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I found a 2006 Sierra SLT Z71 crew cab. The truck is loaded and in really good shape. It's clean and doesn't appear to have ever been abused. The only problem is it has 205000 miles on it. I can't find any leaks and it seems to run really well. It has the 5.3 vortec in it. I think I can probably get the truck for about 9000. What do you guys think? Is this a good deal?

 

Thanks!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Try and talk him lower. That's a lot of miles on a 7 yr old truck

 

 

Ryan

Mckenzie Senior Enthusiast

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9K is a little to much for that truck with that many miles. Offer him 7.5k for it.

 

Ask him when the last time the fuel pump was replaced. As well as a list of what has been replaced on it in the last couple of years.

f0st3r Enthusiast

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Yea that seems like a lot for a truck with that many miles on it. And see if he has had the transmission replaced or repaired, if so when.

tanked_darren Senior Enthusiast

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No don't buy it these trucks don't go much past that mileage without blowing a transmission or engine, these trucks are tough but you don't know what he has done to it. Too much risk unless you have spare money for a major repair.

 

If this was a duramax it would be much different story.

 

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SILVERADOSC540 Senior Enthusiast

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Does he have any maintenance records? 100(200)K probably has major service due. If he has some records of regular maintenance besides oil changes offer 7 and see where he ends up. No records, no deal.

Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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like others have have said, not worth it.. that truck is worth about 5000.

 

 

X2. If that. I am always hunting for GMT800's and you can get them pretty cheap with very low mileage in very nice shape up here.

mk1979 New Member

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Thanks for all the info guys! I'm going to just keep looking. Probably would have bought it and ended up spending a lot of money if I hadn't gotten your advice. Much appreciated!

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