IIRC the early 3.5TT had issues with condensation.
Would go for a 5.0 for that far back IMO.
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IIRC the early 3.5TT had issues with condensation.
Would go for a 5.0 for that far back IMO.
I’m likely selling a 2011 Silverado 1500 LTZ 2wd in a couple of months that meets your needs.
I'm very partial to Chevy. I drive a Silverado now. It's a '03 but it runs and drives like new, with barely 109k miles on it. I bought this one about 5 years ago for $12k, with 65k miles on it. Mine has the 4.8L engine and it has plenty of power. I towed my Roush Mustang (on a trailer) about 150 miles and it was no sweat.
I looked at maybe a dozen trucks before I bought this one. Most trucks that I had looked at were worn-out POS's. The secret to buying a decent used truck (IMHO) is to get educated on the options and packages, then narrow down your focus into that group, then be prepared to drive around and look at a bunch of them, and be prepared to strike fast when you find that gem that has been well maintained and has your preferred options.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I looked at maybe a dozen trucks before I bought this one. Most trucks that I had looked at were worn-out POS's. The secret to buying a decent used truck (IMHO) is to get educated on the options and packages, then narrow down your focus into that group, then be prepared to drive around and look at a bunch of them, and be prepared to strike fast when you find that gem that has been well maintained and has your preferred options.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Titans mainly. The problem with them is they put the cat on the exhaust manifold and the cheap welds crack often @ $1500/pc (IIRC) The radiators are plastic that stress crack and leak about every 30k miles. The knock off Dana 44 rear isn't up to the task of a real half ton truck. The hubs work great on the Frontier but not so much on a 1/2 ton truck. My trans went out at 80k miles. I didn't stick around long enough to read if that is common or not because I drove it in 3rd gear to the nearest dealership and bought a new F-150.
My son's Xterra is a pos. Literally a $2000 job to change the valve cover gasket that's held on by 4 Phillips head bolts. It took me damn near two days to pull the manifold and the 20 different hard rubber coolant lines under it just to get to it. It's one of those jobs where "while you're there" you replace everything including the knock sensor. His A-arms rotted out to the point they collapsed at 100k miles.
I did have a 1996 Pathfinder with the same 3.3 that was stone dead reliable though.
Our son purchased a 2012 F-150 / 5.0L / towing package, with 36K back in '15. Back then he paid $25k. Today it has <90k and it's been flawless for him. He's towed Uhauls from Georgia to Texas to Wisconsin. Sweet ride.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Yeah, I've never been a fan of what Japan has to offer in the way of full size trucks. I'd go with an American brand for that. I think Japan's smaller trucks are better than the American offerings, although I've yet to have a close look at the new Ranger. My Frontiers have been as solid as anything I've ever owned. The older SOHC V6 could have used a bit more power in the mountains, but my 4.0 DOHC Frontier pulled my Mustang over Donner Pass hauling it home from Lodi to Boise without any problems. I haven't had any issues with the suspension, but I did have some aftermarket suspension parts on both Frontiers.
What are your goals? Fuel economy? Tow Capacity? Need 4x4?
The only real goals I have with the truck is First by a huge margin is reliability, next is easy to work on, and next would be fuel economy.
This is exactly why I like my Chevy trucks:
1) they seem to be as reliable as the others
2) they are certainly easy to work on, everyone can repair them
3) fuel economy seems comparable
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Something with a 5.3 or 6.2 LS based motor, preferably with no AFM.
Agreed on the GMT800 votes. I’ve had 3 so far. I’ve got an 07 Sierra classic 4.8l for sale if you’re interested. No AFM, no TPMS sensors, no bull$hit you don’t need. Easy to work on. Great truck. Pm if interested...
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I’d say early 2000’s Silverado with low miles. Getting close to 224k on my 5.3 Z71 and she’s doing good.
Pick your poison.
Pick your poison.
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