Were the 1992-99 Suburban's good reliable vehicles? (tires, seats, mileage)
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My former neighbors had a '99 GMC Suburban SLT and as far as I know they still have it as their horse trailer towing/beater vehicle. Aside from a problem with the wiper switch, I don't remember them having any trouble with it.
I had a tahoe for a few years which is almost the same thing, 96 with the vortec motor. It was a very good cheap to operate truck, except for gas!! that was the kicker.
All the stuff that i thought fell apart on american cars (power windows locks, etc), never failed on it.
LIke others have said, look for a 96+ with the vortec. Those trucks if maintained should be good till 300k.
I've owned a 93 Suburban since the day it rolled off the car carrier at the dealers. I wouldn't trade if for any other vehicle on the road today I like it so much. Soild and reliable as a tank and is never to little vehicle with a limousine ride!
I would have to disagree with that. The two injector TBI system they used for years across several models was extremely robust and reliable. Not as efficient as MPFI however that TBI system was designed in the mid '80s... it worked great for a number of years.
I've owned a 93 Suburban since the day it rolled off the car carrier at the dealers. I wouldn't trade if for any other vehicle on the road today I like it so much. Soild and reliable as a tank and is never to little vehicle with a limousine ride!
What's not to like?
The gas mileage.
What kind of mileage do you pull down? Everything I've read & heard leads me to believe you're lucky to pull down 15 mpg on the highway with them.
And I ask that, by the way, because I'd like to pick up a Suburban for hauling all my tools & building supplies, etc.
What kind of mileage do you pull down? Everything I've read & heard leads me to believe you're lucky to pull down 15 mpg on the highway with them.
And I ask that, by the way, because I'd like to pick up a Suburban for hauling all my tools & building supplies, etc.
In good tune I get 19>20mpg @ 70mph on the interstate and 13mpg around town.
However, when you load up with tools etc. the extra weight will kill your MPG but the 'Burb will haul it and never complain a one bit. Since you can now buy a really good condition 92>99 "burb for not much money I'd say you will get great service in your use from it with a small penalty in MPG for what you get. Suburbans built from 92>99 are some of the best Suburbans ever built.
Tank tough and comfy as can be with with a Looooooooooooooooooong useful life.
In good tune I get 19>20mpg @ 70mph on the interstate and 13mpg around town.
However, when you load up with tools etc. the extra weight will kill your MPG but the 'Burb will haul it and never complain a one bit. Since you can now buy a really good condition 92>99 "burb for not much money I'd say you will get great service in your use from it with a small penalty in MPG for what you get. Suburbans built from 92>99 are some of the best Suburbans ever built.
Tank tough and comfy as can be with with a Looooooooooooooooooong useful life.
Like I said....."What's not to like?"
18-20 on the road is better than I expected!
And frankly, I don't put many miles on my old truck - nor would I on a Suburban. A total of 3,000-4,000. Maybe.
And frankly, I don't put many miles on my old truck - nor would I on a Suburban. A total of 3,000-4,000. Maybe.
Then I don't see a downside for you if you buy a good used 92>99 Suburban.
Now I won't warrant that you will get 19>20 mpg on the highway but at the very worst I'd bet 16>17 mpg wouldn't be unreasonable in your use.
Word of caution: I'd suggest that you stick with 93>95 Suburbans since they have TBI and cast iron intake manifolds. From 96 on the intake was aluminum and they intake gasket leakage issues.
The 92 suburbans (first year for this model Burb) has some tranny issues not found in later years.
Then I don't see a downside for you if you buy a good used 92>99 Suburban.
Now I won't warrant that you will get 19>20 mpg on the highway but at the very worst I'd bet 16>17 mpg wouldn't be unreasonable in your use.
Word of caution: I'd suggest that you stick with 93>95 Suburbans since they have TBI and cast iron intake manifolds. From 96 on the intake was aluminum and they intake gasket leakage issues.
The 92 suburbans (first year for this model Burb) has some tranny issues not found in later years.
Actually, one of my sons thinks I have to buy this 84 Diesel. I'm not at all convinced...
1984 CHEVY 3/4 TON DIESEL SUB (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/1544765043.html - broken link)
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