and evaluate it first-hand before we can give you the final value! Taking clear photos and videos will help make sure the estimate and final appraised value are a perfect match. In return, we try to be as clear in our pictures as we can. Since these are used vehicles, there may be small imperfections (although each vehicle does go through a thorough reconditioning process!), and we don't want you to have any surprises when your vehicle arrives either.At the end of the day, no matter where you live, Kelley Lakeland can help you bring home the truck you've been waiting for! Search our inventory, and then contact us about buying a used truck today!

We're sponsoring the truck and Jeep show at Wild Greg's Saloon in Lakeland on September 8th, and if you went to the last one in June, you know how big this one is going to be. The best lifted trucks and Jeeps in all of Central Florida will be there! If you've got a lifted truck or lifted Jeep, come down and enter your vehicle for a chance at some BIG cash payouts. The party will get started at 8 p.m. and Best in Show will take home $300 cash! There will also be $100 payouts for the best Jeep, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, GMC, and Toyota trucks, and the party will go 'til 1 o'clock in the morning. In you want your truck or Jeep in the show, show parking will be fenced-in and only $15 (after you pay show parking, it's free to enter your vehicle). All vehicles are welcome, so if you can get your lifted truck or Jeep here, you can enter it! Just get there early, because show parking can fill up fast! Wild Greg's will have multiple outside bars set up, so you can party outside while you check out the entries, or you can party inside on the dance floor. No matter where you choose to party, you will NOT want to miss this chance to check out the best lifted trucks and Jeeps in all of Central Florida on September 8th. We'll be bringing one of the judges from our Kelley's Customs shop and we can't wait to see what everybody brings!