NO RESERVE Heated Leather Seats 6CD CHANGER Rear DVD SPRAYIN BEDLINER Alloy Whls

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT3 Description

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 3LT
NO RESERVELBZ 6.6 DURAMAX DIESELFOUR WHEEL DRIVE3.73 LIMITED SLIP DIFFSREAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMBOSE AM/FM STEREO 6CD
6-SPEED ALLISON AUTOMATICDUAL ZONE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROLHEATED LEATHER SEATSZ82 & Z85 HD TOWING & SUSPENSION PACKAGESSPRAY-IN BEDLINERCALL 601-376-9869 FOR MORE INFO OR PRICING

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When you want a truck that can get it done off road, pulling the heaviest of loads, or at the country club, your search begins and ends with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT3. This 2006 model is no exception to that standard. The LT3 is the top of the Silverado lineup and is packed to the brim with all the features and options you have come to expect plus many more you might not have even considered. This one includes the Bose AM/FM stereo 6CD, REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT, heated leather seats, rear defrost, and more! It's got a real 4wd system with 3.73 limited slip diffs so it can go anywhere you like!

These 2006 models are the most sought-after Silverados because they include the LBZ 6.6 Duramax diesel that puts out 360 horsepower but more importantly there's no emissions junk choking it down. It also has the 6-speed Allison automatic instead of the 5-speed units that came on the older trucks. With these '06 models you get the best of everything plus the styling isn't the modern "brick blob" that seems to be more and more popular.
This is no stripped down work truck either. It has a block heater, HD power package, HD transmission cooler, skid plates, etc. etc. etc. The 6.6 Duramax diesel runs GREAT and has NO BLOWBY. The 6-speed Allison transmission shifts out perfectly as well. We can't find anything on it that doesn't work like it should including the big tow mirrors with build in LED turn signals. There's a spray-in bedliner plus the bed has never been cut for a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch. We also upgraded the taillights to a nice set of LED units for a modern look.
Speaking of down the road, don't let the 246k miles worry you...it's barely broken-in! It fires right up and runs great hot or cold and most importantly has NO BLOWBY. Even the heated leather seats have no rips or tears in them nor are there any smoke or pet odors in the truck. It's clearly spent it's life out on the interstate racking up highway miles. It was recently traded-in on a new one at one of the local Chevy dealers. We've had our mechanic check it out just to make sure everything is good and it received a clean bill of health. Best of all, we got a great buy on it that we're passing along to you in the form of a NO RESERVE AUCTION so bid to win because the high bidder will own this one even if the final price is THOUSANDS BELOW the book value of nearly $23,000!!!

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Retail Base Price $10,175 $11,600 $12,775 $15,950 Mileage (246,000) -$1,600 -$1,600 -$1,600 -$1,600 Total Base Price $8,575 $10,000 $11,175 $14,350 Options: Power Seat $175 $175 $175 $200 Bose Premium Stereo $175 $175 $175 $200 Leather Seats $250 $250 $250 $300 Aluminum/Alloy Wheels $225 $225 $225 $250 Towing/Camper Pkg $125 $125 $125 $150 Turbo Diesel Engine $6,100 $6,100 $6,100 $6,800 Rear Entertainment System $175 $175 $175 $200 Price with Options $15,800 $17,225 $18,400 $22,4502006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Road Test

