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XYZ Enthusiast

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If my current '03 Sierra is needing a trans and/or differential, thinking about replacing it (paint is not the greatest either). Thinking about a newer used (2010 on up) or a no-frills new one. Now, since my '03 is the last vehicle i bought new, are there any thoughts either way on used or new? I know each GM truck that comes along has its' share of issues, I had the 706 head casting issues on mine, already had to replace a trans in it in 2010, front end noise, paint.....

8.1HD/ALLISON Senior Enthusiast

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Thats a decision for you and your budget. I would never buy a brand new truck. Prices are nuts. Find a nice one a few years old with 50,000 miles for 1/2 price of new. My 2 cents.

XYZ Enthusiast

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I hear ya...I do not miss having that monthly payment, but Major mechanical and paint work, getting to think something fresher would be in order. I have enough other projects without this truck being one of them any more than it is.


Appears the extended cab is becoming a thing of the past as well........

chupe442 Enthusiast

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I am with 8.1. Buy a used one a couple of years old with 50000 miles is one hell of a price break and still have some power train warranty to help with an expensive repair if there is an issue.

jhm Senior Enthusiast

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Buying new is about 40K. That is almost a third of what my house cost in 1991, crazy. I agree, buy used, get it checked by a mechanic you trust. they pick up on things we dont. Well worth 1/2 hour labor.

intheburbs Enthusiast

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Don't go no-frills. The GMT900s have some really great features/options. Call me soft or a sissy, but I like my back up camera, heated seats, remote start, power folding mirrors and power tailgate.

XYZ Enthusiast

XYZ

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Thanks for the replies. This one is pretty nice...http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=78247&endYear=2015&vehicleStyleCodes=TRUCKS&modelCode1=CHEV150&sortBy=bestmatchb&showcaseOwnerId=100018578&startYear=1981&makeCode1=CHEV&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&searchRadius=10&showcaseListingId=380358107&mmt=[CHEV[CHEV150[]][]]&listingId=367491466&Log=0

 

I have a family member who has a 2011 GMC Canyon available too. One GMC dealer here has a regular cab 2014 with a V6 for 23645, but not sure on that set-up...

00Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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If the truck needs only a trans and a paint job and everything else is solid (frame, body) then I'd put the $$ into the current truck and keep right on going. It beats having a car payment if the truck is otherwise reliable. That's what my plan is, drive this until it's no longer driveable, fix it up and drive it again.

Zebrafive Enthusiast

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Start looking or a 2012-2013 6.2l (w/o AFM) and leather seating surfaces IMHO.

 

Good luck... :driving:

 

Almost what I bought. 2011 Silverado LTZ, 6.2, 16.5K miles. I had to buy an LTZ to get the 6.2 That's all I was finding the 6.2 in. BUY USED!

But someone has to buy the new ones, so there will be used ones for me!

Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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I always buy new because I know what I got versus buying used and not knowing what you got. You never know buying used if you buying someone elses problem.

 

Buying used sometimes is almost having the same payments as buying new because of the interest rate some carry 5.9 and up on used vehicles. Used vehicles depending on age will have a higher interest rate versus new having like 0% so sometimes your payment will be cheaper due to the interest rate on new vehicles.

6.2max Enthusiast

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Depends where you are located.

Where I live 2 or 3 year old trucks are going for about 80% of new cost - so not much savings.

Not worth it to buy used over new.

03blackz71 Senior Enthusiast

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Start looking or a 2012-2013 6.2l (w/o AFM) and leather seating surfaces IMHO.

 

Good luck... :driving:

 

 

 

Almost what I bought. 2011 Silverado LTZ, 6.2, 16.5K miles. I had to buy an LTZ to get the 6.2 That's all I was finding the 6.2 in. BUY USED!

But someone has to buy the new ones, so there will be used ones for me!

 

a used 6.2L is the way to go. I always buy my trucks used because you can get the best deals that way. Earlier this year I bought a used 2013 Silverado LTZ 4x4 6.2L with only 10K miles with $2K worth of add ons for $32K. This truck new is close to $50K. I wanted the 6.2L so I would NOT have the AFM.

Zebrafive Enthusiast

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a used 6.2L is the way to go. I always buy my trucks used because you can get the best deals that way. Earlier this year I bought a used 2013 Silverado LTZ 4x4 6.2L with only 10K miles with $2K worth of add ons for $32K. This truck new is close to $50K. I wanted the 6.2L so I would NOT have the AFM.

 

Super deal for a low mileage 2013 LTZ with a 6.2

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