Joe Louis Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I am glad to be part of the SS family! Let me share a little about my self and how I came across my SS. I live out in sunny southern California near LAX airport I've always been a Chevy GM loyal owner my father and my cousins and uncles all drive Fords! Not me Ive had several El Caminos, 2 DR tahoes, and I currently own a 1985 Buick Grand National that's under construction. I have always been a big fan of the Silverado SS trucks but they were always pretty pricey! I sold the El Camino and the Tahoe to try to buy a 2003 SS I finally found one out in Fresno CA, it's a 3 hour drive but it's in my budget! 12K Its a 03 SS clean title, AWD, Gibson headers and exhaust clean in and out, etc. It looks very sharp and well taken care hopefully i will be the 2nd owner! The only down side is that it has 125K. I left a deposit for the truck I will pick it up sometime this week. What should I look for? I appreciate all of the advice in advance and I am proud to be a member of the SS family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mando28 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 welcome to the family your going to lover your new truck!! ppl always say to make sure the transmission is good because they start going out around that milage but i have never had 1 problem with my SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 You must be pretty strong. I've tried picking mine up but its too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Louis Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 What should I look for? Or feel for when I am test driving? I also heard the brakes are very expensive on the AWD? What should I pay close attention too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Congrats on finally finding a SS and welcome to the fam man The brakes on the truck are relatively cheap, but the rear seems to wear out faster than the front. Some do have trans problems and develop the front end growl or whine. So listen for a noise that will get louder with acceleration from the front. You would be able to feel the trans slip when driving and know if something isn't right. Listen for engine noises, check the color and smell of the fluids, and makes sure all the electronic features work. You should also look under the truck for any rust, leaks from anything, and visually inspect suspension components and bushings. Also, check body lines and gaps real good to see if any body work has been done. Off color paint or a different texture will tell you repairs were done. Hope these tips help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Louis Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks man will do! I see that you also have a 03 SS is it AWD? And black us Blackies have to stick together. I see that colors stick with other colors but of course black is the fastest! LOL I like the brother ship type feel to this web site! I think I'm gonna love it! Let me ask you a question, how is the gas mileage on the SS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 9.3mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) All 03's are awd, and my mileage sucks, but the truck isn't stock. Depending how you drive, you should get 14+. Black is the fastest, but it's not my truck Edited July 17, 2011 by SSplaytoy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mando28 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 You must be pretty strong. I've tried picking mine up but its too heavy. hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 hahahaha That ****er must wiegh 100 million tons or supin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeekroar Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 9.3mpg. Most recently, I am getting 17.5-18.5 mpg depending how slow I drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Most recently, I am getting 17.5-18.5 mpg depending how slow I drive. I'm thinking 2 turbochargers aren't helping me in the mileage department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeekroar Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm thinking 2 turbochargers aren't helping me in the mileage department. that could play a small factor in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmJake Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 that could play a small factor in it. WTF? I ordered new steel toed boots but they sent me ones made out of lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeekroar Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 WTF? I ordered new steel toed boots but they sent me ones made out of lead. With strong magnets in the soles that stick to the floor board. Damn Wolverines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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