'00 Z71 good for first vehicle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LooseScrews · 01-05-2009, 05:05 PM

Hey all! My hubby and I are "discussing" a first vehicle for the kid. He'll be 16 in June and there's no way in heck the '67 will be ready by then. I told him to get him a beater and they can work on the old girl as time allows.

Hubby has "found" an '02 Dodge Ram loaded with everything except the hot chick...leather, heated seats, remote start, 4WD, etc for $9000. I told him he didn't need that nice of a vehicle..that an old truck would do just fine.

I have "found" a 2000 GMC Z71 stepper that looks to be in great shape. Cloth seats, power windows & locks, regular cab, but that's about it. The guy is asking $4995, but I'm pretty sure he'll take less. I'm thinking of insurance costs and EVERY TEEN I know of has had an accident in their first vehicle. Do you think the Z71 would be a good choice? I don't want him having a bunch of buddies in the truck until he's had more experience driving, so I like the idea of the regular cab. I don't want to spoil Drew even more than he already is. Heck...my first vehicle was a '78 Triumph TR-7. No power ANYTHING!!! LOL!!

So.....what say ye? The Dodge or the GMC? Loaded or comfortably numb?

bowtieboy93 · 01-06-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseScrews

Hey all! My hubby and I are "discussing" a first vehicle for the kid. He'll be 16 in June and there's no way in heck the '67 will be ready by then. I told him to get him a beater and they can work on the old girl as time allows.

Hubby has "found" an '02 Dodge Ram loaded with everything except the hot chick...leather, heated seats, remote start, 4WD, etc for $9000. I told him he didn't need that nice of a vehicle..that an old truck would do just fine.

I have "found" a 2000 GMC Z71 stepper that looks to be in great shape. Cloth seats, power windows & locks, regular cab, but that's about it. The guy is asking $4995, but I'm pretty sure he'll take less. I'm thinking of insurance costs and EVERY TEEN I know of has had an accident in their first vehicle. Do you think the Z71 would be a good choice? I don't want him having a bunch of buddies in the truck until he's had more experience driving, so I like the idea of the regular cab. I don't want to spoil Drew even more than he already is. Heck...my first vehicle was a '78 Triumph TR-7. No power ANYTHING!!! LOL!!

So.....what say ye? The Dodge or the GMC? Loaded or comfortably numb?

If the dodge is in decent shape its a good truck for the price.

but I think for a first vehicle the GMC seems to be a great starter

toomanytoyz · 01-06-2009, 02:13 AM

I vote for the Stepper, I have a 96 that i've Driven 7 years now with Just Regular Maintenance.............

Rick

**truckdude239** · 01-06-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseScrews

EVERY TEEN I know of has had an accident in their first vehicle.

hey i'm 22 never been in an accident

go with the stepper

72BlckButy · 01-06-2009, 08:31 AM

I'd lean towards the GMC as mentioned above. Granted not all teens have an accident in their first vehicle, but the odds are stacked against them.

The GMC would have access to a ton of replacement parts if needed, and he would be able to add his own personal touch for a little of nothing.

For the money, and as long as you've had the truck checked out, I'd buy the GMC.

Just my $.02...

dailydragger03 · 01-07-2009, 02:45 AM

GMC for sure. Better looking, better driving, better running truck all the way around. Plus its a stepside. Can't beat that.

Pyrotechnic · 01-21-2009, 02:42 PM

Go for the GMC.

It's like in the movie Transformers where the kid drives off from his house and that yellow Camaro dumps out a TON of smoke. They had just bought the car. His mother says to his father, "You are so cheap" and his father says "It's his first car, it's supposed to be like that."

silvereagle07 · 01-21-2009, 10:11 PM

The GMC! That's not a bad price.

**LEEVON** · 01-22-2009, 12:06 AM

I'd go for the GMC, if you're worried about insurance cost just remember 4x4 always cost more, no matter the vehicle, especially for teens. But that would be a nice first ride for sure!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-22-2009, 09:47 PM

I did a quick KBB search, making a few assumptions like 4.8L and 80K miles, it came back with a private party value of $6,200 in good shape.

