New from Iowa - Getting a 2003 1500HD

[RedRocketZ28]

Hello all, I am going to look at and, more than likely, buy a 2003 Silverado 1500HD this weekend. I will be traveling from Iowa to Kentucky which is roughly 10 hours. I have been looking for a 1500HD for quite some time and think I found the perfect truck. It's got 52k miles on it and looks to be in very good shape. The dealer was asking $17,999 for it but I got them down to $15,500. What are your thoughts on this price?

 

I currently own a 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3L but am wanting something a little more robust to trailer my Camaro to the track and our boat to the lake. The 6.0/4L80E combo is hard to beat for reliability. The Buick does an okay job towing the Camaro on an open trailer but the boat being 25' long would probably be a little sketchy. Right now I use my Dad's 2002 Avalanche and it even struggles a bit with it.

 

Here's some pictures of the truck.

 

 

The salesman I have been working with said there is hardly a scratch or ding on it and most importantly for me, no rust. Trying to find something like this in the upper Midwest that isn't a rusted mess isn't possible. I am going to make sure I keep it clean and do every thing I can to prevent the common rocker and cab corner rust issues that plague these trucks.

 

What do you all think?

 

For the heck of it here's the Buick towing my Camaro and the boat hooked up to it. I didn't go far with the boat. I know it would tow it but the short wheelbase and lack of weight wouldn't be wise I don't think.

 

 

I look forward to posting more.

 

[dasimmon]

welcome! truck looks like its in good shape!

[txab]

Welcome

[Daryl LBZ]

Welcome!

[RedRocketZ28]

I ended up getting the truck. It was an awesome trip and a great drive home.

 

[Nick The Great]

Howdy neighbor!!!

 

Nice looking truck. You seem like you'll use it to its fullest

[RedRocketZ28]

Howdy neighbor!!!

 

Nice looking truck. You seem like you'll use it to its fullest

 

Thanks, Nick! I live in Madrid. Maybe I'll see you around!

[Black02Silverado]

The price sounded right and you are happy with it so that is all that counts.

 

As for keeping the rust at bay, some like to use AMSOIL's Heavy-Duty Metal Protector underneath as an undercoating. If interested let me know.