opinion on this 2wd sierra?

sockalex · July 18, 2016

I'm looking to buy a truck, and this one has lower miles than the rest i see online, and it looks absolutely clean, but its 2wd. i don't offload and in raleigh, NC we don't get a lot of snow typically but I'm hesitant to buy it. especially if i plan to lift it and put aftermarket parts on it.

here is the link:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=432334816&hideBackLink=true&Log=0

the other option would be this 04, that does have 4x4:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2017&zip=27613&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&maxPrice=15000&showcaseListingId=430225614&mmt=%5BCHEV%5BTAHOE%5B%5D%5D%5B%5DGMC%5B15SIPU4WD%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&photosOnlyActual=true&modelCode1=TAHOE&driveGroup=AWD4WD&sortBy=mileageASC&modelCode2=15SIPU4WD&makeCode2=GMC&showcaseOwnerId=27319120&startYear=2003&makeCode1=CHEV&firstRecord=0&maxMileage=150000&searchRadius=100&listingId=432962055&Log=0

intheburbs · July 18, 2016

The early year GMT900 trucks with the 5.3 scare me, especially with the higher mileage. AFM/oil consumption and all that nonsense. Notice my two trucks from that era do not have a 5.3.

The '04 is built like a tank, and that 5.3 motor is a beast. That truck will easily do 200,000 miles. Plus, a 4x4 is going to hold its value better.

Between those choices, I'd go with the '04.

Daryl LBZ · July 18, 2016

I'd buy the 2004 myself, but I'm biased. Haha!

Chris · July 19, 2016

I like my 04

sockalex · July 19, 2016

The early year GMT900 trucks with the 5.3 scare me, especially with the higher mileage. AFM/oil consumption and all that nonsense. Notice my two trucks from that era do not have a 5.3.

The '04 is built like a tank, and that 5.3 motor is a beast. That truck will easily do 200,000 miles. Plus, a 4x4 is going to hold its value better.

Between those choices, I'd go with the '04.

I'd buy the 2004 myself, but I'm biased. Haha!

I like my 04

is 14,900 a high price tag for a truck like that with 106k

Daryl LBZ · July 19, 2016

is 14,900 a high price tag for a truck like that with 106k

It is in my opinion. I've seen a few around here with 80-100k for about $20k, but they were also 2-3 years newer.

sockalex · July 19, 2016

It is in my opinion. I've seen a few around here with 80-100k for about $20k, but they were also 2-3 years newer.

what would be calls thoughts on this:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5659344581.html

Daryl LBZ · July 19, 2016

what would be calls thoughts on this:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5659344581.html

I like the other 2004 better than that one. It's not lifted, lower mileage, higher end interior, and it's a crew cab.

Chris · July 19, 2016

I like the other 2004 better than that one. It's not lifted, lower mileage, higher end interior, and it's a crew cab.

04 crew cab is fairly rare

Daryl LBZ · July 19, 2016

04 crew cab is fairly rare

Looks like another reason to like it better then.

sockalex · July 19, 2016

Looks like another reason to like it better then.

my buddy just pointed this one out to me

http://www.raleighpreowned.com/1372_V20160623172651/Raleigh/2006-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO-K1500-for-sale

Daryl LBZ · July 19, 2016

my buddy just pointed this one out to me

http://www.raleighpreowned.com/1372_V20160623172651/Raleigh/2006-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO-K1500-for-sale

I still like the 04 Sierra better, but that's just me.

sockalex · July 19, 2016

I still like the 04 Sierra better, but that's just me.

i guess because of space? i mean the ext cab vs crew doesn't bother me too much and i figure this ones got 6000 less miles

Daryl LBZ · July 19, 2016

i guess because of space? i mean the ext cab vs crew doesn't bother me too much and i figure this ones got 6000 less miles

Eh not so much. I'm more of an options kind of guy. I like the higher end trim levels with more options which is what the crew cab has. It will be your truck though so go with whatever it is that you like.