Wow. The prices have gone up alot in the past year or 2. I read online that trucks made in 08+ there arn't that many becuase of the economy they didn't make as many as usual. Thus there is more 08's then 09 and 2010. Sucks but I'm going to keep looking. Have you had any problems with your 08?
Yeah, prices have definitely gone up. But I also know of someone who has bought an identical truck to mine but silver recently for right around 20,000 with like 130k miles. I think you just need to keep searching. That price they want is pretty crazy for an extended cab given how many people think they need a crew cab nowadays.
My truck has been pretty good, except for when it needed a new egr valve before I deleted it, and the radiator had to be replaced. I would look for a 2010 like what you're doing, because it seems like those were more refined, but I'd still look for a better deal.
Have you thought about looking down here in texas? There are usually a lot better priced trucks and we don't have rust issues like the more northern states do. It could definitely be worth a plane ticket and a drive back home.