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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3GNFK16Z15G138088
Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Suburban 1500
Trim: Z71 Sport Utility 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 113,143
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Sub Model: STUNNING CONDITION
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: PEWTER
Interior Color: Tan
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We are a licensed independent used car dealer in the State of Virginia. We strive to offer hand picked vehicles at rock bottom wholesale prices while giving the attention and courteous support to each individual client. We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation after the deal is done. We stand behind ALL of our cars 100%. We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay. Please enjoy the extensive amount of photos we include for each car to help bridge the gap of buying a car sight unseen. By reading our feedback, you can see you are buying from professionals. Please READ OUR TERMS before bidding. By bidding, you are entering into a legally binding contract. If you don't have financing in place, do not bid until you have financing in place. All cars are sold with a clean and clear title along with 30 day tags, some titles will take up to 2 weeks to receive. Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know. If you have any questions, ask before bidding. Thanks!!!
2005 Chevy Suburban Z71
Thanks for viewing this GORGEOUS & STUNNING Suburban Z71 offered by Davis AutoSports!!!! Like with all of our vehicles here, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Vehicle. This ONE OWNER truck is in AMAZING condition in every aspect for the year and mileage. The previous owner took PERFECT, YES PERFECT care of this truck both cosmetically and more importantly mechanically. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED SINCE DAY 1 WITH ALL RECORDS !!!! This rare find will come with a VA state inspection to assure that it is in great mechanical condition!!!! This SUV looks and drives GREAT!!! This Chevy is absolutely gorgeous in person, you will be very impressed with its condition. This vehicle was bought brand new at Dominion Chevrolet here in Richmond VA and was serviced there since day 1 and traded in on a brand new 2014 Suburban LTZ. YOU WILL NOT FIND A CLEANER, NICER, BETTER CARED FOR TRUCK....IF YOU FLY IN PICK THIS TRUCK UP AND ARE NOT 100% HAPPY WITH IT FOR ANY REASON, WE WILL FLY YOU BACK HOME ON OUR COST. SAME GOES WITH SHIPPING, IF IT ARRIVES NOT AS STATED, WE WILL PAY FOR IT TO GET SHIPPED BACK...FIND ANOTHER EBAY DELAER THAT DOES THAT....
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS BRAND NEW GOODYEAR 20" TIRES INSTALLED 12-31-13 BRAND NEW 2014 SILVERADO LTZ SPORT WHEELS INSTALLED 12-31-13 BRAND NEW CERAMIC BRAKE PADS INSTALLED 12-31-13 Z71 PACKAGE ONLY 113K ORIGINAL MILES TRUE 1 OWNER TRUCK DEALER SERVICED 100% LOADED EVEN HAD BUCKET SEATS AND REAR DVD DRIVES 100% CARFAX CERTIFIED 100% ORIGINAL BODY AND PAINT- ZERO PREVIOUS PAINT WORK 100% RUST FREE....PLEASE SEE UNDERCARRIAGE PICS....ITS STUNNING
PLEASE NOTE, WE JUST INSTALLED BRAND NEW TRIES AND WHEELS....IF YOU PREFER THE STOCK 17" Z71 WHEELS, WE WILL GLADLY INSTALL THEM WITH BRAND NEW, YES BRAND NEW TIRES IN EXCHANGE FOR THE 20" SILVERADO WHEELS....YOU PICK WHICH WHEELS AND TIRES YOU WANT....THE FACTORY WHEELS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION......
Exterior Condition The exterior of this vehicle is in AMAZING condition for the year and has been well cared for. The paint has a great shine and very smooth finish. ALL Panels on this truck are 100% FACTORY. I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you can see the true condition of the car.....This Z71 is GORGEOUS in person. You will be very very impressed with with the condition of exterior. Please keep in mind this is a pre-owend vehicle so it will show some very minor wear associated with age and miles. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD, THIS TRUCK HAS ZERO RUST ISSUES, PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF WHEN BUYING THESE AS THEY DO HAVE RUST ISSUES. THIS TRUCK ALSO HAS BRAND NEW TIRES WE JUST INSTALLED ON 12-31-13 We have over 150 pics below as well as a HD video, please view all photos and entire video.
