Time for a "New" truck...

[DigUout]

For those who don't know, my lengthy absences from the forum are a result of my job in sales at a GMC dealership.  Me selling trucks is like having an alcoholic tend bar, but I digress.

  Wifey and I are close to buying a new camper but we really felt we needed a long bed to carry a nice size slide-in cab-over and tow a 2 place toy trailer behind us.  I'm nearing 120K on my short bed currently and its paid off.

   I've had opportunitites to sell my truck but have held out for different reasons.  But yesterday I took a truck in trade, super cheap, that I can't pass up and it's time for my truck to go.  

   By Tuesday or Wed, I'll be the proud new owner of a 1998 GMC K2500 SLE, ext cab long bed, auto with a 454.  It has a few more options than mine - pwr seats, CD, bedliner,etc.  But best of all it only has 23,600 miles on it from one little old man who traded for a Dmax.

   The funny part is, it's white with black fender flares, has tinted windows with an identical bug shield and window visors as mine!  Except for my topper, grill guard, and wheels, they're identical trucks to look at.  Guess I'm just a sucker for a '98 white truck with black accessories.  Can't wait for that 10 MPG!

   I'll try to have pics to post by the weekend.  A 3/4 ton longbed....Jp and Kyle will be so proud!  

[MountaineerTom]

Congrats on the new truck.  Looking forward to seeing pics.  

[sincityZ71]

Congrats on the "new" truck.   Can't wait to see some pictures.

[Shaners]

Congrats!!!  Sounds like a great truck!!!

 

My friend has a '99 (old body style) K2500 excab shortbed with the 7.4L in it and he loves it!!!  I'm thinking he gets 12-14 mpg's out of his...

[MarkD]

Congrats on the new truck!  Sounds like a great deal.

[chevy4x4trucks]

Well, congrats Digs, sounds like a great almost identical truck.

[carguru]

Congrats on the "new" truck.  There is nothing wrong with getting a nearly identical truck if you like it.

[Jpshostr]

Ext. cab longbed, what a fine, fine configuration.  Everyone should try one out, wonderful cab space with a useable bed.

[Z71GUY]

Ext. cab longbed, what a fine, fine configuration.  Everyone should try one out, wonderful cab space with a useable bed.

My 6.5ft bed suits me fine....more than enough for what I haul...

[antig24]

congrats on the truck

[Kansas Kid]

So how does it feel to know you own a real truck now?  You won't ever want to go back to one of those shortbed again.    

 

btw, it sounds like you found a pretty good truck.  Having that few miles is really rare on a 3/4 ton truck.....

[pacodiablo]

Ext. cab longbed, what a fine, fine configuration.  Everyone should try one out, wonderful cab space with a useable bed.

too long!!  you get stuck in drive thru at chicken place!!

[Jpshostr]

Ext. cab longbed, what a fine, fine configuration.  Everyone should try one out, wonderful cab space with a useable bed.

too long!!  you get stuck in drive thru at chicken place!!

You know, there is a reason God gave you two legs paco.  It is quite ok to use them.

[General Lee 01]

You know, there is a reason God gave you two legs paco.  It is quite ok to use them.

Yes I do know the reason. Gas, Brake, and Clutch.

[pacodiablo]

Ext. cab longbed, what a fine, fine configuration.  Everyone should try one out, wonderful cab space with a useable bed.

too long!!  you get stuck in drive thru at chicken place!!

You know, there is a reason God gave you two legs paco.  It is quite ok to use them.

sometimes i am in a rush!!  i can't waste time walking everywhere!!