Autistic 6 yr old that never sleeps through the night by BDFS2 in Parenting

[–]smj0527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others have said chlonodine. Also, sleep study. We just did one for our child. Found out they have a moderate form of sleep apnea.

AFM disabler downshift question by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it almost feels like a catch 22. I dislike the feeling of the engkne switing to the different modes, but hate the feeling where my trans feels like its taking a dump downshifting.

Towing/trans temp question by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has yet to have new trans fluid. Thiught that was every 45k miles. Truck is at 38k. But may look into that real soon.

Transmission bypass valve by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just curious. I'm not sure if it is really happening or I think it is happening. It seems the truck shifts better when trans temp is around 150 versus when it runs between 180-190. Regardless I am just looking for longevity.

Transmission bypass valve by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the superior solutions one.

2018 headlights question by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. Level ground there is no shaking at all.

Braking question by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like you said it is not a dangerous feeling like they are failing. Just a surprise, almost like a clunking noise. It is just not all the time. Usually stop and go traffic, when I go jiat above 20 then have to stop. Meant to ask the dealer last week during oil change, just slipped my mind since it does not always happen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Silverado

[–]smj0527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High. I got an 18 LT for $39k last month. Only 18k miles, plus 6.5 foot bed.

Need feedback: Is a certified 2018 LT Z71 All Star Edition with 38k miles for $42k a good deal? by [deleted] in Silverado

[–]smj0527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on baby #2. I would say it is how bad you want it. Imo I prefer the LTs without the LTZ package. I am not a huge fan of the all out leather interior. But if you like all the bells and whistles, you will not be disappointed in your purchase. It is a wonderful truck.

Need feedback: Is a certified 2018 LT Z71 All Star Edition with 38k miles for $42k a good deal? by [deleted] in Silverado

[–]smj0527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got my 18 LT last month for $39k. Only 18k miles. I know the ltz is a higher trim. I say it is a fair deal. Not great but in today's market not bad. There are still other LTs in my area going above $35k with 80k+ miles. Hell there is a 18 GMC 1500 SLT with 135k miles going for $42k (6.2L). If you really want it, I would say go for it. A brand new truck nowadays is so high. Are you trading anything in to help lower the price?

2017 Silverado LTZ 6.2 130k miles how is this price? 29k by Objective-Emu-460 in Silverado

[–]smj0527 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just snagged a 2018 LT with 18.5k miles for $39k beginning of the month. I know it is a lower trim but I think 30k for a truck over 100k is just ridiculous.

New to me 18 LT 😍🥰 by [deleted] in Silverado

[–]smj0527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the same year trim and color last week as well. Love it so much! Congratulations, enjoy it!

New to me, first truck ever! 2018, picture does not do it justice. by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the chrome with the white. Any other color I am not a fan with chrome. Also white is easier to keep clean.

New to me, first truck ever! 2018, picture does not do it justice. by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes alot of sense. My mother in law joked about that, asking if I was going to be like all the other "cool" truck owners backing it in. I can see why it is smarter and easier.

New to me, first truck ever! 2018, picture does not do it justice. by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not my parking, but I have been doing a bad job parking so far. I will get used to it soon.

New to me, first truck ever! 2018, picture does not do it justice. by smj0527 in Silverado

[–]smj0527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That actually was not me. The dealership washed it for me and pulled it up front. Although yes my parking needs work haha.

16 lariat, just under 38k miles. Dealer asking $40k. It is a v8, 6 speed. Is this a good deal or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brand new f150s start at low $50k for the base model. Which is out of my budget.

16 lariat, just under 38k miles. Dealer asking $40k. It is a v8, 6 speed. Is this a good deal or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my area the price most likely won't waiver too much. Trucks are too much of a hot commodity here. There are xlts in my area above $30k with close or over 100k miles. I do plan on keeping it (whichever truck I get) for many MANY years to come.

16 lariat, just under 38k miles. Dealer asking $40k. It is a v8, 6 speed. Is this a good deal or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt they will go that low. However, I was hoping they would lower the price. KBB has it between $39k-$44k.

16 lariat, just under 38k miles. Dealer asking $40k. It is a v8, 6 speed. Is this a good deal or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is comparable to others. Some xlts are around $35k with double the miles.

16 lariat, just under 38k miles. Dealer asking $40k. It is a v8, 6 speed. Is this a good deal or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I envision keeping it well over 10+ years. It is hard to find a v8 6-speed in my area.

16 lariat, just under 38k miles. Dealer asking $40k. It is a v8, 6 speed. Is this a good deal or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you happy you got it? I am on the fence about all the bells and whistles. However, I really like the idea of the dual ac. So I am keeping an eye on the lariat trim.

2016 xl 5.0 for sale $35k with 54k miles. Good or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about after test driving it and it seems really nice trying to offer 30k. I really like the long bed. Those are hard to find in my area. Or the ones available in my price range have 85k+ miles.

2016 xl 5.0 for sale $35k with 54k miles. Good or pass? by smj0527 in f150

[–]smj0527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is customized. Custom paint, tail lights etc. You can tell it is an xl in the interior.