My two cents worth as an off road motorcycle racer...
Paper filters best filtering, most restrictive. K+N next best filtering, less restrictive Foam next best, even less restrictive Open-no filtering, best flow.
As K+N's load up, they do filter better, but flow poorer. In really dusty areas, the K+N's oil will be wicked out of the filter by the fine dust and you will begin to pass particulation if you don't re-oil (it's in the directions from K+N).
I run paper on my 100,000+ mile vehicles and foam on my dirt motorcyles that only go a couple of thousand miles between pistons. K+N a good compromize for boats and street bikes that only go around 40,000 miles between rebuilds.
My opinion and I'm sticking to it (unless the dirt wicks away my sticking).
It is a good deal for a truck that has an MSRP of $28K or more. It is a bad deal for a truck that has an MSRP of $26k or less.
It depends on the equipment on the truck and what you want. If you want a std cab work truck that's a lot of money, if you want an LT luxury car with a big truck, it's cheap.
I have been driving a 2000 Silverado 5.3 Reg Cab SWB for two weeks now and absolutely love it! There is not a single flaw on my truck. I am running 87 octane with no pings and getting 18 mpg city and 22 mpg hiway, there is no vibration at all at speeds up to 85 mph(I have not gone faster but its plenty capable of burying the speedometer), this truck is fast!, no wind noise you have to look at your tac to make sure the truck started its very quite, and I would highly recommend the locking diff. I drove the exact same truck without locking diff and its was way to easy to spin the wheels. Also the doors lock after you have run for over 15 mph for a few seconds and both doors automatically unlock when you remove the key from the switch. I am like Anthony the Silverado is a fine piece of machinery and I don't understand why people are bashing this great truck. Gary
I am really glad you like your truck. I love my truck, even though the dealer I bought it from has had it longer than I have. A new rear main engine seal/housing, new cab to frame mounts, new rear spring shackles. I have been driving it for one week now and am happy to say that they fixed everything. Now if I could just get as good mileage as you are, I am averaging 16.1, I have a 5.3L, 3.73, Reg Cab SWB, Z71 (is yours 4WD?)
Hope yours continues to be problem free! Most of them are, but every now and then you get one with some problems.
Changed the stock airfilter to K&N today: what a difference !! I'll frequently check the intake over the filter & see whether "oily gunks" do occur. Already smooth truck became SILKY smooth after the change: wow...
Well, I won't keep arguing my point (even you said the key words). You must maintain the filter, i.e. wash, re-oil. If you maintain the filter like K&N instructs, you will have no problems. I have used a free flow performance filter on every vehicle I have ever owned for the last 15 years. Never had any problems with any of them, but I followed the suggested maintenance instructions.
As a final note, I say one should do whatever they are most comfortable doing. I can assure you that there is no problems with filtration quality on the performance filters. I have no vested interest to promote ANY aftermarkets. I just believe strongly in certain ones to give 125% of what they are advertised to provide, one such product being the K&N filter products.
I am assuming you have very few miles on your truck. I am not bashing the new Silverado. I really like mine in spite of the problems its had. However, the ping didn't start on mine till about 2k miles. You may not be out of the danger zone yet so don't go throwing any parties.
I am extremely excited about my Silverado but its just two weeks old and 750 miles young. I guess I will have to write back in a couple months, but so far so goooood! Gary..
For all of you guys that are unsure of the new Tahoe and Suburban. The new Suburban will be arriving in dealerships in January and the Tahoe will follow in March. The 2000 Tahoe that you see in KBB is the Z71 Tahoe and the Tahoe Limited which looks like the old body style. Kind of like when the Silverado came out, the C/K was still available. The new Suburbans and Tahoe will feature the 5.3 and the 2500 Suburban will have the 6.0.
The 4th door will be in production in Mid-November and should be at dealerships in January. For all of you wanting to order 4th doors: look for heavy constraints on that option, you will be looking at a long time until your order is placed (high demand and little being produced!). I know at my dealership we have at least 10 orders that are waiting for 4th doors. Typical GM, they make it hard to get the options that everyone wants!
If you pick up an issue of "FOUR WHEELER" magazine, (October 99 issue), you will find an article where they preview the 2000 Expedition and the New 2000 Yukon XL. According to the article, the surburban name is gone... the Yukon XL name is in. The vehicle itself is simply the "surburban" version of the new frame and body style silverado. If you picture what you think the surburban version of a 99 or 00 silverado would look like... then you got it. Pretty much what you would expect. Which I think is great! It makes one tough looking rig. But, with the new name of Yukon XL I can see it now... you utilize the new GM ordering system to purchase a new GMC Yukon and the lady on the phone asks you, "Would you like extra-size that today sir?"... LOL
FILTERS...
