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buying an SS!... isthis a good deal?


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going today at 6pm to talk to the dealer (its 8:36am now). Also have a buddy of mine looking at the auction history reports to see how much he can get me one from Manheim... Just curious what the difference in price will be. I'll update this thread after i talk to both later tonight. Thanks for all the advice... kind of exciting that i may have a new (to me) truck in my driveway tonight!!!!

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I picked up the truck last night!!!!!

 

Very exciting. I have to go back to take care of some common problems...

 

-rear windows need re-sealing

-seat moves around on track

-exhaust tip hangs too low

-small stuff like that

 

I am seriously considering having the warranty extended to 100K miles. It will be another $2000 but i think it well worth it.

 

What other stuff should i look for?

 

Thanks to everyone for their help and advice, i'm looking forward to enjoying the truck and this community!

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I found a 03 black SS with 10090 miles. The dealer asked for 22,500.

I am a first time truck buyer. I don't know anything about it. I am attracted with the look of SS and I don't have anything to haul.

Is that a good deal?

It is an AWD. I tested drived it and the cornering is very good. But the brake is very spongy or soft feel. I need to press hard to hold the truck to stop.

There is no warranty for the truck.

Is 2003 model a good one? Does that yr model have many recalls?

I am expecting gas milage about 15mil/gal. Do I get that? :flag:

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I found a 03 black SS with 10090 miles. The dealer asked for 22,500.

I am a first time truck buyer. I don't know anything about it. I am attracted with the look of SS and I don't have anything to haul.

Is that a good deal?

It is an AWD. I tested drived it and the cornering is very good. But the brake is very spongy or soft feel. I need to press hard to hold the truck to stop.

There is no warranty for the truck. 

Is 2003 model a good one? Does that yr model have many recalls?

I am expecting gas milage about 15mil/gal. Do I get that? :flag:

 

Condition Excellent $23,600

Vehicle Highlights

Mileage: 53,000

Engine: V8 6.0 Liter

Transmission: Automatic

Drivetrain: AWD

 

Selected Equipment Change Equipment

Standard Air Conditioning Tilt Wheel ABS (4-Wheel)

Power Steering Cruise Control Leather

Power Windows AM/FM Stereo Dual Power Seats

Power Door Locks Dual Front Air Bags Alloy Wheels

Optional

Multi Compact Disc

 

Blue Book Suggested Retail Value

$23,600

 

the price might be different where you live i live in palm springs CA but Thats with 53k on it which is what you can expect from most every day drivers. but to only have 10k on it and the way you say the brakes feel i dont know sounds a lil sketchy to me. but yeah i have an 06 and i get 14city 19 highway but i have the 2wd and i know that 2wd does better than the awd. i say get the price down some more and hopefully this will be you soon in your 03 ss :driving:

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