looking at buying 99 chev

Larry E Brenton wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:51:34 -0400, Picasso <Picasso.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Looking at buying a 99 chev, 5.3, ext cab, 4x4, 180,000kms (105,000ish
>> miles)
>>
>> Any problems in these earlier models that were solved later in the 2000
>> models, or are they just every bit as good?
>>
>> I dont need a real low mile truck as i put about 5000 a year on, and may
>> even put a plow on it...
>>
>> guy wants $8500 (CAD)
>
> I have the same pickup except it's a '98 and it does not have the plow
> attachment.
>
> I've had the normal 3K miles service intervals of grease, oil and
> filter since day one. I've had no problems up to 150K miles at which
> point the water pump went out. At about 160K miles, the fuel pump
> went out. At about 180K miles, I had to rebuil the transmission, the
> reverse went, and I also had the front end aligned. The alignment
> required tie rod ends and an idler arm. I now have over 190k miles
> and my only current problem is a small water leak that appears under
> dash when we've had heavy rains.
>
> Each vehicle is an animal unto it's self. Some are good / some are
> bad. I think it depends on how it has been treated.
>
> Good luck on your decision.

Well, alrighty. I think the older gentleman had a genuine care for it.
He's ran nothing by synthetic oil in it. Only thing that worries me
in this country is rust... i live just North of Maine... .and we use
salt...

1998 would be the older style would it not? the 99 i'm looking at is
the newer rounded style chev... with the 5.3L ...
 >> Stay informed about: looking at buying 99 chev 

I bought one new in 99, still have it. Has only 75K miles on it. List of
issues I have had:

All these were done while under warranty:
-2 Intermediate steering shafts replaced , needs another one
-Throttle Body replaced due to sticking butterfly valve
-both rear springs replaced
-rear main oil seal replaced at 750 miles
-rear transmission seal replaced at 1200 miles
-left side seat bracked replaced (was cracked at weld from factory)

Original tires replaced at 70K miles, still had 5k tread life left, Mobile 1
Synthetic oil used since new. Change 2 times a year.

Since the above warranty work done, with the exception of the steering
shaft, I have had no problems with the truck. 4x4 used occasionally, have
not towed anything.

Hope this helps.

"Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Looking at buying a 99 chev, 5.3, ext cab, 4x4, 180,000kms (105,000ish
> miles)
>
> Any problems in these earlier models that were solved later in the 2000
> models, or are they just every bit as good?
>
> I dont need a real low mile truck as i put about 5000 a year on, and may
> even put a plow on it...
>
> guy wants $8500 (CAD)
 >> Stay informed about: looking at buying 99 chev 

On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:49:41 -0400, Picasso <Picasso.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:


>1998 would be the older style would it not? the 99 i'm looking at is
>the newer rounded style chev... with the 5.3L ...

Yes it would. In 99 they made both styles but a 5.3 is a new style as
you know. Generally I tend to shy away for the first model year of
anything but that does not mean that you should if it has been well
cared for and is in good shape.
SnoMan

Let the Trolls desend as their egos and insecurities need to be
feed....

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