Frustration of used car shopping

[Mr70]

Originally Posted by fiveforty

Ask for good pics. With todays phones I can send excellent pics of anything, cab corners, rockers or frame and all it takes a couple of minutes. If they wont send good pics there is a reason.

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This.
I just went through this with another selling some car parts.After 2 weeks,told me to take his word for it,which wasn't helping his cause.
We live in an instant photo society today.If someone won't post pictures today...run.

[Bill Pritchard]

Originally Posted by notstock71

Is it really this difficult to find a well cared for, clean honest truck?

In a word.....yes. Best of luck to you.

[PeteLeathersac]

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One of our lads is into these trucks too also we're in the same rust predicament here in Ontario Canada although blessed w/ General Motors plants being nearby so an abundance of used GM product around.
Is there a reason you don't want the '08 and up trucks as some go as cheap as the earlier ones now also amazing what deals pop up if you're tuned to recognize them and act quickly.
Best look for original non-repaired body trucks someone's rust proofed w/ oil type products also consider the newest high-miler deals you can afford.
Good luck also great how you're doing this w/ your boy!

~ Pete


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[Billohio]

chevys in that age do have some rocker issues. Acts like they rust from the inside out. Brine they are using on the roads in our area is destroying vehicles.
What is frustrating, some days they apply it and it never does anything weather wise!!
I have a great Chevy dealer I trade with over the phone. They sell about a 1000 new trucks a year and he doesnt have time to jerk people around. They give you good price up front and its almost enjoyable.

[notstock71]

Well I pulled the trigger. I found an 04 regular cab short box, 79k on it. It was traded in on a new one. This is the exact truck I hoped to find him.

[notstock71]

Truck was owned by a retired gentleman. I get to fly to Wisconsin one of these days to get it. So far I'm thrilled, dealt with the dealer owner and she was wonderful. Got me all the pictures I wanted.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Looks like a beauty, hope it's all you wanted and more.
Bet your lad is excited too!

~ Pete


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[notstock71]

He doesn't know. He will get it next weekend. I'm on the hunt for some different wheels, newer take offs most likely. I have a lead on some Texas Edition 20's. A slight crank on the torsion bars and tint the windows will take it up a notch in the appearance department.

[fiveforty]

Nice, if you give it a little time you will find what you want.

[Big Block Bill]

Originally Posted by notstock71

He doesn't know. He will get it next weekend. I'm on the hunt for some different wheels, newer take offs most likely. I have a lead on some Texas Edition 20's. A slight crank on the torsion bars and tint the windows will take it up a notch in the appearance department.

FWIW, I believe the later 20" wheels are a different bolt circle and back spacing, better check before pulling the trigger would be my suggestion. We went through this with a Buddy's Son's truck recently.

Bill