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Old 05-28-2006, 01:54 PM   #1
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new 1500

well, i finally broke down and bought a new truck. nothing fancy, just a daily driver that i won't have to worry about keeping up with on a day to day basis.
it's a 4.3 5speed with 3.23 posi. also got air, tilt, cruise and cd for under 14.5. i thought it was a pretty good deal. it's my first new vehicle.









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Old 05-28-2006, 06:17 PM   #2
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Congratulations! It should serve you well
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Old 05-28-2006, 06:23 PM   #3
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also congrats on your 2006, go Silverados.
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Old 05-28-2006, 06:39 PM   #4
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thanks guys. it's perfect for what i needed.
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Old 05-29-2006, 09:27 AM   #5
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Re: new 1500

Yours looks like a WT also, let me know if you need any advice on LS add-ons from the junk yard. Put an 2003 mini overhead console with lights $25. -- 2004 temp, air bag, compass rear view mirror $55--, and roof clearance and marker lights $60 on my 2006 WT SWB 4x4, 4800, 3.42 axles. I like Silverados.
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Old 05-29-2006, 01:53 PM   #6
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Re: new 1500

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Yours looks like a WT also, let me know if you need any advice on LS add-ons from the junk yard. Put an 2003 mini overhead console with lights $25. -- 2004 temp, air bag, compass rear view mirror $55--, and roof clearance and marker lights $60 on my 2006 WT SWB 4x4, 4800, 3.42 axles. I like Silverados.
hey, thanks. i was wondering about the compass/temp mirror. how hard is that swap? wiring and all.
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Old 05-29-2006, 06:30 PM   #7
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You will only need to run one wire for your mirror temp sender and splice the pigtail that come with the existing mirror to the temp mirror pigtail. See thread below.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196001
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thanks for the link!
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Old 06-03-2006, 08:16 PM   #9
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Re: new 1500

Buying brandy new is fun, enjoy the ride.

Nice looking truck.
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Old 06-05-2006, 11:01 PM   #10
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Buying brandy new is fun, enjoy the ride.

Nice looking truck.

thanks. i really like the short bed look.

it had 9 miles when i test drove it. put all that on in one day. almost ready to break 300 mi. and still on the tank of gas the dealer put in. i'm lovin' it!
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Old 06-11-2006, 05:16 PM   #11
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nice looking truck. i bought an 05 wt with the 4.8, 5 speed, and it had the power windows, locks, and seat upgrades. They are good trucks.
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Old 06-14-2006, 12:19 AM   #12
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nice looking truck. i bought an 05 wt with the 4.8, 5 speed, and it had the power windows, locks, and seat upgrades. They are good trucks.
yeah, saw your pics. looks good lowered like that.
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Old 06-26-2006, 03:01 PM   #13
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nice looking truck. i bought an 05 wt with the 4.8, 5 speed, and it had the power windows, locks, and seat upgrades. They are good trucks.
I am looking at a similar GMC truck at a local lot. '06 WT with upgades to 4.8, power windows/locks, CD player, slider back window, locking rear (3.23), seat. Maybe some other things I missed.
They told me it was a special order that a guy bought something different once it had arrived, but yours is the second one I've seen optioned almost identically and dalbers is real close? I wonder if they are blowing smoke - well, I know their lying out their a$$es (carsalesman and all), but was wondering if this was anywhere near true?

How does the 4.8 feel for power? Its rated @ 285 so on paper it seems like it would be pretty stout, but sometimes that doesn't translate to the pavement very well?

Its $19,6xx, but has about $4000 in discounts, including a $1500 "trade-in assistance". The price with the discounts is around $15,500.
Ezernut9mm, did your price (14.5) include an GM discounts? Dalber, if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for yours? Not trying to be nosey, just trying to arm myself for the battle when I go in to deal with them!
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Old 07-01-2006, 08:30 AM   #14
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Re: new 1500

I just bought another new one this week. Sold a 2005 6cyl 5sp for a 2006 4.8 5sp, SWB 2WD I really like the V8 that was the main reason I bought a new one plus all the discounts, got it very cheap! Only thing I don't like is the one I bought had HD Suspension package $95.00 option and I can't believe how much rougher riding it is compared to the one I just sold. Dealer says its just heavier shocks but it seems so much rougher, I can feel every crack in the road! I will have to fix it somehow. Otherwise I love it!
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