Been looking at trucks again

[jcool]

I sold my 03 a while back and with two kids my 09 jetta TDI is just too small for long trips. Here are a few trucks I am going to see and wanted some of your input.
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/d...sultCar=null&max_price=&make=GMC&cardist=5506
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/d...sultCar=null&max_price=&make=GMC&cardist=5506http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/d...sultCar=null&max_price=&make=GMC&cardist=5506

 

[Pepperidge]

Justin,

Without even seeing the trucks in person, my suggestion would be to drop #1 from your list, just because it is an LB7...you will have injector issues eventually...no sense in adding 2-4 thousand dollars on top of your purchase(price variation due to not knowing if you would do the work yourself)

I would personally look for an 06 LBZ...I've seen them go for close to the same price as those you are looking at...

 

[tanman_2006]

My cousin has a 2007 LBZ she used to pull her show horse trailer around for sale. Its got ~70K on it IIRC and she wants $29K. Its a chevy same color as the 2nd truck with black LT3 interior, bose, but no sun roof.

 

[Pepperidge]

here's a nice one 90 miles from you...

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...dyStyleCodes=TRUCKS&listingId=327143663&Log=0

here is the complete search for Chevrolet's 05 -07 within 100mi. of you

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...StyleCodes=TRUCKS&showcaseOwnerId=82479&Log=0

 

[Pepperidge]

a nice GMC 160 miles from you

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...dyStyleCodes=TRUCKS&listingId=328742935&Log=0

all GMC's withing 200 miles(had to do 200 miles cause less GMC's available

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...tyleCodes=TRUCKS&showcaseOwnerId=295013&Log=0

 

[btfarm]

I'm with Pepp on the LBZ recommendation Justin

 

[tanman_2006]

The LBZ will get better MPG than a LLY too.

Check my fuelly report, I have tanks that are in the 6-10 range from towing HEAVY. I consistantly get 16-17 and thats alot of idle time and running errands in town.

 

[jcool]

Thanks for all the responses! We ended up testing a mega cab that we liked, minus the tranny fluid was brown and burnt smelling, shifted funny from 2 to 3 as well. yet they still want 32,9! I offered 24 lol....http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/d...ltCar=null&max_price=&make=DODGE&cardist=5506

 

[tanman_2006]

A dodge with a burned up tranny?! Never heard of that! Haha.

Dodge is nice and mega cabs have more room than a chevy I think, you just sacrifice some ride and bed space.

 

[jcool]

What do you all think of the 2012, I qualify for the gm employee discount:thumbsup:

 

[btfarm]

The GMC HDs are exactly what I would want if I were in the market for new right now. Beautiful truck to me. :agreed:

 

[jcool]

The wife and I said the same thing. Pepp I would love an LBZ but they are few and far between! Everyone is hanging on to them. Right now we are looking at a 2012 SLE 2500HD http://www.moorebuick.com/detail-20...4wd_crew_cab_153_7_quote_sle-new-8558653.html
The pictures are not exact since the one we are looking at is leather but with the bench seat, I have missed the bench seat from my first truck!

 

[jcool]

Hey Pepp, I really like two of the trucks you posted the wife and I may ride up to va to look at the gmc in hampton roads.

 

[Pepperidge]

I'm just trying to help...

you have to do whats best for you and your family...I just didn't want to see you pick up an LB7 and six months down the road have to shell out $3k for injectors...

don't get me wrong...I love my truck...but I would be looking for an 06(preferably an 07)LBZ on up to a 09 LMM if I were in the market for a truck right now...

all GMC's of course

 

[jcool]

I'm just trying to help...

you have to do whats best for you and your family...I just didn't want to see you pick up an LB7 and six months down the road have to shell out $3k for injectors...

don't get me wrong...I love my truck...but I would be looking for an 06(preferably an 07)LBZ on up to a 09 LMM if I were in the market for a truck right now...

all GMC's of course

You were very helpful! The 06 gmc in Hampton roads that you posted we are considering going to look at. We really do not want or need a new truck but with all the discounts it is VERY tempting. I am not in a huge rush, just keeping my eye out for something that suits us.

 

[Ed HD]

My question: Do you need a truck? Or are you just buying it because you want the room? I'd almost be tempted to trade one of the Jetta's for a new Passat TDI. I'm 6'6" and I fit in the backseat of ours, and it's a fantastic car all around.