Posted by Kirk Grau on May 21, 2012 at 08:06:45 from (98.235.64.137):
In Reply to: Vehicle opinions posted by NCWayne on May 20, 2012 at 23:39:26:
We will probably always have a Suburban in the driveway. About the perfect combination of people hauler with pretty good towing capacity. Had a "94 1/2 ton we kept on the road to ~340k miles with the 350 (?5.7?) engine. Currently have a 2001 3/4 ton with the 8.1 engine. Miserable mileage (~11 MPG), but feels really substantial when towing. You are an experienced, knowledgeable mechanic so know what to be watching for. GM changed engines in 99 (I think) so your available options are the 5.3 or 6.0 and maybe a smaller 4.?? in the 1/2 ton version. All are apparently good by reputation, I have no personal experience with any of them.
I would not buy anything with mileage that high, but it might be an OK fit for you if you get it for a real good price.
There was a discussion a week or so ago about GM engines which will apply to this as well.
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