DESCRIPTION

    This truck has been nothing short of excellent to me. I drove it as a daily driver for only 5 months, and even then it was only 15 miles round trip to work. After that I purchased a commuter car because I was traveling a lot further due to a relocation for my job. Since September of 2004 this vehicle has been driven VERY lightly, around 2000 (two thousand, NOT twenty thousand) miles a year.

    I purchased this truck back in 2004 from a dealership near me, and purchased a Car Fax report to accompany my purchase. I still have this 2004 report, and now purchased a new report so you can see the full history of the vehicle since I bought it. Check the link below for the report as of 1/15/2007. The 2004 report is available via PDF, send me your email address and I can give you a copy.

    I have replaced many parts on this truck mostly because they were in the area of a repair or I wanted them changed so they would not become a problem later. The lower intake manifold gasket started to leak coolant, so I had that changed as well as the water pump, just because we were in that area of the engine. The water pump was fine but it wasn't much money or time to change so I did it. Oil changes have been done more often than 2000 miles because of how often this truck sits without use. I still manage to drive it around at least once a month to keep things going and to keep tabs on the operational aspects of it. Everything works on the truck, there are no problems that I am aware of (other than stated below) and the overall condition of the truck is GREAT. Paint is near flawless and the interior is very clean with no rips, tears or stains.

BEFORE YOU READ ON - THE TRUCK WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY DETAILED IN AND OUT BEFORE YOU TAKE DELIVERY- DO NOT MIND ANY DIRT OR WATER STAINS, ETC THAT YOU MAY SEE IN THE PICTURES. It is winter time in New England, water freezes at 32°F and it is a lot colder than that outside. I could not get the truck perfectly clean using the hose in the driveway.

There are no noticeable dings, dents, or scratches. There are two small dings in the passenger door, but you have to really look to try and find them. Paint is nice and glossy all around. I have a garage at home as you can see. I do not know if the truck was garaged by the first owner. I have driven it quite a bit since the winter services were performed, and it now has 68,575 miles. I wanted to make sure everything was in good working order. I will drive it to the detail shop and to the gas station to top off the tank when it is sold. Otherwise, the only other additional mileage may be from a test drive. I keep the truck on a battery trickle charger now because the new battery didn't last long sitting in the cold.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Winter 2006 (Dec '06) - Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets (Common on the Vortec engines), Water Pump, Battery (warrantied), Pitman Arm, Idler Arm, Upper Control Arm Bushing, Front End Alignment Performed, Windshield replaced (de-laminating) and oil changed. 68,110 mi
   

• Spring 2006 (May '06) - Was backed into in parking lot, bumper & bumper filler replaced. CUSTOM PAINT - Had Grille, Mirrors, and  Denali Door Handles Painted Blue & Installed. 68,000 mi
   

• Winter 2005 (Jan '05-Mar '05)- Alternator Replaced, Battery Replaced, Starter Replaced, Broken into and stereo stolen (headunit), oil changed - 67,300mi
   

• Summer 2005 (July '05) - Full tune up- Plugs, filters, transmission fluid flushed and oil changed. 66,800mi
   

• Fall 2004 - Both Lower Ball Joints replaced, RF wheel bearing replaced, oil changed, Front and Rear axle U-Joints replaced. 65,200mi

    As you can see, most of the common 4x4 vehicle problems and maintenance items have been addressed and repaired, again the item may have not been in major need of replacement, I know one ball joint had a very small amount of play in it and still had life left, but I decided to replace them both anyway.

THE BAD - not really bad, I am just picky.

    Let's get this out of the way - two and a half things wrong with this truck. Two of the wheels are showing some corrosion. Just on the surface, nothing but cosmetics. However, you can get a decent wheel for this at a junkyard or on eBay for relatively short money. Or, upgrade. Keep in mind this bolt pattern is the same for pretty much all GM 1/2 ton trucks from the dawn of time up to 2006. Secondly, It appears that two of the tires were over inflated at some point, as they have worn incorrectly and the middle of the tread is worn down more than the outside of the tread. Not a big deal as they are still legal and have plenty of tread left on them. They are Light Truck Tires, not Passenger Tires, so they should have about 50psi in them at all times (65psi max as stated the sidewall) Then there is one small thing - I notice a slight squeak from the front brakes as you first apply them when the truck is cold. Nothing too noticeable unless you turn off the stereo and stick your head out the window. The brakes are good with plenty of life left in them - just a slight 1/2 second squeak when they are cold and you make that first stop.

Other than that, the truck runs smooth, shifts as it should, stops straight and true (even in snow with the foot to the floor and the ABS activating) and also drives straight and true on the highway with minimal shakes or vibrations.

