New Truck in my sights!

If you want to get to my actuall question, skip the following text: Well, I've been planning on doing an LS2 swap on my truck. It's 10 years old. The body squeaks a lil. My Front shocks are going out. My o2 sensors are shot. It idles like crap, my CAI is actually a freezing air intake right now cause it's in the negs up here. Not to mention that the FAI is just a thin piece of amulinum that is held together by a miracle. The interior is pretty worn. My stereo resets itself when I touch it and it's cold outside. My rims are missing the center caps and the chrome is flaking off them. My windshield is cracked. and that's all I can reall think of right now. Ohhh, and my front bumper is a lil out of line and it's scratching my front fenders.

MMMkay, here's where to start reading:
Been throwing around the idea of picking up a used SSS. lookin at a 2003 AWD boosted 408 stroker. This is a guy from over on SSS.com and wanted to know if anyone knew of this truck or it's owner. Guy seems really nice and honest. Only reason I ask is because in my career it's "Trust but Verify". Any input you guys have would be greatly appreciated. Also, who thinks this is a deal I should jump on. I will have to finance the truck so if that would make any of you think twice please elaborate. Following is a link to the F/S thread. Not a fan of the 22'S so if I get it they'll be replaced with some 20" Stingray III's. Thanks fellas. I know by tomorrow morning I'll have about 9 replies.
'03 Black Silverado Ss (modded) - SilveradoSS.com

Pretty good deal man

thats pretty sweet dude

I'm hoping that I can at least pull $3500 from selling my truck. If I was still in texas i don't think it would be a problem but up here, 2WD is not looked upon very highly.

Yeah--that truck is LEGIT. I remember reading up on the build of it a while back. That truck got only the best of the best. For $17,900--BUY THAT SOB NOW!!!

Wheels are ugly as can be and count on having to put a 4l80e in it soon.

I say get it while you can!!

Jump on that NOW!

wow...those are some ugly wheels....other than that hes truck is SWEET :thumb:....BUY IT!!!

Seriously it looks like things are falling in place. A guy called me yesterday wanting to buy my bike. PLUS I Just got my tax refund and paid off all my bills. Except for the wife's jeep. Do any of ya'll see a problem with financing this through my FCU. My worry is that they might see it as being 6 years old and not for what it is. 53k on the body and 17k on the engine.

Yeah, the might be an issue. Most automoive lenders typically won't lend that much on a vehicle over 5 years old--no matter the mileage or how old it is. But if you go through your own FCU, then you might get lucky... I hope it works for ya!

hmmm....heres what i came up with using aprogram here at work




Vehicle Loan Value Summary


Vehicle Description: 2003 CHEVROLET TRUCK VIN:
Silverado 1500-V8
Extended Cab SS AWD


NADA Base Clean Loan: $10,975

Mileage Value (57,000 Miles) $1,375

Accessories Value: $100

NADA Adjusted Clean Loan: $12,450

Options:
Towing/Camper Pkg $100



Options Total: $100

Very true, but the Pres of the Loan Dept is REALLY good friends of the family. I'm thinkin of offerin 17,500 to offset the cost of the plane ticket, but if he doesn't take I wouldn't blame him. It's worth every penny he's askin I think. Gonna try to get 3,500 from my truck, keep 1000 of that for plane and gas and put 2500 as a down payment. 15,000 over 4 years puts me at about $350/month. Too easy!
I think that the CU see's that it has low miles they'll give me the loan, Just gotta check.

Well, Talked to the CU and they said that the clean Loan value is 12,800. All I need to do is get the truck appraised and they'll increase the lending value to whatever the appraisal value is.
Anyone know any appraisal companies in SoCal? I don't even know how this would work.

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Originally Posted by 99turbogmc

Well, Talked to the CU and they said that the clean Loan value is 12,800.

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ooooooooooo.....i was close.....:)

It doesn't matter if it's 6-years old as long as the loan is for a "proper representative amount". Once they're 10 years old a tote the note is pretty much the only way.

WOW, what an awesome truck, you can't beat that price either. If you want this truck jump on it NOW, it won't last long!!

In the process of selling my bike. Maybe 2 weeks till it's gone. then I can do it. I'll then be selling my truck for whatever I can get for it. I'm thinkin if I put 3500 on it it should sell rather quickly. Still runs ok for the most part. Just gotta get the O2 sensors replaced and replace the intake. Anyone lookin for a truck???:melissa:

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Originally Posted by 99turbogmc

In the process of selling my bike. Maybe 2 weeks till it's gone. then I can do it. I'll then be selling my truck for whatever I can get for it. I'm thinkin if I put 3500 on it it should sell rather quickly. Still runs ok for the most part. Just gotta get the O2 sensors replaced and replace the intake. Anyone lookin for a truck???:melissa:

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i'm in the market for an NBS for a daily driver, when your ready to sell shoot me a PM