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Well after over 2 years on this site(thanks travis) and a love for Chevy trucks that started at like 12 years old. I am finally going to make my dream come true and a LS based truck will be purchased this weekend and sitting in my garage very soon. I am looking basically for a 99-2003 with reasonable milage and a V8 hopefully a 5.3. I am looking for something in the 5-6k price range. Any tips or advice as the search begins?
Make sure the transmission is in decent shape, that's the weakest link in these trucks. I would go for something 2003 and up, since GM cleared up some piston slap and oil consumption issues with those models. Other than that, just get the lowest mileage truck you can afford and have fun. You're price range is right on the money and you should find plenty to choose from
anything else anyone.
I'm picky....kinda. I always take my scanner and compression tester to look at used vehicles.
Rocker Panels, under doors, rear end clunk, the basics.
Picky? How drunk were you when you bought the last project :lol:
Check trans fluid. Check rear end for leaks. They are easy to fix, but chances are if it's leaking, it was driven with low fluid.
Cab corners for rust. Check oil level. If it's low, then it prolly burns a little. Can check tip of exhaust for same problem. All maintenance stuff on these things is pretty easy, so I wouldn't be OVERLY worried about it, but trans/rear end repairs get expensive fast.
You guys act like we know what this thing you call rust is.....there is no such thing here in AZ. :lol:
Congrats on making your dreams realities. I should be picking my truck up on Saturday. Got the check from the bank today for it, so as long as the dealership doesn't sell it out from under me, I should be golden. Let us know how it goes!
thanks boys i have been looking around quite a bit stealerships are definatley out on this one they have nothing even reasonable just gonna keep on looking until i find something i really like no settling for me this round.
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I needed a baby hauler...plus it has goodies installed :lol:
I would get a '99 full size 2 door blazer. Those things are BOSS!
This has proven to be a lot tougher than anticipated everywhere I go and everyone I call either has just sold there trucks or crazy prices or miles that are outta control. I am hopping early next week to find something. Beyond that tonight we are dropping everything into Travis's truck(bangbangskeetskeet) hooorrraayyy!
I am having a hellaof a time finding a truck that I can get financed. Most are too old or too cheap thats right too cheap Chase Bank wants at least a loan of 7500. Other banks don't deal with small dealerships. Tons of fun stuff like that. I am getting tired of this unsuccessful search. Now I am off to look at yet another truck. :) any tips or advice for dealing with the banks let me know. AZ guys if you know of a good credit union or bank let me know. Thanks.
Few of those trucks around here... If you were in LA Id direct ya to some
I have no issues going out to LA that would give me the opportunity to surf or snowboard plus pick up a nice truck. Things are still tough going finding something I like and can afford. I might see a light at the end of the tunnel though my uncle has a truck I love but he wasn't thinking about selling it for another 6 months.....hmmmmm I'm kinda not that patient.:hyper2: