2011 GMC 2500 with 130K miles

[ColoRockiesFan]

Hi all,
I am considering a 2011 GMC 2500 with 130K miles. It has a high top and 6.0 liter V8 ...
Any specific concerns for this model considering the high miles?
Thanks!

 

[tx2sturgis]

The miles aren't really that high, especially for that engine.

It all depends on the asking price, and of course, the overall condition and the vehicle history.

 

[John61CT]

Huge difference between local delivery-type driving and highway miles.

I'd say between 20-40% of new price, unless proven immaculately maintained.

 

[ColoRockiesFan]

A bit more info ... it is a Sportsmobile ... one owner - located in FL. He used it as a second car - occasional daily driver. 

No accidents.

Has couch/bed, small refridge, microwave, inverter, high top, etc.

Asking $23.5

 

[tx2sturgis]

They are sure proud of those Sportsmobiles, and probably with good reason, they hold their value and there is a huge fan base, and I think they even have Sportsmobile Rallys.

Can you post some pictures or a link?

 

[ColoRockiesFan]

They are sure proud of those Sportsmobiles, and probably with good reason, they hold their value and there is a huge fan base, and I think they even have Sportsmobile Rallys.

Can you post some pictures or a link?

Hi Brian,

I'll post pics after I decide whether to buy. I actually had a van I really wanted sold to someone else because I posted a link ... sigh.

 

[John61CT]

Sportsmobile

Totally different story, very popular niche market. The factory van platform itself is a small portion of the overall price. You need to be **very** diligent looking at the condition of the added-value bits, and obviously be happy with the layout/build aspects as is, not worth ripping stuff out and doing custom as you could with something more basic.

He used it as a second car - occasional daily driver.

Alarm bell there! 20+K per year on average says BS. . .

 

[tx2sturgis]

I actually had a van I really wanted sold to someone else because I posted a link ... sigh.

Yep that can happen....those dang internet people...

:dodgy:

 

[ColoRockiesFan]

Well, I decided to pass on this van. I had an inspection done by a local mechanic and he found too many issues (lots of leaks). Although they can all be fixed, I am just leery of the 130K and what other problems may arise. Besides, my brother, a car guy, told me to walk away.  

Someone mechanically inclined may be interested:

2011 GMC RB-42

http://sportsmobile.com/preowned-sportsmobile-north-inc/

 

[Dgorila1]

Well, I decided to pass on this van. I had an inspection done by a local mechanic and he found too many issues (lots of leaks). Although they can all be fixed, I am just leery of the 130K and what other problems may arise. Besides, my brother, a car guy, told me to walk away.  

Someone mechanically inclined may be interested:

2011 GMC RB-42

http://sportsmobile.com/preowned-sportsmobile-north-inc/

If a mechanic told you to pass  I wouldn't want it.

 

[tx2sturgis]

So I clicked on the links and looked around at the Sportsmobiles, and on the 'band van' section I stumbled across an acquaintance of mine...

Small dang world here on the inter-web....