Looking at 2002 Avy with over 200k miles

[rusty01]

Looking at a 2002 Chevy Avy 4 by with the 8.1. It has over 200k miles. Seller says there is a whine in the rear end of the truck. Suposebly everything else works like is should and you would even realize that it has so many miles on it. It looks pretty decent, only a few minor spots of surface rust. The thing is loaded with leather and all options. He is asking $5500. Should I even be considering something which such high miles? What are some things I should look for should I decided to check it out?

[Shaners]

My friend has one that he bought new in 2002. It has been a very good vehicle for him and he has over 100K miles on it now. Like all the 8.1L engines it uses about 1 quart of oil in between changes.

[Black02Silverado]

Does he have all the maintenance records? Depending what all has been replaced you might need the common items like water pump, alternator, suspension parts and such if they are all still original. They would be the most likely items to need replaced soon. As for the rear end whine, depends on what it is as to what the cost would be to fix. Will not know until it is diagnosed.

[rusty01]

I've always wanted an Avy as it will meet our needs for towing and the family perfectly! Waiting on the dude to call me back so I can ask him more ?'s in it. I will bring up the service records thing to see if if he has replaced anything recently. Sure looks like an awesome rig!

[KMGZ400]

its not worth 5500. I wouldnt pay more then 3000 if that.. if the rear end is whining then it needs a rebuild.

[rusty01]

How much does a rear end rebuild cost? And I was thinking of offering $4500. lol

[KMGZ400]

^^^^ didnt mean to edit your post! my bad.

 

 

I would offer 3500, you can always offer more money, but you cant offer less.

[mawint]

What are you going to tow with it? Just curious, I have a 1500 avy and love it but it can't tow a 5th wheel. That is what I assume most people want a 2500 for but some people just have really big bumper pulls.

[ATMINF]

Have you also looked at 3/4 ton suburbans with the 8.1?

[rusty01]

What are you going to tow with it? Just curious, I have a 1500 avy and love it but it can't tow a 5th wheel. That is what I assume most people want a 2500 for but some people just have really big bumper pulls.

33 foot tag. Not really all that heavy but obviously too much camper for a 1500!

 

Have you also looked at 3/4 ton suburbans with the 8.1?

Yeah I've considered a Burb, the only issue is lack of box (for firewood, bikes, etc.).

[KMGZ400]

you could probably find a better deal on a 6.0 truck, less miles and a little newer

[ATMINF]

I don't think the 3/4 ton Avys came with anything but a big block.

[KMGZ400]

I don't think the 3/4 ton Avys came with anything but a big block.

 

that is true they didnt make 3/4 ton avys with a 6.0, i meant he should look at a 2500 CC with a 6.0

[rusty01]

Yeah I've found a few CC with "lower" miles. Probably gonna go that route (or find a diesel if I can). Why I do love the looks of the Avy's I think it's gonna be too hard to find a decent one that doesn't have a crap load of miles on it.

[Shaners]

People who have Avalanches really seem to love them. The 2500 version is a rare bird!