First off let me say that this is a great site.
Here is my story. I currently drive a 1989 ford reg cab gasser, and needless to say it is time for a new truck.
I have done some research and I think I am gonna get a 2003 - 2004 GMC - Chevy D/A ex-cab short bed. Over the weekend I looked at two one was a 2004 GMC and the other was a 2003 Chevy. Both identical except the GMC had the tow mirrors and a couple of scrathes and had 25,025 miles. The 2003 Chevy was immaculate and had 32000 miles. I could have either one for around $29000. Now to my questions- The GMC sounded much quiter than the Chev why could this be? I believe they both have the LB7 motor.
are there any major differences in the two trucks? what was changed between 2003- 2004?

I am also looking at a 2004 GMC with 30000 on it for $29999 and it looks very clean. I personally like the headlight style on the GMC a little better
but will live with a Chev if a good deal comes along.

Thanks in advace for any input!

Jason

Get the VIN#'s and post them in the

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=71

Vin Checks Requests so you will know the History..........

Then once you know the history you will be in a better position to negotiate the price.

I have heard dealers are LOWBALLING the trades they get so you probably have a few thousand $$$$$$ to negotiate the price.

T:D NY

I think you will be Happy with any of the trucks you listed. I would suggest you do a car fax to check the history or ask a stealer to run the vin. Another thought is to check out new with the current sale and new car loans lower then used you may spend the same $ and get a new truck with a full warranty.

With all the "deals" on GM pricing going on, it might pay to do some serious negotiations on a new unit, outright buy. May only be a few more bucks and get zero mile vehicle.

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to answer your question, look under both trucks at the exhaust pipes for comparison. check to see if the noisy truck still has a muffler. the trucks should sound the same unless someone has modified the exhaust system.

....... Now to my questions- The GMC sounded much quiter than the Chev why could this be? I believe they both have the LB7 motor.
are there any major differences in the two trucks? what was changed between 2003- 2004?Jason

Jason,

Are you sure they both have LB7 engines? The LLY has a cat. coverter and that will make the engine quieter. The non Calif. LB7 trucks do not have a cat.

The VIN number will tell you if it is an LB7 or LLY. Count to the 8th digit, starting from the left. A 1 is a LB7, a 2 is a LLY.

The only other thing I can think of is one has a modified exhaust.

Here she is. I am now the proud owner of a 2003 chevy D/A

Congrats on your truck, I know you will be happy. Or at least I have been. Good luck and welcome to the site.



Dan

Best thing for your wallet is stay off of here, the addiction gets stronger & stronger.

You've got that right, noreaster!

it seems the longer you visit this site, the more stuff that shows up in your sig... :D

My 03 listed at $39.6K, with discounts I got it for a little over $ 29K. I think you might be better off to look for a new one.