how is durability past 100k?

[alaskan9974]

New to GM trucks, looking at buying a used pickup for winter. Lots of Colorado's and Silverado 1500's in my area with 90-110k miles for 10k or so. I currently have a f150 but am looking for something a little more useful for dirt roads and pulling the boat around occasionaly.

 

The colorado would work for me since its a little smaller and easier to daily drive and I pull only 3-4k max only a few times a month but I don't know if there is a gap in quality between it and the silverado's of the 04-07 year timeframe.

[Tattooo]

I had an 04 Sierra that I sold with 200K and I never had a problem

[Bob D]

Welcome Alaskan

 

Most owner's experiences will differ.

My 03 (well maintained since new) had a litany of issues @ the 150k mark (fortunately no drivetrain problems).

I, personally, would shy away from the Colorados, and go Japanese if I was in the market for a small pickup.

[alaskan9974]

Welcome Alaskan

 

Most owner's experiences will differ.

My 03 (well maintained since new) had a litany of issues @ the 150k mark (fortunately no drivetrain problems).

I, personally, would shy away from the Colorados, and go Japanese if I was in the market for a small pickup.

Thanks, is it for durability reasons or just preference? I see alot of tacoma's going for 5k more, but at that price I would lean towards a full size anyway.

[Bob D]

Smaller Japanese trucks' reliability as reported by independent sources (Consumer Reports and others), as well as anecdotal user's experiences yeilds strong evidence to their reliability. I don't see small American trucks faring as well. MHO.

[zach1990]

My last truck, 2000 Sierra, had 333k miles when I gave it to my brother. Current truck, 2004 Sierra, has 344k miles. Runs well still. Take care of it and it will last you a LONG time

 

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[Tattooo]

My last truck, 2000 Sierra, had 333k miles when I gave it to my brother. Current truck, 2004 Sierra, has 344k miles. Runs well still. Take care of it and it will last you a LONG time

 

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Damn you drive alot almost 700k between both trucks....lol

[zach1990]

Damn you drive alot almost 700k between both trucks....lol

Bought the first one with 247k miles and drove it for 7 years. Needed a new transmission at 272k. The new one was my dad's work truck. He drove it all over the state doing construction work.

 

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[Tattooo]

They held up well.....

[kdm101]

Got just over 201k on my '99. I've had some issues, but if anyone tells you they've had "zero issues", I'd wager they're not willing to fess up to the truth.