Buying a truck, opinions wanted.

**Zinergy** · 07-08-2014, 11:33 AM

Holz in Milwaukee has some ok deals. I know right now they have having 8k off in rebates and on top of that their own sale. Up tp 10k off msrp. I saw a couple 1500 crew cab silverados with the 5.3 and 4WD for 34k. Not sure about LTZs though.

**5.0THIS** · 07-08-2014, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by az gt eater

I am pretty sure that is factory height. My work truck is a 12 2500 HD and it sits the same.

I guarantee that Silverado that was posted has been leveled up front. It's a 1500, not a 2500. The 2500s typically do sit a bit more level than the 1500s.

Originally Posted by Zinergy

The engine is nice though, 390hp. GM needs a 6.2 liter to make more power than that.

The older 6.2 made 403hp. The new one makes 420hp. And FWIW, when Car and Driver tested all the new pickups, they said the new GM 5.3 (355hp) felt stronger than the Dodge Hemi.

**Zinergy** · 07-09-2014, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by 5.0THIS

I guarantee that Silverado that was posted has been leveled up front. It's a 1500, not a 2500. The 2500s typically do sit a bit more level than the 1500s.

The older 6.2 made 403hp. The new one makes 420hp. And FWIW, when Car and Driver tested all the new pickups, they said the new GM 5.3 (355hp) felt stronger than the Dodge Hemi.

GM still needed a 6.2 liter to make more power than dodges 5.7. The 6.0 never did.

**theorangeguy** · 07-09-2014, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

GM still needed a 6.2 liter to make more power than dodges 5.7. The 6.0 never did.

**FasstChevys** · 07-09-2014, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

GM still needed a 6.2 liter to make more power than dodges 5.7. The 6.0 never did.

I pretty much disagree. GM chose not to make more power. They didn't "need" to increase the cubic inch at all.

**theorangeguy** · 07-09-2014, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by FasstChevys

I pretty much disagree. GM chose not to make more power. They didn't "need" to increase the cubic inch at all.

what...? why would they chose to not make more power?

**FasstChevys** · 07-09-2014, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by theorangeguy

what...? why would they chose to not make more power?

I highly doubt GM's primary goal is to build the most horse power, at all costs, all the time.

**Zinergy** · 07-09-2014, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by FasstChevys

I highly doubt GM's primary goal is to build the most horse power, at all costs, all the time.

True but dodge still provide you with more power.

**FasstChevys** · 07-09-2014, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

True but dodge still provide you with more power.

Which has nothing to do with cubic inch alone, as far as this topic goes.

**theorangeguy** · 07-09-2014, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by FasstChevys

Which has nothing to do with cubic inch alone, as far as this topic goes.

at the end of the day I still love the 6.2...after driving an escalade I almost bought a vortec maxx truck. I was sold at that point but dodge wanted to keep me in a dodge...my next truck will either be the eco-diesel from Dodge or a 6.4 Hemi Truck. Im sold on these for a while...

I do have an obsession with the new Sierra's tho...I love those trucks.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 07-09-2014, 07:27 AM

There is actually a 2008 vortec max crew cab silverado ltz near me with every option but priced close to a 2014 crew cab ltz with no additional options. I could probably get them to go a lot lower when I mention that I could get a brand new ltz for the price they are asking.

**theorangeguy** · 07-09-2014, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

There is actually a 2008 vortec max crew cab silverado ltz near me with every option but priced close to a 2014 crew cab ltz with no additional options. I could probably get them to go a lot lower when I mention that I could get a brand new ltz for the price they are asking.

any kind of warranty on the 2008...? I would take the vortec max over a 5.3 if it were me, but you'll have to weigh out mileage and warranty vs a new one.

**FasstChevys** · 07-09-2014, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by theorangeguy

any kind of warranty on the 2008...? I would take the vortec max over a 5.3 if it were me, but you'll have to weigh out mileage and warranty vs a new one.

And interest rate!

**FasstChevys** · 07-09-2014, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by theorangeguy

at the end of the day I still love the 6.2...after driving an escalade I almost bought a vortec maxx truck. I was sold at that point but dodge wanted to keep me in a dodge...my next truck will either be the eco-diesel from Dodge or a 6.4 Hemi Truck. Im sold on these for a while...

I do have an obsession with the new Sierra's tho...I love those trucks.

For sure - someone should always stay with what they like, and are sold on.

And, yes, I love how the Sierra's look too.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 07-09-2014, 08:13 AM

I'll have to ask about the warranty but it only has 37k miles on it and my interest rate is really low regardless if I buy used or new. Based on KBB the truck is worth between 34 to 37k and they have it listed for 33k. I was planning on offer low to mid 20s and see what they come back with.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 07-09-2014, 08:17 AM

The truck:

**theorangeguy** · 07-09-2014, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

The truck:

looks good to me from what I can see in the picture. I wouldnt worry about the 37,000 miles either...I know guys who buy these trucks with 100,000+ miles all day long with no reservations or worries. Keep in mind the 6.2 will get worse gas mileage, but other than that nothing out of the ordinary. Buddy of mine in Alabama pulls a camper with his just about every weekend and he loves it.

Might have to run 89 octane and up in the 6.2...I think I remember reading that somewhere.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 07-09-2014, 08:32 AM

It's a 6.0 not 6.2. It should be better than my charger despite it's weight. My charger gets horrible mileage.....I also don't really care about the gas mileage. For used cars as long as they are under 80k I am fine with the mileage. I personally think that 37k miles on the truck is low for it's age.

**Zinergy** · 07-09-2014, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by FasstChevys

Which has nothing to do with cubic inch alone, as far as this topic goes.

Regardless of what it has to do with one truck has more power than the other truck in the same price range(dodges are actually a little cheaper). And it does it with a smaller engine then the midgrade GM engine.

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

I'll have to ask about the warranty but it only has 37k miles on it and my interest rate is really low regardless if I buy used or new. Based on KBB the truck is worth between 34 to 37k and they have it listed for 33k. I was planning on offer low to mid 20s and see what they come back with.

Interest rates are always lower on brand new vehicles. You can get 0% with a good enough credit score on brand new. You can't get that on a 08.. .no matter what your score is.

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

It's a 6.0 not 6.2. It should be better than my charger despite it's weight. My charger gets horrible mileage.....I also don't really care about the gas mileage. For used cars as long as they are under 80k I am fine with the mileage. I personally think that 37k miles on the truck is low for it's age.

Your charger only gets 20 freeway? If you do city driving and like to use more than 20% throttle you will probably average 15-16mpg with the truck.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 07-09-2014, 09:35 AM

I do mostly city driving but I do get some highway driving in and it averages to around 14 to 15 in the charger, it is rated 25 highway but I have never gotten that. My point was that my interest rate is low regardless not saying that you can't get lower in a new vehicle as I know I can but it is really low to begin with since I have excellent credit.