FUTURESTRADER

Purchasing a New '03 this week, Silverado/Sierra 1500 4WD, Extracab, short bed, automatic.

I currently have a Tahoe 2000 with 5.3 very happy with the power/torque. 100% stock.

This truck will be used for running around town, tow my powerboat very seldom (only 4 miles) so towing is "NOT" an issue. I could care less about gas mileage.

Is it worth the extra $800 for the 5.3, 15HP & 40 TQ more? Or should I get the 4.8 and spend $800 in mods?


Please don't turn this into a Flame war.

MacADaYear

I think you might as well get the 5.3

Any mods you do will have more effect with the 5.3 compaired to the 4.8

FUTURESTRADER

Any idea if I can get the 6.0 in a standard 1500 series?

How much more $$$

Thanks

Mac

Ram4Pick

With out a doubt get the 5.3L, it's a no brainer. It's only about an $800 dollar option and you would spend alot more in mods trying to get a 4.8L up to the performance level of a stock 5.3L. Just my opinion though.
Jim

Procharged LM7

5.3 No 6.0 except the crew cab 1500 HD I believe.
Don't drive by the flower pot lady in the new truck, whatever you do

FUTURESTRADER

I've decided to go with the 5.3. Now I need to decide which intake and exhaust.

She only knows my Trans Am.

FUTURESTRADER

Bought the Silverado today

2003 Silverado LS 1500 4WD EXT CAB (Dark Gray Metallic)
5.3L, 3.73 ratio, Off Road Z71, Autotrac, Trailer Pckg, Tinted Glass

MSRP $32,732.00
PAID $23,388.63 + tax, title, & plates

Dealer Sold at $300 below INVOICE $28,888.63
Rebates totaled $5,500
Saved over $9,343.37 from Sticker.

NET cost $23,388.63

These friggin REBATES are awesome

Slowverado

DAMN, you got a good deal man. now go order a UPD intake w/ K&N filter, and go get some long tubes and a bad *** exhaust and you're towing like a bad ***

FUTURESTRADER

Thanks, I could barely believe it myself

Here's the DEAL:

NO Trade-In.

MSRP $32,732
Dealer knocked off $3,850 or $300 below INVOICE = $28,882

GM rebate - $3,000
GM rebate for Michigan resident - $1,000 (Ends July 31)
GM rebate for Loyal customer - $1,000 (I have a Tahoe also)Ends Sept 2nd
GM rebate "CONQUEST" - $500 (because I also have a competitors car "DODGE")
TOTAL REBATES - $5,500

Total Savings $9,350

$28,882 - $5,500 = $23,382 + tax, title, & plates.

Tires first, tommorrow. Any recommendations.

I want looks (profile) and good in Sand, Snow, and rain.

I am thinking about BF Goodrich ALL TERRAIN TA (KO) LT 285, I'm keeping stock Aluminum rims.

I need opinions please.

Thanks

Mac

Slowverado

depends on what look you want really, with that truck i would fit the biggest widest tire i could with the stock ride height without rubbing all the time. on a big truck i like big tires, but that's just me. i hate seeing a jacked up truck with tires that are just way to small. i know your's isn't jacked up but you see where i'm going. only mud/terrain tires i ever owned were DESERT DOGs...and they were awesome.