Sold the 2004 C4500 today
...to the father of PBR series bull rider Matt Bohon. http://www.matt-bohon.com/ The truck will be used to haul rodeo bulls in its new life.
I bought the truck in spring 2007 with 20K miles, and in a little under two years, rolled on an additional 115K miles, nearly 100% towing miles mostly boats cross country. The truck saw both coasts many times, and many of the Canadian provinces as well.
In those miles,
- two sets of injectors were replaced under warranty by GM;
- new rear brake pads and rear seals were installed at 130K;
- all six tires and shocks were replaced at ~120K;
- two exhaust seals and an exhaust manifold were replaced, I attribute all to heavy and constant use of the exhaust braking system.
Truck depreciated in value (buy price vs sell price) by $15K, while generating ~200K in gross revenues. Fuel/lube costs were ~60K. Consumable part costs (tires, brakes, etc.) were ~5K. Other repairs (not covered by warranty) were under $3K total.
Very pleased with overall service of this truck.