Z-71

[Calman]

The old 2000 Z71 turned over to 300,000 miles today and still running strong.Just got it broke in good.

Cal

 

[circlew]

:clap: :tiphat:

 

[Anonymous]

I didn't know a Chevy could run that long On one rear end. :cowboy:

 

[Calman]

I didn't know a Chevy could run that long On one rear end. :cowboy:

Could be i've just been lucky,Hook.Only thing i've done to the rear end is replace brake pads.

Cal

 

[thendrix]

Congrats!!

Got a 97 that hit 250,000 last week myself

 

[Brute 23]

Got a 98 with 250K. Its still doing 150mi of Eagle Ford roads a day.

 

[Bigfoot]

That's awesome. I buy them new, and drive them till they blow myself. It becomes like a competition.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

My dad has a 07 2500 4x4 with 250,000 on it and has never had any kind of problem at all with it worst problem with it is your doing good to get 12 mpg.

 

[Calman]

That's awesome. I buy them new, and drive them till they blow myself. It becomes like a competition.

Know what ya mean Bigfoot. Aint no way I would consider paying the money on another new one when this one has been free and clear of payments several years ago.Changed the oil today and it don't use a drop between changes.And gets 20mpg on highway miliage.It's a 1/2 ton with the 5.3 vortek.I'm thinking that's a mighty fine little V/8.

 

[Brute 23]

Here's mine.... snapped a pic yesterday. The other thing I like about them is when its wet you can skip around pretty good for a full size truck.

 

[ohiosteve]

I have a 2000 with 210,000 hard miles on it. It ticks like crazy but still runs good. The old 5.3 was a lot more durable and efficient than the new ones. Right now I'm driving (literally) a 2011 with 125,000 and already on 2nd motor. It only gets 13.8 mpg and gets hot if it idles more than 5 minutes. I think chevy got too fancy with the new motors. Brute I think you use your truck just like I do.

 

[rnh1]

what if truck companies gave free samples to farmers etc to test, or just checked with those of us who keep the old stuff instead of buying new?

 

[shaz]

210,000 on my '03.
Would like to have another but with a 20ft gooseneck....? Maybe not.

 

[Stocker Steve]

I have 261,000 on an 2002. It needs tires and a radiator... Not sure if I should invest that much. Only major problem I had was a transfer case seal.

 

[gimpyrancher]

I have an '07 2500HD 4x4 LB/CC w/175,000 on it. Just oil and tires. I'd put the money into the old one until something big goes bad. If I was making a living hauling with my truck, I'd consider a new one. :2cents: