I've been looking for a new(er) truck for some time. My wife recently had her car in the shop for a front end alignment, and I was talking to one of the salesman. He showed me a 2000 GMC Sonoma (crew cab) that had arrived earlier this week. This truck only has 10,000 miles on it, and looks like it is brand new. They're asking $18,000. This truck has my interest, but I'm skeptical about something that looks too good to be true.
I've had some co-workers that have had problems with there GMC trucks. Both of them had mid-90 models with the Vortec engines, and both had to have engine bearings replaced after about 30,000-40,000 miles. Other things I've read online about the Sonoma is that the truck is good, but the body is cheap and will rust out in about 3-4 years.
I'd like some input regarding this. What have been some of the common problems with this particular year and model? What other questions should I ask about vehicle before making a decision? Should I pursue it, or steer clear?