[xxsimonxxpaintzzxxV3]

Originally Posted by Rampager2000

I would go with first truck. Anything past a small lift is just tacky and useless. Plus, it's low miled, looks to be in good condition and knowing the history is a HUGE plus. And, it isn't a piece of ****.. Whoever decided to do all that work to a gas engine should be shot.

Also, just wondering, why are you going extended cab over a full four door? The chevy 3door/4door extended cab design is pretty spacious for the whole extended thing, but I would have dropped my old 3door for a 4 door truck any day.

Also, front license plate on the first truck makes it worth the money, already.

And last, but not least, I wouldn't pay 14k for either truck personally.

Edit: **** you ego.

I prefer the extended cab because it holds the same amount of people and i usually get more bed space. honestly, im never riding in the back so its all the same to me. anyways, answers like that are what ive been looking for

Originally Posted by A Contract Killer

Of course I did, I even mentioned that in my post.



I figured perhaps you wanted it so you could say "CHECK OUT MY SWEET TRUCK, BRO" and things like that.

well, thats not the case. if i wanted bragging rights id get a nasty car

Originally Posted by yuik

Nice plates brotato

Originally Posted by tasty taco

More power? I thought the changes in ratings (1500,2500,3500 etc) was axles, towing capacity, and pretty much brakes.

i was saying more power due to one having an 8.1L vs the 5.3L.
8.1L - anywhere from 325 hp to 550 hp and roughly 455 lb-ft torque

Originally Posted by Pirate Mafia

The 8.1's start hating life around 150k. Get the first one

ive heard that from someone once, but it was their designated mud truck so i never really put that much thought to it seeing how theirs was being buried up to the windows every weekend.

Originally Posted by Rampager2000

The second one has noticeable paint wear from where it looks like mud has sat for extended periods of time. The paint on it isn't so perfect. The first one is desirable for just that reason.

Judging by the replies, looks like the first one is a better investment

[xxsimonxxpaintzzxxV3]

Originally Posted by Riley Coyote

From what uses you described you dont need a 3/4 ton truck. The first truck would be the obvious choice, even if only for the fact that it doesn't look like ****.

Dont get diesel truck unless you can work on it yourself or know for sure that you have enough money to pay someone else.

Since ill be going to diesel school shortly that was a major plus to having a diesel for me

[tasty taco]

Originally Posted by Rampager2000

The second one has noticeable paint wear from where it looks like mud has sat for extended periods of time. The paint on it isn't so perfect. The first one is desirable for just that reason.

Where?

[DyePaintballer2k11]

Neither is tall enough. If you have to worry about overpasses and drive-throughs, then you can buy it.

[Worr, the wee tot. (Banned)]

26+ posts and not one "PM Clawhammer?"

Also, first one is nicer. The fact that you know the history coupled with the fact that it has less than half the mileage of the second, you're better off that way. That said, your brother should give you some sort of family discount.

[DrobertsPB]

Hopefully no one posts that. It got old

[A Contract Killer]

PM DrobertsPB then.

[kfresh]

Originally Posted by Riley Coyote

From what uses you described you dont need a 3/4 ton truck. The first truck would be the obvious choice, even if only for the fact that it doesn't look like ****.

Dont get diesel truck unless you can work on it yourself or know for sure that you have enough money to pay someone else.

not that hard


outside of diesel itself just being kind of nasty and greasy to work with..

[dustingaunder]

I like the black one.

[I'm inebriated]

Get the first one. It's newer and has less miles.

Also I don't get people that rag on people lifting their trucks and then spend money on new wheels, turbo chargers, exhaust, etc. If he likes how the truck looks then who cares

[DrobertsPB]

Originally Posted by A Contract Killer

PM DrobertsPB then.

[Riley Coyote]

Originally Posted by kfresh

noticed that hard


outside of diesel itself just being kind of nasty and greasy to work with..

Well most people can't work on anything, but paying someone to work on a diesel truck is outrageous. At least, it is here in MD.

[I'm inebriated]

FWIW I had a 2004 silverado z71 extended cab also. It started crapping out at 99k miles. But i'm sure it's an anomaly.

Should clarify: It was still running fine but some orange service light would randomly turn on and the service 4wd light started coming up

[Rampager2000]

Originally Posted by xxsimonxxpaintzzxxV3

I prefer the extended cab because it holds the same amount of people and i usually get more bed space. honestly, im never riding in the back so its all the same to me. anyways, answers like that are what ive been looking for

Judging by the replies, looks like the first one is a better investment

Realistically, the bed is not bigger for an extended cab than it is for a four door truck, UNLESS you're looking for a single cab truck with a long bed, the extra inch or so isn't a big difference. I'm saying, as someone who has had a Chevy extended cab before, I would look for a 4 door if you can. However, that first truck you posted is quite clean looking. Looks well kept. It's not a bad truck, judging by looks.

Originally Posted by tasty taco

Where?

The paint just doesn't look as glossy as the first one. Maybe it's the camera, but it looks like it's had a few washes..

Originally Posted by I'm inebriated

FWIW I had a 2004 silverado z71 extended cab also. It started crapping out at 99k miles. But i'm sure it's an anomaly.

Should clarify: It was still running fine but some orange service light would randomly turn on and the service 4wd light started coming up

Bad sensors. My lights were on the entire time I had my Chevy. Just never felt like tossing a couple hundred into replacing that ****. Everything worked just fine.

[pink04teletubbie]

Bro Those Trucks Are Siq Bro

[Pirate Mafia]

Originally Posted by xxsimonxxpaintzzxxV3

ive heard that from someone once, but it was their designated mud truck so i never really put that much thought to it seeing how theirs was being buried up to the windows every weekend.

A mile is a mile whether its on dirt or pavement.

[Featherlite 07]

disagree.

[deckid1792]

Originally Posted by Pirate Mafia

A mile is a mile whether its on dirt or pavement.

off roading/racing/autox > city driving > highway

in terms of wear, generally

Would you rather buy a truck with all highway miles, or all backwoods trail 4x4 miles?

[yuik]

Never understood the whole mudding thing , it's like the rednecks / poor mans snow tO dick around in imop.

[DyePaintballer2k11]

Originally Posted by Pirate Mafia

A mile is a mile whether its on dirt or pavement.

Every heard of a term called load? An engine doesn't work as hard on the street as it does over rough terrain, hauling it's heavy *** vehicle over ****.

[AGP16]

Originally Posted by xxsimonxxpaintzzxxV3

The second contender...
-2001 2500HD
-8.1L V8
-12 inch suspension lift
-Sitting on Toyo M/T open countrys with 20X12 fuel hostages
-Just about 147k miles
-8 foot bed (major plus to me)

With the 8.1 alone you'll be able to keep that babied, because you won't be able to afford to drive it. Then you add those tires into the mix. I strongly reccomend you consider the price of gas.