this a good deal???

is this a good deal??? I have yet to e mail him about the miles

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=182413902&dealer_id=55481948&car_year=1999&search_type=both&make=CHEV&model=CHEV150&transmission=&distance=75&address=91744&advanced=&certified=&max_price=12600&min_price=1&end_year=2006&color=Black&start_year=1999&drive=&color3=Gray&color2=Blue&isp=y&engine=8+Cylinder&doors=&fuel=&lang=en&cardist=75

A few things to think about: 1)The truck looks great! 2) Definitely check your mileage 3)Find out what trim level it is and what options it has 4)Unless you absolutely have to hae 4wd, I wouldn't get 4wd; it's more things to break, and it gets worse gas mileage, and the ride is a little rougher. 5)Black vehicles look nice, but they kinda suck. My last car was black, and not only was it hot as hell, but it got dirty looking REAL fast.

YEah, I'd say that's a good deal. As long as the miles aren't too high and it's dry underneath...

at how many miles do you think is to high??? and I dont think I need 4x4 maybe I should wait a little bit longer????

I would. If you don't need 4wd, don't get it. It's just something else that will need repairs over time, plus if that same exact truck were 2wd, u could prolly get it for $1000 or so cheaper. That $1000 means nelson tune ($385 for a 99), intake (~$200 on ebay), and you could prolly get some exhaust work done for the remaining $400. Or, skip all that and take a vacation with the money you saved.

no vacation yet LOL ill just wait but it its very hard to find a silverado with under a 100k for under 13k-12k... but I guess its like fishing you just got to wait for the big one

no vacation yet LOL ill just wait but it its very hard to find a silverado with under a 100k for under 13k-12k... but I guess its like fishing you just got to wait for the big one

Hell, I feel like I got lucky. My first day looking back in march, I found an '02 with the exact options I was looking for at like the 3rd dealership I went to. 25K on the odometer. I got it for $19k, tho.

Just for refference, My truck in March '04 cost $15,500 It's a 2000, 2wd, LS 4.8L, EXSB, and had 45,000miles at purchase from a dealer with warranty.

If you want to know what is too high in your area, look up the truck on www.nadaguides.com , www.kbb.com , and/or www.edmunds.com . Look up both trade in value and and what you would expect to pay from a dealer. This will give you an idea of what numbers to play with!

I got my 2000 ecsb 5.3L 2wd 50K miles for $13K. spent wks looking but it was worth if. If your using autotrader make sure and print out the ad, cuz some sales people don't know or won't tell you about the special internet price.

I bought my 99' 9 months ago. I searched and searched I found a couple I was interested in but, I waited until I found everything I wanted and one of the big things I didn't want was 4x4. Do you know how hard it is up here to find non 4x4 Chevy Truck? I searched for 3 months before I finally bought mine.

FYI:
99' 3-Door LS 117000Kms (72000 Miles)
$16,500 CAN (13000 US Dollars)

I got my 2000 ecsb 5.3L 2wd 50K miles for $13K. spent wks looking but it was worth if. If your using autotrader make sure and print out the ad, cuz some sales people don't know or won't tell you about the special internet price.

wow I think you got the best deal I have seen so far did you pay cash or did you decide to get a note every month

Another thing to keep in mind is that the 99's only have 3 doors... Later models have 4. Anyone wanna help me out with the year models here?

2000 was the first year with an option of a fourth. I'm not sure that you can get a 3door xcab anymore...

according to kbb I can get a 99 silverado for under 13k with under 80k miles

i got my 99 4x4 with 79k no leaks, cold a/c, and all the maintenence records for $10200
i think i got a pretty good deal
as far as that truck goes, if the mileage is good, its a good deal, looks good as far as i can tell but go take a look at it and check all the body lines and make sure it hasnt been wrecked...

i got my 99 4x4 with 79k no leaks, cold a/c, and all the maintenence records for $10200
i think i got a pretty good deal
as far as that truck goes, if the mileage is good, its a good deal, looks good as far as i can tell but go take a look at it and check all the body lines and make sure it hasnt been wrecked...

