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cubber · 03-23-2013, 10:34 PM

Hey y'all...I've been active over in the 67-72 forum, and have been helped a lot, and have even helped a few others. I am going to get rid of my lifted 05 F15 with 71K miles because it has been really problematic. I had an 04 Silverado a few years ago, and I really liked it. I have decided that I want an 04-06 crew cab 2wd, with the 5.3. I have located one that I like, but it has 160k miles on it. I think I can get it for around $9k. What do you all think? How long do these last with decent maintenance? What should I avoid? What should I try to find? Thanks for the help, and I hope to be on this side of the forums a lot more soon!!

cubber · 03-23-2013, 11:51 PM

i've been reading old threads since I posted this, and have learned a lot. I think the best thing to do is to take some money, and go see how it drives. The only reason I haven't is because its a 2-3 hr drive. Here's a pic.

**Ron 586** · 03-24-2013, 04:43 AM

Go for it bud. When you look/drive it if it's not up to snuff, walk away.

**Boog** · 03-24-2013, 09:39 AM

I bought my 06 GMC crew cab 4wd a year ago with 90k on it. It's a great truck. Rides better than the Suburban it replaced. No mechanical issues so far. The heater core blew out last summer and one of the heat/ac blend doors went bad. I bought an extended warranty with it and the repairs were covered. We love it.

67swb72klb · 03-24-2013, 09:52 AM

the drivetrains seem to last forever but around my aera a lot of them are rusty in the rockers and above the wheel openings on the box
that one you are looking at looks sharp !

cubber · 03-24-2013, 02:11 PM

What about this one? It is a 2000, with the 5.7l and 4l80e. 190,000 miles. He is askin $8500

carwhore · 03-24-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

What about this one? It is a 2000, with the 5.7l and 4l80e. 190,000 miles. He is askin $8500

This guy is smoking crack, no way worth that. 4500-5000 tops.
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cubber · 03-24-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

Way too much for a truck that old, but it looks nice.
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Originally Posted by carwhore

This guy is smoking crack, no way worth that. 4500-5000 tops.
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yeah...he's a fast talker, too. I'n gonna check on the blue one tomorrow!

cubber · 03-24-2013, 01:54 PM

Thanks y'all!

MadManAndrew · 03-24-2013, 05:36 PM

Way too much for a truck that old, but it looks nice.
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cubber · 03-24-2013, 10:36 PM

Carfax on the blue one was spotless, too!!

Rusbuilt · 03-24-2013, 11:50 PM

The first one is awesome!

JRANGER · 03-24-2013, 11:52 PM

Matt!! Why dont you just put a new trans in the ranger and be done with it.. Dont you have enough trucks? lol

**Ron 586** · 03-24-2013, 11:56 PM

Just gather up a sack full of cash and go buy something.

jmsaunders · 03-24-2013, 11:56 PM

My vote is go for the blue one. 4-6 years younger, less miles and from what I've been told the 5.3 is plenty of power and gets better mpg than the 5.7. All that for about $500 more. But like Ron said give it a test drive (more than around the block and put it on the interstate if possible) and if there are no issues make the owner an offer. Who knows you might even be able to get it for less that his asking price. That's my .02

5150 · 03-25-2013, 12:02 AM

The first one is nice. 2nd one is way too high on the price. If it was the big block it would be worth more, but still not at 8500. Matt, my crue cab is probably only worth 3500-4000 and it's a 99 with the same specs as that one.

JRANGER · 03-25-2013, 12:04 AM

Now I feel like an ASS!!! I just read your going to get rid of your f150! Is it paid off? I want those rims for the STANG LOL!!! ROLLING DIRTY! LOL JK JK... The blue one would be my bet too....71k is much better then 190k.. Plus i hate white....But you need to jack that baby up and put black rims on it!!!! lol I love how your current truck looks!!

Always wanted a jacked up 4x4... Actually was trying to get one of these as a 4x4 when i got it... When you going? Where is it?

cubber · 03-25-2013, 12:20 AM

I sold the Ranger on Saturday, and the F150 is paid off. I wanted a two wheel drive because it will be better on gas and ride better. Lifted trucks are cool, but kinda a pain. If I decide I want or need a 4x4 in the future, I'll buy one that I can beat the heck out of, like an S10 or something. That Ford looks tough, and it is, but it's too nice and cost too much to tear up. If I do anything with the blue one, I will LOWER it, lol,,,,,bags???lol I'm going up to Harriman to check it out after lunch on Monday. I love the wheels on it, and those years have the most comfortable interiors ever!! I'm excited.

5150 · 03-25-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cubber

I will LOWER it, lol,,,,,bags???

Now, I'm officially on board.

cubber · 03-25-2013, 12:25 AM

I'm excited to maybe have another LS motor, I loved my '04. The truck is basically a one owner, no wrecks or problems, spotless carfax. I had to pay like 30 bucks, but I'm glad I did.

JRANGER · 03-25-2013, 12:29 AM

HOLY CRAP! Your a car selling fool!!! Got game? Yes you do!! lol Maybe you should be a car salesman! lol Well ill keep my eyes out... Have you found the KBB on the F150? It has to be worth some coin!

cubber · 03-25-2013, 01:07 AM

I don't really like sellin em. The f150 would prob be priced at $18+ at a dealer, i've got it priced way below that, and that price doesn't even count for all the extras.

