Shopping for a new truck

[black2002ls]

I have been dwelling on this all day. I saw several Fords and Chevy/GMC's today. I saw a couple of Fords I liked, however, every Chevy/GMC I saw had me ready to buy a new truck. So, the hunt is on for a 08-13 Silverado or Sierra with good mileage. From what I am seeing, to get anything under 50K miles with the 5.3 I am going to have to look at financing 20-25K. If I can stretch the term out, I can keep from stretching my budget too far continue to put my bonuses into savings and in 12-18 months be able to pay it down quite a bit and refinance it.

Does anyone know the vin code for 3.73 rear end, or how to check the rear end gears?

[slow99]

I'm "only" at 42k miles, but it's paid for so I'll suck up the gas mileage.

I think I avg about 14/17 city/hwy with stock 20's.

Shit, my Acura RDX gets about that ... wtf.

[Roscoe]

Shit, my Acura RDX gets about that ... wtf.

Turbo.... Keep your foot out of the gas...

[Chopped54]

I have been dwelling on this all day. I saw several Fords and Chevy/GMC's today. I saw a couple of Fords I liked, however, every Chevy/GMC I saw had me ready to buy a new truck. So, the hunt is on for a 08-13 Silverado or Sierra with good mileage. From what I am seeing, to get anything under 50K miles with the 5.3 I am going to have to look at financing 20-25K. If I can stretch the term out, I can keep from stretching my budget too far continue to put my bonuses into savings and in 12-18 months be able to pay it down quite a bit and refinance it.

GMC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-Sierra-1500-SLE1-SLE1-CD-4-Speed-A-T-8-Cylinder-Engine-A-C-ABS-Adjustable-Steering-Wheel-/171188683922?forcerrptr=true&hash=item27dba40492&item=171188683922&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-Sierra-1500-SLE1-2008-gmc-1500-ext-cab-texas-edition-5-3-v-8-1-texas-owner-low-miles-lqqk-/261315606406?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cd79fb786&item=261315606406&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-Sierra-1500-SLE1-1500-sle-1-4-wd-extended-cab-auto-ac-cd-dual-temp-great-buy-/310815222448?forcerrptr=true&hash=item485e07eab0&item=310815222448&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Chevy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-WE-FINANCE-2008-chevy-silverado-ext-cab-tx-ed-side-steps-20-s-32-k-texas-/400618963844?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5d46c04384&item=400618963844&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-WE-FINANCE-2009-chevy-silverado-ls-crew-6-pass-side-steps-20-s-45-k-texas-/190979461340?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c774350dc&item=190979461340&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-2WD-Crew-Cab-FACTORY-CERTIFIED-2009-CHEVROLET-Silverado-1500-2WD-Crew-Cab-/131060811371?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e83d5466b&item=131060811371&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-LS-2009-chevy-silverado-graystone-metallic-1500-we-finance-tow-package-crew-/261352372181?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cd9d0b7d5&item=261352372181&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Does anyone know the vin code for 3.73 rear end, or how to check the rear end gears?