I have a 99 Z-71. All the literature states that it has an oversized air filter. How much benefit would I see by looking into an aftermarket filter. I mean, it is already oversized from the factory. Would I see something more than a 3~5 horse increase? I live in much dusty area and would be having to stay on top of the filter situation if I went with K&N.
Also, what exactly is a "CatBack" exhaust system? I am guessing a set of pipes and mufflers from the catalytic convertor back. Any Help?
I referred to an oily grime, not gunks. What passed through mine was the kind of smudge that would show up if you put on white gloves, and ran your finger along the surface. Very fine particulates. That vehicle was my '91 Ford Mustang LX 5.0. I removed the air silencer at the same time, and the combination seemed like I gained a few horsepower, but didn't measure it at the track to know. On my '94 Camaro Z28 5.7L, I replaced the stock filter-box with a K&N intake system. It relocates the filter lower in the car where the air is cooler and denser. Nevertheless, I never felt any more horsepower from the seat of the pants. I thought I would. This was an intake kit which replaced the supposedly restrictive stock intake duct. I sold the Mustang when I bought the Camaro, it had about 80,000 miles. The Camaro we still have. My sister drives it. It has about 37,000 miles, and the K&N is still installed. My '99 Silverado is stock "oversize" paper filter. You can form your own opinions about K&N. Mine mirror MarkBuck's. For my truck, paper. For my off-road motorcycle, oiled foam. For the Camaro, too late to undo the money spent on the intake, and it looks cool, so K&N stays. But I don't think they filter particles as small as the stock paper element, and if you're losing horsepower, it needs to be replaced. My $0.03 added to your $0.02 makes a nickel.
Disagree. Can't wait for your post'Dealer won't replace my engine because damage caused by mickey mouse air cleaner'. You want performance, build an engine, don't put j c whitney catalog parts on it.
The ONLY people I have ever heard whine about aftermarket parts, whether from JC Whitney or otherwise, is the dealers and other GM employees. The manufacturers whine because it's money out of their pocket and in most cases, they know it keeps people from having to spend money in the service shops that also make them money. In most cases, the aftermarket parts far exceed oem quality.
Even the lowly Ford and Mopar dealers are buying in on the aftermarket parts world. Many Ford dealers have an aftermarket showcase that displays Aftermarket computer performance chips, K&N intakes, Gibson and Borla Catbacks, etc. etc. etc.
Is your truck COMPLETELY oem stock? No catback exhausts or dual exhaust? How about brake pads and other maintenance parts? GM replacement brake pads, what a joke.
Comon. You must be saying this because you have a vested interest in GM. NOBODY I have EVER talked to had anything but good to say about aftermarkets except some dealers.
What about the "mod" you made to your tstat? Is that up to oem standard and quality? You were pretty atimate about doing that in spite of GM's oem design, right?
Sounds like a couple of people have double standards and ride the fence depending on the day and the mood they are in.
I am not intending to start a pissing contest here, but I just have to speak up when people make such "unscientific claims" about aftermarket parts and the like. People that make such claims usually go to the dealer to have their oil changed and only use oil brands that the dealer or manufacturer recommend. Comon' get real people.
GM also recommends using ONLY 87 octane fuel. We all know that is crap. Can you all say ping, ping , and more ping?
The claims here about aftermarkets are unsubstantiated and extremely unscientific. I am from the show me state. SHOW ME!
I can't see dropping the bucks on my Z-71 for a K&N that will require extra maint. when nobody can tell me it will dramatically increase the ponies.
As far as the cat backs, I would like to check into them. My uncle has a muffler shop and I'm sure he will be able to tell me pros and cons on them. He is a bowtie man too and will probably be driving a new Silverado soon. I'm sure he can give me the lowdown then.
To be honest, after going from a 5.7 to a 4.3 I missed the mellow exhaust. Sure is nice to have it back on my 5.3, even if it is OEM.