I really don't want to sell the truck, but I am going back to school and need to get some money together and cut back on my expenses, so it is time to part with it.

FACTORY OPTIONS

Sport Package with painted bumpers, up level grille and two-tone paint - 5.7L Vortec V8 Engine - 4L60-E 4 speed automatic with overdrive - Trailer towing package - HD Transmission Cooler - Keyless entry - Power Windows - Power Door Locks - Power Mirrors - Air Conditioning - AutoTrac shift on the fly 4 Wheel Drive - Tilt Steering Column - Cruise Control - Variable Speed Wipers - Heated outside mirrors - Self-dimming rear view mirror with compass and temperature - 6 Way Power driver seat with adjustable lumbar support both driver and passenger - Deluxe Captain's Chairs with armrests and center console - Rear wiper with delay and window wash - Rear window power release - Privacy Glass - Dual Front Airbags - HomeLink universal garage door opener - Overhead storage console - Vanity Mirrors with courtesy lighting - Map lights - 3 Power outlets, 1 for cigarette lighter and 2 auxiliary - Full Sized Spare Tire - Electronically Controlled Variable Effort Power Steering - 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System - Independent Front Suspension - Front Tow/Recovery Hooks

AUDIO/VIDEO, SECURITY, EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES

• Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/Navigation Server

• Focal 165KF K2 Power Front Speakers

• Infinity Kappa 693.5ci Rear Speakers

• JL Audio 300/4 300 watt Speaker Amp

• JL Audio 500/1 500 watt Subwoofer Amp

• 2 12" JL Audio 12W3V2D4 Subwoofers

• Audiovox 7" Dropdown LCD Screen w/ TV Tuner

• 2 Wireless IR Headphones for Rear Screen

• Rear View Backup Camera

• Viper 791XV 2 way Alarm/Remote Start

• Directed Electronics 513T Pain Generator

• Directed Electronics 530T Window Controller (up/vent/down by remote)

• 2 additional Directed Electronics 516 Sirens

• K&N Air Filter

• Custom Headlights and park/turn light lenses front & rear

• Custom Indiglo Faced Gauges w/ LED Backlighting

• Auto VentShade Window Vents

• Monster Cable 1/0 & 4 Gauge Power Wiring & Distribution Blocks

• Monster Cable 400 Series RCA Interconnects

A Word about the equipment in the truck - The AVIC-N1 is an extremely versatile head unit that can handle CD/DVD/MP3/WMA discs, as well as the navigation discs. You can listen to the radio or optional satellite radio, or a CD in the optional CD-changer, while also playing a movie for the occupants in the rear seat!!! They can listen to the movie via wireless IR headphones (included) and you can listen to your choice of the above items!

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Using the GPS Navigation up front while watching regular TV on the rear screen.

Listening to the Radio up front while watching a DVD on the Rear Screen

Watching a DVD on both screens

The AVIC-N1 also has GPS Navigation, so you always know where you are going. It stores your route, address book, and destination history in the built-in 64MB of memory. You can also plan a trip with up to 6 waypoints. Once your route is loaded into the unit, you can eject the navigation DVD and go back to playing a movie or listening to a cd. The unit also has Vehicle Dynamics, which allows you to monitor 3 of 7 items at a time. you can view your speed, voltage, acceleration, angular velocity, compass, time, and battery voltage. The Navigation mode allows you to see your route and the map in several different ways, One of which is Driver View, Showing you a 3-D map and the overhead 2-D map at the same time. Map view is also available, allowing you to see the route and where you are in 2-D, map style layout. Map scale (Zoom Level) Is adjustable from .02 miles to 100 miles. Another really nice thing about this unit is the BACKUP CAMERA. It allows you to see what is behind you and at each side of the truck, so you do not back into objects or people. Also, if you are towing something it allows you to keep tabs on your trailer. The navigation menu is very nicely laid out and graphical- certainly looks good and works just as well. Search by Point of Interest category, Vicinity, Address, Business Name, and City. You can also view the TV broadcasts on either the front AND rear screens, just the rear, or just the front. There is also an A/V input for XBOX, Playstation 2, Gamecube, XBOX 360, Playstation 3, Wii, digital camcorders, digital cameras, or anything else with standard composite A/V (yellow, red, white) plug-in hookups.

