Service visits

Low end of kbb trade. $11,000. OUCH! But I knew what was coming.

They had another '13 volt on the lot for $13K. Similar miles, no polished wheels, no back up cam.

Got high end of trade value on van - $15k. Not bad considering I paid 20 for it 3.5 years ago.

 

That seems to fall in line with what I am seeing in the local adds. I was amazed at how cheap I could possibly pick one of these up with what I consider very few miles.

 

Fwiw, the new ride.

first trip was 80 miles total, 20 on eway at 70, then 2 lane 55 mph road with a couple small towns. Ended that ride with 28 mpg. Then I topped off the tires

Up to 300 miles on first tank, 25.5 mpg on the tank with a bunch of city driving yesterday .


Dummy me, looking at that scan gauge in the van for over 3 years, tucked into a dash cubby hole like it was meant there, forgot to grab it when I emptied out my stuff.

 

Oh man! That stinks! Too late to call the place where you sold the van?

 

It has shown up on line.....
Van-
http://www.colechrysler.com/invento...135-rwd-full-size-cargo-van-1gcwgffa0c1142159


Volt
http://www.colechrysler.com/inventory/2013-chevrolet-volt-5dr-hb-fwd-4dr-car-1g1re6e42du100468

 

I feel sorry for the chump that buys the Volt.I accidentally left my SG in my car when I sold it last week, but fortunately got it back.

 

They swear it's fixed this time

 

If you don't know the car's real history, the carfax doesn't look too bad.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
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07/10/2012 1 Elm Chevrolet Co., Inc.
Elmira, NY
607-734-4141
elmchevrolet.com Vehicle offered for sale
07/19/2012 5 Elm Chevrolet Co., Inc.
Elmira, NY
607-734-4141
elmchevrolet.com Pre-delivery inspection completed
09/05/2012 100 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Vehicle offered for sale
09/10/2012 Elm Chevrolet Co., Inc.
Elmira, NY
607-734-4141
elmchevrolet.com Vehicle serviced
02/07/2013 101 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Vehicle serviced
06/26/2013 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Battery charged
06/27/2013 105 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Vehicle sold
07/01/2013 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Albion, MI
Title #603B1821962 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
07/26/2013 Suburban Collection
suburbancollection.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
08/15/2013 2,401 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Vehicle serviced
09/16/2013 3,767 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Air filter replaced
Radio/sound system repaired
10/03/2013 4,450 Albion Tire City
Albion, MI
Tire repaired
10/31/2013 4,860 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Accessories repaired/replaced
Strut(s) replaced
02/26/2014 8,923 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Alignment performed
Radio speaker(s) replaced
Steering gear replaced
02/28/2014 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Albion, MI Registration issued or renewed
03/23/2015 19,802 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Oil and filter changed
04/07/2015 20,586 Mark Chevrolet
Wayne, MI
734-722-9100
markchevrolet.com Vehicle serviced
04/16/2015 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Albion, MI Registration issued or renewed
10/20/2015 33,621 Graff Chevrolet - Okemos
Okemos, MI
517-349-8300
graffokemosgm.com Maintenance inspection completed
Body computer/module reprogrammed
Instrument cluster replaced/repaired
Radio/sound system repaired
12/07/2015 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Albion, MI Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as commercial vehicle
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
12/22/2015 35,056 Graff Chevrolet - Okemos
Okemos, MI
517-349-8300
graffokemosgm.com Maintenance inspection completed
Wiring repaired
02/04/2016 35,057 Graff Chevrolet - Okemos
Okemos, MI
517-349-8300
graffokemosgm.com Vehicle serviced
04/19/2016 50,198 Graff Chevrolet - Okemos
Okemos, MI
517-349-8300
graffokemosgm.com Maintenance reminder reset
Oil and filter changed
05/24/2016 52,160 Graff Chevrolet - Okemos
Okemos, MI
517-349-8300
graffokemosgm.com Vehicle serviced
06/20/2016 52,896 Graff Chevrolet - Okemos
Okemos, MI
517-349-8300
graffokemosgm.com Vehicle serviced
06/20/2016 53,067 Cole Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Marshall, MI
269-781-9191
colechrysler.com Vehicle offered for sale
06/27/2016 Cole Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Marshall, MI
269-781-9191
colechrysler.com Oil and filter changed

 

I saw that. The two trips to the factory don't show, but the nail in a tire does.
Van shows "vehicle serviced" at one shop - I had them put a trailer hitch and electric brake on.

 

About 5 weeks in the Sierra now. And, about 5000 miles ! One trip up north, and I picked up a bunch of side work delivering stuff after my day job. - Have truck, will haul!
5000 miles and dash shows 25.1 avg mpg. Fuelly is showing 22.1. Don't know if the first fill up entered into fuelly screwed with the avg mpg.

Still trying to find a used tonneau cover at a decent price, and winter tires and wheels. Found a couple covers from guys turning in their leased '14 Silverado/Sierra but they seem to want too much

 

I personally liked the rolling vinyl tonneau that I had on my 3/4 ton Dodge. It had bars to keep it solid, clamped shut at the end of the bed, and had heavy duty velcro that never failed. It was real easy to roll it out of the way when I needed the bed, but worked great for keeping things dry with the added tie downs where the post holes are.

 

My buddy has the flip-up type cover on his Dodge (pre-RAM) pickup. It's very awkward to use and a two-man job to take it off. I guess it's useful if you need to keep your groceries dry. But he has the huge back seat for that stuff. He can't even put bicycles in the bed ; he's afraid they'll "slide around and get scratched up". So he had to buy an expensive hitch-mount bike carrier.
Me, I just throw the bike in the back of the Prius.

 

Truck came with a factory bed liner. I'll throw anything in the bed

 

One year in the Sierra, and put 40,000 miles on it. One service visit - software reprogram /recall.