Silverado_George Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looking for some opinions out there i am in California, this truck is in Wisconsin its an Intimidator with 88k miles, i know the mileage is a bit high but i really want an intimidator and i can't find one in California for a reasonable price, my question is the truck is basically 20k with taxes and transport it's gonna come out to 23k straight, do you guys think it's worth it? i personally think it's worth it i mean it's limited edition and with the leather interior not bad, only flaw i see is the rust on the towing hitch http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=92865&endYear=2016&modelCode1=CHEV150&showcaseOwnerId=586852&startYear=1981&makeCode1=CHEV&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=397631542&trim1=CHEV150|SS&mmt=[CHEV[CHEV150[CHEV150%257CSS]][]]&listingId=402940539&Log=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky03 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I would have them send pics of the under carriage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Lol if you see rust on the hitch, I'm sure there's a lot more to go with it underneath. I'm in TX, and I would never consider a rust belt truck. Just my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverado_George Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 i asked them to send a picture of the undercarriage, but just because theres rust on the hitch doesnt mean the undercarriage is rusted too those areas are common for rust to come up, otherwise the truck looks great if the undercarriage is good then i'll purchase it, thinking about putting flowmaster on it and a custom stereo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) i asked them to send a picture of the undercarriage, but just because theres rust on the hitch doesnt mean the undercarriage is rusted too those areas are common for rust to come up, otherwise the truck looks great if the undercarriage is good then i'll purchase it, thinking about putting flowmaster on it and a custom stereo They salt the chit out of roads in the mid west. If it was driven in the winter at all your going to have rust issues. I would run as it's not going to get better. There wasn't many iss so your going to have to keep looking. All the iss I have seen fall into too buckets... No miles and big money or worn out and somewhat cheap. Heck most Silverado SS fall into same buckets.... So if your looking for the middle your going to have to keep looking I think you will eventually find what your looking for but I would steer clear of salt state rigs.... Just my 2 cents. Edited August 26, 2015 by EXGM (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverado_George Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 They salt the chit out of roads in the mid west. If it was driven in the winter at all your going to have rust issues. I would run as it's not going to get better. There wasn't many iss so your going to have to keep looking. All the iss I have seen fall into too buckets... No miles and big money or worn out and somewhat cheap. Heck most Silverado SS fall into same buckets.... So if your looking for the middle your going to have to keep looking I think you will eventually find what your looking for but I would steer clear of salt state rigs.... Just my 2 cents. yup you were right, check this out, how dare they sell this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC DOORMAN Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Damn I live in Michigan, in the salt belt. My truck is way cleaner underneath then that one. I have live here for so long I enjoy painting my frames, and replacing rockers and such......... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someotherguy Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow! 19K, they must be charging extra for the oxidation treatment. The frame has "patina" Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 yup you were right, check this out, how dare they sell this?? Told you. Having lived in Midwest twice I am very familiar with rust. If you drive it in winter that is what they look like underneath. Sad but that is the way it is. Now try working on them. Nothing like lots of seized bolts.... That and you brake a lot nuts and bolts so a torch is your best friend. Wow! 19K, they must be charging extra for the oxidation treatment. The frame has "patina" Richard Ah yes patina..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03SSBoy Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I live in the midwest and my truck isnt as bad as that one holy crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Exactly what I figured. Man you're in Cali, that's about the same as me here in TX. We don't have to settle for rusted trucks lol. Just gotta wait for the right one nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipRing Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) If it wasn't an hour away, I'd go check it out for ya. But, that little rust on the hitch? That ain't shit. 88k after 9 years in WI. My 03 had 110k after 10 years in Chicago. And I still drive it all year round. Even at 160k, I've had nothing but compliments anywhere I go. Edited August 27, 2015 by NipRing (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someotherguy Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) But, that little rust on the hitch? That ain't shit. Go back and check out the undercarriage pic, post #6. Also keep in mind if you're from a rust area you're "used to it" - those of us where stuff doesn't rust, kind of hard to accept rusty vehicles. I once bought a '68 Coupe de Ville from Ohio and every time I had to work on it, I swore I'd rather push it out into the street and set it on fire. Every bolt was a battle, and an eyeful of rust flakes that always seemed to get past my safety glasses. Speaking as a guy that actually had to go to the hospital to get them to pluck shards of metal out of my eye with a needle then buff my cornea with a dremel, I'll pass on a repeat of that! Richard Edited August 27, 2015 by someotherguy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipRing Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Holy shit! Flood damage maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpytony Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Holy shit! Flood damage maybe?you might be right.. I see rust on the sunroof rail.. That just makes my intimidator go up in value ..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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