Simply using extremes to make a point. Hence the “for example”. So even though you rail against those trucks, it’s a slam dunk at $1500, right? My point regardless if anyone would do it…
I hate to say it, and by no means am I discrediting anything you have said about the Colorado’s, and no I am not a fan of them either, but I do remember them having a lot of issues, but then that seemed to go away in my area anyway, I am wondering if the on going issues you are seeing has anything to do with them all being (I am guessing) Cali emissions vehicles??
For the most part the S10’s did have cheap interiors but so did most of the Chevy trucks back then.. as well as suspension issues… lol
But the 4.3’s are very respectful engines…
I’m not sure what pitted valve seats has to do with California emissions . . . ?
But I’d be happy to read a good explanation 
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Sorry I thought you had said more than just the valve seats had issues… oops lol
Crappy Cali gas maybe?? lol
From what I can glean from KBB, this truck would be worth over $9k on a trade in, over $10k on a private party sale. If the sellers are asking less than this, then it could be a good buy.
But, I did not put in any personal information, used a zip code for the home office of my ISP and I don’t have any actual information on the truck itself. So go to KBB dot com and enter as much information as you have about the truck such as actual model and options as well as your zip. Downgrade the condition at least one level, maybe two as most people over estimate the condition of their vehicles and get the actual value.
Share that with your friends, the sellers, and then decide if you can agree on a fair price. Let them know how you got your values so they can verify. Everything is then above board so if something goes haywire, there should be no hurt feelings if everyone is being honest.
We have to keep in mind that all chevys (with the exception of Corvette) are built to a low price, and engineering and quality suffer as a result.
I agree with everything but sharing with the seller(s) what it is worth, always ask the asking price 1st, you might say $8k and they were thinking $6K just to get ride of it fast…
Now if they come at you with a $15K price then you can say well KBB says it is only worth $8K, but wait to hear their asking price 1st…
BTW dealers don’t generally use KBB, they use a different book called Black Book or NAR just for dealers…
Also never let the seller know how much you really want their vehicle being sold, they will be firmer on their price if they know you really really want it… lol
In support of your point, there’s an old saying regarding negotiating- whoever speaks first, loses.
There is no definitive conclusion regarding buying anything without consideration for pricing. The question: Should I buy this? should always be met with a maybe (versus yes or no) until pricing is established. Because everything has some value and if priced right, may be worth purchasing. If priced inappropriately, then the answer should be no unless you cannot live without it (in reality or otherwise) 
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