Crazy Idea ?

[98 Z71 SLT]

Have been looking at trucks lately; and have came across a couple of great deals,locally.

 

Leave well-enough alone, or take the plunge???

 

Current ride:2010 Silverado LS,Ext Cab,4.8---1900 miles

 

Possible:2011 Silverado LT Crew,5.3,AllStar,MSRP near $39k---dealer internet listed at $31k

 

That, to me, is a ton of savings. Plus, I know I'd get decent money on a trade. Current truck is paid for.

[Matt_]

that's a loaded question man

 

You have a 2010 truck paid off? Then unless you're unhappy with it for some reason i wouldn't jump into another truck just yet.

 

If the 2011 has upgrades you want and you can afford it, then by all means its your money and do as you please!

 

I will say this, if you're unhappy with the 4.8L, then don't get rid of the truck just for a 5.3L.... if you can swing it, go straight to the 6.2

[tonygxp]

that's a loaded question man

 

You have a 2010 truck paid off? Then unless you're unhappy with it for some reason i wouldn't jump into another truck just yet.

 

If the 2011 has upgrades you want and you can afford it, then by all means its your money and do as you please!

 

I will say this, if you're unhappy with the 4.8L, then don't get rid of the truck just for a 5.3L.... if you can swing it, go straight to the 6.2

 

couldn't have said it any better..right on!

[pm26]

Are you trying to find out if you can get another AFM lemon?

[98 Z71 SLT]

Are you trying to find out if you can get another AFM lemon?

 

 

I knew Pete HAD to post in here...

 

no, AFM is not on my mind

[RyanbabZ71]

Do you do this like every month? In the long run you cannot come out ahead.

[98 Z71 SLT]

Hang on....I previously listed a 2011 Crew Cab with nearly $8k off

 

I was wrong. I mean, the dealer was wrong.

 

It is a left-over 2010 model. I tracked the VIN thru GM

 

oops. sorry guys. got excited over nothing

 

and there's nothing at all wrong with a 4.8. 300+ hp and no AFM???

[98 Z71 SLT]

Do you do this like every month? In the long run you cannot come out ahead.

 

 

nope. I didn't even post on this site for like 2 months

[kdixer]

I think in the next year or two there might be enough reasons to trade in a paid for vehicle with the pony wars heating up again. The new engines from GM will be released around 2012 and the already infamous ecoboost will have people arguing all over the place. I cannot wait for the "I would rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy" propaganda to start flying again. The jump from the 4.8 4spd to the 5.3 6spd would be pretty comparable to the 5.3 4spd compared to a 6.0 4spd. You could go all out now and get a 6.2 6spd or you can wait a year or 2 and get comparable hp AND better fuel economy.