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1st Time Truck Owner

Postby elephant007 [OP] » Jun 22 2010, 3:28am

First time truck owner!! Here's my story followed by the truck specs and some pictures.

I've been shopping for a truck on and off for the last couple of years. Usually find a truck I like and it's priced wrong or find the right price and the truck isn't what I wanted. I came across a bank repo which was perfect, it fit what I was looking for and in the price range I needed it to be. This truck only had 25,652 miles and was priced at $26,265.00. I got it for 0.0% APR @ 66 months... can't beat 0.0%!!

Here's the specs
Bought my first truck ever! Here are the specs

2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2LT
5.3L V8 314HP 4 Speed Auto w/OD
Two Tone Black/Beige Interior
Front Seat 40/20/40
Back Seat 60/40 Split Bench
Power Windows/Lock Tilt Steering, Cruise Control
275/55R20 20" Wheels
XM/AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite/Aux-In 6 Speaker Audio System
Dual Climate Control
Keyless Entry / Remote Start
Trailer Package
Rhino Spray-In Bedliner
Black Nerf Bars

Since it was a repo, I didn't get the remote for keyless entry. A co-worker has a 2008 Silverado and he lent me his remote (which had the remote start button) I programmed the remote and kicks attempted to remote start my truck... low-and-behold it started!!!

I'm very excited about this truck, I had a mechanic check it out and they didn't find anything wrong. I ran an AutoCheck against it and the check came back with two hits, reported as a bank repo and a non-collision insurance claim.

Only one thing missing on this truck, the jack and tire tool... I've been looking for replacements, can anyone provide me with some suggestions? I was thinking about buying a cylinder jack (non GM) and the GM Tire Tool... what size cylinder jack do I need?

Thanks for reading, hope I didn't put down too many specs that are standard, like many of you I'm just excited about my truck!!!

(This is my second attempt to post my introduction, I have no idea where the first one went)
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby koolz71 » Jun 22 2010, 6:11am

Welcome to the site its great to have you here. Your first post was there as well. We have a filter on the site, your first post will not be posted, it has to be pre approved. I took care of the other post. As for your jack issue, check ebay or criagslist. If you have any other questions feel free to ask
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby jeffwayne » Jul 01 2010, 4:10pm

Hey welcome to the site and congrats for the new truck.It looks really very beautiful.you have well maintained it.
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby Chew442 » Jul 09 2010, 5:38pm

Nice truck great price...those deals only come along once and awhile. Enjoy it...I'm sure you will!
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby farside1 » Oct 17 2010, 12:41am

Nice truck! Got to love it when OTHER people can't pay the bills....lol...But seriously, welcome to the forum. you'll find great advice and other people who love there trucks as much as you do!
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby EKinMN » Oct 17 2010, 12:46am

Great truck! Welcome!
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby 99chevyz71 » Oct 17 2010, 1:44am

nice truck, welcome to the site
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby Silver08 » Jul 02 2011, 11:32am

Real Nice Truck welcome to the forum I have a 08 also
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Re: 1st Time Truck Owner

Postby davidbarrett » Jul 03 2011, 3:28am

Welcome, nice truck
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Postby fox4wd1981fox4wd1981 is online! » Jul 03 2011, 6:29am

Good lookin truck brother. Welcome to the cult, I mean forum. I also have a 2008

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