2-29-2006

by Rob Rothwell

Duramax/Allison Partnership Prove Might is Right
The hiss generated by the high-pressure, variable geometry Silverado HD is a truck that's at home towing horses, trailers, boats, and just about anything else that can to be moved.
turbocharger force-feeding GM's massive 6.6-liter (403 cu-in) Duramax diesel V8 gave my prodigious Silverado 2500HD 4X4 tester the acoustics to match its stunning torque rating of 650 pound-feet. Accompanying the mountain of torque in the new-for-2006, larger Duramax is 360 horsepower. That's the kind of brawn needed to pull 5th wheel homes and horse trailers through mountain passes without holding-up traffic like a cork in a bottle. With so much pulling power at one end and dead weight at the other, an automatic transmission was often the weak link in an otherwise very strong chain. For 2006, GM has hardened the susceptible weak link by bolting a 6-speed Allison-manufactured autobox to the rear of its "bruiser," Vortec 8100 (gas) and Duramax 6600 (diesel) powerplants.
TheA real big engine with real big power.
Duramax/Allison partnership is definitely the Silverado highlight this year. The big Duramax was engineered to pump-out segment-leading torque while delivering 15 to 20 percent better fuel economy than GM's current 6.5-liter turbo diesel, although official figures have yet to be released. During my heavy-footed time behind the wheel, the vehicle's driver information screen displayed an average fuel economy rating of 13.3 miles per gallon. Despite these pocketbook-crushing results, GM claims to be setting new industry standards for fuel efficiency, diesel power and performance in the heavy-duty pickup class with the Duramax 6600.
According to GM, not only is their new "oiler" more efficient than Duramax diesel is quieter than before, but a symbol of brute force nevertheless.
previous GM diesels, it's quieter too. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) figures, based on GM literature, are comparable to similar-sized gasoline engines. After spending a week behind the wheel of my tester that included both city-traffic plodding and open highway cruising, I'm not prepared to validate GM's NVH claim. From ignition to shutdown there is no doubt that the Duramax 6600 is drinking diesel; nonetheless I was impressed with the civility of the big workhorse. This engine is a pleasure to administer.
ThanksCold weather not a problem thanks to new glow plugs in the engine.
to revised glow plugs, the new Duramax starts instantly. Once underway it pleases with delightful-for-a-diesel operational refinement while delivering abundant power in a smooth, progressive manner - and boy can it kick. I was quite surprised by the Silverado's take-off punch and its no-holds-barred passing ability. After the Allison gearbox takes a moment or two to insert the most suitable cog, the big truck storms ahead with unrelenting ferocity. With a range of six gears and 650 foot-pounds of torque at only 1,600 rpm, there were simply no flat spots in the acceleration continuum to impede the hastening of my tester's 5,883 lb curb weight. With shift-points coming at 3,200 rpm when the pedal is on the metal, the more gears available, the better.
With its half dozen cogs, the Allison tranny is worthy of a The 6-spd Allison transmission is probably the most technically innovative part of this truck.
review dedicated solely to its sophisticated technology. Rather than befuddle readers - and myself - with such minutiae, I will hit the aspects important to most purchasers and leave the techno-babble to those with plenty of time to search-out the finer details. As with modern automatic gearboxes, placing the shifter in "D" relieves the driver of any need to participate in shifting gears. The Allison's Adaptive Shift Control feature will select the appropriate gear by analyzing engine torque and vehicle speed. In doing so, it will minimize unnecessary up-shifts and down-shifts. A Tow/Haul mode can be instantly activated with a button situated at the end of the gearshift stalk. The Tow/Haul mode alters shift patterns in order to maximize the engine's efficiency in both pulling and braking. When the Tow/Haul function is activated, Grade Braking is also engaged. In an effort to maintain the vehicle's speed when descending a grade, the electronic program inserts a lower gear to improve engine baking, even when the truck is operating under Cruise Control.
PerhapsSimple push-button transfer case is easy to use.
the most useful to drivers wanting more human input into shift patterns is Allison's Range Selection Mode, which enables manual, electronic shifting between the six gears. Positioning the shift lever in "M" activates a small rocker switch near the end of the gearshift stalk. The button corresponds with a small LED readout in the instrument panel depicting gears 1 through 6. Moving throughout the gear range is as easy as rocking the button up or down. The Range Selection Mode makes manual shifting as easy as it gets, which pretty much describes driving the bulky Silverado on pavement or off, thanks to its shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive (4WD) capability. When things get severely ugly, engaging a low-range set of gears while locked in 4WD is simply another button-push away. When the mucky stuff gives way to asphalt, the Silverado quickly softens its rugged demeanor.
