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Valhalla...well maybe just a bit of sentiment. More for the Grandson. He thinks the truck is awesome. What's funny is...my DH who is so far removed from sentimentality, has suggested that we hand the truck over to someone who can restore it! His thinking is that making it like new would be "productive". I...would love to have a new(er) truck. Or a good sized SUV.728Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck wants $$$
mkirsch wrote: The ideal solution would be to replace the wiring harness with new, or you will just be chasing after little "gremlins" until you run out of Unfortunately a new wiring harness for this truck probably does not exist. We've thought about replacing the wiring harness more than a few times. The dealership (s) have never said we couldn't get a new WH. They've just said since they can't recreate the issues...they didn't want to replace a WH and then find out that wasn't the problem. Given the other comments about wiring... it would seem prudent TO replace an old WH. When you renovate an old house...or even a vintage vehicle... you do have to do some restoration and replacements.727Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck wants $$$
Yes...the truck has "old truckitis". It's not so much sentimental as it is this has been a great truck. And...for almost 20 years (and 400K miles) it has been a road warrior. It's comfortable...but a little cranky from time to time. It is nowhere near being an old rust bucket though. My Dad was a pilot...his favorite craft was a DC3. He always said...take care of your machine... and it will take care of you. Planes can fall out of the sky, so being finely tuned to what your machine is doing can save your life. I've been very finely tuned to this truck since I drove it off the lot with only 12 miles. We have friends with much newer vehicles who are constantly having issues...and selling out of frustration. We also have friends who have 20+ year old vehicles and will never let them go. My truck will eventually go to a grandson...so, keeping it sound and rust free for him is a good thing. DH found a local and well respected small shop and talked to the owner. He had similar issues with an old truck and seemed eager to dig in and find the problem. He's not known for overcharging or blowing smoke...so I guess we are going to let him have the truck for a bit. Thanks for the advice! As always, very much appreciated. :)728Views0likes0CommentsTruck wants $$$
Hello All, We've been off on a weird life journey the last few years... but that's done. So. Same truck. 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500. About 400k miles now... it doesn't owe us anything. We did get it a new transmission though. Three problems. 1. Intermittent power problem with driver's seat. Driver seat won't move and neither seat warmer works. We have to reach under the driver seat and jiggle the wiring box. That works for awhile. Until it doesn't and we have to do it again. 2. Some of the steering wheel control button lights have stopped working. Is this an easy fix? What could cause this to suddenly happen? 3. The passenger seat heat quits working intermittently. Again. A few years ago I found some "codes" and the dealership used them to get the seat heating again. Now... it's doing it again. The element was replaced a few years ago. Could all these issues be related somehow? A bit bummed because my go to truck tech left to go work for another company in another town. Had the truck in to check the wiring/box jiggle issue and seat warmer... they couldn't get it to repeat. It did the next day though...when the dealer was closed. I love my truck so not getting rid of her!3.3KViews0likes12CommentsRe: High Miles??
Dadoffourgirls wrote: I am not sure of your budget, but I would suggest that you look at a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. You may also find a GMC Acadia or Buick Enclave as good fit. The Buicks had a longer warranty, and a certified provides a 1 year warranty and 100.000/6yr powertrain warranty (from initial delivery date). I saw some 2019 vehicles with 30k miles, that would give you another 70k through mid 2025. I really liked the Acadia that I took drove to Kansas and back in 5 days. Thank you!531Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Miles??
Well folks....this has been quite a conversation! I appreciate everyone's perspective. We do plan to keep the old truck...certainly not bragging about the high miles. It's just like a comfy pair of jeans and DH says he'll drive it to the golf course and goofing off till it won't go. The new vehicle would be our daily driver and traveler. Thanks to everyone!530Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Miles??
Thanks Valhalla. I've been a bit wary of vehicles with over 70k miles. But I see recalls for new and newish. I have a friend who's wife will NOT let go of her Suburban. Just put a new engine in it...even though it sheds rust at every wash. I needed fresh perspective.531Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Miles??
valhalla360 wrote: fj12ryder wrote: Very true. A hundred thousand miles on a car from the 50's and 60's was nearly unheard of without some kind of overhaul or serious work being done. Now a hundred thousand miles is common and unremarked upon. Very true. I think the average new vehicle lasts around 20yrs & 200-250k miles. I would say 370k is getting into bragging rights but if you replace the entire drivetrain along with other major components, you can keep just about any vehicle going forever, so it kind of negates the bragging and financially, if you are dumping several thousand per year into the truck to keep it going, it's likely going to be cheaper to buy a 10yr old vehicle that is in good running condition. We usually look at around 80-120k and 10yrs or younger. Still reliable and at typically 1/5th the price of new. Even if we have a few minor repairs, we are still way ahead (which we really haven't had). And this is exactly where we are. Spent $5k last year...already $5k this year. I've always been a stickler for regular maintenance... least little squeak or vibration and it's in the shop to find out why. Got stranded in Florida last year for a week because the front brakes had to be replaced. And... yes they were thoroughly checked out pre trip. A caliper went bad and BANG! Even the best of techs can't predict what may go wrong. I get that. That's why I come here and ask questions. Y'all are a huge well of experience and knowledge. You just can't get that anywhere else.531Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Miles??
OP here. We need a second vehicle that is reliable for long road trips. Our current 04 Silverado had made it clear that...at 370K plus miles...it may leave us stranded. Again. I'm seeing a lot of "pre owned" vehicles with 70 to 150k miles for sale and the prices for them caused sticker shock. That's why I asked about what is "high miles" these days. I've looked at Traverse..they are nice and roomy although not a truck. I've looked at Suburban and Tahoe as well. And trucks. Our lifestyle today is not what it was in 2004. In 5-10 years it will be vastly different than now. We are just trying to think this through. And where else would I come for experience and advice??? Here of course LOL!530Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Miles??
fj12ryder wrote: Kind of reminds me of the guy that was selling Abe Lincoln's original ax, original except the handle had been replaced twice and head once. :) LOL! Except I'm not selling...just getting ideas about mileage. Several decades ago people thought 65k was extremely high mileage. Today? That's what I'm interested in.395Views0likes0Comments
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