thoughts on a 2010 5.4

[stang_racer75]

found one i like with low mileage, but i wonder how well it towes compared to my 05 sierra 1500.. i pull my car/trailer with it to the dragstrip, not alot but sometimes its an hour or two drive... also has anyone really had issue with these things? ive seen the carfax on it and it shows electrical stuff recently replaced, like radio, tire sensor, ac heating control, window switch, fr wind regulators .. almost looks like theres an electrical gremlin, but has only 27000 miles on it

 

[IRONMAN]

I tow a 27 ft travel trailer with mine and it tows fine.
I added National HD springs and it tows with ease, i've never driven a Sierra so I couldn't compare the two.
I did have a drivers side heater actuator door control go bad but it was covered under warranty.
I love mine.

 

[Rookie]

These trucks are in a league of their own. Hard to compare it to something. That is quite a few problems to have with that mileage and year. I would personally steer clear of that specific one.

 

[stang_racer75]

its also flex fuel..never had one of those.. i assume you can run regular octane or e85?

 

[bstoner59]

My first one was a 5.4. I towed a boat with a combined weight of 6000# with no problem. Of course the 6.2 handles it a little better but not much. The soft rear suspension is more of an issue than the engine.

That being said, I put 65,000 miles on that truck without one electrical problem and that one has had quite a few. I would pass that one up and keep looking. You might even find one w/ a 6.2 close to that price

 

[Wilson]

WSI has some leaf springs if you need them 1k