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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
No, you're correct it does say 5.3 BUT most people have no idea what engine is under the hood, all they know/think is that it's a VMAX.
IMO thats the buyers fault if they assume that. You can't honestly buy a vehicle without researching it first.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 00ChevyScott
he's not really trying to fool anybody, it says 5.3 all over that ebay page.... if someone thinks it has the 6.0 in it because of a badge, I'd say its there fault for not looking at it before buying it.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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I seen a question in Yahoo Answers where the guy is trying to figure out if he has a special edition SSS or not. His has a 4.8 and he can't find a 4.8 option on the net.
Sounds like a good idea to me
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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I debadged mine, so if I sold it, it would no longer be a Vmax, unless.... read bottom line.

Look how many guys on here put vortec max and SS emblems on their trucks.

Slap a Z71 sticker on as well and make another 1500.00 because it says Z71.

If someone is that overlooking then oh well for them not asking the questions.

It isnt advertised " Vortec Max for sale"

Read the vin plain and simple.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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It is misleading sales plain and simple with intent to take advantage of the weak and uneducated, and in my opinion is the most despicable type of crime.

It's one thing to take a $ out from under the nose of a professional, but to steal from the mentally challenged is wrong n......and not fun either. Just my 2 cents.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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lol so you're generalizing that everyone that buys **** off ebay is mentally challenged?

ok so you might be right, but i still think that him stating that it is a 5.3 multiple times on the ad makes up for the fact that there is a vortec max sticker on it. If the person doesnt realize that a vortec max is not a 5.3, then why would it matter in the first place.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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lol, maybe not all......


IDK, I just get pissed off when I see all these TV adds of gold (filled) coins for $20 a pop and Vince with Sham-wow! and all the other BS out there to rob the unwary of their savings, including but not limited to TV evangelists and politicians who talk out the side of their neck.

It is the way it is I guess, my rant over..
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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It is kinda misleading, but it doesn't say anywhere on the page that its actually a VMAX, so illegal no but shady kinda...

John
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FUNZ71
Look how many guys on here put SS emblems on their trucks.

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t

It's one thing to take a $ out from under the nose of a professional, but to steal from the mentally challenged is wrong n......and not fun either. Just my 2 cents.
Come on..... do you really have to bring up my medical condition!!!!!!


Plus the electric supercharger works... I swear and I will let it go for cheap... $4000.00 and shipping is Free.
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