Valid point, and one that I considered. But I'm saving about $2,000 off the price of the car plus another $170 in taxes. So I'm "up" $2,170. The flight was $150 and I figure gas will run about $150, so I'm left with $1,870. Of course I'll have 600 miles on my brand new truck and a wasted Saturday, but I'd rather have the $1,870.
And there are other, non-monetary, reasons to buy from the dealer in Salt Lake. First, as Jhalko mentioned, it should be a nice drive through the mountains on a beautiful September day. Second, I'll get the truck a month earlier than waiting for my local dealer. And third, I just like doing business with people that seem fair and up front about everything. I think my local dealer was acting like a stereotypical dealership (making me wait while they checking everything with a manager, trying to get me to negotiate against myself, talking out of both sides of their mouth), while the dealership in Utah seemed fair and reasonable and not interested in playing games.
I'll make sure to post a few pics. Probably no offroading yet, but maybe a fire road or two. Can't wait to start the modding.
