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New Ford 5.0 vs. Old GMC 5.3
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:30 am
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:30 am
Went out looking for a new truck yesterday and was floored by the prices on new trucks. After looking at a F-150 v8 anywhere from 40k XLT to 60k KR, I am now considering a used GMC on their lot
What are the OB's opinions on 5 and 10 yr old GMC trucks with 100k+ miles? 5.3L V8 in both trucks, with GM's reliable transmission.
What are the OB's opinions on 5 and 10 yr old GMC trucks with 100k+ miles? 5.3L V8 in both trucks, with GM's reliable transmission.
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Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:33 am to Jule
quote:Those numbers are meaningless. My numbers on my last truck were something like:
floored by the prices on new trucks
45 sticker
39 advertised "sale'
33 negotiated deal.
Tell them you're going to go buy in Houston.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:41 am to Jule
Yeah I think Ford gives you like 10k off sticker just for walking in the door
Hit em with the Mak Haik Houston reference and get another 3-5k off
then say frick it, I'll drive my beater a couple more years and leave.
They'll call you back and throw in 0% financing, no money down, free weathertec mats, spray in bed liner and a HJ from the obese accounting clerk in the bathroom
Hit em with the Mak Haik Houston reference and get another 3-5k off
then say frick it, I'll drive my beater a couple more years and leave.
They'll call you back and throw in 0% financing, no money down, free weathertec mats, spray in bed liner and a HJ from the obese accounting clerk in the bathroom
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:50 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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and a HJ from the obese accounting clerk in the bathroom
That's better than oil changes for life, right?
Still 33k for a truck seems crazy. But then again 20k for a 5yr old government bailout truck with 100k miles may be worse.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:51 am to Jule
The engine itself 5.0 is a badass. There are more and cheaper parts for the 5.3
Well if you are going to get a loaded truck, expect loaded prices. These are not single cab bench vinyl seats with a crank window and a 180hp engine any more
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loored by the prices on new trucks
Well if you are going to get a loaded truck, expect loaded prices. These are not single cab bench vinyl seats with a crank window and a 180hp engine any more
This post was edited on 2/13/18 at 9:52 am
Posted on 2/13/18 at 10:21 am to Jule
grab a 2015 or 2016 lariat with 30k miles for like 35k
Posted on 2/13/18 at 10:32 am to Carson123987
Nah, get a Raptor
Posted on 2/13/18 at 11:39 am to Carson123987
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grab a 2015 or 2016 lariat with 30k miles for like 35k
This post was edited on 2/14/18 at 10:49 am
Posted on 2/13/18 at 1:53 pm to NYCAuburn
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Well if you are going to get a loaded truck, expect loaded prices. These are not single cab bench vinyl seats with a crank window and a 180hp engine any more
My thoughts exactly. I love when these cats go and look for a new truck and get shocked and appalled about a ‘17 F-150 KR costing 50k. WTF are they expecting?
Posted on 2/13/18 at 2:24 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
If you can get me 15k off with 0% on a king ranch or platinum I'll go buy it right now
Posted on 2/13/18 at 2:33 pm to Jule
quote:
5.3L V8 in both trucks
The engines themselves are pretty bullet proof. It's everything else that you have to be worried about...
I had an '04 Yukon XL. Had it for about 5yrs and about 4yrs in is when everything started breaking.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 2:33 pm to down time
looking at an offer right now on a 2018 GMC sierra SLT...52090 MSRP, 43800 selling price
they aint cheap
they aint cheap
Posted on 2/13/18 at 2:53 pm to down time
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If you can get me 15k off with 0% on a king ranch or platinum I'll go buy it right now
you don't want the floor mats or the HJ?
Posted on 2/13/18 at 2:57 pm to Jule
There was a thread the other day on the OT asking what’s the highest mileage car you’ve ever owned. The 5.3 made many appearances and the 5.0 made a few as well. I think either engine will give you significant life but the 5.3 may barely edge it out.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 3:01 pm to bapple
The problems with F150s have never been the engines (V8) but always with the tranny's and the electronics
Posted on 2/13/18 at 7:23 pm to Jule
The 5.3 is one of the most reliable engines ever dropped in a pickup imo.
My last one had 276k on it and still ran like a scalded ape and the transmission had zero issues.
My last one had 276k on it and still ran like a scalded ape and the transmission had zero issues.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 8:18 pm to down time
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If you can get me 15k off with 0% on a king ranch or platinum I'll go buy it right now
You can come really close to that now. I bought a Platinum in Dec for 12k off, 0% for 72 months, plus what I wanted for my trade in.
I would go find a 2017 King Ranch or Platinum and start throwing out your offers. You would be surprised.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:58 pm to GREENHEAD22
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The 5.3 is one of the most reliable engines ever dropped in a pickup imo.
The problems started when they went to displacement-on-demand (DOD) in 2007. It added a layer of complexity to the engines that really wasn't needed. It was all to meet efficiency standards.
The most reliable 4th gen small block chevy motors (referred to as LS motors) was from 99-06. When DOD was added in 2007 it added the risk of dropping a lifter, which is exactly what happened in my 2010 Yukon Denali. But after disabling it along with the V4 mode, my vehicle runs great and has over 130k on the clock.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 10:01 pm to GREENHEAD22
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The 5.3 is one of the most reliable engines ever dropped in a pickup imo
This.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 6:03 am to down time
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If you can get me 15k off with 0% on a king ranch or platinum I'll go buy it right now
Not happening.
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