Interior Condition
The interior of this Suburban is in Amazing condition for the year and mileage. The carpets look great as you will see in the photos. The seats look AMAZING for the year and mileage and look as if they belong in a 40k mile truck. All dash areas and door panels are very clean with no wear. All power components work absolutely perfect and the AC is ICE ICE cold. The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how clean it is. This Suburban has ZERO odors, burns, dog hair, food, etc.
This truck is in great condition in every way, the motor runs great and is very strong and starts up fine with no issues. All driving components work just as they should, the tranny is nice and tight and shifts very smooth, the brakes work great as they were just serviced with new pads The complete drive-train has no issues. As great condition as this car is, IT IS a pre owned car therefore you will find some minor wear from it being driven, both interior and exterior. I would also like to add the AC is ICE cold !!!
Price Calculator™Adjust the value of this 2005 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban based on the information available in this report 1) Retail Book Value2) CARFAX Price Adjustment™3) Adjusted Retail Value Ownership HistoryThe number of owners is estimated | Owner 1 |
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| | Year purchased | 2005 | Type of owner | Personal | Estimated length of ownership | 8 yrs. 6 mo. | Owned in the following states/provinces | Virginia | Estimated miles driven per year | 15,390/yr | Last reported odometer reading | 108,337 |
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| | | Owner 1 | Purchased: | 2005 | Type: | Personal | Where: | Virginia | Est. miles/year: | 15,390/yr | Est. length owned: | 6/30/05 - present (8 yrs. 6 mo.) | | |
| 06/30/2005 | 11 | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. | Vehicle purchase reported | 07/27/2005 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Sandy Hook, VA | Title or registration issued First owner reported Titled or registered as personal vehicle | 09/22/2005 | 4,238 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Oil and filter changed | 03/23/2006 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Sandy Hook, VA | Title or registration issued | 06/22/2006 | 18,149 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Oil and filter changed Tires rotated State safety inspection completed | 02/08/2007 | 23,893 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed Tires rotated and balanced Oil and filter changed | 02/27/2007 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Glen Allen, VA | Registration issued or renewed Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location | 06/27/2007 | 28,179 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Tires rotated Oil and filter changed State safety inspection completed | 11/29/2007 | 33,645 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed Recommended maintenance performed Tires rotated Steering/suspension checked Oil and filter changed | 02/26/2008 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Glen Allen, VA | Registration issued or renewed | 03/19/2008 | | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Vehicle serviced | 05/19/2008 | 38,843 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Exterior light bulb(s) replaced Oil and filter changed Body electrical system checked | 07/01/2008 | 40,345 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | State safety inspection completed Exterior light bulb(s) replaced | 10/21/2008 | 44,937 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Tires rotated Oil and filter changed | 07/22/2009 | 55,540 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed Tires rotated Oil and filter changed State safety inspection completed Exterior light bulb(s) replaced | 02/24/2010 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Glen Allen, VA | Registration issued or renewed | 04/21/2010 | | Brown's Jaguar North Chesterfield, VA 804-379-1994 brownsjag.com | Vehicle serviced | 07/21/2010 | 69,903 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed State safety inspection completed Oil and filter changed | 01/06/2011 | 76,360 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed Rear brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced Rear brakes replaced Oil and filter changed | 03/16/2011 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Glen Allen, VA | Registration issued or renewed | 06/15/2011 | 82,111 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed Oil and filter changed Front wiper blades/refills replaced Serpentine belt replaced State safety inspection completed | 03/13/2012 | | Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Glen Allen, VA | Registration issued or renewed | 06/11/2012 | 98,929 | Dominion Short Pump Richmond, VA 804-364-4500 dominionshortpump.co m | Maintenance inspection completed State safety inspection completed Oil and filter changed | 07/12/2012 | 108,337 | HYLAS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE Rockville, VA 804-749-3491 | Blower motor replaced/repaired | 12/27/2012 | | HYLAS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE Rockville, VA 804-749-3491 | Oil and filter changed | 06/04/2013 | | HYLAS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE Rockville, VA 804-749-3491 | Oil and filter changed State safety inspection completed |
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ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT DAVIS AUTOSPORTS COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
INSPECT BRAKES FOR:
* Worn, damaged or missing parts. * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums. * Leaks in system, proper fluid level. * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs. (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.)
