2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0

[Dasanii19]

2004 Chevy Silverado "LT" 2500 6.0HD crew cab

 

Millage 46,000

 

4:10 gears with G80 locker

 

One owner (grandpa), super clean inside and out.

 

 

So I just bought this truck from a dealer, I jumped on it because it was so clean with really low miles. Dealer was asking $23,888. I ended up negotiated 21k. I guess I'm wondering if I got ripped? I'm thinking private party would have been roughly 16-17k? I know dealers need to make their money. Opinions? Anyways, here are the options on it below:

 

 

 

[servantsalesmen]

What you paid seems a bit high in my opinion. That's a pretty good price if it were a diesel though.

 

I own an 04 Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0 myself, bought it new for 40,000. In my 87,000 miles, I had the brake lines burst, fuel lines corrod, 2 cracked flexplates, rotted tranny lines and a bad intermediate steering shaft. Just some things to look out for.

 

I wouldn't say you got totally shafted but it wasn't the deal of the century either. Hopefully it comes with some kind of warranty!

[kstruckcountry]

I would give $15k or so depending on what shape it's in. The thing is, it looks like it had a camper on it, which for me removes it from the "complete cream puff" category. It does look like a really nice pickup, I just wouldn't pay near that much for it. What you paid would be fairer if it was a diesel.

[sahls01gmc]

I agree with everyone. I'd say you should have paid around $16,000 tops for that truck.

 

Don't get us wrong, you did in fact buy a clean truck. It looks great. I have an '01 with 300,000 miles and have only had to replace the fuel pump (like everyone else at 150,000) and the front wheel bearings (expensive, but quick repair).

 

 

On KBB (take it for what it's worth), it says your truck should have cost around $17,500 retail price based on "average" mileage, which they put in a value of 120,000. If you put in 46,000 miles, it says your truck should have cost $29,500.

 

 

As long as you don't have any major problems, you'll be in good shape!

[Dasanii19]

Thanks for all the replies! Two things, I noticed vibration at 35-60mph. The dealer did a alignment and s balance, gave it back to me and said it's just how the truck is. I'm still noticing this vibration and was curious if you had any suggestions? Maybe a off balance drive shaft? Also, those of you with a truck similar to mine, any modifications to somehow incorporate the onstar microphone with a after market head unit? I really miss Bluetooth!! Onstar wants $9.99 for 300 minutes! I believe onstar phone connectivity is for emergencys only. Thoughts?

[servantsalesmen]

I've thought about trying to add Bluetooth to mine using the factory unit but I just don't see it working. Everything I have read online suggests that it's difficult.

[99 2500]

Looks to have oversize tires on it, maybe 285/75r16. The big tires are sometimes hard to balance, I would take it to a tire shop to check wheel balance .

[Dasanii19]

Tire size is LT265/75R16