wow thats an even better deal!!and get some bigger pics of your silverado I like the red on black

im not a big fan of red but that truck looks awesome man and for that price even better

yeah i have had nothing but red trucks as vehicles, except for one white acura.....it was not rice...it had 300 hp at the wheels...looked factory

My 2000 2wd C2500 with 42,000 km. cost me $11k, I think I got a good deal, the guy I bought it from was crying "oh but I spend so much on gas!" :crying:

Make sure you only get what you want, those extras cost $$$$$. '01 LT EXTCB Sportside 41K miles in oct '03 for $18,500. I got them to $1K over trade in at the last 5 minutes of the month. Amazing what the guy under his quota will do at the last moment of the month.

Also, remember you have to add in tax. That'll be another $1k tax/tags, plus it's 6 yrs old and you'll probably need to invest $400-500 right away.

I bought mine on ebay from a private owner for $7900 (99LS Ext Cab, 4.8L, 4WD, 120k mi). It needed shocks and a new water pump. After tax tags and new Rancho RSX (buy 3 get 1 free, self install) and H2O pump, it cost me about 9k. Now she runs like a champ. I gotta get some pics posted...it's the dark grey with pewter skirt...looks real nice when cleaned up.

I agree with everyone who advised to wait. If you look for a month or so, you'll find what you want.

Actually, here's almost my exact truck on ebay now for $7200 (current bid):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4552811763&category=13487&sspagename=WDVW

well depends where you live on the taxes and what place you buy it. I bought mine from a chevy dealer and they included tax title and licence with the price. I did buy a extended wty and a maintance package. good thing to cuz right after I bought it the alt, battery went out then the tailgate handle broke. they replaced everything at no charge and all the parts were new, not referbs. I'm going to blow the engine before the wty expires so they will give me a new engine for $250.

I'm going to blow the engine before the wty expires so they will give me a new engine for $250.


Hey, me too. I have until 96,000 miles to do it :evillol:

Also, autos.yahoo.com has really good prices, but you have to search 300 miles or any distance from your zip code. There's an 00 2wd ext cab with 125k miles for $8500. Mine isnt a daily driver though; if it were I'd shoot for lower miles. My DD is a VW Golf TDi getting 50mpg (I LOVE that car!!!)

so am I better buying off the street or a dealer????

It just depends on what you find. Legally, the dealer is required to tell you more about a used car than the individual is. Whatever you get, pull a carfax report on it before you get it. Best $30 you'll ever spend.

It just depends on what you find. Legally, the dealer is required to tell you more about a used car than the individual is. Whatever you get, pull a carfax report on it before you get it. Best $30 you'll ever spend.


for once the law is on my side!!! one more quick question how much should I expect to pay in taxes??? my mom told i shoud expect to see 3k more or less in taxes for a 12to13k truck true???

Actually, here's almost my exact truck on ebay now for $7200 (current bid):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4552811763&category=13487&sspagename=WDVW



Not that it matters but, did you notice the front bumper on this thing?

for once the law is on my side!!! one more quick question how much should I expect to pay in taxes??? my mom told i shoud expect to see 3k more or less in taxes for a 12to13k truck true???

3K is a LITTLE high for that price but not far off. I would expect more like 2K to 2.5K

I just paid 9 bills for a 70k mile '99 Ext cab Z71, bucket seats, limited slip, 3 door, new tires, new brakes, hard tonneau, 4.8L auto.

i bought me 2002 silverado with 23000 miles on it back in feb. for $20,000 tax title license and all out the door from a dealer. they had is priced at 20500. i got the price down and then the tax and all the good stuff brought it back up some.

for once the law is on my side!!! one more quick question how much should I expect to pay in taxes??? my mom told i shoud expect to see 3k more or less in taxes for a 12to13k truck true???

Sales tax on a $13000 truck is $971.75, figured at .07475%, which is what it is in my area.

