might be getting my first truck, 05 sierra

[sockalex]

I'm trying to sell my jeep and I'm interested in getting a gmc sierra. i know nothing about trucks and am worried about getting a truck with higher miles. no matter where i search, all the trucks in my price range have high miles (100k+). is this bad or are these trucks reliable (engine, tranny, alternators, pumps, brakes, etc)?

 

any help is appreciated, I'm looking into this one specifically:

 

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5669008257.html

 

thank y'all in advance!

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Like a car the miles depends on the age. With modern cars 100K miles isn't that much anymore. The rule of thumb is average mileage is roughly 12K per year old it is.

 

Looking at that ad, 130K miles is normal for a 2005 since it's 11 years old. So that's not an issue. You still have to check it out good to make sure it looks like it's been maintained like it was supposed to be. Rather it's worth the $13K I don't know too be honest since I haven't looked at how much the trucks in that year range and generation are going for.

[Daryl LBZ]

Looks like a clean truck, but you won't know for sure until you look at it in person. I'd check the underside, rocker panels, cab corners, brake lines, and fuel lines for rust. If it's rust free and runs and drives good I'd pay $13k. Says he's firm on price, but could always try to negotiate more off.

[sockalex]

Like a car the miles depends on the age. With modern cars 100K miles isn't that much anymore. The rule of thumb is average mileage is roughly 12K per year old it is.

 

Looking at that ad, 130K miles is normal for a 2005 since it's 11 years old. So that's not an issue. You still have to check it out good to make sure it looks like it's been maintained like it was supposed to be. Rather it's worth the $13K I don't know too be honest since I haven't looked at how much the trucks in that year range and generation are going for.

 

around that mileage and year they go from $12,000-$15,000 which puts that one right in the middle. thats based off auto trader, but still a good comparison. but all of those are bone stock, without all the added on stuff like lift, tires, wheels, lights, etc

[sockalex]

Looks like a clean truck, but you won't know for sure until you look at it in person. I'd check the underside, rocker panels, cab corners, brake lines, and fuel lines for rust. If it's rust free and runs and drives good I'd pay $13k. Says he's firm on price, but could always try to negotiate more off.

 

he's a little less than an hour's drive from me so i will definitely try to get some pictures of the underbody and anything else that could be rusted before i waste a trip out there

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

 

around that mileage and year they go from $12,000-$15,000 which puts that one right in the middle. thats based off auto trader, but still a good comparison. but all of those are bone stock, without all the added on stuff like lift, tires, wheels, lights, etc

 

Bad thing about selling a modded vehicle is that you won't get that money back. More so if it's heavily modded. I wouldn't add much of anything for the aftermarket stuff, maybe a tad more for the rims but that's about it. This particular truck looks to have GM take offs or knock offs, but not 100% sure so not sure if that would be worth anything extra.

[sockalex]

 

Bad thing about selling a modded vehicle is that you won't get that money back. More so if it's heavily modded. I wouldn't add much of anything for the aftermarket stuff, maybe a tad more for the rims but that's about it. This particular truck looks to have GM take offs or knock offs, but not 100% sure so not sure if that would be worth anything extra.

 

yeah i could see how that would make sense. are you talking about the 2015 snowflakes being a knock off potentially?

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

 

yeah i could see how that would make sense. are you talking about the 2015 snowflakes being a knock off potentially?

 

They could be actual GMs but just making you aware that there are knock offs out there. If they're actual GMs then it should be a GM stamp on the back of them I believe. Some knock offs aren't bad quality, just not actual GM.

[RyanbabZ71]

Not sure I would be saying

 

 

 

truck is in great shape

 

when there is a torn drivers seat. If you are going to replace the leather it would be roughly $600 to DIY or close to $1K if you have a shop do it.

 

Not saying its not in great shape just do your due diligence and look it over good.

[arcasey]

I'm just going to throw my two cents in but I disagree that the price is reasonable. I think he's 2-3k high. the reason I say that is I have a buddy who bout a 2005 crew cab silverado with everything that truck has and then some for 14k 4 years ago!!! I am from that area where the ad is and there are plenty of nicer trucks in the area. Just my advice (because I have made the mistake of rushing into a purchase and not gotten a good deal) don't be in a hurry.

[Chris]

 

They could be actual GMs but just making you aware that there are knock offs out there. If they're actual GMs then it should be a GM stamp on the back of them I believe. Some knock offs aren't bad quality, just not actual GM.

Those ARE reproductions. Not OEM.

[KMGZ400]

looks like a decent truck but definatley over priced, only weak part of the truck is the trans IMO.. drive the truck at highway speeds and make sure you floor it a few times and make sure the trans does what it should. also make sure you closely feel how the front end of the truck feels especially since its clearly lifted in the front and has big tires.. i wouldnt pay more then 9500 for it either.

 

wouldnt be to worried about rust since its in NC but you never know!

[kstruckcountry]

35's + gooseneck hitch = blown transmission. Wouldn't touch it for that price.

 

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[KMGZ400]

35's + gooseneck hitch = blown transmission. Wouldn't touch it for that price.

 

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im pretty sure the h+s hideaway is just an aftermarket bumper hitch not a fifth wheel, lol and no way hes towing anything fifth wheel weight with that level and 35's

[sockalex]

 

im pretty sure the h+s hideaway is just an aftermarket bumper hitch not a fifth wheel, lol and no way hes towing anything fifth wheel weight with that level and 35's

 

could you explain what you mean about towing at that height? like i said in the first post i don't know much about pickups, sorry haha thats the reason i came to this forum