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06-16-2013, 11:53 PM
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Need a truck...Suggestions?
Welp I'm sick of driving my car everyday and need something to drive thru the winter. I can't stand the thought of crashing my car again.
I'm looking at ECSB Sierras (99-) but finding them with minimal rust is tough. How do you guys feel about these trucks? Are there common issues I should worry about? My moms got a silverado and has put over 100k on it with hardly any effort. Would you guys recommend something else? Gas mileage isn't important since my work is 5 miles from my house...has to be a truck tho I just want to gather some thoughts!
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06-17-2013, 07:45 AM
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I had a 98 Tahoe 2 door. Loved that truck. Had 188000 when I sold it. No major issues ball joints up front. Mainly just one that's not rotted out. I did go through 3 rear diffs finally junked the factory g80 after the second Grenade and put in an eaton LSD. Other than that no major issues.
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06-17-2013, 12:33 PM
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I purchased a 2001 extended cab 4x4 Z71 a few months back with 104k on the clock, clean as a whistle for 7200.00. Runs and drives as new. I will never buy another new truck again. I average about 17mpg and it pulls the car trailer with little effort.
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06-18-2013, 11:24 PM
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but on topic...2003 and up gm trucks dont have the rust issues like the 99-02 trucks did. you can get a 4x4 5.3 2003-2005 pretty cheap now and they hold up really well. my buddy has a 03 with 150k on it and has not had to do a thing to it yet
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06-19-2013, 12:45 AM
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I REALLY like my 2003 Silverado 2500HD. It can tow my enclosed trailer and car with no problems.
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06-19-2013, 07:14 AM
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06-17-2013, 12:37 PM
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my sister has a 2002 yukon with 230k never had any problems other then a few fuel pumps! the chevy silverado/GMC sierra 4x4 is the way to go.. i got a 04 ext cab 178k runs and drives as good as the day my dad bought it new! i bought it off him 2yrs ago with 155k for 5k..its the best truck ive ever owned! i get about 15 city mpg with a 7 yr old flowmaster exhaust, cold air kit and BFG's. HWY-18mpg
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06-18-2013, 01:14 AM
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look for 2002 plus. 99-01 have rot issues under the master cylinder causing some bad brake lines. i get 18mpg highway in my 2500 avalanche!! its only a little 8.1 liter.....
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06-18-2013, 01:41 AM
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06-18-2013, 02:37 AM
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