About to buy a 1996 GMC Sierra 1500!

[mikeinsanmarcos]

I have been searching this forum for trouble areas but I thought I would see what you guys say. I am about to buy (maybe) a 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 short bed. It has the 5.7l and an automatic transmission. Are there any trouble spots that I should look for? I already took it for a drive and it drives & runs really nice. It has 140K miles, which seems high.. Should the miles worry me?

 

Any heads up would be great!

 

Mike

[MCourson]

Personally the miles would not worry me. My 94 has 180,000 and runs like brandnew.

[atomoverride]

when they tell you thier price....offer them 1000$ less. Then hagle your way from there....

[citydriver]

I bought my '95 K1500 a year ago with 142,600mi on it. I have over 156,000 now w/no major problems (5.7L w/4L60E auto tranny) Heck i just replaced the original starter (factory) last friday.....See if the seller will let you take it to a shop to have it checked over.

[mikeinsanmarcos]

Thanks guys, the guy is asking $6500... Does that sound like a good deal? Seems to be low by KBB standards?

[Hecktorx]

Don't forget to check the front differential seals. Leaks seem to be common on that body style. I wouldn't worry about the milage. Those 350s, if maintained properly, will last 200k+.

 

Kenny

[tommyboyZ71]

Miles wouldnt worry me at all. Does he have maintenence records? Also talk him down on the price if possible.