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CUSTOM PAINT & EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES

I also had some custom paint work done to the truck - The mirrors are painted blue to match the body color of the truck, as well as the grille. I think it makes the truck look a lot smoother and the colors uninterrupted. I also added the DENALI/ESCALADE door handles for this style, and they too are painted blue to match the truck. The window tint was custom as well, the front windows have a Chevy Bowtie with a trailing flame cut out of silver tint (so you can still see through the window) and the rear window was tinted with a silver tint bowtie as well, although due to the privacy glass you can really only see it when light hits it, looks great at night. I also updated the emblems on the rear tailgate to 2000-up style. I had the Z71 side decals added to dress up the looks of the truck - plans were to install the skid plates and rear limited slip differential but I'm just not going to get around to it. The HALO Headlight lenses look great at dusk with the parking lights on. The clear turn signal lenses add to the visibility of the bulbs, making them much brighter than the stock lenses. The crystal side lenses have an amber LED bulb in each side. The rear taillight lenses are awesome with an insert of simulated carbon fiber.

Any imperfections you see in the paint are either dirt or water marks, maybe a light clear coat scratch here and there (can be buffed out for sure) the paint is in great shape and glossy.

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Custom Painted Mirrors- Normally an ugly and out-of-place flat black color.	Denali/Escalade Door Handles - VERY EXPENSIVE. Normally a textured black handle.	The grille was sanded down and painted blue to match the color lines of the two-tone paint.
Halo Headlights (LED Halo around High Beam) Clear turn signal lens and crystal side lenses.	Z71 Decals, Rear Lenses. Don't mind the water stains, it is tough to get anything clean when the temperature is 20°F outside.	Rear Bowtie Decal, Bowtie Silver Tint, and the Rearview Backup Camera. I can remove the"3" and the white bowtie decal if necessary.
Silver Bowtie with Flames Window Tint. Again, don't mind the water stain down the door.	GM Accessories Mud flaps - Sorry I didn't get a more detailed shot of them.

WHAT YOU GET

Besides the truck and above mentioned equipment, Included is the following :

• East and West Navigation DVD's ( CNDV-40MT  Version 1.2 East & 1.2 West - NO GYRO LOCKOUT, JUST E-BRAKE LOCKOUT )

• Truck owners manual and supplements

• Manuals for the stereo & alarm equipment

• 3 keys

• 2 GM keyless entry remote fobs

• 2 Viper 479V 2-way remote fobs (1 only starts the truck and operates the windows, the lock/unlock buttons are worn out, the other one is very new and works fine)

• 2" ball hitch

• A second set of custom front lenses for park/turn assemblies

• The original taillights

• Chevy bowtie light-up receiver cover.

Descriptions are nice, but PICTURES ARE BETTER!!!!!!

Check them out and see for yourself that you are getting a first quality vehicle!

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EXTERIOR

Front View	Left Front View	Left Side View - Notice the color difference of the charcoal paint in front of the rear wheel - it is just a reflection of the snow on the ground, the color matches perfectly all around the truck.
Left Rear View	Rear View	Right Rear View
Right View	Right Front View

INTERIOR

ENGINE BAY

Engine Front View - Stains on insulator pad are from washing it.

Engine Right Side View

Engine Left Side View

CarFax Full Vehicle History Report

Now for the fine print - This is a used vehicle, there are no warranties expressed or implied, vehicle is sold AS IS. Buyer to arrange shipping at his/her expense. I will assist in any way I can. All information provided is true to my knowledge, CarFax report content and accuracy are not guaranteed by me, they are purely a reference tool for the buyer to aid in their decision. Your bid is a legally binding contract and non-paying bidders will be dealt with per eBay policies. Please do not bid until you have all monies or financing in place in U.S. funds to purchase this vehicle. Sale is limited to the continental US and Canada, I will not ship overseas or anything of the sort due to scammers, so don't ask. Payment will be a deposit of $1000 via PayPal within 48 hours of auction close and balance due via cleared Paypal funds or cashier's check drawn from a U.S. bank within 7 days of auction close. Vehicle AND title will be released to buyer once payment is CLEARED unless other arrangements are made. Title is held by my local credit union and will be released immediately once payment is cleared. I will consider allowing buyer to drive the vehicle to their location on my plates and insurance provided they live local to me (within 100 miles or so) as long as you agree to mail back my plates at your expense via a traceable carrier such as UPS or USPS with delivery confirmation, I reserve the right to allow or disallow this. Test drives and viewing of the vehicle can be arranged if you so wish, we would need to find a convenient time for both of us for this to occur, but MUST be done before the end of the auction. If you bid and then see it and decide not to buy it, if there is time left in the auction we will cancel your bid. Otherwise, you win the auction and you are responsible for purchasing the vehicle. I can pick up the buyer at either Logan Airport in Boston, MA or Manchester Airport in Manchester, NH free of charge if need be.