I had avoided this thread on shaggy and here because I thought it was just about those stupid balls that people put on their hitches.
I just bit the bullet and bought a 2015 Silverado 1500 Texas Edition Crew Cab RWD w/ 59,700 miles. It's that real white color, not the off-white.
No real blemishes other than one rim that has the clear coat peeling off. I'm going to get it refinished soon. Anyone know a good place in the Austin area? AWRS of Austin quoted me $155.
Truck passed a pre-purchase inspection by a mobile inspector. ASE certified, 600pt inspection.
The PO had tinted the back 3 windows with almost limo tint. Couldn't see out the back even in the daytime. The dealership got it re-tinted. Trying stock in the back and 35% in the front. We'll see how it looks. I also got TNT in New Braunfels to spray my bed with their Line-X alternative. $499 with UV protection & lifetime warranty if it starts peeling up, which it shouldn't.
Ordered some Rough Country plastic floor liners. I had WeatherTech in my last truck, and they frustrate the hell out of me, so I'm trying a different brand (cheaper too). Got a custom fit sun shade for the windshield. Never had one before, but I want to keep this dash in good shape.
I'm going to be upgrading the speakers to some Infinity Reference 6.5". Will probably reuse my Alpine 10" subs under the back seat and 980w amp. That combo is old as hell, but still bumps. I have another new 4-channel amp I'll try to use for the door speakers. Not sure what to do with the dash tweeters. Maybe let the head unit power them?
I pick up the truck today. I'm driving it to Galveston this weekend. I'm pretty excited.
I'm keeping my 2002 Silverado LS Extended Cab. It was the first car/truck I bought with my own money. I've had it since 2005. Bought it with about 67,000 miles on it, and it has about 228,000 now. I've had the transmission rebuilt, and replaced the water pump, fuel sending unit, ignition coils, & intake gasket. The windshield wiper motor, window motors, and driver's side arm rest/handle all need to be replaced/fixed. Front end is a little jacked from a stupid deer. Right front fender a little bent. Bumpers both dented/bent. Had to replace the grille and headlights. But they don't fit right because the supports are likely bent from the deer.
Even so, I couldn't sell it. Not yet anyway. Love that old truck. Just put a new set of tires on it, actually.