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09-07-2017, 07:20 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
, TX
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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TV opinions needed please
Looking at a Chevy 2500 with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel, Allison Trans, 2015 year model, Z71, 33K miles..
Previous owners an elderly couple who used it for their 5th wheel RV on vacations to Tx couple times a year
Has a tow pkg incl. 3.73 axle, tow mirrors, good hitch, rear view camera, trailer brake controls, ...
Minor appearance dings, 17" wheels.... is this a solid truck ? Any problems with this model/ year etc dealer asking $39K. I just don't know trucks....
The half ton trucks, by the advice of many on the forum might be too much for the FC25 (FB) , this really seems ideal and cheaper than many new half tons round here--- and I can't find any of them ideal for towing at all hereabouts!!
Any opinions welcome and needed...thanks friends!
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09-07-2017, 07:46 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
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I have a 2016 Denali version of this truck. Duramax LML engine is a work horse. You will be pleased with this trucks towing ability and payload capacity. It will do all you ask of it and more.
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09-07-2017, 07:54 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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That truck is a very nice one..... snatch it up, go enjoy it, and never have to worry if you have "enough" truck!
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I this great country!!!!
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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09-07-2017, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Sounds a little like the little old lady who only drove to church on Sunday. There are a few out there. I've got one!
How many miles? Does the owner have repair, maintanance history?
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09-07-2017, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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My brother in law has that same truck, same engine, same gearing, etc. We towed his 5th wheel to Florida. We then towed my 34' Excella from Florida to NC, about 700 miles. It was great! Power to spare was the best part, and could barely feel the trailer back there.
That truck is not even broke in yet!
Those trucks are in demand and usually sell quickly, so don't wait too long.
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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09-07-2017, 09:27 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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Thanks for chiming in folks, I will give it more attention in the morning and follow up.
The 5th wheel hookup was still in the bed, sell that and help pay the sales tax!
I expressed my interest in it and said I'd get back with them tomorrow, will keep ya posted 😁
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Men are but men, and the greatest men are they who soonest learn the simpler things. ROBERT E. HOWARD
What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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09-07-2017, 09:32 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
Sounds a little like the little old lady who only drove to church on Sunday. There are a few out there. I've got one!
How many miles? Does the owner have repair, maintanance history?
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Will follow up on those questions too, the dealer said it was mechanically in great shape and they added a free lifetime powertrain warranty included because it was barely used in great shape
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Men are but men, and the greatest men are they who soonest learn the simpler things. ROBERT E. HOWARD
What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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09-08-2017, 02:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,344
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Run a car fax on it.
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2018 International Serenity 27' FB
Michelin 16” tires
Hensley Arrow hitch
Tow Vehicle: 2020 F-350 6.7L Diesel
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09-08-2017, 03:59 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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We LOVE our LG OLED.
Bob
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09-08-2017, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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At that price you can't go wrong.
Go get it.
If you don't, let me know.
What color is it?
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
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09-09-2017, 10:05 AM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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here ya go
Ok, I was looking at the listing for the truck , then when I went to double check the link it wouldn't work and then I couldn't find the vehicle listing either...it may have just been swiped by someone else... will leave the info below jic it's a temporary glitch
It's black, the dealer is DeMontrond Chevrolet, Gulf Freeway (Texas City)
It's pretty well loaded.
vin # 1GCRCPEHXFZ387084
go get it m.hony !!
http://http://www.demontrondchevy.co...make=Chevrolet
I decided not to pursue it, it was alluring but a diesel may not be the best for me, maybe someday but not for a couple years due to it being more needy, and I'll have my hands full getting the new AS down pat to be learning diesel ins and outs too
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Men are but men, and the greatest men are they who soonest learn the simpler things. ROBERT E. HOWARD
What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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09-09-2017, 10:28 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wave man
Ok, I was looking at the listing for the truck , then when I went to double check the link it wouldn't work and then I couldn't find the vehicle listing either...it may have just been swiped by someone else... will leave the info below jic it's a temporary glitch
It's black, the dealer is DeMontrond Chevrolet, Gulf Freeway (Texas City)
It's pretty well loaded.
vin # 1GCRCPEHXFZ387084
go get it m.hony !!
http://http://www.demontrondchevy.co...make=Chevrolet
I decided not to pursue it, it was alluring but a diesel may not be the best for me, maybe someday but not for a couple years due to it being more needy, and I'll have my hands full getting the new AS down pat to be learning diesel ins and outs too
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Hi
At least the truck I get with that VIN is a bit different than the earlier description. Also, the posted link is missing a : after the http in the link.
Bob
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09-10-2017, 03:24 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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They didn't put all the options on the dealer site that were on the truck, hmm thought I laid it all out true ....
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Men are but men, and the greatest men are they who soonest learn the simpler things. ROBERT E. HOWARD
What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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09-10-2017, 03:33 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wave man
They didn't put all the options on the dealer site that were on the truck, hmm thought I laid it all out true ....
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Hi
It could easily have been numb thumbs who typed it into the dealer site.....
Bob
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09-10-2017, 03:36 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
, TX
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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And I think that general manager was either an idjit and gave me the wrong vin or was purposely dense and gave a buddy the tip and it sold quickly thereafter, mebbe I shoulda pounced on it.... sigh
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Men are but men, and the greatest men are they who soonest learn the simpler things. ROBERT E. HOWARD
What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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09-11-2017, 08:28 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
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Join Date: May 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wave man
And I think that general manager was either an idjit and gave me the wrong vin or was purposely dense and gave a buddy the tip and it sold quickly thereafter, mebbe I shoulda pounced on it.... sigh
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Hi
If they are all messed up on vehicle descriptions, that's a pretty basic problem. Deliberate or idiocy, who knows. I'd say it's a good place to stay away from either way. My vote is that you lucked out.
Bob
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09-11-2017, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
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I'm always suspicious of low mileage cream puff vehicles at dealerships. Low miles on a diesel is not always a good thing.
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2018 International Serenity 27' FB
Michelin 16” tires
Hensley Arrow hitch
Tow Vehicle: 2020 F-350 6.7L Diesel
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09-11-2017, 07:07 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
, TX
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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Why's that?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Countryboy59
I'm always suspicious of low mileage cream puff vehicles at dealerships. Low miles on a diesel is not always a good thing.
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Do you mean the PO may have really screwed up the maintenance/care and caused big problems already? I've heard that without proper diesel care you can mess em up spectacularly...?
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Men are but men, and the greatest men are they who soonest learn the simpler things. ROBERT E. HOWARD
What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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09-12-2017, 02:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wave man
Do you mean the PO may have really screwed up the maintenance/care and caused big problems already? I've heard that without proper diesel care you can mess em up spectacularly...?
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Always run a carfax. Why would a little old lady buy a pickup to go to church on Sunday? I looked at a 4 year old Duramax with 19k miles one time. The little old lady had a chip installed on it, maybe for grocery trips? Ever gone to truck pull or truck drag races and see what kids do with dad's lease truck on sundays?
If it's a private owner that's one thing. A dealer is another. And $39k is a little steep. The "slight body damage" is a clue. Nothing worse than seeing somebody buy one of those, get stuck with 60 (or more) easy monthly payments of $600, and then need a transmission.
Nothing wrong with buying used, but walk in with cash and talk 'em down. They didn't give the little old lady $39k or even $30k for that truck.
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09-12-2017, 05:59 AM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
, TX
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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I am admittedly ignorant when it comes to vehicles, your words are heard and appreciated Countryboy
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What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything! H. P. Lovecraft
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