Not only does "4x4" raise the insurance premium over a 2wd, according to my state farm agent "Z71" raises it a little more as well.

69halfton · 01-28-2009, 01:29 AM

im 17 and still im highschool.

as nice as all those power options sound, that GMC would be way cooler at school. whenever a kid comes to our school in "their own" can or truck, and its all loaded up with all the options, its looks like daddy's truck.

even though this is technically still "daddy's truck" its not quite because its just the bare bones truck....something a kid would own.

myself, id take the GMC over the dodge for just this reason. it would make me feel more like a teenager, driving my own truck. i would rather drive my beater ford ranger with no options then daddy's loaded up truck with all the bells and whistles.

01-05-2009, 05:05 PM	#1
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	'00 Z71 good for first vehicle? Hey all! My hubby and I are "discussing" a first vehicle for the kid. He'll be 16 in June and there's no way in heck the '67 will be ready by then. I told him to get him a beater and they can work on the old girl as time allows. Hubby has "found" an '02 Dodge Ram loaded with everything except the hot chick...leather, heated seats, remote start, 4WD, etc for $9000. I told him he didn't need that nice of a vehicle..that an old truck would do just fine. I have "found" a 2000 GMC Z71 stepper that looks to be in great shape. Cloth seats, power windows & locks, regular cab, but that's about it. The guy is asking $4995, but I'm pretty sure he'll take less. I'm thinking of insurance costs and EVERY TEEN I know of has had an accident in their first vehicle. Do you think the Z71 would be a good choice? I don't want him having a bunch of buddies in the truck until he's had more experience driving, so I like the idea of the regular cab. I don't want to spoil Drew even more than he already is. Heck...my first vehicle was a '78 Triumph TR-7. No power ANYTHING!!! LOL!! So.....what say ye? The Dodge or the GMC? Loaded or comfortably numb? __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!!

01-06-2009, 02:13 AM	#3
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? I vote for the Stepper, I have a 96 that i've Driven 7 years now with Just Regular Maintenance............. Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

01-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? I'd lean towards the GMC as mentioned above. Granted not all teens have an accident in their first vehicle, but the odds are stacked against them. The GMC would have access to a ton of replacement parts if needed, and he would be able to add his own personal touch for a little of nothing. For the money, and as long as you've had the truck checked out, I'd buy the GMC. Just my $.02... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-07-2009, 02:45 AM	#6
dailydragger03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sevierville/Cookeville TN Posts: 138	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? GMC for sure. Better looking, better driving, better running truck all the way around. Plus its a stepside. Can't beat that. __________________ 03 ext cab stepside silverado bagged on 20's with some other cool stuff (daily driver) 1970 c10 short step just gettin started on it (project)

01-21-2009, 02:42 PM	#7
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? Go for the GMC. It's like in the movie Transformers where the kid drives off from his house and that yellow Camaro dumps out a TON of smoke. They had just bought the car. His mother says to his father, "You are so cheap" and his father says "It's his first car, it's supposed to be like that." __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

01-21-2009, 10:11 PM	#8
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? The GMC! That's not a bad price. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-22-2009, 12:06 AM	#9
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? I'd go for the GMC, if you're worried about insurance cost just remember 4x4 always cost more, no matter the vehicle, especially for teens. But that would be a nice first ride for sure! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? I did a quick KBB search, making a few assumptions like 4.8L and 80K miles, it came back with a private party value of $6,200 in good shape. Not only does "4x4" raise the insurance premium over a 2wd, according to my state farm agent "Z71" raises it a little more as well. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-22-2009 at 09:48 PM.

01-28-2009, 01:29 AM	#11
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: '00 Z71 good for first vehicle? im 17 and still im highschool. as nice as all those power options sound, that GMC would be way cooler at school. whenever a kid comes to our school in "their own" can or truck, and its all loaded up with all the options, its looks like daddy's truck. even though this is technically still "daddy's truck" its not quite because its just the bare bones truck....something a kid would own. myself, id take the GMC over the dodge for just this reason. it would make me feel more like a teenager, driving my own truck. i would rather drive my beater ford ranger with no options then daddy's loaded up truck with all the bells and whistles. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

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