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#51 |
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Marietta, OK
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
It all boils down to if YOU want it for the price. I can only speak from my personal experience, but I looked for months to find the exact truck that I wanted (and I had a pretty lengthy list of must haves). When I found it I knew that for the quality (its a solid #8.5-9) of a truck that I was buying I couldn't buy a #5 and bring it to where mine is for the difference in initial purchase cost. I probably paid more than most might have (doesn't matter to me though because I got what I wanted) but I will say that this is the first square I've ever had that was a turn key driver and I absolutely love it! Granted there is satisfaction in building one yourself (and I am changing a few things here and there) but it sure is nice to just hop in and enjoy driving it.
With that being said. I feel that if the truck is a solid rust free truck and is as nice as it is described, regardless of the engine mishap (which COULD be an honest mistake) I would grab it if its what you want. |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: MA
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
I'll share a recent story:
I recently bought my daily driver, a 2003 Mailbu, from an older gentleman who claimed it was his mother-in-law's car and he was selling due to her health. He really laid out a great story, lots of details, with plenty or heart breaking moments. He also had an extensive list of work done to the car that he did or knew of. It was all crap. Every word was a bold-face lie. It was apparent the it was acutally his daughter or son's car. The strong smell of pot, and Insane Clown Posse sticker was tough for him to explain. Blamed it on a previous owner (10 yrs and 100K miles previous). Why did I buy it? It drove decently, shifted well, ran smooth, passed inspection, and was cheap. Easily $2000 less than comparible cars and many thousands less than Kelly BB. And I bought this car for a reason. I'll be driving into the heart of boston daily for a year. The body is a bit beat up, but I expect much worse with the commute. So don't trust your seller. Some people will sell YOUR soul if they can. My advice is to crawl underneath, inspect every corner. Does it look rusty? Painted over rust? Rough, dented patchy areas in the body? Holes anywhere? Does the transmission and t-case have 30 year old grime on them, or do they look like your Toyota? Does the build list in the glove box match the VIN and the options on the truck? Rebuilt components and low miles since would natureally asuume clean fluids. Take a look at those and see how each checks out. For $12K, I'd pay $100 to a good local mechanic to come out with you and really inspect it with you. He may have some better ideas and will counter any back-peddling or side-stepping by the seller. On the good side, you have a pile of receipts and the truck is a good looker. If all checks out to be awhat he says (minus the motor issue), its a good truck for a fair price.
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
I second that. Buy the truck not the story.
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Location: Dickinson, ND
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
That is all very true. I'm just not a trusting person so when I catch someone in such a big lie, or whatever this is, I have a hard time seeing past that. I did get a hold of the dealer that he ordered the motor from and they confirmed that it is just a basic GM crate 350. I told the seller that and he assured me that he was going to make some calls, he was at least acting pissed so we'll see. I think it is just a bit disheartening too because I had my hopes so high for that motor. It is just a major let down. I haven't decided what to do yet. I know it is a nice truck and if the rest of it passes inspection then I know that it is worth the price. Just have to wrap my head around a much different motor than I expected.
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
what is a couple of calls going to get him? So what good does it do for him to call them? What is done is done. I agree with you about the not trusting after the engine issue. But if it checks out it is a nice truck. Just not the one advertised.
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
I wanted to tell him the same thing. It's not like he paid for a ZZ4 and didn't get it so I think he's just putting on a show.
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
In that truck, a HT383 would be a better choice anyway.
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
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That's what I'm debating with myself. Yes this truck is pretty much done except for the interior but would I rather just basically buy a shell and do exactly what I want to it? It would cost substantially more but maybe the finished product being perfect would be better. I don't know, I'm gonna over think this to death... |
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
First what color interior? I know brown but how brown? Are we talking fawn color or caca brown? Keep in mind to do a complete color change properly to your OCD level (mine too BTW LOL) will be in the neighborhood of $1800. This includes a carpet kit($200), new door panels (OEM NOS $300), dash (OEM NOS $330), seat with new foam and vinyl/velour ($500) seat belts ($200), assorted trim ($300). I am not talking using SEM either or dye but replacing brown with another color and replacing it with quality plastic not made in china items. That on top of your desired power levels you want to obtain and you could be into this thing for $4K more then you bought it for conceivably. Again just estimates but something to consider. I like the truck personally but it has to be what YOU like and want. Don't compromise because that will just give you buyers remorse.
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As far as the motor goes, I can live with that I think, maybe just doing the few mods that have been discussed here. It is still a brand new Chevy 350 which is nothing to complain about. Honestly, I probably wouldn't be having second thoughts if I had not gotten the ZZ4 thing stuck in my head. I went by and just poked around again and I noticed a tiny bit of rust on the frame rails. I looked at the spot you mentioned and did not see any cracks or bracing so I think it is good there. The body and paint did seem really solid though I forgot a magnet so I couldn't do any real testing. The only thing I don't like that he did is the exhaust. It is just a down pipe up by the rear axle. I would prefer that it exit at the back of the truck but that is an easy fix. |
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
Sounds like you are ready to buy. Considering hides are about 50 square feet give or take and they go for about 6.50-8$ a sq foot you would need two hides to complete it in a dual color. So just for leather about $700 -$800 plus installation so figure about $1200 for the bench seat avg.
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
Yea, at most. I'd leave it sit period. Seller is telling stories about the motor, what else? He either doesn't have a clue what he's got and wants to pretend he does or he knows exactly what he's got and wants to screw somebody into thinking its a big deal. Don't be a sucker, move on. To me, if he said it's a ZZ4 and it's not then he doesn't know what a ZZ4 is or he's hoping you don't. What else doesn't he know or hope you don't know?
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Location: san diego ca
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Re: Is this truck worth it?
When i bought my truck, advertised at 8500. I drove it liked it went to the bank to get the cash. I pulled out 4000 in hundreds. The owners eyes got big, he said to low, his body language told me he was hungry for money.i asked the wife how much money she had, she said 250 then pulled out 300 lol. The owner grabbed the pink slip and signed his name. Love playing the game.
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