G80 : AXLE POSITRACTION, LIMITED SLIP
G81 : POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
G82 : AXLE REAR, 4.56 RATIO
G84 : AXLE REAR, 4.10 RATIO
G86 : AXLE, REAR, LIMITED-SLIP
G87 : RING GEAR, 8.50 INCH
G89 : RING GEAR, 7.50 INCH
G91 : SPECIAL HIGHWAY REAR AXLE RATIO 3.08
G92 : AXLE REAR RATIO, PERFORMANCE
G94 : AXLE REAR, 3.31 RATIO
G95 : AXLE REAR RATIO, ECONOMY
G96 : AXLE REAR, 3.55 RATIO
G97 : AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
GH0 : AXLE REAR, 3.54 RATIO
GH2 : AXLE REAR, 2.29 RATIO
GH3 : AXLE REAR, 2.77 RATIO
GH4 : AXLE REAR, 2.92 RATIO
GK9 : AXLE REAR, 4.63 RATIO
GL3 : AXLE REAR, 6.17 RATIOG
GM1 : AXLE REAR, 2.59 RATIO
GM3 : AXLE REAR, 3.45 RATIO
GM8 : AXLE REAR, 2.56 RATIO
GMC : PLANT CODE PONTIAC, MI, USA
GN9 : AXLE REAR, 4.11 RATIO
GQ1 : AXLE, STD RATIO
GS1 : AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
GS3 : AXLE REAR, 3.73 RATIO
GS4 : AXLE REAR, 3.70 RATIO
GS5 : AXLE REAR, 4.11 RATIO
GS6 : AXLE REAR, 4.56 RATIO
GT1 : AXLE REAR, 2.56 RATIO
GT2 : AXLE REAR, 2.29 RATIO
GT4 : AXLE REAR, 3.73 RATIO (DUP WITH 5 X 1)
GT5 : AXLE REAR, 4.10 RATIO (DUP WITH GT8)
GT7 : AXLE REAR, 3.33 RATIO
GT8 : AXLE REAR, 4.10 RATIO (DUP WITH GT5)
GTY : AXLE, WIDE TRACK
GU1 : AXLE REAR, 2.41 RATIO
GU2 : AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
GU4 : AXLE REAR, 3.08 RATIO
GU5 : AXLE REAR, 3.23 RATIO
GU6 : AXLE REAR, 3.42 RATIO
GV1 : AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
GV2 : AXLE REAR, 5.83 RATIO
GV3 : AXLE REAR, 3.08 RATIO
GV4 : AXLE REAR, 3.36 RATIO
GV5 : AXLE REAR, 3.55 RATIO
GV7 : AXLE REAR, 4.11 RATIO
GV8 : AXLE REAR, 2.72 RATIO
GW2 : AXLE REAR, 2.56 RATIO
GW3 : AXLE REAR, 2.56 RATIO
GW4 : AXLE REAR, 3.31 RATIO
GW5 : AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
GW5 : AXLE RATIO, 3.16 RATIO
GW6 : AXLE REAR, 3.27 RATIO
GW8 : AXLE REAR, 4.10 RATIO
GW9 : AXLE REAR, 2.93 RATIO (DUP WITH GU3)
GWL : SPRING, RR, 9000 LBS CAPACITY
GX1 : AXLE REAR, 3.70 RATIO
GX2 : AXLE REAR, 3.07 RATIO
GX3 : RATIO,TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE 3.33
GY2 : AXLE REAR, 3.31 RATIO
GYS : RATIO TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE 3.65
GZW : GVWR: 6459 LBS. / 2930 KGS
H01 : AXLE REAR, 3.07 RATIO
H04 : AXLE REAR, 4.11 RATIO, SINGLE SPEED
H05 : AXLE REAR, 3.73 RATIO
H12 : AXLE REAR, 21000 LBS, EATON 21065S, SINGLE SPEED
HA3 : AXLE REAR, 5.29 RATIO, SINGLE SPEED
HC4 : AXLE REAR, 4.56 RATIO
HC7 : AXLE REAR, 5.13 RATIO, 7500 LBS, SINGLE SPEED
HC8 : AXLE REAR, 3.21 RATIO, SINGLE SPEED, TRUCK
HE3 : AXLE REAR, 3.07 RATIO, 3500 LBS, SINGLE SPEED,
HF7 : AXLE REAR, 4.56 RATIO, 10000 LBS, DANA 70, SINGLE
HF8 : AXLE REAR, 4.88 RATIO
HK1 : AXLE REAR, 2.87 RATIO
HK9 : AXLE REAR, 5.86 RATIO 10000 LBS, SINGLE SPEED

[GeorgeG.]

I have been dwelling on this all day. I saw several Fords and Chevy/GMC's today. I saw a couple of Fords I liked, however, every Chevy/GMC I saw had me ready to buy a new truck. So, the hunt is on for a 08-13 Silverado or Sierra with good mileage. From what I am seeing, to get anything under 50K miles with the 5.3 I am going to have to look at financing 20-25K. If I can stretch the term out, I can keep from stretching my budget too far continue to put my bonuses into savings and in 12-18 months be able to pay it down quite a bit and refinance it.

Does anyone know the vin code for 3.73 rear end, or how to check the rear end gears?

I wouldn't rule out trucks up to 75k. I bought an 07 ext cab with 72k and haven't had a lick of problems out of it. I just planned on doing the major services shortly after buying it just to be safe.

