Can agree with this. In the spring of 2011, I decided to trade my Ford Ranger for a user Chevy Silverado. Except there were no Silverados to be had. Anywhere. Several dealers told me the same story, “People really like their Silverado. They drive them till the wheels fall off or give them to a relative.” Others spoke of the artificial, but real, used vehicle crunch caused by Cash for Clunkers.
Finally, after eight months of looking, I found a 2004 model in cream puff condition. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.
We traded our 2001 GMC Sierra for a 2011 GMC with the same equipment. I wanted a Ford F-150 but the Ford dealer didn’t want my Gimmy with low miles. I don’t think the ‘11 is quite the same truck as the ‘01.
Bought my 2001 extended cab new in December of 2000. Coming up on 13 years, 220,000 miles. Nothing but standard maintenance. Best vehicle I I have ever owned.