are they good or bad?

[TheLonelyIsland]

an 88 to 95 chevy silverado 1500 , just wondering whats the best motor that came with these trucks and whats the worst? whats the gas mileage like in them? are they tough? i am really concerned about the mileage! whats a good price for one in good condition with say 180,000 kms? are the powerful?

 

[Luke The Drifter]

Seems like everyone and their brother around here has one of those Chevs and there is a reason for that. I'm not a GM guy by any means but those trucks just plain work. The 350 is a pretty standard choice, not the most powerful or fuel efficient but they are pretty reliable. That and the aftermarket support for them is huge. A buddy of mine had a 94' reg cab 2x4 with 350,000kms with nothing but basic maintenence and it still ran great. Another friend of mine had a nicely built 95' ext cab shortbox 4x4 with the 350 until he blew it up and put in a mildly built vortec 350. It was a good truck but the fuel economy in it sucked big time. But being lifted on 35s will do that. Expect around 15mpg on average, depends on how you drive it and such.

 

[Orrin]

The key to those trucks is regularly scheduled maintenance and little to no modifications and they are great trucks. As soon as you lift them and put big tires on or modify the engine etc you start having issues. The 350 is a great engine and GM really had it running as well as it ever could during those years, it had average mileage and decent power, you could use it as a daily driver or haul moderate loads easily. The rest of the truck without the added stress of modifications lasted almost as well as the engine, if I remember right they were a little hard on brakes and front ends if driven on gravel roads or off road regularly and had poor factory paint in silver. I wouldn't have a problem owning one again.

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

thanks for the info guys.

so how much should i pay for one in good condition with about 180,000?


hoping to get one as my first vehicle!

 

[dooryder]

aren't you 14 and if your moving to bc you can't drive by your self till at least 17 if you got your L at 16 and that's if you pass everthing, I wouldn't even be thinking about a vehicle, the toys for the snow and mud is what you should be thinking about

 

[medler]

I loved my 91.It was a beautiful truck,,wish i had some pictures still.350 700 R4 tranny.and 3.42 gears, It had 237,000 when i sold it. Ran like a top .regular maintence is key to any vehicle lasting a long time
I think it got pretty decent millage ,

 

[dooryder]

but I was just like you, I wanted my first vehicle when I was 14 lol

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

aren't you 14 and if your moving to bc you can't drive by your self till at least 17 if you got your L at 16 and that's if you pass everthing, I wouldn't even be thinking about a vehicle, the toys for the snow and mud is what you should be thinking about

were moving in september so i want a sled but got no cash so i need a job , but first i need a truck to get to work so i can pay for my sled!


and i'm 15 , getting my license aug 3rd (my birthday) yay!:d

 

[Orrin]

were moving in september so i want a sled but got no cash so i need a job , but first i need a truck to get to work so i can pay for my sled!


and i'm 15 , getting my license aug 3rd (my birthday) yay!:d

Note to self; begin praying for Ontario on Aug 3.

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

Note to self; begin praying for Ontario on Aug 3.

i can drive stick shift and back up a trailer and drive my dads jacked up dodge cummins turbo diesel!! and plow snow with a truck.




just sayin........

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

what is the MAXIMUM kms i should look for before i have to worry about burning/leaking oil? at about 250,000 what could go wrong on these trucks?

 

[Popsiclestand]

i can drive stick shift and back up a trailer and drive my dads jacked up dodge cummins turbo diesel!! and plow snow with a truck.




just sayin........

Dosnt Mean you can do it well.

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

Dosnt Mean you can do it well.

i know i am just saying that i have some experience behind the wheele even tho i'm only 15!

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

my question still stands







what is the MAXIMUM kms i should look for before i have to worry about burning/leaking oil? at about 250,000 what could go wrong on these trucks?

 

[island rider]

You should look for a 90-95 toyota 4x4 with a 22re engine . good on gas cheap to fix easy to work on and reliable . doughters truck had 700,000 k before i put a head gasket in it drove for 2 more years and then sold the truck to pay for more quads . Hey when you get to the Island pm me I have a nice mountain max sled for sale .

 

[JaySimon]

You should look for a 90-95 toyota 4x4 with a 22re engine . good on gas cheap to fix easy to work on and reliable . doughters truck had 700,000 k before i put a head gasket in it drove for 2 more years and then sold the truck to pay for more quads . Hey when you get to the Island pm me I have a nice mountain max sled for sale .

I had a 90 toyota with the 3.0 V6. I put that truck EVERYWHERE. It had 4" lift and 33's, and the only time it got stuck was when the airbox sucked in tons of water. Pulled the plugs, turned it over to drain the cylinders, put it back together and it got us out of the woods. I would vote for the 22re, it's even more bulletproof, as the 3.0 was prone to head gasket issues. Only sold my yota as I wanted a 3/4 ton to haul two sleds on. Good trucks, I still see mine driving around every once in a while.

 

[clint/KTM/16]

Alot if friends have these models of trucks. The 350 is a pretty much bulletproof motor, that is with regular maintenence as said before. As for lifting these trucks the one buddy of mine had 11 inchs of lift on his and has had no problems. another guy had bagged the absolute chit out of his and it still runs pretty good, ( 2 tranny's later) lol. another one only has 125000 on it and he treats it good. these are good trucks and they are a very popular 1st vehicle. At 250,000 you might encounter problems but probably not if you treat it right. buying one with less than 200,000kms would be a good purchase in my opinion.

 

[KVF 700]

I have a 97, it my first vehicle and has 340 000 km. My dad had owned it since new. Regular maintanence is they key like others said. This winter the rear end went, but this half tone has seen it's fair share of pulling. Doesn't burn oil yet. Second pic is of the drive shaft after performing in the school parking lot last day of school. The aluminum was coroded an very weak... Got it fixed and love this thing

 

[KVF 700]

Second pic

 

[TheLonelyIsland]

You should look for a 90-95 toyota 4x4 with a 22re engine . good on gas cheap to fix easy to work on and reliable . doughters truck had 700,000 k before i put a head gasket in it drove for 2 more years and then sold the truck to pay for more quads . Hey when you get to the Island pm me I have a nice mountain max sled for sale .

ok will consider the toyota , hope the gas pedal does not stick on me! lol jk!:d

can you send me some pics of the sled to my email? its (your gonna laugh here) yamahafreak11@hotmail.com just like i typed it. how much are you asking for it? mods? please include this info in your email if you decide to send me one.

thanks for the information on the trucks guys!

i was looking at this one truck on kijiji and the add said "was in minor accident needs hood fixed , bumper and fog lights broken" i clicked on the pic and the whole right side of the truck was mashed!!! needed a window , door , quarter panel , bumper , hood , lights , grill and wheele well!!!
my dad said i should email him and say "does that come with a full tank of gas?"