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Nice truck, gonna be thirsty of course. My concern would be if most of those miles had a hefty 5th wheel in tow..
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He towed a 32 foot fifth wheel, my previous truck was only a K2500 3/4 ton 4x4, it had the 454 with 219.00Km on it, and had the fifth wheel tailgate so it had seen a bit of use and I towed a fifth whee with it and would still be going strong if someone had not crossed into my lane and took me out.
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Glad you're buying the gas.
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Nice truck. But, I bet its never met a gas pump it didn't like.
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The 454 is certainly a work horse. My dad had one in a Suburban. That thing would haul a long trailer up a hill as easily as it would do it empty. It had 2 gauges of interest - the speedometer and the fuel gauge. As the speedo went up, the fuel needle went down, almost in unison.
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That's a good looking truck, and the price seems decent. I'd try to get it for a little less, but wouldn't cry if I had to pay the $8,500. I had a '99 single wheel much like that, and many times wished I wouldn't have sold it. It was simply a great truck. Seems like the catalyst got plugged around 100K miles, so you may want to see if that's been done.
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$8500 seems like a lot of money for a 17 year old truck.
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My BIL had a truck nearly identical to that. The only difference being that it was a cab and a half. Same color and same dual wheel setup. He used it for towing a 5'er and said it worked very well for that purpose.
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I don't think he's going to find a large market for that truck in todays world, so you'd be solving a big problem for him by buying that off him. What's that worth to him?
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I think I'd apply my $8,500 toward something else.
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Kelley blue book (kbb.com) calls it $6900 for good condition. $7400 for very good. $7780 for excellent. I used my zip, not knowing yours and guessed at some of how it's outfitted. Of course that's 'Merican money. KBB.com
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I think I'd apply my $8,500 toward something else.
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$8500 seems like a lot of money for a 17 year old truck. Thinkin' the same thing...especially for a gasser - a gasser that's been apparently used a fair amount for pullin'.. And IIRC, they had mucho trouble with axle seals in those years - and I was in a GM shop until Feb/'98.. First thing I'd do if the buyer is truly serious is have that transmission checked out for integrity, then obtain the service records on the engine..
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bring 65 to 70 100 dollar bills in canuk cash and flash dat cash start at 6500 then go to 6900 at the most cause you are gonna need that last 100 dollar bill to fill up the tank..............................
he probably aint had a single serious person interested in it and he is wanting to get rid of it obviously and I bet for some time now he has been trying to sell it
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$8500 seems like a lot of money for a 17 year old truck that doesn't have a Toyota emblem on it. Fixed. Your welcome.
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Too much for that old of a truck!
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$8500 seems like a lot of money for a 17 year old truck that doesn't have a Toyota emblem on it. This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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I'm not in the market for it so can't say about the price, but I can say a few things about some of the comments. The 454 Vortec is a pretty nice engine. It produces huge torque at low rpms and can produce fair fuel economy at highway speed. Around town they're tough on fuel, but on the highway I've had them pull 20,000+ pound loads and get 15-16 mpg. The transmission behind the 454 is their 4L80e which is significantly more durable than GM's more common 4L60e and while they can break or give problems I'd be a lot less concerned at such mileage if its been inspected. All 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton trucks have axles that aren't designed for true hauling, but all of the 3500 series of which I'm aware have used Dana 60 series (or similar) rear axles and are practically identical to Ford or Dodge.
Seems to me the question you need to ask is do you need the hauling/towing capabilities this truck can offer and if so, at a 122K it may be a good option. As a truck that is a daily driver I'd say pass and look elsewhere.
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Looks clean and equipped, drive it and have it checked out... if it'll do the job you want it too, price beats hell out of spending 50 or 60k on a new one.
Take a good look at what could be a big expense up front, running gear of course, but steering, brakes, and tires. If you can get a year or two of good use out of it without spending more on repairs, its a good to great deal.
If you like it I'd be careful about trying to get him down too much.
