At my age a new 2500 would be last large vehicle so 2018 or 2019 would be it. Difficult to find anything local that are not either Chevy WT or fully loaded Z71 LTZ or High Country 4x4. Not really wanting that. More like a slightly upgraded LT. A few LT without sprayed bed liner or new hitch pucks. Same with Ford. They are stripped with vinyl flooring and can be had for slightly above $50,000 or Lariat's at $73,000+. I have not found Ford to be better priced, I also have the GM card with nearly $3,000 on it for rebate. Kinda locks me into to them but I have always preferred the Chevy anyway.
These are home town dealers and dealers 30 miles away-Beaumont Texas- have almost no supply. Example, Classic Chevrolet in Beaumont has 1 2500 on the lot. Both Ford and Chevy inventory range from $50,000 to $73,000 with almost nothing in between, The home town dealer I bought the current truck from brought it in from Ft. Worth and about 350 miles.
Considered going to the dark side and look at Ram but nearest dealer is 30 miles away and IF there is an issue I am not willing to have to do with service that far away.