Who would have thought my new DD would have over 200,000 miles
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Because of the COVID19 and how it has effected business ... the company sold my 2016 Colorado as I have not been traveling much as plants are closed to sales people ... plus our sales have tanked.
I started to look for a used trucks and I was hit with sticker shock. Since my wife needs a new van I did not want to spend a lot of money. I found this 2004 Sierra with 208,000 miles for $6300 but... it was from SC which meant zero rust and little 4x4 use as the lettering on the 2 Hi and AWD buttons have zero wear. I have put about $1500 in mechanical repairs and now it runs like a top. I am going to replace the valve cover next week as the original GM design contributed to oil consumption. As said who would have guessed my new Daily Driver and work truck would have over 200,000 miles and be 16 years old. If Chevy is built like a rock... then GMC is built like a boulder |
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I have a 2005 Colorado with over 130k on it. Other than normal stuff and a thermostat that went south on me, the truck has been awesome. These little trucks are perfect for the SF Bay area, easy to park, decent gas mileage and it hauls what I need it to with little issue. As I think about retirement and what I am going to do, my wife has been bugging me to get a new truck. My inclination is to go back to a newer Colorado, but I am thinking of getting a small trailer to see the country with and the towing capacity may be an issue. But, other than that, I have been very happy with my little Colorado. RR
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Friend of mine has your twin, (without the shine ;) ) and he has around 316K on it so far.
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Not that I know of. My old 2002 WT has over 265K on the original tranny and never an issue. The guy that bought it from me says he is just waiting for it to fail, but in 49K with him it has been flawless. Never can tell with 4l60s.
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A buddy ran the 4L60 in his 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon for well over 300,000 miles.
The body gave up before the driveline. |
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If there was ever a truck that you can put as many miles on and fix whatever you want this is it.
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have had my 01 5.3 since new, has never been apart, 290k mi and still going.
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I have a 2000 tahoe with 378k on it i put a used motor and trans with 150k on them in at 369k i also have a 2002 suburban with 249k that I just had all oil leaks fixed on and oil pump oring replaced replaced vavle cover with updated one went from 2 qts ever 1k miles to 1 qt ever 1500
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I would like to know more about the Valve Cover upgrade, I have a 2002 Silverado with 5.3.
Thanks Wally |
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GMc slogan was 'We are professional grade '. Nice pewter pickup. I always liked that color. And being a 4x4 is a plus. I usealy avoid 4x4s because they are all beat up and rusted out whare I'm from. Hers my 07 classics. WT. slowly making it a SLE.
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It's recent. I added it to the FAQ so you can find it there. |
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Thanks hatzie, found it.
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70cst,
Thanks for the info. Wally |
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That's a sharp truck. I bet it will serve you well and look good for a long time.
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I got my 02 suburban for $1900 a couple years ago, everything working, paint nice, interior decent. Did have 275k on the original engine and trans though. Now it has 295k on them :metal: |
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My 05 has 370k on the OD. Purchased it with 270 for 3,200. Dealership thought it needed a motor, needed an oil pump. Just had my biggest repair to date and that was just an idler arm.
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Congratulations! The yukon my swap came out of had 220+k miles. Had a new engine because of an injector seal failure causing diluted oil but that happened at 180k miles. New engine is in my C10 now.
And, I just picked up a 2003 Suburban 2500 with 172k on it - interior is worn out but drives like a dream. |
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