gmc sonoma

[Marinski]

Would you buy a car/truck thats older w/less miles over a car thats newer w/ more miles? I'm lookin at 2 trucks, one is a 99 and has 180,000 the other is a 95 and has 100,000.

 

[cardiac]

Maybe. If the 99 has been maintained by the book, and the 95 has had no maintenance, then the 99 would get the nod. Does one have more options or a color you like better? If the 99 has had a bunch of parts replaced, ie: water pump, front end parts, fuel pump, etc., and the 95 hasn't, then probably the 99 again. The 95 will be needing parts replacement pretty soon....

Bob

 

[programmer]

In general, newer and more miles is the better deal assuming both are maintained properly. The high mileage should knock the price down a fair amount. That said, it all depends on the condition of the trucks. About 7-8 years seems to be about the time that some things start to fail, so maybe the 95 has already had some replacements (e.g. alternator, water pump)?? Maybe not. Good luck.

 

[Marinski]

the 95 is listed at $1900 and the 99 is at $2400. I'm not going to pay either of those prices though. I'm in no rush here so I can negotiate and look around elsewhere.

heres the 95

heres the 99

 

[cardiac]

Might be about time for a clutch on the '99 also. I see one is an extended cab. Which do you prefer?

 

[Marinski]

i just ran a carfax. Both have 2 owners. The 99 in 2 accidents. The 95 is clean.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

I would go with the 95. The extended cab makes a world of difference. I drove a friends regular cab ranger once and will never get a compact truck in a regular cab, hell I will never get a compact truck anyways.
<<<Loves his 4 door Silverado

 

[Budmantom]

95

 

[swtethan]

I had a 1995 sonoma, ran til 220k miles til it stopped, I didnt really take care of it either, tough truck. 4.3L v6 btw

 

[imported_hscorpio]

I would stay away from the 2.2L. Its very weak and does not get corresponding good gas mileage. The 4.3 is worth a few extra bucks.