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01-03-2015, 04:47 PM
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Should I buy this truck?
My neighbor will be selling his well cared for 2000 Chevy 2500 truck with 125000 miles for a good price. Most of the miles are highway miles caring his truck camper. I am looking for a tow vehicle with a little more power than my trailblazer that does not do well into the wind.
Should I consider this as a replacement tow vehicle for a few years until I upgrade my trailer and tow vehicle?
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01-03-2015, 04:57 PM
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What motor/trans/gear ratio in the 2500 as opposed to what you have now? Need to know what your towing too.
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01-03-2015, 04:58 PM
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If he took care of it you will have a nice truck for many years.
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01-03-2015, 06:26 PM
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Diesel or gas? If diesel I definitely get it, how much weight are you pulling now? The truck should pull more and easier and be a lot more stable in the wind than your trail blazer.
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01-03-2015, 07:31 PM
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The 2000 model GM trucks had the 5.7, 7.4 and the 6.5 diesel. Either of the gas engines would be decent, the 6.5 I personally would stay away from.
It will tow better, no doubt. You'll likely lose fuel economy especially with the 7.4, but the towing improvement will likely offset it.
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01-03-2015, 07:46 PM
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If it's a diesel in that year I would surely stay away from it. They were good trucks and still are but I think it depends on your situation as to whether it's a good buy or not.
What kind of money is he asking for it? I wouldn't pay a ton of money for a 15 year old truck no matter how nice it is. If you can get it for $5-6,000 and it's in like new condition I would say go for it. I also would go into it with the midset that it's not going to be a forever truck for towing the camper.
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01-03-2015, 08:38 PM
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Depends on the price.
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01-03-2015, 08:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mr dually
If it's a diesel in that year I would surely stay away from it. They were good trucks and still are but I think it depends on your situation as to whether it's a good buy or not.
What kind of money is he asking for it? I wouldn't pay a ton of money for a 15 year old truck no matter how nice it is. If you can get it for $5-6,000 and it's in like new condition I would say go for it. I also would go into it with the midset that it's not going to be a forever truck for towing the camper.
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^^^^what he said^^^^
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01-03-2015, 08:53 PM
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I would stay away, one Dodge guy at my work told me this, he got burned by one I guess....
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01-03-2015, 09:38 PM
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That would be a nickle and dime headache I would guess...
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01-03-2015, 09:50 PM
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I guess my question is why is he selling it? .......When I sell something there is usually a reason like my 112K Ford couldn't keep a transmission for more than 15K after 89K I put 2 transmissions in it and was needing a 3rd...... most I towed behind it was 4,800 lbs so I sold it..........
Just depends............. but some will get 300K out of any brand / any year..........
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01-03-2015, 09:53 PM
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I'm pretty sure it's the 5.7. I'm pulling a Roo 19, probably not much more than 5000lbs. I will probably be paying about what he will be offered as a trade, say around $5000. He is going to buy a 3500 diesel dually.
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01-03-2015, 10:10 PM
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what they are offering in trade, and what its really worth are not always the same. Just a numbers game. Look it up for your self.
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01-06-2015, 07:27 AM
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i have a 98 chevy k1500 with 230,000 on it that trucks is old faithfull it always starts runs great it has been way overloaded pulled way beound it weight ratings and has been a great truck for me i have put little to no money into it have been ask to sale it several times (answer no) i now have a 7.5 foot snow plow on it and use it as my so called farm truck but would not worry driving it to coast to coast
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01-06-2015, 09:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4mula1fan
That would be a nickle and dime headache I would guess...
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I disagree with you, but there is not such thing as "nickel and dime headache" any more. It is more along the way of $50 and $100 headaches.
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01-07-2015, 04:07 AM
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The 6.5l diesel fuel system had a terrible pump issue. With pmd issues or optical sensor concerns. Just a few issue. The transfer pump was a crappie design. Had a few Crack block issues, due to first year for oil cooling nozzle in block. I would go with a third year duramax. If well maintained. ..
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01-07-2015, 07:45 AM
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You know how the man drove it. Did he ever talk of it being in the shop? If you can afford his price and you want it, you should get it. Or buy that new truck of the lot. New stuff never gives you any trouble. And, And they have warranties... Wait, I know I have heard this before. Oh yeah, I have a TT.
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01-07-2015, 12:47 PM
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My neighbor takes very good care of his truck, I trust him and he has already disclosed any issues with the truck. The primary being fuel economy compared to my Trailblazer. The only reason that he is selling the truck is that he is moving up from a truck camper to a 5er that is too large for the 2500. It would be great to get 5 years out of the truck pulling my Roo and then I plan on moving up to a new truck and 5er.
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01-07-2015, 07:18 PM
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If you are comfortable with it and its a price you are happy with I say go for it but plan on some repairs in the 5 years. Still cheaper than a new truck and the added benefit of no payment!
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