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Hi everyone, I am currently looking for a used Chevy Silverado, I found a 2014 ltz with the 1lz package with 38k miles. I also found a 2015 Chevy Silverado Lt 1lt package with 28k miles. They are both listed for the same price. I cannot decide on which one to buy. Any opinions from current owners, or recent buyers would be helpful. Thanks for any information. Price on both is just under $30k.

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I would probably pick the one that has some warranty time remaining. That being said, I also really like leather seating, probably enough just to go for it! Tough call...

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2014= more bells and whistles (ltz)

2015= more warranty

 

Virtually no difference in the trucks from 14-15. less recalls on the 15's. Look at gearing as well, a 3.08 and 3.42 drive differently and tow considerably differently.

I to was in your shoes an settled for a 2015 LT2 with leather (allstar edition). It has in my opinion the best balance of bells and whistles and warranty.

 

Here is a perfect example of that:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=450382998&hideBackLink=true&Log=0

 

This is identical to what I bought (my price $30,500+ $99 doc. with 37500 miles). Mine was also CPo which adds 12,000 bumber to bumper and 1 more year to the drive train.

 

Hope this helps.

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Hi everyone, I am currently looking for a used Chevy Silverado, I found a 2014 ltz with the 1lz package with 38k miles. I also found a 2015 Chevy Silverado Lt 1lt package with 28k miles. They are both listed for the same price. I cannot decide on which one to buy. Any opinions from current owners, or recent buyers would be helpful. Thanks for any information. Price on both is just under $30k.

 

You might want to read up on our 2014 nightmare.

Here's the link:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/162450-does-your-2014-do-this/

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You sure have had a tough go at it huh! I hate that for ya.

I think it's appropriate we keep in perspective that a vehicle with the extensive list of issues like yours are in the minority. There's always higher risk of getting a lemon on the first year production models and its look like what you may have.

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When I had my 2014 it had no major issues at all. The drivers seat ripped open but was replaced.

 

I had the recalls done.

I will say if you are getting the 2015 or the 2015 from a dealer get them to fully update the radios to the latest software. The has been many revisions.

 

Plus ensure they have had all recall work done.

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When I had my 2014 it had no major issues at all. The drivers seat ripped open but was replaced.

 

I had the recalls done.

I will say if you are getting the 2015 or the 2015 from a dealer get them to fully update the radios to the latest software. The has been many revisions.

 

Plus ensure they have had all recall work done.

Whats the latest version and does it fix major bugs or add any features? I'm in the shop now, but don't want to add any down time possibly if it isnt that big of an update. I can always do it later.

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Went with the 2015 lt2, sport, convenience packages. 2 of the 20's had clear peeling, they replacing under warranty. Couldn't be happier! Went from 06 Sierra too DC Silverado. Thanks everyone for help and information! Here's to 10 more years of GM love!

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