4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:
* Broken or missing parts. * Proper adjustment. * Standard factory equipment or equivalent.
5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:
* Approved type, aim, and output. * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch. * Beam indicator.
Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:
* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch. * Aim of fog and driving lamps. * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.)
7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:
* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch. * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible). * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)
* Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends. * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm. * Play in steering wheel. * Wheel alignment and axle alignment. * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles. * Shock absorbers. * Broken frame. * Broken or missing engine mounts. * Lift blocks.
9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:
* Condition of tires including tread depth. * Mixing radials and bias ply tires. * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation.
10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:
* Rigidity of mounting. * Condition of reflecting surface. * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear).
Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:
* Electrical connections, mounting and horn button. * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet.
12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:
* Approved type safety glass. * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision. * Cracked, scratched or broken glass. * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED. * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate. * Operation of left front door glass.
13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:
* Operating condition. * Condition of blade.
14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:
* Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc. * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system.
15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:
* Illumination of rear plate.
16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:
* Operating condition of hood latch. * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected. * Fluid levels that are below the proper level 1. Brake fluid. 2. Power steering fluid. * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence.
Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:
* Installation. * Operation. (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.)
18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
* Anchorage. * Location. * Condition.
19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:
* Approved type. * Installation.
20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:
* Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.
21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:
* Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle. * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position.
22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:
* Any part that is not securely fastened. * Liquid fuel leakage. * Fuel tank filler cap for presence.
23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:
(a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment. (b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.
Terms of Sale Overview
Payment Terms:
The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non-refundable deposit via paypal within 48 hours of auction close to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance within 7 days of auction close. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.
Acceptable Payment Methods:
Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Davis AutoSports.
Fees and Taxes:
Davis AutoSports charges a $179.00 processing fee. All buyers are responsible for state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Buyers are responsible for tax, title & tag fees in the state the vehicle will be registered.
Contact us:
You can reach us via email at JD@DavisAutoSports.ComCall Jonathan Davis at the numbers below:Office (804) 737-1505Cell (202) 491-9929Fax (804) 737-1506 We are located at 5701-A Oakleys Pl. Richmond, VA 23223
Term and Conditions:
All vehicles are sold AS-IS with NO Warranty unless noted differently above. We sell late model, low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty. All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding. Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged. Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay. We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 30 mins of our dealership. Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not included in the listing. These vehicles are sometimes on eBay up to 3-4 weeks before being sold, are driven by employees and test driven by customers, therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more that listed above but is typically only up to 100 miles more than listed above.