JRANGER · 03-25-2013, 01:08 AM

Well you might consider trading her in if shes worth that much and just bring some money on top of what you go grab.

cubber · 03-25-2013, 01:10 AM

Naaa, I don't mess with dealerships. They want me to give them mine, and then pay top dollar for theirs.

cubber · 03-25-2013, 01:12 AM

I want to get something a bit cheaper, and no dealership would give me boot. If i sell the truck myself, I can get a little more, and whoever buys it can get it lots cheaper than from a "stealership"

03-23-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Hey y'all...I've been active over in the 67-72 forum, and have been helped a lot, and have even helped a few others. I am going to get rid of my lifted 05 F15 with 71K miles because it has been really problematic. I had an 04 Silverado a few years ago, and I really liked it. I have decided that I want an 04-06 crew cab 2wd, with the 5.3. I have located one that I like, but it has 160k miles on it. I think I can get it for around $9k. What do you all think? How long do these last with decent maintenance? What should I avoid? What should I try to find? Thanks for the help, and I hope to be on this side of the forums a lot more soon!! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-23-2013, 11:51 PM	#2
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) i've been reading old threads since I posted this, and have learned a lot. I think the best thing to do is to take some money, and go see how it drives. The only reason I haven't is because its a 2-3 hr drive. Here's a pic. Attached Images __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-24-2013, 04:43 AM	#3
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Go for it bud. When you look/drive it if it's not up to snuff, walk away. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-24-2013, 09:39 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) I bought my 06 GMC crew cab 4wd a year ago with 90k on it. It's a great truck. Rides better than the Suburban it replaced. No mechanical issues so far. The heater core blew out last summer and one of the heat/ac blend doors went bad. I bought an extended warranty with it and the repairs were covered. We love it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-24-2013, 09:52 AM	#5
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,470	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) the drivetrains seem to last forever but around my aera a lot of them are rusty in the rockers and above the wheel openings on the box that one you are looking at looks sharp ! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

03-24-2013, 02:11 PM	#6
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) What about this one? It is a 2000, with the 5.7l and 4l80e. 190,000 miles. He is askin $8500 Attached Images __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-24-2013, 01:54 PM	#9
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Thanks y'all! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-24-2013, 05:36 PM	#10
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Way too much for a truck that old, but it looks nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

03-24-2013, 10:36 PM	#11
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Carfax on the blue one was spotless, too!! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-24-2013, 11:50 PM	#12
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) The first one is awesome! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

03-24-2013, 11:52 PM	#13
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Matt!! Why dont you just put a new trans in the ranger and be done with it.. Dont you have enough trucks? lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

03-24-2013, 11:56 PM	#14
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Just gather up a sack full of cash and go buy something. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-24-2013, 11:56 PM	#15
jmsaunders Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lebanon, TN Posts: 311	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) My vote is go for the blue one. 4-6 years younger, less miles and from what I've been told the 5.3 is plenty of power and gets better mpg than the 5.7. All that for about $500 more. But like Ron said give it a test drive (more than around the block and put it on the interstate if possible) and if there are no issues make the owner an offer. Who knows you might even be able to get it for less that his asking price. That's my .02 __________________ J'aimi 54 Chevy 3100 5.3/4L60E (Plan to make summer daily driver) 54 Chevy 3600 "Destiny" future project (Plan to build for my daughter) 72 C10 current daily driver 74 Nova Son's DD (His 1st car, we had to start him off right) 00 F*rd Expedition wife's DD (She's the trader in the house and doesn't drive a GM )

03-25-2013, 12:02 AM	#16
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) The first one is nice. 2nd one is way too high on the price. If it was the big block it would be worth more, but still not at 8500. Matt, my crue cab is probably only worth 3500-4000 and it's a 99 with the same specs as that one. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-25-2013, 12:04 AM	#17
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Now I feel like an ASS!!! I just read your going to get rid of your f150! Is it paid off? I want those rims for the STANG LOL!!! ROLLING DIRTY! LOL JK JK... The blue one would be my bet too....71k is much better then 190k.. Plus i hate white....But you need to jack that baby up and put black rims on it!!!! lol I love how your current truck looks!! Always wanted a jacked up 4x4... Actually was trying to get one of these as a 4x4 when i got it... When you going? Where is it? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper



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03-25-2013, 12:20 AM	#18
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) I sold the Ranger on Saturday, and the F150 is paid off. I wanted a two wheel drive because it will be better on gas and ride better. Lifted trucks are cool, but kinda a pain. If I decide I want or need a 4x4 in the future, I'll buy one that I can beat the heck out of, like an S10 or something. That Ford looks tough, and it is, but it's too nice and cost too much to tear up. If I do anything with the blue one, I will LOWER it, lol,,,,,bags???lol I'm going up to Harriman to check it out after lunch on Monday. I love the wheels on it, and those years have the most comfortable interiors ever!! I'm excited. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-25-2013, 12:25 AM	#20
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) I'm excited to maybe have another LS motor, I loved my '04. The truck is basically a one owner, no wrecks or problems, spotless carfax. I had to pay like 30 bucks, but I'm glad I did. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-25-2013, 12:29 AM	#21
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) HOLY CRAP! Your a car selling fool!!! Got game? Yes you do!! lol Maybe you should be a car salesman! lol Well ill keep my eyes out... Have you found the KBB on the F150? It has to be worth some coin! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

03-25-2013, 01:07 AM	#22
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) I don't really like sellin em. The f150 would prob be priced at $18+ at a dealer, i've got it priced way below that, and that price doesn't even count for all the extras. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-25-2013, 01:08 AM	#23
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Well you might consider trading her in if shes worth that much and just bring some money on top of what you go grab. __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

03-25-2013, 01:10 AM	#24
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) Naaa, I don't mess with dealerships. They want me to give them mine, and then pay top dollar for theirs. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

03-25-2013, 01:12 AM	#25
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Need advice......HELP!! (buyin' a new one) I want to get something a bit cheaper, and no dealership would give me boot. If i sell the truck myself, I can get a little more, and whoever buys it can get it lots cheaper than from a "stealership" __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

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