What Would You Sell And Why?

blacksierra01 · August 28, 2011

I'm thinking about selling one of my trucks, and its a pretty hard decision to make. If it was your choice, what truck would you sell, and why?

Truck 1 - 2001 sierra, 4.3, reg cab long box,4x4, 356000 kms, works great, rides good

Truck 2 - 1985 Sierra, 305 , 4x4 , reg cab long box, power options, mint condition, origional paint, 250 000 kms

I know I could probably get more for the '85, but i know there are not too many out there in this kinda shape anymore, so I'm just looking for some opinions.

http://picpaste.com/187467_502659930_6221287_n-Z1mAHsrW.jpg

http://picpaste.com/85-1-EyBNFhEN.jpg

Superperv23 · August 28, 2011

I would say sell the 01, for the simple reason you don't seem sold on the idea and it is easier to replace if you regret selling

zach1990 · August 28, 2011

I'm thinking about selling one of my trucks, and its a pretty hard decision to make. If it was your choice, what truck would you sell, and why?

Truck 1 - 2001 sierra, 4.3, reg cab long box,4x4, 356000 kms, works great, rides good

Truck 2 - 1985 Sierra, 305 , 4x4 , reg cab long box, power options, mint condition, origional paint, 250 000 kms

I know I could probably get more for the '85, but i know there are not too many out there in this kinda shape anymore, so I'm just looking for some opinions.

http://picpaste.com/187467_502659930_6221287_n-Z1mAHsrW.jpg

http://picpaste.com/85-1-EyBNFhEN.jpg

thats a hard choice but id say the '01 simply because that '85 is gonna be worth a pretty penny one day. good luck and let us know what you decide

tanked_darren · August 28, 2011

I agree with selling the 01', but I don't see you getting much for it.

GasHog369 · August 28, 2011

sell 01.. easier to find if u change your mind..

Doug_Scott · August 28, 2011

Which one drives better? I mean everyday driving, merging onto highways, passing other vehicles, smoothness, that sort of stuff. Without having driven either one, I would take the 85. You have to know by now that each successive model generation gets lighter via sheet metal thickness. And I don't mean that the 85 would be safer in a crash, you should know by now that non-crumpling is not better for occupants.

tyhuck · August 28, 2011

Sell the 01 because the 85 is a classic. You dont find many of them, especially in that good of condition. Most of the ones Ive seen have been patched together, usually poorly.

KMGZ400 · August 28, 2011

id sell both and get one truck. i dont think you could really get much at all for the 01, so i would keep the 2001, thats just me

desrtrat · August 29, 2011

id sell both and get one truck.

the 85 is not worth much to most people. too many miles on it, not factory stock, way too much J.C.Whittney crap on it. 25 years old doesn't make it a classic, just older than most people who would buy it..

blacksierra01 · August 30, 2011

The only things added to the '85 are running boards bed rails and a set of air horns, all of which were installed by the dealer after it was purchased, other than that its factory original, except for tires, brakes, battery ect.

I think im going to keep both trucks, I got a few nice offers for the '85, but just cant sell it. (too much sentimental value) and the 01 is worth as much as I could get for it to me as a beater/mud truck. So, I think im going to keep both and just keep my eye out for a newer, lower km, GMT 800. Thanks for the input.

Mckenzie · August 31, 2011

What price would you ask for the 85?

blacksierra01 · August 31, 2011

Not sure, I've had offers up to almost $7000 canadian, but turned them down.

jro909 · August 31, 2011

sell the 01....look at big classic car auctions..the most hidious cars end up being worth a pretty penny when they are almost impossible to find

General Lee 01 · September 1, 2011

If you do sell the '85, you might want to think about deleting those step-rails. They look cheap, which makes the rest of the truck as a whole look cheap.