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Seems like 1/2 of options are in limited supply.
Does anyone know about optional heavy duty auto trans option (995). I will plow snow. Also how is aux battery set up--With isolator for stuff like camper or in tandem with first battery?
Has anyone had the shimmy problem with 3/4 ton?
Any one out there with a second battery please let me know.
As for wiring, on my last truck I had the deep charge marine type battery on an isolator to charge. I dedicate the plow to that battery and it worked fine.
Here is WesternPlow's web site:
http://www.westernplows.com/
Luckily not too much damage. Needs a new left fog light and the plastic thing that goes under the bumper. A very small dent on the left side (I'm hoping the paintless dent remover guy can fix it).
I hate retreads on semi-trucks!
I could have boughten a 2000 but would have had to wait 8 - 12 weeks. Thus settled on a 99.
Makes no difference.
Quad,
I love the Dirt Devil comment!...Best one I have heard yet!
(Sorry Dave...It is true)
TIm
The only thing wrong with the GMC is how long I have to wait for my Sierra 4wd 5.3, z71, extended cab to be built. This is going to be a painful 8 weeks.
Mike F
Why won't GM pick up my truck for the line?
Cindy
Cindy,
My truck will be built the WEEK of august second (today). Could be today...could be friday! Once it is built My dealer will have an instant invoice sent to him electronically. It is being built about 25 miles from my dealer...but will take "hopefully" a week to be delivered from the day it is built. So hopefully it is built today or tomorrow...and by next wed/fri...it will be in my Clutches!!
You should be hearing something soon about an ORDER number......build date will be much longer.
I'd guess about Halloween or so you will have a truck.
Good Luck
Tim
I feel sorry for Toyota buyers (and import buyers in general). They have never experienced a real car or a real truck. My wife's family was like that ... she grew up driving only Hondas. Thought they couldn't be beat ... until she drove a Sebring Convertible and my old S-10. Now she knows what power, comfort, and long-term reliability really mean. We don't have to spend $300 very few months for "maintenance" like we did on her Integra.
I wonder if Toyota will see their small truck sales decline with the new Tundra?
Looks like when they "punched" the hole for the tailgate latch the metal deformed somewhat.
By the way, check out a 98 or earlier as well. Keep in mind you have to have a reflection on the spot just right, but there are some on those models as well.
Richard
could have the exact same 6.0L engine with the exact same torque curve!!! Problem is, the GMC is heavier than the Chevy!!! I certainly have no problem with the Fords and Dodges breathing both Chevy *AND* GMC exhaust, however you would be hard pressed to say GMC is any faster than a comparably equipped chevy!!! My guess is you have never been side by side with a Chevy,(no doubt behind it!!!)
but if you had, I could clearly argue that your
GMC would fall behind in looks as well!!!
CHEVY RULES!!!!!
To tell you the truth, I don't want to make you crazy with my impatience, but I do feel lost in the sea of "Silverado-Land". Would love to get behind the wheel of mine sooo bad, and finally - FINALLY - well, drive it around - I guess. You know what I mean. I feel like in the entire U.S. - of ALL the dealers out there (thousands?) there is no other truck like what I want and need! I keep thinking in the back of my mind, there is ONLY 1 ASSEMBLY LINE, and they can't keep up with the orders, all the Bowtie Guys aren't getting any sleep trying to build trucks to keep up with demand. I mean what's the deal here? It seems like Ford and Dodge, as secondary as "we" think they are, aren't having trouble making delivery.
What is the solution for this, people shouldn't have to wait this long. 10-12 weeks, tops is long enough, now when people are waiting for Chevy's for 3-6 months or longer, who the heck has all this patience - then you can't even find one on a lot cause the selection sucks. Yes, I am complaining - OK, I will shut up now.
:-| Just me, Cindy
I can't wait til you get your truck, I am anxious to experience it with you. Keep me posted.
I would imagine before Halloween...but don't be surprised...I am hearing 8-14 weeks for them now.
There are 3 Assembly lines...not 1
There is Pontiac,Michigan..Canada..and somewhere else in the US that escapes my mind right now!
Problems are not recovering from the strike yet..and the fact that the system sux! The union guys have a quote to build x amount of trucks per day..they build them in about 6 hours..and go home getting paid for 8...They want GM to get better euipment in some plants so they can work 4 hours and get paid for 8. What is wrong with the picture here? So they are getting plenty of sleep. Some Ford and Dodge trucks are hard to get as well.
GM would like all truck sales to be Out of stock. They have made the GM discount less attractive to order VS out of stock.
Selection doesn't suck everywhere...my dealer has at least 30 Silverados in stock. Most LS..a few Base..and a few LT's. Pretty much most popular options to satisfy most everyone...(except someone who wants a 3/4 LT or an LS with rubber floor)
So keep chillin' and it will be here soon! I'm not sure if hanging out here makes it better or worse?
You are anxious to experience MY truck with me??..You are pumped up...aren't you? You can't want mine more than me though...I think?
Good luck
Tim
Richard
Who gets his truck back from the body shop tomorrow ... good as new. Damn big rig tire treads. (Thank you State Farm).
Anyone have thoughts on synthetic oil in the trucks in a mild climate (Southern California)?
Richard
The size of the grill opening makes no difference to horsepower. As Mgdvhman says, the induction draws cool air from a hole inside the right front fender, not the air inside the engine bay that was heated by the radiator, condensor coil, transmission cooler, power steering cooler etc.
Hardly any girls prefer the GMC, that's why they call you the one-percenters!
Pucker up!
3/4 Silverados have been moved to Pontiac for 2000.
Tim
So, let me know as soon as you get yours, how you like it and whats good about it. COnsidering its a new model '00 - I want to know all the skinny on the new radio, and any other features that the 99 doesnt have. So, yes, hurry up and get yours.
Being here does make it better (no one else I know would talk "silverado talk" with me.) They just don't understand. I say, if I had all the money in the world, I would still be driving a Silverado. This is my dream vehicle. Hey, for a girl, I should be talking about shopping, nail polish or something. Right?
Cindy
I have used Mobil 1 in every vehicle I have owned. However, I think I will break my tradition with my new Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4.
After reading countless posts on synthetic vs regular oils I have come to the conlusion the following:
1-If you are going to use your vehicle in an extreme condition use synthetic. (Towing, heavy 4x4 use, etc.)
2-If you use regular oil and change it every 3000 miles you will protect your engine and warranty.
With the recent price increase for Mobil 1 (at least in North Carolina) I find it harder and harder to justify using synthetic oils in the crankcase.
Just my 2 cents worth.
No nail polish talk here!
About the only similar thing would be maybe explaining how Lipstick got on my clothes!..LOL!!
That Red 99....if it's been around a while..it may have that mnay miles just from a few test rides...It could also be a dealer trade from several miles away and it was driven there. I drove the ones i tested for about 12 miles each!...You can't get a feel going around the block.
My buddy got a better lease deal that I could get on his 40K Z71 Tahoe. Silverado is only 34K (MSRP). You may get one hell of a deal. In no time at all you are going to have 350 miles on it anyway?
Look into it....perhaps you can be styling before me?
I'll have pics with web links the day I get it.
I want you to be sitting down when you see them!..LOL!!!
Tim
Jeff
Jeff
to owners of the 99. How does the 6.0 L do on
gas. Can I change the stock LT 245's to LT265's
without messing up the ABS or any other electronics
on the truck.
Anything else to look out for?
Later.
The '99 door locks are "programmable" also. The dealer has to do it though. Is this different on the '00?