We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback. Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding. Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled. Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if the vehicle is not as described the purchaser does not have to complete the transaction. We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price ONLY if the vehicle remains with the transportation company. The vehicle Must remain with the shipping company in these cases. Buyer pays for all shipping charges. Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history. We do our very best to describe the actual condition of each vehicle, but please dont rely solely on our content, pictures or even videos. We may use adjectives to describe a vehicle which are the opinions of our staff, not fact. The entire content of the above listing is simply an opinion and not fact. The vehicle listed above may have dings, dents, paint chips, faded paint, clear coat peeling, previous paint work, windshield chips, windshield cracks, wheel scuffs, worn tires, frame damage, frame rust, fluid leaks, scratches, undercarriage rust and/or other wear & defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in the pictures & video, or even mentioned. Please expect stains in carpets, stress lines, worn spots on seats, and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos. We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text. The content in this listing is subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding. If you do not see something photographed or specifically described, please do not assume anything as we are here to answer all questions. Please expect wear and flaws standard on most used vehicles. Maintenance, check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner. In efforts to satisfy all of customers, we highly recommend Pre-Puchase Inspections PRIOR to winning or agreeing to purchase a vehicle. We will Gladly bring the vehicle to ANY inspection station of your choice within 30 minutes of our dealership. The customer can make arrangements to get vehicle to ANY inspection station if farther than 30 minutes from our dealership at your cost. Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle. Allow up to 30 days upon receiving the vehicle title. Prior to bidding, arrangements must be made with our company if your vehicle is not to be picked up in person or if shipping is arranged by the buyer within 7 days. Storage fees of $35.00 per day incur after the 7th day if no prior arrangements have been made in WRITING. Non paying bidders are subject to the following guidelines, a $500.00 re-listing fee and also eBay's non-paying bidder’s recourse. All non-paying bidders that do not communicate with our company are subject to judgments up to $500.00 with Henrico County Small Claims Court. Suits are filed automatically with our legal department. All transactions are taken place in Henrico County so thats where all claims from buyer and seller would be filed. By bidding, you agree to all terms and conditions stated above. If you do not intend on paying for your purchase, we highly recommend you not to bid on our auctions. We pursue all non paying bidders. Deposits are non refundable. We value the integrity of our company, products, employees and most of all, our customers, so by bidding on our auctions you are in agreement to our complete terms of sale. |
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Sun, Jun 19 2016
We tasked surfing journalist Rory Parker to watch this year's live stream of the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans. What follows is an experiment to experience the world's greatest endurance race from the perspective of a motorsports novice. Parker lives in Hawaii and can hold his breath longer than he can go without swearing. For Part One, click here. Or you can skip ahead to Part Three here. I write about surfing for a living. If you can call it a living. Basically means I spend my days fucking around and my wife pays for everything. Because she's got a real job that pays well. Brings home the bacon. Very progressive arrangement. Super twenty first century. I run a surf website, beachgrit.com, with two other guys. It's a strange gig. More or less uncensored. Kind of popular. Very good at alienating advertisers. My behavior has cost us a few bucks. I'm terrible at self-censorship. Know there's a line out there, no idea where it lies. I still don't understand any of the technical side. Might as well be astrophysics or something. For contests I do long rambling write ups. They rarely make much sense. Mainly just talk about my life, whatever random thoughts pop into my head. "Can you do something similar for Le Mans?" "Sure, but I know absolutely fuck-all about racing." "That's okay. Just write what you want." "Will do. But you're gonna need to edit my stuff. Probably censor it heavily." So here I am. I spent the last week trying to learn all I can about the sport of endurance racing. But there's only so much you can jam in your head. And I still don't understand any of the technical side. Might as well be astrophysics or something. While I rambled things were happening. Tracy Krohn spun into the gravel on the Forza chicane. #89 is out of the race after an accident I missed. Pegasus racing hit the wall on the Porsche curves. Bashed up front end, in the garage getting fixed. Toyota and Porsche are swapping back and forth in the front three. Ford back in the lead in GTE Pro. #91 Porsche took a stone through the radiator, down two laps. Not good. The wife and I are one of those weird childless couples that spend way too much time caring for the needs of their pet. French bulldog, Mr Eugene Victor Debs. Great little guy. Spent the last four years training him to be obedient and friendly. Nice thing about dogs, when you're sick of dealing with them you can just lock 'em in another room for a few hours. You don't need to worry about paying for college.
