Srt-4 Turbo 7

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I am still debating on letting go of the toy and settling into one car.

I found an amazing deal on a:

2007 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4, extended cab, short bed
5.3L V8 or 5.4 whatever it is

Anyone have any comments on this truck, the good, bad, ugly?

How is the maintenance on it? I am looking for something that won't be a maintenance ***** like the EVO is.

Thanks for all the help!!!

razo

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i love pickup trucks…
my first vehicle was a pickup and i loved every second of it…errraa…every second other than the gas mileage.

basically, you’ll love it because it’s a go anywhere, do anything vehicle…and V8 trucks are usually built pretty tough, especially the new ones, so you shouldn’t have many problems with it…

if you are okay with the transition from a maintenance ***** to a gas *****, then I say go for it.

after i’m done with my lancer, i’ll defiantly be going to a 4x4 pickup…no question about it.


what colour is the one you’re looking at?

bchang

It's a great truck, but do you really need it for work or something? Gas prices are shooting through the roof, it's not really a good time to be buying a V8.

LuvmyMR

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Chevy trucks suck. Have one so its mot like I dont have one. Just one thing goes wrong after another. But hey the motors are strong, its just their interior is 4 out of a 10 in quality.
My next ruck will either be a Nissan or a Ford.

E. Haskell

Well you don't have a '07+ model. The '07+ Chevy trucks have the BEST interiors on the market.

Srt-4 Turbo 7

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EVO PROS:
Good In All Weather
Good Gas Mileage When Out Of Boost
Fun Factor
Fast
Great Handling
Great Brakes
6 Year Payoff at 367
Rearco Seats
Bigger Back Seat Then An Extended Cab Truck

EVO CONS:
Requires 93 Octane
Requires Synthetic Oil
Depreciation Value Is Horrible
Could Get Me Into Trouble (Speed Wise)
Higher Maintenance
Can't Go Through Car Washes (Lowered And I Wouldn't Put It Through A Car Wash Anyway)
G/F Doesn't Like It
Tires Wear Faster
Clutch Is Going To Be Expensive To Replace
TC Case Could Possibly Go


2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 V8, Extended Cab, Short Bed PROS:
Good In All Weather
Can Use 87 Octane
Haul And Carry Anything I Could Want
G/F Likes It
Can Carry My Mountain Bike Easily
Can Carry My Snowboard Easily
Holds Value Better
Better Protection For Kids In The Future
Can Go Through A Car Wash
Higher Ground Clearance
More Storage Space Inside (Many Compartments)

Chevy CONS:
Ok Gas MIleage (16/20)
Slow
Rear Drum Brakes
Motor May Not Last As Long
Harder To Parallel Park
Smaller Back Seat (Can Fit 2 Adults Comftorably)
7 Year Pay Off At 380 A Month
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Owens Racing

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I drove my Dad's new Silverado he has the MAX deal. 1500 with the 6.0.
I took it to delivery my Camaro on a 1500 mile round trip. Towed perfect, dropped the u haul trailer where I dropped the car. Came back empty. I was comfortable the whole time. I truly enjoyed it.

Personally I would not want to drive my Evo daily. I have a Jeep GCL I use daily.



As well he has owned about five different Chevy trucks in the last seven years.

No problems for him, then again I am not thinking he has had one for more then 30k miles.

I would say go for it. The new silverado's are really nice IMO.

I have heard really good things on the new Tundra as well.

Owens Racing

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So you have an Evo or a reg Lancer?

CaliMR

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I say keep the Evo, replace the GF with the truck


Seriously though, we have a 2500 at work, beat on it constantly, has lots of weight in tools in 3 big metal boxes, and tows a 35' boat, dump trailers, etc. Aside from tearing off the tailgate a couple times and having to get the seats re-stuffed, it has held up well. My neighbor I ride MX with has a new one with the fancy interior option, he loves it. I would say the fancy interior may be a little fragile in a real work truck, but as just a DD it is pretty sweet.

EVO8LTW

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I seriously doubt you'd get 16 in town. I'd expect 13-14 typically and possibly better than 20 on the highway.

E. Haskell

Rear drum brakes aren't really bad for trucks. Disk brakes can get rocks and stuff wedged in them.

Srt-4 Turbo 7

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Thanks Guys. This wouldn't be a work truck. Mainly just a DD. If I put an ATV in the back, and maybe some supplies from Home Depot for the Condo then that would be really all it would be used for. But if I got it I would want to get 150,000 miles out of it. That is still a question to be determined.

LuvmyMR

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Rear Drum Brakes

Smaller Back Seat (Can Fit 2 Adults Comftorably)

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I have a 99 and it has rear disc and sits 3 adults in the back comfortably..

596736

iTrader: (15)

First thing that popped into my head was "gas guzzler". But it sound like a killer truck

fromWRXtoEVO

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I haven't driven one but I surfed their website and all I can say is that their new engines(all across the board) are completely new redesigned and very fuel efficient and high ouput. They look very nice as well.

Carlos