Need A Little Help!

[doverarjim]

OK guys, I know that some of you will take part. I am looking for a new (to me truck). I have found 3 that fit what I am looking for.

Truck *1 is a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Crew Cab, Long wheel base, SLE, 4X4, with a 6.0 $36,000

Truck #2 is a 2010 Chev Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab, Long wheel Base, LT, 4X4 with the 6.6 $39,850

Truck #3 is a 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Crew Cab, Long wheel base, Slt, 4X4 with the 6.6 $36,000

I have checked KBB and NADA and both of the used trucks are below resale both are closer to trade in price.

OK any other questions before the debates begin?

Thanks for the help guys.

[Z45]

I would buy the 2011, newer, more warranty left, gas engine.

 

Unless you have a specific need for the power and pulling ability of the 6.6 I would nor consider it. All it will do is cost you more money to operate. Fuel is more expensive, take more oil to change (10 qt) and one has to wonder why the previous owners traded in?

[doverarjim]

I forgot to add that I don't tow as much the past couple of years as I have in the pass. Some years I have towed over 1/2 the miles put on in a year, so I could use the diesel. The 09 was traded in on an 11 3500, I don't know about the 10 but the carfax said it had been bought by this dealer from an auction.

[RyanbabZ71]

Do you want leather or cloth interior?

 

crewcab long bed man that will be a beast (lenghtwise)

 

They all sound nice, so for me it would be down to colors

[becker87]

Go for the 11, all new chasis underneath there that sounds like it is very tough from the reviews i have read, and as said before it has the gas engine in it which is very capable and cheaper to operate then the diesel.

[doverarjim]

Ryan, I tell every one who says anything about lenght is "Yes, I do have a 40 acre field to turn it around in."

[RyanbabZ71]

That's cool, I would go for the 11 for the comment mentioned (new frame)

[General Lee 01]

I forgot to add that I don't tow as much the past couple of years as I have in the pass. Some years I have towed over 1/2 the miles put on in a year, so I could use the diesel. The 09 was traded in on an 11 3500, I don't know about the 10 but the carfax said it had been bought by this dealer from an auction.

 

Do Repossesions go on carfax?

 

 

I'm guessing it probably ended up at that auction because of a repo. And 9 times out of 10 on repo'ed cars you'll find atleast 1 instance where something got messed up. Whether the repossesee ripped the stereo system out or did something of that nature in spite of the upcoming repossesion. as a way to "stick it to the man".

 

And if I'm buying something that new,for that price, I want it to be as original and clean as it rolled off the assmebly line.

 

 

 

Can you tell us anything about the Mileage on them?

[RockySierra]

There is nothing wrong with owning a Diesel, they are very fun and easy to maintain and do not require a lot of maintenance and work (contrary to popular belief by some people on here) and once you have one, you will never go back.

[cracked_up]

I forgot to add that I don't tow as much the past couple of years as I have in the pass. Some years I have towed over 1/2 the miles put on in a year, so I could use the diesel. The 09 was traded in on an 11 3500, I don't know about the 10 but the carfax said it had been bought by this dealer from an auction.

 

Do Repossesions go on carfax?

 

 

I'm guessing it probably ended up at that auction because of a repo. And 9 times out of 10 on repo'ed cars you'll find atleast 1 instance where something got messed up. Whether the repossesee ripped the stereo system out or did something of that nature in spite of the upcoming repossesion. as a way to "stick it to the man".

 

And if I'm buying something that new,for that price, I want it to be as original and clean as it rolled off the assmebly line.

 

 

 

Can you tell us anything about the Mileage on them?

 

 

Just because it was purchased at the auction doesn't mean much. GM sells factory vehicles at auction. These could be rental cars, ones that reps drove, or even ones used around the plant for something. So the type mileage and condition can vary.

[KMGZ400]

i personally think it all depends whether you want the diesel or not. number 3 sounds good to me... SLT and duramax? dosent get much better.

[SouthCo]

yeah your going to get better mpg out of the diesel. and '09 or '10 diesel motor were the same so no difference there. '11 was the new diesel. I'd go with option 2 or 3. Which everone had the color/options you want.

[jakesulivan]

This is great! I'd also gone with Option 2 or 3.