Mon, Feb 27 2017
We've all heard the horror stories. Your buddy knows a girl that was dating a guy whose best friend's brother once broke his brand-new, recently purchased performance car while making runs at a drag strip or laps at a track day, and the manufacturer wouldn't cover the repair under warranty. True story? Urban legend? Complete crap? Yes, no, maybe. One thing's for sure: Automotive warranties have always come with caveats. In 1908, an ad in the Trenton Evening Times clearly stated: "All Ford Cars Guaranteed for One Year." Although it changed over time, by 1925 the Ford New Car Guarantee only covered 90 days on material and 30 days on labor, and it clearly stated that that there was "No guarantee whatever on Fan Belts, Glass, Bulbs, Wiring, Transmission, Bands, Hose Connections, Commutator Shells, Rollers, Spark Plugs or Gaskets." Whether or not Ol' Henry would pay to fix your Model T if you broke it shaving a tenth off your lap time at the local board track seems to be lost to history. We're guessing no. But what about today? Do new-car warranties in 2017 cover cars when they are driven on race tracks? We researched the warranties of 14 auto brands to find out, and the answer is yes, no, maybe, depending on the brand, in some cases the model, and whether or not your car is modified from stock. Acura has been out of the high-performance car game for a number of years, but jumps back into the party in 2017 with its hybrid-powered $173,000 NSX supercar. And Acura's warranty, as well as Honda's, clearly states that it does not cover "the use of the vehicle in competition or racing events." View 33 Photos So we asked Sage Marie, Senior Manager of Public Relations for Honda and Acura. "If the car is stock, the warranty covers it on a track just as it does on the street. No question," he told us. "However, if the car is modified, say with slick tires or other components that would put higher stresses on the vehicle's parts and systems, then we would have to investigate the circumstances further." Marie went on to say the same would be true for any Acura model or Honda vehicle, including the new 2017 Honda Civic Si. This became a common theme. Chevrolet actually started this practice with the fifth-generation Camaro on the high-performance ZL1 and Z/28 models.
Thu, Feb 5 2015
The Internet has been abuzz this week with the story of Detroit resident James Robertson, the 56-year-old factory worker who has walked some 21 miles to work for the last 10 years. The Detroit Free Press brought Robertson's story to the fore, helping an online fundraising campaign to generate more than $275,000 (as of this writing). The original goal was just $5,000, or about enough to replace the used Honda that died on Robertson back in 2005, and left him walking. So, newly flush with funds, what's the perfect car for Robertson to buy? Let's look at the specifics of his situation, and try to pick out the best options. Here's what we know: Robertson's commute is (famously) 21 miles; he lives in downtown Detroit (for now) and seems pretty humble, so something very flashy is probably out; former Honda aside, his ties to the city (and statements about being a Ford fan) seem to indicate a Detroit Three company product is best; he's a single guy with a girlfriend; he's got to deal with Michigan weather, and the sometimes fickle snow removal processes in The D. Here are some choices: Ford F-150 Robertson is on record as being a Taurus fan, and after a decade of walking I've no doubt that the big sedan would offer a cozy respite. Still, as a car guy and a student of the industry, I'd have a hard time recommending a sedan so clearly in need of replacement. Especially when The Blue Oval has such great stuff within the rest of its roster. The 2015 F-150 seems almost perfect for Robertson. Opting for either of the new EcoBoost V6 engines should help keep fuel bills in reasonable check, while healthy ride height and four-wheel drive will get him to work on time even during the snowiest of snow days. Better still, with a fat options sheet and car-like ride quality, Robertson can have just about every amenity he might want, in a package that won't disrespect his blue-collar roots. Chevrolet Colorado You guys saw this one coming, right? The smaller footprint of the midsize Chevy pickup, relative to some of the other options here, should be an advantage for urban parking and driving. And again, 4x4 is an option for the nasty weather, the running costs should stay pretty low and there aren't many tech/luxury features that can't be had in-cabin. I'd go ahead and splash out on the Crew Cab bodystyle, too, just in case Robertson feels like starting a carpool.
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