reliability questions

[82chevy]

hey,im interested in a 2004 2 wheel drive silverado that has a v6. im guessing its the 4.3. how reliable is this engine? im only used the 350. this particular truck has a little under 80 thousand on it and is 8 grand. how much life is left in this truck?? im looking for something a little better on gas than my truck now and something that i can drive in the nicer weather. thanks for any help guys

[choptop]

the life of the truck depends on how it was previously used. If it was maintained properly and driven respectbly, then I figure you should get another 80.000. I have seen them with over 200k. If it belonged to a high school kid who watched The Fast and the Furious to many times, then you may not have long. Check the maintenance and who owned it. If it has a lube center sticker in the window, take the lisc. no. to them and see what maintenance was done. I have had a couple of the 4.3's, and loved them. It is pretty peppy for a 6.Good Luck

[87burb]

Agree'd.

[dumbucket1]

I had a 91 s10 blazer 4x4 that made it all the way to 350k miles on it. I bought it at 180k and didnt have to do anything to it from 180k to 350k. Im pretty sure its the same 4.3 they put in the trucks.

[BeaverBanker]

yah, talk to the person get a feel of what they drive now. if there young were not all crazy. i drive my 1999 very easy. but i know a 23 year olds that drive there 2002 4.3l to the boards off every light