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My dad drives an '06 Sliverado crew cab Z71 that has less than 75k and is mint. He's thinking about buying a new Chevy or RAM, but I'm wondering if he should just keep what he's got? In the end it's his money, but after driving a few the other day I wasn't super impressed. Sure they are shiny and new but unless he gets it loaded, which he probably won't, I still like the older one maybe. I still love my '04 Yukon XL Denali with 240k.

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There are days I wish I never got rid of my '05 Silverado Z71. Other than the blend door actuators clicking and going bad, I never had a problem with it. And it only had 100k miles on it.

 

But for the most part, I'm glad I upgraded. I got some new gadgets, a little luxury. Only hate it on the day I have to make payments now

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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My 2006 has everything I want... If I wanted a fancy head unit I could get a much better one than GM offers for a lot less than $50k... I'm very happy with my pickup, so for me it would make no sense to buy a different one. If he's happy with it, may as well keep it. If not, there are plenty of people ready to grab it.

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I've been in the same boat for a few years regarding my '02 Silverado. I finally made up my mind, and I am definitely buying a new one. But since so much time has passed, the only person that see's my '02 as having any value is me, so I'm keeping it instead of putting the few thousand dollars toward a new one. I'll beat it up around the farm until it dies. There's a lot to be said for owning a vehicle outright.

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Make sure that if he buys a new one to take it on the highway and make sure it doesn't vibrate. Because if that's something that will bother him, it will be a fight to get it fixed. Trust me. Go read some of the last pages of the vibration forum in the Chevy problems/recall section of this forum.

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My dad drives an '06 Sliverado crew cab Z71 that has less than 75k and is mint. He's thinking about buying a new Chevy or RAM, but I'm wondering if he should just keep what he's got? In the end it's his money, but after driving a few the other day I wasn't super impressed. Sure they are shiny and new but unless he gets it loaded, which he probably won't, I still like the older one maybe. I still love my '04 Yukon XL Denali with 240k.

 

 

DO NOT SELL IT! KEEP IT! That thing is a gem with only 75k miles! 2006 was the last great year to buy a GM truck in my opinion. The last year to buy a truck that will easily go 200k+ miles with proper maintenance. These newer trucks, and all vehicles really, have become like disposable plates and utensils...use them for a breif period and then buy or lease something new every few years. I have a hard time seeing anything built after 2006 lasting 200k miles without expensive repairs. They simply just don't build them like they used to.

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Only 75K? That means he hardly uses it. No need to drop that much money on something that seems to be used for utility purposes. Tell him to buy some toys to pull behind it :)

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My 2011 had 24,000 miles on it when I traded for my 2014. If I had to do it all over again, I definitely would have kept my old truck. I usually trade every 3 years or so, and this is the first time I've been disappointed in my decision. As Bdkfl said, be sure he drives the new one in varying conditions and speeds. Some guys love the new trucks, and some guys convert to other brands after experiencing the problems of the 2014+ platform.

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Thanks for the replies! I was thinking of telling him if he wants something different to just lift it a couple inches, new rims, bigger tires, step bars, CAI, and a few other goodies. Not sure if that's his style though. If he does that I'll buy it when he wants to sell again. :)

tnchevy Senior Enthusiast

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I would vote to keep it if possible. I loved my 2002 (ext cab, Z71, 4.8) and had planned on being in it for a minimum of 15 years but alas major rust problems is what got me into my 2014 last year. My new silvy is nice with a lot of cool options and a ton more power than my old 4.8 but I do not think it is made as well as my 2002 model. I would have kept my old truck but I drive my company truck 5 or 6 days a week and my personal rig only gets driven on the weekends plus I also ride my motorcycles quite a bit so I couldn't justify it just sitting around and not getting driven. I bought it used in 2003 with 25k miles on it and put another 100k on it myself with no major problems in the 11.5 years I owned it. I would suggest if that 2006 model is still rust free and no mechanical problems is to keep it for a few more years at least.

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I had a 2006 crew z71 and I believe it was lt1 package (basic). Still bad power windows and doors and driver seat, but nothing crazy. Mine was great shape with 102k miles. I was able to get $16k toward a new one on trade. They re-sold it for around $17,200. I was sick of the horrible suspension on that 2006. Front end was the worst with the rack and pinion, and torsion bars.

 

Overall, glad I bought a new truck, and did well in value for my old.

jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

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When I'm towing my 14 makes me smile all the way, but honestly I had a immaculant 05 with just over 100k and I think I should have kept it, reason for this is I do not for see me keeping this truck for 100k and 6 yrs, at least if his radio poops he can replace with ease

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