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sb69chevy · 08-23-2007, 01:46 AM

Was contemplating getting an 01 silverado reg cab, shortstep z71. Color is red, w/ 77K miles. Are there any problem areas w/ these that I should be aware of and look for? Price is around 12K, I'm guessing that's good? Any insight/comments are appreciated. What do you think, good or bad overall?

Joe67 · 08-23-2007, 07:24 AM

These are pretty solid trucks, my 2000 5.3l Z71 has over 175K on it now

basics for a 2001 are a faulty sending unit, bad 4x4 push button control in the dash and bad ABS sensors. Those may have already been replaced by 77K miles.

Good luck with the purchase

67ChevyRedneck · 08-23-2007, 08:36 AM

12K seems high for a regular cab. I paid 16K for my extended cab 2000 5.3L Z71 3 years ago. It had 67K on the clock at that time. It's got 106K on it now. Other than a tune up and oil changes, I haven't done anything to it.

I think 9-10K would be a more fair price for a reg cab.

bcubed · 08-23-2007, 08:52 AM

Mine is a 2000, no problems up until recently .. and it's probably the fuel pump or sending unit, truck has 55,000 on it

Like said 12k sounds high for a regular cab, Kelley Blue Book Value is 9-10k ... does it have the 4.8 V8 or the 5.3 V8?

sb69chevy · 08-23-2007, 03:16 PM

5.3L engine. I thought it was kind of high, too. Edmunds.com shows it to be around $9-10K also. Saw am '04 GMC SLT Ext cab Z71 w/ 36K on ebay for $18,500. It's red, too.

That's what I'd like, but payment would prob be too high.

Thanks for all of the responses. Keep 'em coming.

Idaho Outlaw · 08-23-2007, 08:33 PM

Just as a comparison, I am looking at a 2002, 2500HD, Reg Cab, Long Box, 6.0L, 4x4, manual tranny, 62k miles - for $14K. But I am not willing to spend over 12K for it. Once I get the OK from the misses, we will see if they will sell it to me or not.

jasonrmorrow · 08-23-2007, 11:51 PM

If you do buy one...spend $500 and get a custom tune from Westers Garage up here in Alberta. Or Nelson is the other one i've heard of and he's in the states.

With the 5.3l you have a 87,89,93 octane tune options. I think the numbers are around 25 hp increase at the wheels and users are averaging about 2 mpg increase.

More power, etter fuel mileage.

Check out the performance forum at fullsizechevy.com then search the word "westers".
Be prepared t do some reading.

Joe67 · 08-29-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonrmorrow

If you do buy one...spend $500 and get a custom tune from Westers Garage up here in Alberta. Or Nelson is the other one i've heard of and he's in the states.

With the 5.3l you have a 87,89,93 octane tune options. I think the numbers are around 25 hp increase at the wheels and users are averaging about 2 mpg increase.

More power, etter fuel mileage.

Check out the performance forum at fullsizechevy.com then search the word "westers".
Be prepared t do some reading.

Yep - or spend half that with a tune from www.wait4meperformance.com or Justin on FSC

Crank · 09-01-2007, 04:20 PM

Yea, I've yet to install my 285/70/R17's on the truck, and as soon as I do, I'm gonna hane Justin do my tune... Under 200 bucks and I've heard GREAT THINGS ABOUT HIM.... not to mention always awesome things about his after sales help. I'm just waiting to do mine until i put my H2 wheels and bigger tires, so I'm not reading wrong on the speedo and I can get an accurate count on the mileage... Its said to pick up about 2 mpg if u dont drive like a madman.
Brandon

dhughins · 09-01-2007, 04:28 PM

i own 2000 ext cab 4x4. 135000 miles. fuel pump was a problem around 70000 miles. tranny went out 5000 miles ago. this is common for these trucks the trannies are too weak. i could have got a beefier jasper trans for 300 more. but the week before it went out i bought my 79 swb scottsdale.

Joe67 · 09-01-2007, 05:51 PM

Yeah, 125K is about when the GMT800 truck transmissions go

08-23-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Thinking about buying 2001 z71 Was contemplating getting an 01 silverado reg cab, shortstep z71. Color is red, w/ 77K miles. Are there any problem areas w/ these that I should be aware of and look for? Price is around 12K, I'm guessing that's good? Any insight/comments are appreciated. What do you think, good or bad overall? __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

08-23-2007, 07:24 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 These are pretty solid trucks, my 2000 5.3l Z71 has over 175K on it now basics for a 2001 are a faulty sending unit, bad 4x4 push button control in the dash and bad ABS sensors. Those may have already been replaced by 77K miles. Good luck with the purchase __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-23-2007, 08:36 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 12K seems high for a regular cab. I paid 16K for my extended cab 2000 5.3L Z71 3 years ago. It had 67K on the clock at that time. It's got 106K on it now. Other than a tune up and oil changes, I haven't done anything to it. I think 9-10K would be a more fair price for a reg cab. __________________ 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; 08-23-2007 at 08:37 AM.

08-23-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 Mine is a 2000, no problems up until recently .. and it's probably the fuel pump or sending unit, truck has 55,000 on it Like said 12k sounds high for a regular cab, Kelley Blue Book Value is 9-10k ... does it have the 4.8 V8 or the 5.3 V8? __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

08-23-2007, 03:16 PM	#5
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 5.3L engine. I thought it was kind of high, too. Edmunds.com shows it to be around $9-10K also. Saw am '04 GMC SLT Ext cab Z71 w/ 36K on ebay for $18,500. It's red, too. That's what I'd like, but payment would prob be too high. Thanks for all of the responses. Keep 'em coming. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

08-23-2007, 08:33 PM	#6
Idaho Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chukar Hunting Paradise Posts: 80	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 Just as a comparison, I am looking at a 2002, 2500HD, Reg Cab, Long Box, 6.0L, 4x4, manual tranny, 62k miles - for $14K. But I am not willing to spend over 12K for it. Once I get the OK from the misses, we will see if they will sell it to me or not. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB K10 Custom/Deluxe Earth first! We'll log the other planet's later.

08-23-2007, 11:51 PM	#7
jasonrmorrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 98	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 If you do buy one...spend $500 and get a custom tune from Westers Garage up here in Alberta. Or Nelson is the other one i've heard of and he's in the states. With the 5.3l you have a 87,89,93 octane tune options. I think the numbers are around 25 hp increase at the wheels and users are averaging about 2 mpg increase. More power, etter fuel mileage. Check out the performance forum at fullsizechevy.com then search the word "westers". Be prepared t do some reading. __________________ 1964 - LWB 350 TPI Fuel Injection On airbags

09-01-2007, 04:20 PM	#9
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 Yea, I've yet to install my 285/70/R17's on the truck, and as soon as I do, I'm gonna hane Justin do my tune... Under 200 bucks and I've heard GREAT THINGS ABOUT HIM.... not to mention always awesome things about his after sales help. I'm just waiting to do mine until i put my H2 wheels and bigger tires, so I'm not reading wrong on the speedo and I can get an accurate count on the mileage... Its said to pick up about 2 mpg if u dont drive like a madman. Brandon

09-01-2007, 04:28 PM	#10
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 i own 2000 ext cab 4x4. 135000 miles. fuel pump was a problem around 70000 miles. tranny went out 5000 miles ago. this is common for these trucks the trannies are too weak. i could have got a beefier jasper trans for 300 more. but the week before it went out i bought my 79 swb scottsdale.

09-01-2007, 05:51 PM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Thinking about buying 2001 z71 Yeah, 125K is about when the GMT800 truck transmissions go __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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