Happy beater truck day!

Steverino

Steverino

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This pic isn't mine, but it's identical, everything..I'll post a couple of real pics soon
Mine's all scratched up, many miles of rock chips, etc, high miles (160K) but everything works :)
4.3 vortec, 5 speed manual. These engines go forever if you maintain them.
Hopefully it'll be paid for in a month or so.
 
Mrs.P said:
COngrats. 160 isn't so bad.
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I was so tired of car/truck shopping and tired of borrowing and renting :( I needed my own DD so *knocks on wood* let's hope I'm done for a while.

The cost of this will be included in my losses, so hopefully I'll get it back.
 
Steverino said:
I was so tired of car/truck shopping and tired of borrowing and renting :( I needed my own DD so *knocks on wood* let's hope I'm done for a while.

The cost of this will be included in my losses, so hopefully I'll get it back.
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I hate going into debt, so I know how you feel.

It's a five speed though, and those really do seem to have good life spans. I hope it treats you well.
 
Nice. The 4.3 Vortec will run forever if maintained. My 96 Silverado with the same engine has 238K and still gets 24-26 mpg on the highway. Not bad for a full size truck. Bet that lil truck gets about 30 mpgs. :thu:
 
Athiest_Peace said:
Nice. The 4.3 Vortec will run forever if maintained. My 96 Silverado with the same engine has 238K and still gets 24-26 mpg on the highway. Not bad for a full size truck. Bet that lil truck gets about 30 mpgs. :thu:
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How the hell do you get that kind of gas mileage? My '03 Blazer (S10, not full size) with the 4.3 only gets about 17 mpg on a good day. Now, it's a 4 wheel drive, but it's still probably lighter than a full size 2wd Silverado.
 
Prages said:
How the hell do you get that kind of gas mileage? My '03 Blazer (S10, not full size) with the 4.3 only gets about 17 mpg on a good day. Now, it's a 4 wheel drive, but it's still probably lighter than a full size 2wd Silverado.
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I'm guessing the terrain in your area has a lot to do with it.
 
Prages said:
It's not like I'm driving to work in 4 wheel drive uphill all the way. I can see maybe getting a couple mpg less because of the hills, but damn.
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It seems like everything in WV is uphill. Especially if I'm running.
 
Nitrogen filled tires helps, normal oil changes, every other oil change I clean and gap the plugs, unless it's time to replace them. I also use a can of seafoam gas treatment every 3rd tank. Plus around here most the roads are flat and the speed limit is 65, except when I get away and get on the interstate. So going 70 on cruise control the engine purrs along at 1700 rpm. very fuel efficient.
 
Athiest_Peace said:
Nice. The 4.3 Vortec will run forever if maintained. My 96 Silverado with the same engine has 238K and still gets 24-26 mpg on the highway. Not bad for a full size truck. Bet that lil truck gets about 30 mpgs. :thu:
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I don't know if I'll ever see 30mpg, but a 5 speed definitely helps. And lose the lead foot!
 
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