Potenital Buy

[bigben88]

2001 GMC Sierra SLE, 131k miles
V8 4.8L 2WD with towing package
-Automatic Transmission
-Line-X bed liner
-billet grill
-tinted windows with MS DMV approval
-Chrome bed rails
-Glasspacks with dual straight-back exhaust, chrome 3 1/2'' tips
-Aftermarket CD player
-Cruise Control
-Low profile toolbox
-Power windows
-Power Locks
-Power mirrors
-New tires
-Ebony cloth interior with NEW all season GM floor mats


Truck is in good condition. Minor dings on front and rear bumper. Center console inside stow away hinge is broken, still operable, though.


Im new to this forum. What do you think about this truck? What problems can I expect at 130k? Fair Price?
Thanks for your input!

 

[knucklehead27]

based on the info you provided i would offer $5000 to $7000 depending on the seller and location. and remember gas prices are going to continue climbing so selling trucks and SUV's will be getting more difficult so you have that card to play as well.

as far as problems.... I myself have an 01 Z71 with 150K on it and i wouldnt say it has problems, it just needs maintenance. for example last weekend i just replaced my swaybar bushings and end links and i'm also do to replace some control arm bushings.

 

[bigben88]

I am going from a car to truck and with gas going how it is might wait till people get desperate and get a truck for less and more for my car. but we will see

 

[knucklehead27]

i hear ya bro. i have a Z71 sierra with the 5.3 as well as an 86 IROC. the truck is my daily driver and lately i've been thinking about trading the Camaro straight up for a cavalier or something to drive to work and back.... it's gettin rough out there....!

 

[hgrimm]

BigBen you might expect the fuel pump to go at those miles. Mine lasted until 190,000. Don't fudge on quality/buy Delco/Delphi only and replace the whole unit as the wiring within loses resistance and fails. I learned the hard way and had the box jacked up 4 times to get it right. I don't have an option to replace my 99 5.3V6 with a cheaper runner as I'm on the farm and need the pickup plus the 4wd etc. I love the truck but as knucklehead said, they need maintenance. I bought mine at 104,000 miles and now the front diff. is going out.