Any Years to Avoid?
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Honestly I'd go with a 2000+ with the LSx based motor and the newer body style. They get better MPG and the motors will live forever.
The 5.3 (1500) and the 6.0 (2500) motors are based on the same motor as the Corvette and F bodies, and can make some serious power. On the other hand, I've seen many LS1 F- bodies go 180K miles without any motor issues.
The 03 will allow you to use the newer stereo/GPS systems.
Just my take on it.
The 5.3 (1500) and the 6.0 (2500) motors are based on the same motor as the Corvette and F bodies, and can make some serious power. On the other hand, I've seen many LS1 F- bodies go 180K miles without any motor issues.
The 03 will allow you to use the newer stereo/GPS systems.
Just my take on it.
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Sorry to hear about your burb getting totalled, hope everyone is alright.
I have to agree with TADave on his take as I own a 2001 Suburban 1500 LS and it has leather, quad seating, and premium ride suspension and my wife loves it. The 5.3 is very fast as well. 2003 and newer (like Dave said) would be your best bet for electronics esp. with Onstar switching to digital in 2008 which will make my 2001's Onstar obsolete.:neutral:
I have to agree with TADave on his take as I own a 2001 Suburban 1500 LS and it has leather, quad seating, and premium ride suspension and my wife loves it. The 5.3 is very fast as well. 2003 and newer (like Dave said) would be your best bet for electronics esp. with Onstar switching to digital in 2008 which will make my 2001's Onstar obsolete.:neutral:
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Sorry to hear about the total. I've been in wrecks before where everything was totaled, it's no fun at all. Hope noone was hurt.
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1999 and older-great price-
I'm a very new-2 month-Suburban owner(2wd 1998 196,000 miles-$2950).I've been very pleasantly surprised with it.The PO had the trans rebuilt at 186000-ac & intake mani gasket 155000.It runs just fine-motor strong, not obvious oil use in 600 miles-.It does rattle a bit on our washboard roads, but it is pretty quiet on decent roads and highways.
The mpg isn't bad-12 mpg in pure short trip city driving.If I drive across town-with a mix of driving on city interstate and ground streets -I get 16 mpg-not bad at all.My much newer designed and 500 lb heavier Titan only got .2mpg better on the same drive.
I would rather have the newer motor and body style of course-and the better brakes of the 2000 on up, but the 1999 and older are really selling cheap-because of $3 gas I guess.
If $$ is a concern-it was with me-a 1999 or older will sell for maybe $4000-$5000 less than a 2000 or newer with the same miles.
Luck,
Charlie
I'm a very new-2 month-Suburban owner(2wd 1998 196,000 miles-$2950).I've been very pleasantly surprised with it.The PO had the trans rebuilt at 186000-ac & intake mani gasket 155000.It runs just fine-motor strong, not obvious oil use in 600 miles-.It does rattle a bit on our washboard roads, but it is pretty quiet on decent roads and highways.
The mpg isn't bad-12 mpg in pure short trip city driving.If I drive across town-with a mix of driving on city interstate and ground streets -I get 16 mpg-not bad at all.My much newer designed and 500 lb heavier Titan only got .2mpg better on the same drive.
I would rather have the newer motor and body style of course-and the better brakes of the 2000 on up, but the 1999 and older are really selling cheap-because of $3 gas I guess.
If $$ is a concern-it was with me-a 1999 or older will sell for maybe $4000-$5000 less than a 2000 or newer with the same miles.
Luck,
Charlie
Hello Tom,
I am also sorry to hear the passing of your suburban. May she rest in peace.
I have a 1998 K1500 with the 5.7L and for the most part I am very happy with it. My only complaint is that my particular year has a very low tow rating (6500lbs). Didn't bother me till we upgraded our travel trailer. Going from 3200lb to a 5300lb trailer made a noticeable difference. I did some research on Edmunds.com and seems 99 through current have at least a 8500lbs tow ratings.
I also am a woodworker and one thing I don't like about the 2007 is that you can no longer lay a 4ft by 8ft sheet of plywood in the back...flat.
Oh, also bear in mind I put low miles on my truck; I just took it in today for its 60K mile maintenance!
Turbo-go
I am also sorry to hear the passing of your suburban. May she rest in peace.
I have a 1998 K1500 with the 5.7L and for the most part I am very happy with it. My only complaint is that my particular year has a very low tow rating (6500lbs). Didn't bother me till we upgraded our travel trailer. Going from 3200lb to a 5300lb trailer made a noticeable difference. I did some research on Edmunds.com and seems 99 through current have at least a 8500lbs tow ratings.
I also am a woodworker and one thing I don't like about the 2007 is that you can no longer lay a 4ft by 8ft sheet of plywood in the back...flat.
Oh, also bear in mind I put low miles on my truck; I just took it in today for its 60K mile maintenance!
Turbo-go
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What year to avoid
Tom,
Its all good! The best thing to do is research the previous history on a given vehicle, if possible. If there is any year that might be a little off it is 2000. Emissions changed alot and some units were a little down on power from what I hear.
Currently I have a 2001 Yukon 4x4. No problems and 127k. Sold my last Suburban, a 1999 3/4ton 4x4 LT with over 160k that was previously a corporate vehicle. I did some stuff because I wanted to not because I had to. Did have to replace injectors because they were leaking, but it was a spare vehicle and I had time and space to do it.
Find one you like and latch on to it. Rely on these forums to ask for help if there is an issue. They have helped me a lot and saved a ton of money.
Hope this helps.
RQ
Tom,
Its all good! The best thing to do is research the previous history on a given vehicle, if possible. If there is any year that might be a little off it is 2000. Emissions changed alot and some units were a little down on power from what I hear.
Currently I have a 2001 Yukon 4x4. No problems and 127k. Sold my last Suburban, a 1999 3/4ton 4x4 LT with over 160k that was previously a corporate vehicle. I did some stuff because I wanted to not because I had to. Did have to replace injectors because they were leaking, but it was a spare vehicle and I had time and space to do it.
Find one you like and latch on to it. Rely on these forums to ask for help if there is an issue. They have helped me a lot and saved a ton of money.
Hope this helps.
RQ
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