It's a great truck. My only gripes are the AFM/DoD which causes oil consumption and it kind feels like it lacks power and throttle response...it's there, just seems like the AFM/DoD takes a split second to kick in. I'm hoping to disable that in the near future.

The computer will remind me of oil changes every 8k miles but by that time, I've lost about 1.25 qts of oil. I typically change mine every 5k anyway so it's not a big issue.

I'm actually planning on upgrading to some 8 spoke Denali wheels and will be selling my Texas Edition 20's if you're interested...without the TPM sensors though.

[lowthreeohz]

I agree. Stack that with oversized tires, I'm lucky to get 12.8 avg mpg. And I'm currently doing the dreaded spark plug change...

Five star in NRH did my plugs and COP's for 125$ out the door. well worth it.

[black2002ls]

I wouldn't rule out trucks up to 75k. I bought an 07 ext cab with 72k and haven't had a lick of problems out of it. I just planned on doing the major services shortly after buying it just to be safe.

It's a great truck. My only gripes are the AFM/DoD which causes oil consumption and it kind feels like it lacks power and throttle response...it's there, just seems like the AFM/DoD takes a split second to kick in. I'm hoping to disable that in the near future.

The computer will remind me of oil changes every 8k miles but by that time, I've lost about 1.25 qts of oil. I typically change mine every 5k anyway so it's not a big issue.

I'm actually planning on upgrading to some 8 spoke Denali wheels and will be selling my Texas Edition 20's if you're interested...without the TPM sensors though.

Message sent

[Swamp Donkey]

Five star in NRH did my plugs and COP's for 125$ out the door. well worth it.

What year truck??

[lowthreeohz]

What year truck??

It was an 06 F150 fx4 with the 5.4 at either 98k or 102k miles. I did bring my own plugs though.

[stang2be]

I have been dwelling on this all day. I saw several Fords and Chevy/GMC's today. I saw a couple of Fords I liked, however, every Chevy/GMC I saw had me ready to buy a new truck. So, the hunt is on for a 08-13 Silverado or Sierra with good mileage. From what I am seeing, to get anything under 50K miles with the 5.3 I am going to have to look at financing 20-25K. If I can stretch the term out, I can keep from stretching my budget too far continue to put my bonuses into savings and in 12-18 months be able to pay it down quite a bit and refinance it.

Does anyone know the vin code for 3.73 rear end, or how to check the rear end gears?

If your looking into that range financing back in Jan I got my 2013 F150 STX for brand new for around 23500 and its an extended cab 2wd with the 5.0 and 3.55 elec locker rear

[slow99]

Somewhat off point here, but quick question. Is it just me, or have trucks gotten substantially larger the last few years? It seems like the current F150s, Tundras, Rams are enormous. I'm wondering if it's just simply being in SF for years or what ... the modern half-ton 4x4s look gigantic to me. I know the increase in wheel size over time contributes somewhat.

[black2002ls]

Somewhat off point here, but quick question. Is it just me, or have trucks gotten substantially larger the last few years? It seems like the current F150s, Tundras, Rams are enormous. I'm wondering if it's just simply being in SF for years or what ... the modern half-ton 4x4s look gigantic to me. I know the increase in wheel size over time contributes somewhat.

It does seem that way. I am not sure if it is overall dimension or body proportions. They have definitely increased cabin size. Both Chevy and Dodge are using bigger doors on the crew cabs

[Captain Crawfish]

I bought a fully loaded x cab 07 silverado for 16. Ltz with every option avail. Had about 100k on it 125 now without an issue. 5.3 is very reliable and easily fixed 19mpg

[A_A_G]

Somewhat off point here, but quick question. Is it just me, or have trucks gotten substantially larger the last few years? It seems like the current F150s, Tundras, Rams are enormous. I'm wondering if it's just simply being in SF for years or what ... the modern half-ton 4x4s look gigantic to me. I know the increase in wheel size over time contributes somewhat.

You could practically sleep on the floor of a new supercrew f150.

[black2002ls]

http://www.grapevinedcj.com/2011-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-LS-Texas-76051/4777639

Any thoughts on that one? I am having trouble finding something I can afford with a 5.3L in it. I had myself convinced I was going to buy a light colored truck this time around (white/silver) however, I keep going back to this particular one