This is the one I took too long to decide over, then got sold to someone else. The other guy never came back with his check for the balance by the date promised and didn't return several calls, so the dealer sold it to me. 109,900 miles, $6,000, Z71 package, leather in good shape, super clean except for a couple gnarls (piece broken off passenger side mirror housing, small spot of cancer on tailgate).
Seller's description and photos here (should stay up for a little while, anyway).
Good stuff: for PPI, I took it to the dealer where the prior owner had the car serviced, and they told me the transmission was serviced in '05 and the serpentine belt was replaced in '06, both of which make me feel good. No 100,000 mile old tranny fluid to make me sweat the decision whether to flush it or not!
The dealer I took it to for a PPI did give me some second thoughts -- image of their sheet is attached. Biggest concern was the alleged leak on the intake manifold, which I've heard can cause big trouble if coolant gets into the cylinders. But I took it to an independent mechanic for a second (more down to earth) opinion, and he looked, said it's nothing. Some crystallized Dexron around some kind of sensor or something on the top right front of the block (a hose or wire housing going into a black plastic connector?), and a slight oiliness on the block (?) below a horizontal gasket (head gasket?) on the front of the engine, pretty high up. Anyone else have any concern that he was missing something and that this might actually be something I should pay closer attention to? (I'm actually picking up the car Monday and can post photos then.)
Anyone reviewing the rest of the inspecting dealer's notes and making comments here will receive one (1) complimentary bicentennial brownie button, as well. Also would appreciate any suggestions on things I should do/buy right away (maintenance items to get on top of, must-have accessories, etc.). (This is gonna be a family road/snow car mostly, btw, not to be lifted etc.)
Thanks for all the help everyone gave as I made this decision!
Seller's description and photos here (should stay up for a little while, anyway).
Good stuff: for PPI, I took it to the dealer where the prior owner had the car serviced, and they told me the transmission was serviced in '05 and the serpentine belt was replaced in '06, both of which make me feel good. No 100,000 mile old tranny fluid to make me sweat the decision whether to flush it or not!
The dealer I took it to for a PPI did give me some second thoughts -- image of their sheet is attached. Biggest concern was the alleged leak on the intake manifold, which I've heard can cause big trouble if coolant gets into the cylinders. But I took it to an independent mechanic for a second (more down to earth) opinion, and he looked, said it's nothing. Some crystallized Dexron around some kind of sensor or something on the top right front of the block (a hose or wire housing going into a black plastic connector?), and a slight oiliness on the block (?) below a horizontal gasket (head gasket?) on the front of the engine, pretty high up. Anyone else have any concern that he was missing something and that this might actually be something I should pay closer attention to? (I'm actually picking up the car Monday and can post photos then.)
Anyone reviewing the rest of the inspecting dealer's notes and making comments here will receive one (1) complimentary bicentennial brownie button, as well. Also would appreciate any suggestions on things I should do/buy right away (maintenance items to get on top of, must-have accessories, etc.). (This is gonna be a family road/snow car mostly, btw, not to be lifted etc.)
Thanks for all the help everyone gave as I made this decision!
