Scotty, I have a 2012 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 1500. I have owned since new. It just turned 114,000 and I’m getting ready to change trans fluid and filter along with spark plugs and wires. I have always maintain the truck myself, being mechanically inclined. My wife thinks I need to get a new truck but the truck is in super shape mechanically and cosmetically. I know you’re not fond of the “American” companies products and I agree today they are making complete garbage. I guess what I’m asking is, your thoughts on the 2012 GMC trucks, can I get 200,000 out of it? I really don’t want a house payment buying a new truck, the prices are outrageous! Thanks Scotty!
You might want to point out to your wife that it's always less expensive to repair what you have than to go out and plunk down a minimum of $50K for a new truck. Beside, you said it was in great condition.
That’s kind of my angle. The truck has been paid off since 2014. I would much rather deal with the repairs.
Try to sell her the idea of $$$ worth of vacations VS $$$ of debt on a depreciating asset..
I guess they're going on vacation
Lol
You can easily get 200k out of it. You've been doing the hard work maintaining it to where it is today, and that most people don't do for whatever reason ( I'd say lazy and/or forgetful). Maybe she wants a new truck to have all the modern amenities that new vehicles have in them nowadays. {pear}:wink:
She drives a 2017 GMC Acadia. She has those creature comforts. I don’t mind because I always driven clunkers. This was my first and only brand new vehicle. I would much rather pay for repairs at this point since it’s been paid off since 21014.
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I didn’t think I cursed at anyone?
no, it wasn't AT anyone, but it's still cursing
If you haven’t already and to increase your chances to get to 200,000 miles, I would also disable the cylinder deactivation system. Make sure to stay on top of the engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals as well as the rest of the maintenance. The newer trucks from the Big Three are only worse in terms of quality and reliability and more new tech (= more things to go wrong eventually), so what you already have is better. Stay with what you got.
The problem you're going to have with getting to 200k is that the transmissions tend to go south at 150k - 160k, even when well maintained.
Deleting the AFM system will extend the life of the motor. It will probably make 200k, but odds are you'll be on your second transmission by then.
I figured on going through at least one transmission. I’m lucky enough that my cousin rebuilds them and is a professional mechanic.