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#5048 of 5688 Re: gas & gears... [obyone] by txyank1 Jul 01, 2005 (9:52 am)
Replying to: obyone (Jun 30, 2005 7:48 pm) Seems like the majority of the '05 Silverado's I've looked at have the 3.23's. Just like the std. on an Av is now 3.42.
#5049 of 5688 Re: 3.42 vs 3.73 gear [woodyv] by txyank1 Jul 01, 2005 (9:59 am)
Replying to: woodyv (Jun 30, 2005 5:57 am) FWIW I went from a Sierra X-cab with 3.42's to an Avalanche with 3.73's (also several hundred lbs. heavier). I lost about 1 to 1.5 mpg. I get 14 - 14.5 weekly and in the low 19's on a trip cruising at 70 - 75.
#5050 of 5688 Re: 3.42 vs 3.73 gear [woodyv] by delrick Jul 02, 2005 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: woodyv (Jun 30, 2005 5:57 am) 2005 Sierra 1500, crew cab, 2wd, 5.3, 3.73   Have about 3,000 miles, all city stop and go and the cum mpg shows 17.0...
#5051 of 5688 GM Employee Discount On 2500HD Silverado by bronx_bomber Jul 03, 2005 (3:01 am)
I completed all the paperwork to purchase a 2005 Silverado HD w/ 8 foot bed and regular cab. I will be picking the truck up Tuesday. I will not be working the truck at all and I'm beginning to get "buyer's remorse" on going with a "work truck". It has the vortec 6000 V8 SFI, 4:10 rear axle, no power locks, no power windows, no sliding rear window, am/fm stereo. Hell, it even has the roof marker lamps that I didn't notice until I was pulling out of the lot with my Jeep Grand Cherokee. The dealer (Connecticut) offered me the "smart buy" program. It seems like a great financing option from GMAC. They gave me $2500 towards my Jeep and I have to put down $500 more and my payments will be $295/month for 47 months. At the end of the contract I can sell, trade-in, drop-off (lease style w/ mileage restrictions of course) or purchase the the vehicle for the balloon payment of $12,450 which can be re-financed at current new vehicle rates through GMAC. I ended up getting the vehicle for $22, 586 before taxes. Has anyone tried this Smart Buy financing? How terrible is gas mileage on this vehicle? Should I consider asking the dealer if I can look at a 1500 Silverado or am I at risk of losing my $500 deposit I left when I signed the purchase agreement?   Thanks for any input!   ~Bob   Replies to this message: delrick (Jul 03, 2005 12:12 pm) bronx_bomber (Jul 03, 2005 2:46 pm) stoneg (Jul 04, 2005 11:09 am) and 1 more... txyank1 (Jul 05, 2005 4:56 am) stoneg (Jul 04, 2005 11:23 am) bronx_bomber (Jul 04, 2005 4:05 pm) stoneg (Jul 14, 2005 8:09 am) and 3 more...
#5052 of 5688 Re: GM Employee Discount On 2500HD Silverado [bronx_bomber] by delrick Jul 03, 2005 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: bronx_bomber (Jul 03, 2005 3:01 am) I don't think they would hassle you about the deposit if you took another truck from them.   Guess you need to ask yourself what you plan to use the truck for?   You have definitely got yourself in line for a plain Jane stump puller that will not treat you kindly at the service station.   Unless you have some reason for these attributes other than looking macho, I 'd pass on it. Replies to this message: bronx_bomber (Jul 03, 2005 2:46 pm) stoneg (Jul 04, 2005 11:09 am) bronx_bomber (Jul 05, 2005 7:09 pm) txyank1 (Jul 05, 2005 4:56 am)
#5053 of 5688 WOW BOB by geo9 Jul 03, 2005 (12:40 pm)
A 2500 and ain't gonna work it?   A 1500 would save ya a bunch of $$$ properly optioned and it would be better equipped. A 4.8 and 3:73 or lower gears will make ya smile when you pass by those gas stations !   My 2500 x-cab is a PIG around town. BUT.........I need it to heavy tow and snowplow.............   Talk to the dealer. They will prob. work with ya ! Replies to this message: bronx_bomber (Jul 03, 2005 2:47 pm) geo9 (Jul 03, 2005 10:56 pm)
#5054 of 5688 Re: GM Employee Discount On 2500HD Silverado [delrick] by bronx_bomber Jul 03, 2005 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: delrick (Jul 03, 2005 12:12 pm) I really am not gonna work it. I am in the process of getting a house built (framing will be complete this week) and plan on building a couple of retaining walls and fences. I thought the 2500 would be perfect for that but that's about it - no plowing, towing or stump pulling! It is definitely a "bad-ass' looking truck! The whole macho thing definitely has a role too!   The dealer has a 1500 Vortec 5.3L 295HP Iron BLK V8, regular cab, long bed with 3:42 ratio rear. It doesn't look as nice as the 2500 but I am a little worried about the fuel $$$! I will ask if I can swap vehicles - the 1500 is $3000 less expensive too!   What is this "Iron BLK" V8 and how is different from a non-iron blk V8?   Thanks for the input! Replies to this message: stoneg (Jul 04, 2005 11:09 am) bronx_bomber (Jul 05, 2005 7:09 pm) txyank1 (Jul 05, 2005 4:56 am)
#5055 of 5688 Re: WOW BOB [geo9] by bronx_bomber Jul 03, 2005 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: geo9 (Jul 03, 2005 12:40 pm) Thanks for the reply geo9!   Do you have any comment on my reply to previous post on the 1500? Replies to this message: geo9 (Jul 03, 2005 10:56 pm)
#5056 of 5688 Re: WOW BOB [bronx_bomber] by geo9 Jul 03, 2005 (10:56 pm)
Replying to: bronx_bomber (Jul 03, 2005 2:47 pm) Even a 6 cyl. auto 1500 would be a great commuter and weekend warrior machine. Even a better buy esp. if you plan to keep it for the long haul !   My dads last 2 wd full sizer was a 1/2 6 auto he even used to tow his fishing rig or jet ski before he decided he need a x=cab for room. He then got a 4x4 S-10 because a full sizer x-cab was TOOOO big and the winters up here are severe !
#5057 of 5688 ! by ryanbab Jul 04, 2005 (4:22 am)
Happy 4th of July everyone!

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