So, since I think K&N(not the other 20 aftermarket air filters) do not pass muster, that automatically makes me a GM employee that takes my vehicle to the dealer to get my oil changed. I don't remember saying anything about any aftermarket part besides K&N. I referenced Jim Bigley, the diesel expert who runs the GM diesel page www.62-65-dieselpage.com. I know and trust Jim far more than what K&N tells me about the reasons I should pay $65.00 for an air filter. I perform all of my own maintenance on my truck, as do many others in this forum. I use non-OE lubricants, filters, brake pads and shoes, shocks, exhaust, wheels, and on and on... How did an observation about one product escalate to this??
I don't know whether I had a defective AC airfilter or not...... I just returned from 500 mile trip after replacing with K&N filter, and I must tell you it's a different truck !! Acceleration became so smooth: my wife had to hear about it the whole trip !!
I stand corrected, I'll check for grime and not gunk: thanks.
Don't install any type of shift improver kits in the 4L60E or 4L80E units.
There is a "torque management system" built into the computer for the engine and trans. It sees the change of engine RPM to trans out put shaft speeds during shifts. The computer cuts timing back to soften the shift if it sees too fast of a drop in engine RPM ( a fast shift). Gm did this to increase trans life I am told.
The Hypertech re-programing stuff cannot over come this. We have a 98 5.7 with a 4L60E that has a Trans_Go kit in it, that falls on its face when a 1-2 or 2-3 shift occurs at WOT. The management system really cuts the engine power back to save the trans. It's like you blip the ignition key off for a split second.
If some one has over come this I'd like to hear about it.
Someone -- cindy? tim? -- mentioned the different methods for arming the alarm.... I noticed that if you hit the lock button more than once you get a short honk, presumably to let you know its already locked..... I wonder --- maybe this also activate s the contents alarm bit? I spose I could run down and grab the manual, but y'all are so handy with this info.........
Want to clear up some disscussion that took place around post #500 about battery availability. You can in fact get the auxillary battery in California with Chevy as well as GMC. I think this was changed at some point because my saleslady said the Prospec system running off disk rejected it (smog equip conflict) but then she tried on the system connected live to GM and it took the combination! Also I looked at the truck and there is room, no obstructions at all. So if KBB and others still say it's not possible don't believe it.
Disagree. Can't wait for your post'Dealer won't replace my engine because damage caused by mickey mouse air cleaner'. "You want performance, build an engine, don't put j c whitney catalog parts on it".
These were your words, not mine. This statement sounds pretty generic against all aftermarket parts to me. Apologize if I misinterpreted it.
Aftermarket parts are slowly being recognized and in a lot of cases being PROMOTED by oe manufacturers. Ford being first to do so...unfortunately. Wish GM would get off their high horse.
Does anyone know who makes bed rail protectors that look like the stock tailgate protector? I have a 2000 3/4 ton Silverado on order, and, form what I've heard, it will presumably come with the wrap around tailgate protector (without the wing) ... and I'd like to get some matching black plastic protectors for the side rails. Any inputs?
I have been checking Silverado lll for awhile. I also had a cab-chasis ordered in March and had to reorder. Dealer says the locator doesn't show any for 500 mi. around Okla.and he can't seem to get an allocation to place my order. Does anyone know what the problem is with Reg. cab-chasis in the LS body style?
I've been trying to choose between chevy and ford for my purchase ! I have always been Chevy but after reading all the neg. comments on Chevy's cheap int. and vibration at cruising speeds I'm starting to lean in fords favor. At present I'm still holding out for Chevy's forth door. Does anyone know the date I can order A new Chevy with Forth Door. How about MPG on the Ford 5.4L vs. Chevy 5.3L ?
The vibration problem has been determined to be the chrome rims and mainly the non-4X4 trucks. None of the trucks with the cast aluminum rims and the bigger 265/75R16 tires have had this problem.
So, its not a problem with the truck at all.
If that is enough to lean you torward a Ford, you must be leaning that way anyway. I can tell you from personal experience, you will have way more problems with the Ford. I was a Ford truck owner for the last 15 years (Buying or Leasing a new one about every 2-3 years. I bought one of the new model trucks (1998). I only had it four months before trading it for the 99 Silverado. That Ford had more problems than a 20 year old truck and Ford basically washed their hands of problem ownership.
It's your mistake to make, but I would advice against the Ford. The Ford gets 15 mpg at best combined city and highway driving. I was getting a pretty consistent 18 mpg with my Silverado. Since adding a catback, I am now getting 19-20 mpg, combined city and highway.
Go with the Chevy. You will save yourself some grief. They all have bugs to work out, but the Chevy seems to have less of them and the bugs it does have are much less severe than the Fords. Can you say piston slap, bad steering boxes, transmission and transfer case grind, can't keep them aligned, rear sliding glass windows falling out, and last but not least.....shorting turn signal switches which has caused fires.
