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Hey guys,

 

As some of you may know, I'm in a search for a truck. I just found a 2000 GMC Z71 with about 230 000 miles on it (370 000 km's). Body looks excellent. In your opinion, would it be worth buying a cheaper truck like this, running the engine until it dies and then stick in a newer 5.3L (and possibly tranny)? Or is this going to be too much hassle and more money than if I were to shell out another $7000-8000 and buy say a 2005 Z71 right off the bat with low mileage?

 

By the way, do the 2000's have 4 doors, or are they like the 99's with only the 3 doors?

 

Thanks!!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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The later model 2000's have 4 full doors. Jan 2000 they became an option and in April (when I ordered mine) it was standard

Mark_in_Tulsa Senior Enthusiast

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The later model 2000's have 4 full doors. Jan 2000 they became an option and in April (when I ordered mine) it was standard

 

A friend of mine has a 01 with 3 doors. I always thought it was 02 when they became standard.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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April 2000 they discontinued the 3rd door and went standard with 4 doors, I know because when I ordered mine this was all that was available. How does he have an 01 with 3 doors, that makes no sense?

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

jrrod2004

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The later model 2000's have 4 full doors. Jan 2000 they became an option and in April (when I ordered mine) it was standard

 

A friend of mine has a 01 with 3 doors. I always thought it was 02 when they became standard.

 

 

 

Prove it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:( no seriously, I believe that the ordering guide dropped them back in 2000...

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