-slacker

My 2000 2wd C2500 with 42,000 km. cost me $11k, I think I got a good deal, the guy I bought it from was crying "oh but I spend so much on gas!" :crying:

do you have 2 trucks??? cause that one in your sig is not a 2500

I'm going to blow the engine before the wty expires so they will give me a new engine for $250.

I'd be careful trying to 'blow' your engine intentionally. If it determined to fail due to abuse or neglect, your warranty will be declined, then you will get to pick up the whole tab.

-slacker

Sales tax on a $13000 truck is $971.75, figured at .07475%, which is what it is in my area.

-slacker

here in california is 8.25% I belive

here in california is 8.25% I belive

$13000 truck, sales tax at .0825% is $1072.50.

-slacker

man thats alot of tax

for once the law is on my side!!! one more quick question how much should I expect to pay in taxes??? my mom told i shoud expect to see 3k more or less in taxes for a 12to13k truck true???

You should expect to pay what ever you state sales tax is. Some states don't have sales tax, some states are as high as 12%. It all depends on where you live. Don't forget you'll have to pay for title, plates and registration, not to mention full coverage insurance, if you buy from a dealer.
It adds up quick!

I pay 9 grand tell the state I pay half that and that is at 6% here. Foolish to pay these taxes. The original owner paid the tax on the full amount of the sales price so why should anyone ever pay tax on the truck again? Talk about double, triple even Quadruple taxation! Just another government rip off! Think about it! Dude buys truck new pays 30 grand pays 6% sales tax, done deal the state got its tax! Then he sells it three years later for 15 grand, again the state gets another 6%. That dude sell it after another three years for 8 grand, again the state gets another 6% of that! That is just not right. I think this country was started because of these kind of bullshit taxes.

I pay 9 grand tell the state I pay half that and that is at 6% here. Foolish to pay these taxes. The original owner paid the tax on the full amount of the sales price so why should anyone ever pay tax on the truck again? Talk about double, triple even Quadruple taxation! Just another government rip off! Think about it! Dude buys truck new pays 30 grand pays 6% sales tax, done deal the state got its tax! Then he sells it three years later for 15 grand, again the state gets another 6%. That dude sell it after another three years for 8 grand, again the state gets another 6% of that! That is just not right. I think this country was started because of these kind of bullshit taxes.

you know what your right I never looked at it that way !!!!! if that is the case i better buying off the street but I do have to assume risk again..... damm government got me in a corner!!!

Also here's a tip,I found a good deal on a 2001 silverado at a small dealership,so I was checking out the truck,seen the tires needed to be change and stuff,no problem,But then I started the truck,and let it run for a minute to listen to it,I shut the truck off and check the oil dipstick,Now here's the catcher,Ismelled gas on the dipstick.The salesguy said that's normal for a silverado2001.I feel bad whoever bought that truck.So when your out there looking for a good deal,Always smell that oil dipstick to make sure you don't have gas in your oil.

Also here's a tip,I found a good deal on a 2001 silverado at a small dealership,so I was checking out the truck,seen the tires needed to be change and stuff,no problem,But then I started the truck,and let it run for a minute to listen to it,I shut the truck off and check the oil dipstick,Now here's the catcher,Ismelled gas on the dipstick.The salesguy said that's normal for a silverado2001.I feel bad whoever bought that truck.So when your out there looking for a good deal,Always smell that oil dipstick to make sure you don't have gas in your oil.

wow ill be sure to do that thanx man ...now I have a thing with small dealerships my friends say not to go to them because of situations like that

Just got here to these forums. I am now the proud owner of a 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab (Forrest Green?) LS, Captain Chairs, pwr everything, bedliner, new tires, 5.3 V8, 2wd, 38400 Miles.
I gave them My 1979 Olds (POS), and wrote a check for $15,000 drive out from a large chevy dealer. It was GM certified yada yada yada.

I am here to get speaker replacement options now :)