I think I would rather have a vibration to deal with.
i sure stirred up a lot of discussion on the k&n filter question.i ran a K&N filter on my 96 GMC 305 with no problems and was just wondering how the new 5.3 responded by the way what brand of cat back exhaust are you guys running.Just for the record my 99 z71 5.3 w/3:73 gears gets a consistant 18-19 mpg and has gotten 20mpg on 87 octane Citgo with no pinging yet.
Hi I have my Silverado ordered but still havent a build date, I was wondering while it is still possible... should i upgrade to a z85 shock so I am able to put on a thicker factory tire? I heard that the z85 doesnt make the ride too much stiffer and for $85 bucks im willing to put it on. My main problem is that i cant order the larger 255 tires on my 2wd Silverado. I was thinking about upgrading later but then it was said that you have to take it in for a shift adjustment...if that is true i dont want to mess with it.
Also how much better gas mileage does a 3.73 rear get over the 4.10? I like a quick acceleration will a 4.10 help much more?
Thanks for your input zbad71. My indecision comes from having to wait till Nov. to order a Chevy with four doors. Someone slap me if I should stray again.
Small gate protecter is on the base truck while the LS/LT get larger one with the wing. Ordered my truck Fri 10th, was given an order # and tentative build date Oct 11, dark copper is still avail until the paint runs out. order code 69u LOL ALL
Yes, you can order the matching black plastic rails. Pick up a the outdoors catalog from "CABELAS". I am sure they have a website at www.cabelas.com
By the way, has anyone ordered some diamondplate mudflaps yet for a 99? I would bet they are much nicer looking than the GM black ones. Any help out there?
Deflecta-Shield makes black plastic bed rail caps. I don't know how they look or if they have them for 99+ Silverado yet. If you find some you like please post!
somales1 - I don't think you are correct about the tailgate protector. I was on a dealer lot 2 days ago and saw the small wrap around on LS models, both 1500 and 2500, although most 1500's had the big one.
I'm not sure what you mean by cab-chassis, also LS is a trim level not a body style. If you are looking for something without a bed I have no idea. If you are looking for a regular cab LS Silverado just go to another dealer. There is no shortage in my area and from plainjane's problems it's obvious some dealers just have trouble getting allocations. My order was accepted in 1 week.
I am looking to purchase a loaded out Z71 sometime in Dec., would I be better served to order one or shop dealerships for one sitting on a lot? I will have my wife's vehicle paid off then, and should have a decent down payment. Can I expect any advantages of doing it one way or the other? - Appreciate any input
I think one should buy from the dealer with the best service shop. This is what distinguishes a good dealer from a bad dealer. I got my 99 Silverado Ext Cab, Z71, Tow pkg, 5.3l, 3:73 locking diff, etc. etc. I bought an LS and added everything you could get on the truck minus the leather interior. I did this because I couldn't find an LT that didn't have leather and I didn't want leather. Anyway, dealer traded trucks with another dealer to get what I wanted. I got the truck at a better price than the autobytel could give me because this dealer was already a "no hassle buying" type dealer. Their salesman don't work on commission.
Trouble is, the dealers service shop sucks green eggs. No knowledge between any of them, and twice as lazy.
My advice, pay a little more if you have to, but go to a dealer with a reputable service shop.
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Paper filters best filtering, most restrictive.
K+N next best filtering, less restrictive
Foam next best, even less restrictive
Open-no filtering, best flow.
As K+N's load up, they do filter better, but flow poorer. In really dusty areas, the K+N's oil will be wicked out of the filter by the fine dust and you will begin to pass particulation if you don't re-oil (it's in the directions from K+N).
I run paper on my 100,000+ mile vehicles and foam on my dirt motorcyles that only go a couple of thousand miles between pistons. K+N a good compromize for boats and street bikes that only go around 40,000 miles between rebuilds.
My opinion and I'm sticking to it (unless the dirt wicks away my sticking).
It depends on the equipment on the truck and what you want. If you want a std cab work truck that's a lot of money, if you want an LT luxury car with a big truck, it's cheap.
Mike
I meant a big trunk. My fingers seem to naturally type truck.
I even had to correct this post.
Mike
Hope yours continues to be problem free! Most of them are, but every now and then you get one with some problems.
