I've currently got a 01 2500hd with the gas 8.1 liter. I've lifted it 6" and put 35" tires on it and gas is killing me. Currently getting around 7mpg but it's a great truck. I pull about 4-5000lbs almost all the time for work purposes.

I've found the truck I want and it an 05 duramax fully loaded. Heated seats, moon roof, leather, 6-disc changer etc. It's only got 33,000 miles on it and they want 34k for it.

Thing im leary about is it comes with the banks six-gun chip and exhaust. A few other things I like but Im not sure about buying a truck with this stuff on it already. Does this void the warranty on the motor? Do you think the price is fair?

Im defently getting a diesel truck and want to stay with a silverado.

For those that might care here is a link to the dealer ship. Im looking at the white 2005 duramax.

http://www.bobhook.com/ou/louisville-chevrolet/console.do?page=f_used_inventory

Thanks and im looking forward to joining the diesel community.

I think the price is about 4 to 6 thousand to high.....

The price is way to high, should be 29k max. Also the way GM is, you may have warrenty issues.

Look at this one........http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-Chevy-Silverado-K2500HD-Duramax-SS_W0QQitemZ120120238729QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item12 0120238729

look at this one........http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-chevy-silverado-k2500hd-duramax-ss_w0qqitemz120120238729qqcmdzviewitem?hash=item12 0120238729 has a salvaged title... The original truck in question is at a good price. That was a $45,000 truck 2 years ago.... Vin : 1gchk23275f911498
vehicle information
merchandising model : ck25743 -2005 silverado 2500hd 4wd crew cab warranty start date : 03/03/2005
bars order type : 60 - retail - sold
delivering dealer : central chevrolet dodge chrysler jeep
9000 hwy 44 e
mount washington , ky 40047-7309
(502) 955-6800 selling source : 13 - chevrolet
site code : 25286
business associate code : 112994 service contract : no branded title : no warranty block : no pdi status : paid
required field actions
vehicle has no current record of outstanding campaigns
service informational items
type number description posted date status
sb 06049 onstar h/w is digital-capable. No upgrade is needed. See tsb 06-08-46-008. �� 02/22/2007 see bulletin
on star and xm satellite radio information
onstar equipped yes onstar status inactive refer to help page for details or: http://www.onstarenrollment.com or (888)onstar1 (888)667-8271. In canada, http://onstar.enrollment.ca or (877)438-9677. Xm equipped yes xm radio id v3wu900q xm status inactive refer to help page for details or: http://www.gm.xmradio.com or (800)556-3600. In canada, http:// xmradio.ca or (877)438-9677. Applicable warranties
description effective date effective odometer end date end odometer
36/36000 bumper to bumper 03/03/2005 2 miles 03/03/2008 36002 miles
72/100000 sheet metal coverage rust through 03/03/2005 2 miles 03/03/2011 100002 miles
96/80000 federal emission catalytic conv. And pcm 03/03/2005 2 miles 03/03/2013 80002 miles
60/50000 federal emission 03/03/2005 2 miles 03/03/2010 50002 miles
60/100000 gm diesel engine in light duty vehicle with $100 deduct after bumper to bumper 03/03/2005 2 miles 03/03/2010 100002 miles
claim history
r.o date r.o number type labor operation odometer reading
10/26/2006 280569 # k9995 - customer concern not duplicated 26811 miles
08/22/2006 277651 # d4707 - hvac control head module or assembly reprogramming with sp 22431 miles
04/27/2006 272264 # d1210 - sensor, outside air temperature - replace 19025 miles
12/27/2005 106552 # j6354 - powertrain control module engine reprogramming with sps 13727 miles
12/27/2005 106552 # z7901 - 1-day courtesy transportation 13727 miles
03/03/2005 100747 # d2708 - clamp, heater/cooling system - reposition 3 miles
02/28/2005 a11498 i z7000 - pre-delivery inspection - base time 0 miles

That one on Ebay is worth much less! It has a salvage title so it may not be worth 20k.

sorry it came out all smooshed together... but it's been in for work a few times... nothing to be worried about except the last time... concern not duplicated.. wonder what it was?

I think that could be a mistake.....

I think that could be a mistake.....

if it is then they should get that fixed... quick.... if it is in fact a salvage title then it is worth like 20k...

Thanks for the quick replies. I don't like that truck on ebay. It's kinda ugly imo.

Thanks for that info captain diesel. This truck is in great condition and doesnt appear abused. I can probably get them to drop the price a couple thousand because I was supposed to sign papers on friday but I put them off. There calling me saying they still have it and are ready to deal. Before I called them back I wanted to do some research.

I just wanted you to get an idea of the value....Just used that truck as an example........

Two years ago I bought my fully loaded Dually for only 36,000... brand new... I would really want them to take at least 4,000 off the price...

the price is high also if your buying it from a dealer you might get away with warranty work seeing you bought it there with the mods on it?

For that price I would get an 06 or 07 Classic. Nothing wrong with the 05's, that's just too much to pay.

if you would like to saaaave a ton of money, cost you a plane ticket to tx but well worth it check out www.greenvillepontiac.com they have an 06 gmc with 30 k on the ticker and everyhint esle the other has for 32k

Just so you all know, a salvage tittle is worth (to the banks) 80% of KBB. You also need to know what the damage was. If it is a motor burn (like mine was) or if it was hit hard with a new frame. This makes a difference. My 05 has a new motor and used interior, and I payed 70% of KBB. The truck has no problems, just all new sheet metal on front end, new motor and paint. 34 thousand for an 05 is an OK price, but could get a dealer down a couple three K i'm sure.

I paid 28K for a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE1, 4X4, CC/SB, D/A, with 12,800 miles this past winter. California truck, it was immaculate. The truck you are looking at has more miles, but also has about 3K more in options from what I bought. Considering the new body style is out, and it is 3 model years old, you should be getting in this for under 30K. I think 28.5 to 29K tops.

I've currently got a 01 2500hd with the gas 8.1 liter. I've lifted it 6" and put 35" tires on it and gas is killing me. Currently getting around 7mpg but it's a great truck. I pull about 4-5000lbs almost all the time for work purposes.

I've found the truck I want and it an 05 duramax fully loaded. Heated seats, moon roof, leather, 6-disc changer etc. It's only got 33,000 miles on it and they want 34k for it.

Thing im leary about is it comes with the banks six-gun chip and exhaust. A few other things I like but Im not sure about buying a truck with this stuff on it already. Does this void the warranty on the motor? Do you think the price is fair?

Im defently getting a diesel truck and want to stay with a silverado.

For those that might care here is a link to the dealer ship. Im looking at the white 2005 duramax.

http://www.bobhook.com/ou/louisville-chevrolet/console.do?page=f_used_inventory

Thanks and im looking forward to joining the diesel community.

I will sell you an '05 LT GMC CC 4x4 with everything other than sunroof and DVD .... and only 24k miles for that price (or less)

It has been hot ... and documented by GM.

Buy a V2 from the man and you will be good to go.

Thanks for the reply's. Im going to keep looking around. If I can't find a better deal I'll go back and try to heckle them down some more.

I think trucks are cheaper in other places than kentucky. There's more of a demand for them here. I've noticed there alot cheaper in texas it seems.