At posted highway speeds and slightly above, my tester generated
very little road and wind noise, especially for a hulking pickup truck. Regardless of speed the big rig remained stable and steady while encountering side winds and undulating pavement, however, over sharp bumps the firmness of its real leaf springs induced a choppy, somewhat bouncy ride. When compared to the harsh ride of other heavy-duty 3/4 ton 4X4 pickups I have contended with, the Silverado has no apologies to make. Adding a little weight to the empty box would undoubtedly excise some of the ride discomfort, but even without the weight advantage, the Silverado 2500HD is a tremendously comfortable highway cruiser. On smooth pavement it loafs along in 6th gear turning well under 2,000 rpm to maintain typical highway speeds. Much of the Silverado's comfort can be attributed to its expansive cabin and first-rate seating.
TheLeather seats: a comfort feature, but also a convenience feature. It's much easier to wipe down than cloth.
heated, leather-upholstered captains' chairs in the fore cabin of my tester were wonderfully supportive and widely adjustable, easily accommodating most driving positions, although the inclusion of a left foot dead pedal would increase leg comfort and enhance the driver's connection to the vehicle. A large center console and storage bin separates the comfy front perches. Less-positive comments pertain to the out-dated instrument panel facing the driver; yes it clusters together a full complement of gauges but not within a modern setting such as in GM's new line of Yukon and Suburban SUVs. The European-influenced dashboard in those new offerings do away with the plastic framing and sharp angles that define the Silverado's tall, upright dashboard. Nonetheless, there's nothing missing in the Silverado's rendition other than class and visual appeal.
Comfort aboard the Crew Cab Silverado isn't just a front seat virtue. The Silverado has plenty of space for five burly people inside its crew cab.
The spacious rear seating area is also remarkably comfortable as crews' quarters go, replete with air conditioning outlets and private audio. Of course all this interior real estate comes at a price beyond monetary; the crew-cab-equipped Silverado is a lengthy beast. My tester, which held the standard cargo box of 78.7 inches in length, was a shade too long to fit into my garage. If I had removed the work bench at one end, the Silverado would have fit with approximately 12 inches of room to spare - and I have a large garage. At the end of my street is a cul-de-sac turn-around. Before the Silverado, I had never tested a vehicle that was too large to turn around in this circular space without backing up. The huge 49.6 foot turning radius of the crew-cab-equipped Silverado conspired with its overall length of 237.3 inches to defeat my "no-need-to-reverse" record. Amazingly, the Silverado can grow even longer when the 97.6 inches long, full-length cargo box is attached. This would bring the Silverado's maximum overall length to a solar eclipsing 256.2 inches - yikes.
Realistically Extra-tall, extra-wide, extra-heavy mirrors perfect for that mafia-style 'whacking'.
though, these behemoths are necessary assets for those involved in farming and industry; or those pulling retirement homes to desert climates. Chevy has done a very good job of providing the means to easily and comfortably accomplish a variety of major automotive tasks with the Duramax-powered Silverado 2500HD 4X4. Oddly enough, I enjoyed driving my tester in and about town. Its girth brings a relaxation to driving that simply isn't there when I drive smaller, sportier vehicles. I think the Silverado-induced sense of solace arises from knowing there is no ability to jump from lane to lane in an attempt to get ahead of slower traffic. In the enormous Silverado, time just slows down while its satellite radio plays whatever genre of music happens to be mood matching at the time.
Along with satellite radio, Chevy has ensured that buyers of The Duramax/Allison combination is one worth serious considerationSilverados are free to load-up the truck of their needs with a wide array of comfort and convenience items, provided the yearned-for items don't include a multitude of airbags. Only driver and front passenger airbags are available, which is somewhat disappointing. Fortunately powerful, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment on all Silverados, as is traction control on 2WD models. There's plenty of competition at present between the big-3 domestic automakers about whose truck is biggest and most potent. That is really up to the customer to decide after careful analysis of the specs, capacities and performance ratings. Suffice to say though if it's the Duramax/Allison-equipped version of the Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 Crew Cab rolling into your driveway, you have just secured king-of-the-hill bragging rights... for this year at least.