As a final note, I say one should do whatever they are most comfortable doing. I can assure you that there is no problems with filtration quality on the performance filters. I have no vested interest to promote ANY aftermarkets. I just believe strongly in certain ones to give 125% of what they are advertised to provide, one such product being the K&N filter products.
Take care.
However, the ping didn't start on mine till about 2k miles. You may not be out of the danger zone yet so don't go throwing any parties.
Hope not, but your truck is way too new to tell.
08/10/99 - ordered
08/10/99 - received order # 50 minutes later
09/27/99 - targeted production week
(8 weeks after order was placed)
Wentsville, MO plant
If everything continues to go smoothly, this should not be to bad a turnaround time for an ordered vehicle. I will keep you updated.
Gary
If you pick up an issue of "FOUR WHEELER" magazine, (October 99 issue), you will find an article where they preview the 2000 Expedition and the New 2000 Yukon XL. According to the article, the surburban name is gone... the Yukon XL name is in. The vehicle itself is simply the "surburban" version of the new frame and body style silverado. If you picture what you think the surburban version of a 99 or 00 silverado would look like... then you got it. Pretty much what you would expect. Which I think is great! It makes one tough looking rig. But, with the new name of Yukon XL I can see it now... you utilize the new GM ordering system to purchase a new GMC Yukon and the lady on the phone asks you, "Would you like extra-size that today sir?"... LOL
FILTERS...
I have a 99 Z-71. All the literature states that it has an oversized air filter. How much benefit would I see by looking into an aftermarket filter. I mean, it is already oversized from the factory. Would I see something more than a 3~5 horse increase? I live in much dusty area and would be having to stay on top of the filter situation if I went with K&N.
Also, what exactly is a "CatBack" exhaust system? I am guessing a set of pipes and mufflers from the catalytic convertor back. Any Help?
Keep after it...
Matthew
Matthew
You are correct on what cat back means.
K & N's are a joke.
Yeah they breath better....only because they don't have small enough holes to catch the dirt...that's what the oil is for.
Stay with the factory High capacity.
- Tim
The manufacturers whine because it's money out of their pocket and in most cases, they know it keeps people from having to spend money in the service shops that also make them money. In most cases, the aftermarket parts far exceed oem quality.
Even the lowly Ford and Mopar dealers are buying in on the aftermarket parts world. Many Ford dealers have an aftermarket showcase that displays
Aftermarket computer performance chips, K&N intakes, Gibson and Borla Catbacks, etc. etc. etc.
Is your truck COMPLETELY oem stock? No catback exhausts or dual exhaust? How about brake pads and other maintenance parts? GM replacement brake pads, what a joke.
Comon. You must be saying this because you have a vested interest in GM. NOBODY I have EVER talked to had anything but good to say about aftermarkets except some dealers.
Go figure the coorelation. Do you work for GM?
Oh, well. Can lead a horse to water, but........
Sounds like a couple of people have double standards and ride the fence depending on the day and the mood they are in.
I am not intending to start a pissing contest here, but I just have to speak up when people make such "unscientific claims" about aftermarket parts and the like. People that make such claims usually go to the dealer to have their oil changed and only use oil brands that the dealer or manufacturer recommend. Comon' get real people.
GM also recommends using ONLY 87 octane fuel. We all know that is crap. Can you all say ping, ping , and more ping?
The claims here about aftermarkets are unsubstantiated and extremely unscientific. I am from the show me state. SHOW ME!
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I can't see dropping the bucks on my Z-71 for a K&N that will require extra maint. when nobody can tell me it will dramatically increase the ponies.
As far as the cat backs, I would like to check into them. My uncle has a muffler shop and I'm sure he will be able to tell me pros and cons on them. He is a bowtie man too and will probably be driving a new Silverado soon. I'm sure he can give me the lowdown then.
To be honest, after going from a 5.7 to a 4.3 I missed the mellow exhaust. Sure is nice to have it back on my 5.3, even if it is OEM.
Matthew
I stand corrected, I'll check for grime and not gunk: thanks.
There is a "torque management system" built into the computer for the engine and trans. It sees the change of engine RPM to trans out put shaft speeds during shifts. The computer cuts timing back to soften the shift if it sees too fast of a drop in engine RPM ( a fast shift). Gm did this to increase trans life I am told.
The Hypertech re-programing stuff cannot over come this. We have a 98 5.7 with a 4L60E that has a Trans_Go kit in it, that falls on its face when a 1-2 or 2-3 shift occurs at WOT. The management system really cuts the engine power back to save the trans. It's like you blip the ignition key off for a split second.
