Looking at buying a 2016 Silverado LT Z71 All Star package

Medic502 · March 11, 2018

Any advice on this purchase... Has 35000 miles... 5.3 and $32000 is as low as I can negotiate.

Any serious issues that I need to be aware of.

I am reading the forums and learning a lot.

I would appreciate any advice from the forum members. Thanks

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Mike GMC · March 11, 2018

seems too high. I just bought a 15 Sierra SLT All Terrain (equivalent to a LTZ Z71) with less miles than that one for closer to 30k from a dealer. If this is a private sale, you should be able to do a bit better. Check NADA and KBB for the private party sales value.

Medic502 · March 12, 2018

It has the leather seats and these options...I haven't seen many with leather unless ltz.

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Mike GMC · March 12, 2018

It appears to be pretty well optioned. If you are happy with the price, that's all that matters. If that's what you want, go for it. What did NADA say was the private party value in your area?

Colossus · March 12, 2018

test drive the heck out of it, make sure no vibrations above 50, 60, 70 MPH. Make sure the tranny shifts smooothly. If good on both then it might just might be worth it.

Medic502 · March 12, 2018

It appears to be pretty well optioned. If you are happy with the price, that's all that matters. If that's what you want, go for it. What did NADA say was the private party value in your area?

Kbb was 33927...Haven't looked at NADA yet... Also it is a crew cab.

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Medic502 · March 12, 2018

Kbb was 33927...Haven't looked at NADA yet... Also it is a crew cab.

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Here is NADA... I was thinking and offered 31000...but wanted 33 and agreed to 32.

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Boardmember · March 12, 2018

Nice looking rig for sure!

a_salazar08 · March 12, 2018

The truck definitely looks well-equipped and well-maintained (from the one picture). It does seem a tad too high.

I personally wouldn't pay a cent over $30k for a truck with 35k miles from an independent seller. There is a lot of risk you take with this type of purchase. Keep steady and I'm sure the guy will budge. There is a reason that he's getting rid of it and he will be willing to go down a little because selling personally is tough.

martha3065 · March 12, 2018

OP, how much more would it be worth to you to get a new one? A nationwide search on Cars.com yielded several similar optioned higher MSRP trucks at list prices under $40K. Leather in an LT does limit those available but I did see a blue one with leather under $40K. You could get one with cloth and have leather installed. Interest rates are often lower on new, so you could have leather put in with the savings difference over the term of a loan, assuming you are borrowing.

Looking at the front plate, is this a small independent dealer? If so, what's the back story on how they got it? A vibrator from auction? You would have a bit of 3/36 warranty left but not much. At that price and if not buying new I'd rather buy a CPO and have extended warranty.

Just my $.02

TA_Fab · March 12, 2018

Price is high I paid 32K for a 2017 Z71 with 3,000 miles LT

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Medic502 · March 12, 2018

OP, how much more would it be worth to you to get a new one? A nationwide search on Cars.com yielded several similar optioned higher MSRP trucks at list prices under $40K. Leather in an LT does limit those available but I did see a blue one with leather under $40K. You could get one with cloth and have leather installed. Interest rates are often lower on new, so you could have leather put in with the savings difference over the term of a loan, assuming you are borrowing.

Looking at the front plate, is this a small independent dealer? If so, what's the back story on how they got it? A vibrator from auction? You would have a bit of 3/36 warranty left but not much. At that price and if not buying new I'd rather buy a CPO and have extended warranty.

Just my $.02

This truck belongs to a local guy and he purchased from this dealership H&H.
Maybe I need to look around in the area more. I am in SC about 60 miles south of Charlotte and for a 2016 Crew Cab with 5.3 and leather I just haven't seen one much cheaper.
Interest rate I am getting is 2.9% at a local credit union.
This is a big purchase for me (trying to save around 10000 vs the cost of a new truck) and I will do some additional research this morning before making my final decision.

Thanks again for all of the replies.

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martha3065 · March 12, 2018

This truck belongs to a local guy and he purchased from this dealership H&H.
Maybe I need to look around in the area more. I am in SC about 60 miles south of Charlotte and for a 2016 Crew Cab with 5.3 and leather I just haven't seen one much cheaper.
Interest rate I am getting is 2.9% at a local credit union.
This is a big purchase for me (trying to save around 10000 vs the cost of a new truck) and I will do some additional research this morning before making my final decision.

Thanks again for all of the replies.

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If you're not set on color, here's one in Lexington with leather for $35K. My point is, if you look around you may get close to the price you're at for the used one. If you're open to a Sierra and a drive, look at Laura GMC in St Louis.

http://www.rodhatfieldchevy.com/VehicleDetails/new-2018-Chevrolet-Silverado_1500-Crew_Cab_Short_Box_4_Wheel_Drive_LT_Z71-Lexington-KY/3063070803

Medic502 · March 12, 2018

If you're not set on color, here's one in Lexington with leather for $35K. My point is, if you look around you may get close to the price you're at for the used one. If you're open to a Sierra and a drive, look at Laura GMC in St Louis.

http://www.rodhatfieldchevy.com/VehicleDetails/new-2018-Chevrolet-Silverado_1500-Crew_Cab_Short_Box_4_Wheel_Drive_LT_Z71-Lexington-KY/3063070803

Thanks...I wish that was within a couple hundred miles.

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aseibel · March 12, 2018

I bought basically that identical truck in 2015 and couldn't be happier with it.

At that age and price, it is in the ballpark for a reasonable price. That's what used trucks are being listed at around Green Bay, WI. (I never bothered negotiating so I don't know how low they actually sell for) Sure, you can hunt down a couple for less than that, but you also have to factor in your time and travel to get to St Louis.

Now the real question is whether that price is acceptable to you. Like you, I began searching 3 years ago for a lightly used truck thinking I would save some money, but I quickly learned that the used truck market is not in our favor. I ended up buying brand new for something around $5000 more than the used trucks I was seeing on the lot. I suggest you research your "out the door" costs for both this used one and a similar brand new one at your local dealer. Then you can think about the value of the full warranty and having a new truck that wasn't beaten on by someone with a lease.