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Around town they're tough on fuel, but on the highway I've had them pull 20,000+ pound loads and get 15-16 mpg. . Good Lord!!! I hope I never meet one... Max towing capacity on that truck in that year is 10K.. http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/1998/Chevrolet/C3500-Pickup-1-Ton-V8/Fleetside-Crew-Cab/SpecsNow, if what he's going to tow is within the tag limits, goferit..
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how it looks underneath would be the deciding factor. rust, brakes, brake and fuel lines, front end parts, etc. trucks that age and mileage can nickle and dime ya to death.
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We just bought an always garaged, looks like new '97 F-250 with the 7.3 Turbodiesel and only 136,000 miles on it for less than what you are looking at on this truck. So far really liking it. If it were me, I would wait for a good buy on a diesel rig. They are out there, but not on every streetcorner. Avoid the Fords with a 6.anything Diesel, though. If you are stuck on Chevy, save up a few more dollars and find a truck with the Duramax/Allison combo.
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It wasn't a recommendation, but rather an observation I've made from using a fleet of these trucks over many years.
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I think I'd pass and keep looking. There's a better vehicle out there.
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a lot of people on here dont like that truck because its a chevy, and there is a clear bias towards anything that isnt a POS toyota. That looks like a nice truck, i would try and get it for 6500 or so and drive it. Ive got family with 400+K on those trucks. If the maintenance is done they'll run a long time.
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Avoid the Fords with a 6.anything Diesel, As expected, that's 90% bullshit.
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Diesel doesn't always make sense. Are you towing 10,000 pounds plus weekly? I crack up at diesels hauling lawn mower trailers. The new diesels have more expense and emissions stuff to fail.
I'm not knocking them just saying you either need the extra disposable income or be making money with the truck.
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We just bought an always garaged, looks like new '97 F-250 with the 7.3 Turbodiesel and only 136,000 miles on it for less than what you are looking at on this truck. So far really liking it. If it were me, I would wait for a good buy on a diesel rig. They are out there, but not on every streetcorner. Avoid the Fords with a 6.anything Diesel, though. If you are stuck on Chevy, save up a few more dollars and find a truck with the Duramax/Allison combo.
I have regretted every one of the big block gas trucks I have had, sooner rather than later. I will give you 3500 for it
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Avoid the Fords with a 6.anything Diesel, As expected, that's 90% bullshit. At least.. Diesel doesn't always make sense. Are you towing 10,000 pounds plus weekly? True - if only a few loads here/there under 10K there should be no problem. I crack up at diesels hauling lawn mower trailers.
Well, if it's the ONLY truck ya have AND the lawn mower needs to be hauled somewhere, whattya gonna do? Rent an S10? The new diesels have more expense and emissions stuff to fail. Yes they do.. But I have to admit they sure run cleaner.. The extra maintenance can be spendy - but you get a ton of all that back if/when it's time to trade in. If the truck in the OP's pic was a diesel that price would be pretty dang cheap IMHO..
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If the truck in the OP's pic was a diesel that price would be pretty dang cheap IMHO.. Except that a Chevy diesel of that vintage would be the 6.5 which leaves a lot to be desired. Given the choice I'd take the 454 gas guzzler over the 6.5
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how it looks underneath would be the deciding factor. rust, brakes, brake and fuel lines, front end parts, etc. trucks that age and mileage can nickle and dime ya to death. Okay turned out I ended up picking up this 2003 GMC k2500 6.0litre 140,000 miles 8000.00CDN
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Forgot to mention our Black book puts it at 9600.00CDN for trade in.
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Nice!
That first truck was a bit over priced. That 2003 looks good!
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I am happy it has a few bells and whistles, have all the documentation from when truck was bought new, even the window sticker that was on it showing 44000.00 dollars, I like the fact it has a tranny temp gauge and you can see not only km's, but trip meter and an hour meter.
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I would love that vortech 454 and HD transmission in a 2wd 1500. Fun to drive,,, hard on rear tires, but it would make me smile.
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