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- pickup 227,792 flex fuel grey
2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Now it really is like a rock. introductionsilverado, the new chevrolet pickup truck design, is a great achievement, better than the old truck in every respect. It rides better, it handles better, it stops quicker, it's faster and more powerful, and it's more comfortable. The silverado ranks as one of the most luxurious pickup trucks we've ever driven. There are three v8 engines and one v6 to choose from with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. wheel flares are now available for 1500 series 4x4 models, a tonneau cover is available for all models, and the two smallest v8 engines have more power for 2000. walkaroundadditional new stuff for 2000 includes self-dimming rearview mirrors that include an outside temperature gauge and a compass. Ls and lt models include new programmable door locks that allow the driver to customize locking and unlocking features for their own family's tastes. the 2000 chevrolet silverado is built on a frame that is the stiffest and lightest truck frame general motors has ever built. The front frame rails are hydroformed, a process that uses high-pressure hydraulics to shape steel. Tubular crossmembers and roll-formed mid-rails increase rigidity further. This stiff structure enhances handling and ride quality immensely, while improving crashworthiness. three v8 engines are available, in 4. 8-, 5. 3- and 6. 0-liter displacements. All three are based on the new gm small-block architecture that was introduced on the corvette two years ago and shared with the camaro and firebird last year. The doors and door openings are now the largest in the industry, while the cab is the roomiest. the instrument package looks like a cross between what is found in the new corvette and what was used in the previous c/k trucks. All use pleasant graphics in white on black. the sound system control panel is located above the climate controls. The front seats were equipped with optional heaters. Air conditioning outlets and a set of drop-down cup holders are built in for rear-seat passengers. A compass is incorporated into the lt model's overhead console, along with three storage areas for sunglasses, garage door opener, and small items. When cargo capacity is more important than hauling passengers, the entire rear seat assembly can be removed through the side door with a wrench. about the only thing we didn't like was the design of the interior door handles, which operate in an up-and-in arc and felt loose whenever we used them. We'd prefer more resistance and a more positive feel. driving impressionwe loved every mile we put on the silverado lt. It drives like a luxury car and is supremely smooth and quiet. New mounting and isolation hardware reduces noise and vibration. A cast magnesium beam behind the instrument panel and a lateral steel beam between the magnesium beam and the right side of the dash further reinforce the stiff body. Squeaks and rattles have been eliminated. This is one strong truck, and its strength lets the suspension soak up and manage all the bumps and ruts and tar strips so well that its overall ride behavior is near-luxury. The steering has a fairly wide dead spot in the center when cruising, which chevrolet says is designed to minimize steering corrections on the highway. That's enough torque to smoke the rear tires at will. The new engine is a much better small-block than before, and we recommend the 5. 3-liter over the smaller 4. 8-liter version, which also got a 15 horsepower increase for 2000, to 270 horsepower. brakes have been improved substantially over the previous model and it's a welcome improvement. Braking force comes into play only an inch into the pedal travel, a welcome improvement over the mushy pedal on the previous pickup. A new feature called dynamic rear proportioning improves stability under heavy braking whether the truck is loaded or empty. And it is the newest design. It may not offer distinctive styling, but it has the soul of a soldier and the endurance of a cowboy. model lineup2wd fleetside base shortbox regular cab 15,355); 2wd fleetside base shortbox extended cab 19,729); 2wd fleetside ls shortbox extended cab 22,351); 2wd fleetside lt longbox extended cab 28,410); 4wd fleetside ls shortbox regular cab 22,701); 4wd lt longbox extended cab 31,620); 2wd fleetside lt extended cab 2500 29,560). assembled inlansing, michigan. model testedfleetside lt short box extended cab 28,110). Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning
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