Suburbans are cheap now.
Suburbans are kinda' cheap now down in South Louisiana. Crawdaddy got his 1991 in good shape for $1500-I paid $2950 for my high mile-195,000 1998 in otherwise good shape with a trans rebuild at 185,000,and AC, intake gasket redone/rebuilt at 155,000 miles.
I've noticed lots of 1996-1999's with 100,000-125,000 miles for $3900 to $6000 (asking) in the paper and on Craigs List.Most are 2wd;there aren't as many 4x4's here in the south-no snow.
I've also noticed that some 2000's (5.3's) have dropped below $10,000(asking).Prices are definitely down because of gas prices.If you don't drive a lot of miles,they are a real bargain.I drive mine about 80 miles/week,and have been averaging about 15 mpg lately.I'll use about 250 gallons/yr.
You can buy a new GM motor-5.7-for $2500 delivered,so you can spiff one up(new motor/trans) for about $4500(new GM trans for $1800 delivered) with a good expectation of another 150,000 miles.If you need a versatile vehicle with lots of hauling room(evacuation etc), now is the time to buy.
Charlie