im getting ready to get my permit and im looking for a truck
on craigslist ive seen quite a few z71 and 4x4 silverados in the years i like (88-98)
id like to have a 4x4, but ive heard they get terrible gas mileage
my dad had a 95 z71 that got 15 on the highway
i have also seen a few 1999-2001 but they are outside of my budget (4-5 grand)
i have also seen some 2wd but there are not many in good shape
we dont use 4x4 alot in ky unless your mudding
how should i do with s 2wd off road, should i get a 4x4/z71?
do all of them get that bad of gas mileage
i know they are very reliable trucks

 

4WD is nice to have but costs more when it breaks down. How does the one your dad has look? Id say all of them get about the same mileage if they have v8's, but thats all in your foot.

 

I get 17 on the highway with my 95 and its got a 6 inch lift and 35s it about how you drive it!! Oh and i got mine chipped out which helped a little!

 

he doesnt have it anymore, he traded it in for his 2004
but it was in really good shape, i would take it in the blink of an eye if he still had it
i love that body style
but now that i have a choice im just looking into my options

 

I love my truck its a 95! I would highly reccomend it!

 

Ahh, I misread that.

 

i live in ky and i know what u mean about not needin a 4x4. but trust me youll wish u had one when winter comes or after a hard rain. ive got a 96 with a few mods and a broken gas gauge but i can drive for a week around town and what not and still have half a tank left and i like goin fast

 

what part of ky u live in

 

I would say if you want the 4wd get it like others have said it is all about the way that you drive it. If you keep your foot all of the time you will get like 10-11 probably but if you keep you foot out of it it will be better. If you do get the 4wd get one with a floor shifter not the push button

 

true. push buttons can get stuck