If some one has over come this I'd like to hear about it.
love this truck!
replace my engine because damage caused by mickey mouse air cleaner'. "You want performance, build an engine, don't put j c whitney catalog parts on it".
These were your words, not mine. This statement sounds pretty generic against all aftermarket parts to me. Apologize if I misinterpreted it.
Aftermarket parts are slowly being recognized and in a lot of cases being PROMOTED by oe manufacturers. Ford being first to do so...unfortunately. Wish GM would get off their high horse.
http://www.putco.com
They have some nice Stainless for the Silverado.
Does anyone know the date I can order A new Chevy with Forth Door.
How about MPG on the Ford 5.4L vs. Chevy 5.3L ?
So, its not a problem with the truck at all.
If that is enough to lean you torward a Ford, you must be leaning that way anyway. I can tell you from personal experience, you will have way more problems with the Ford. I was a Ford truck owner for the last 15 years (Buying or Leasing a new one about every 2-3 years. I bought one of the new model trucks (1998). I only had it four months before trading it for the 99 Silverado. That Ford had more problems than a 20 year old truck and Ford basically washed their hands of problem ownership.
It's your mistake to make, but I would advice against the Ford. The Ford gets 15 mpg at best combined city and highway driving. I was getting a pretty consistent 18 mpg with my Silverado. Since adding a catback, I am now getting 19-20 mpg, combined city and highway.
Go with the Chevy. You will save yourself some grief. They all have bugs to work out, but the Chevy seems to have less of them and the bugs it does have are much less severe than the Fords. Can you say piston slap, bad steering boxes, transmission and transfer case grind, can't keep them aligned, rear sliding glass windows falling out, and last but not least.....shorting turn signal switches which has caused fires.
I think I would rather have a vibration to deal with.
I have my Silverado ordered but still havent a build date, I was wondering while it is still possible... should i upgrade to a z85 shock so I am able to put on a thicker factory tire? I heard that the z85 doesnt make the ride too much stiffer and for $85 bucks im willing to put it on.
My main problem is that i cant order the larger 255 tires on my 2wd Silverado. I was thinking about upgrading later but then it was said that you have to take it in for a shift adjustment...if that is true i dont want to mess with it.
Also how much better gas mileage does a 3.73 rear get over the 4.10? I like a quick acceleration will a 4.10 help much more?
Any Posts greatly appreciated... Thanks
Tea
My indecision comes from having to wait till Nov. to order a Chevy with four doors.
Someone slap me if I should stray again.
Z85 - Ride is fine, not to firm.
PF9 - These are the Al. wheels.
QCJ - The 255 WOL tires.
I'd go with the 4.10, better haul, and you won't
see much mileage difference.
I have my 2000 set up like this and it hauls with
a vengance.
Yes, you can order the matching black plastic rails. Pick up a the outdoors catalog from "CABELAS". I am sure they have a website at www.cabelas.com
By the way, has anyone ordered some diamondplate mudflaps yet for a 99? I would bet they are much nicer looking than the GM black ones. Any help out there?
Drive hard,
Matthew
somales1 - I don't think you are correct about the tailgate protector. I was on a dealer lot 2 days ago and saw the small wrap around on LS models, both 1500 and 2500, although most 1500's had the big one.
I think i will go with your opinion.
2000 Silverado Midnight Blue Sportside LS
4.8 liter 4.10 rearaxle
Alum wheels, z85 shocks, 255 wol.
locking rear axle.
Graphite interior.
Sounds good...
Tea
in Dec., would I be better served to order one or
shop dealerships for one sitting on a lot? I will
have my wife's vehicle paid off then, and should
have a decent down payment. Can I expect any advantages of doing it one way or the other? - Appreciate any input
Thanks
1. You get exactly what you want, no more, no less
2. The dealer doesn't have money invested in you truck while waiting for a buyer, so he can sell for less.
3. You can use AutoByTel and get a firm deal, and then shop that deal around. No dealer would beat my AutoByTel deal.
You do, however, have to do some research and decide exactly what options you want. Check KBB.com or Chevy Silverado 'Build A Truck' for options.
I was able to get a Std Cab Longbed 4x4 4.8L Posi A/C CC PL for less than $22K out the door.
Good Luck
Mike
Trouble is, the dealers service shop sucks green eggs. No knowledge between any of them, and twice as lazy.
My advice, pay a little more if you have to, but go to a dealer with a reputable service shop.