OK, so I look at a Suburban and...?

I would get a used on from the 92 to 99 body style as they seem to be sturdier and proven too. As far as durabilty. There is no schedule on when things were out as it can vary with maintaince. My 89 4x4 burb with 172 k on it has been pretty good. I replace the water pump around 130K and rear alt bearing around 120K and the compressor was replaced at 35K because of a factory defect and noting else under hood has been replaced and nothing in suspesion or steering either and it is still tight. Look for a used burb that has been well maintianed and that has never had big rubber on it (which can be tuff on front end parts and trannies) and that they never did any serious towing with. If it meet s the above guide lines it should make 200K or more with little effort with go maintaince.
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On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 23:22:20 -0700, Robert Ball <rwballca.TakeThisOut@comcast.net>
wrote:

 >Mine had 265,000 miles on it when it was badly damaged in an accident
 >and retired. No engine work but did rebuild trans. All else was
 >routine maintenance: water pump. power steering, A/C compressor, ball
 >joints, tie rods. Stuff to be expected after 150,000 miles.
 >

So, what ( I know this can vary widely) should/could I expect as an
average yearly milage breakdown?

The reason I ask, is I am looking at one with 124,000 miles, but in
7 years? Of course, that probably means someone had the money for
travel and such..I don't doubt it pulled a trailer though, but
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Where in the world are you at? I have a VERY clean 98 4 sale for $9450.
Larry
"Gene" <Gene.RemoveThis@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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 >
 >
 > OK, I cannot afford a new Suburban...But the older ones are within
 > price range, but I see them at 80K-150K and wonder "Will they last
 > longer and how much longer and are they worth that?"
 >
 > Owners, let me know. I'm really curious as to what to look for to
 > know the difference form a pos to a gem.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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HAHA he would be dumb to buy that for $9450, it better have under 100k on it
"jdoe" <jdoe RemoveThis @msn.com> wrote in message news:CZite.68574$_o.845@attbi_s71...
 > Where in the world are you at? I have a VERY clean 98 4 sale for $9450.
 > Larry
 > "Gene" <Gene RemoveThis @nowhere.com> wrote in message
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  > >
  > >
  > > OK, I cannot afford a new Suburban...But the older ones are within
  > > price range, but I see them at 80K-150K and wonder "Will they last
  > > longer and how much longer and are they worth that?"
  > >
  > > Owners, let me know. I'm really curious as to what to look for to
  > > know the difference form a pos to a gem.
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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It does and he wouldn't be dumb.
Larry
"Adam Frazier" <abomb6900 RemoveThis @copper.net> wrote in message
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 > HAHA he would be dumb to buy that for $9450, it better have under 100k on
 > it
 > "jdoe" <jdoe RemoveThis @msn.com> wrote in message
 > news:CZite.68574$_o.845@attbi_s71...
  >> Where in the world are you at? I have a VERY clean 98 4 sale for $9450.
  >> Larry
  >> "Gene" <Gene RemoveThis @nowhere.com> wrote in message
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   >> >
   >> >
   >> > OK, I cannot afford a new Suburban...But the older ones are within
   >> > price range, but I see them at 80K-150K and wonder "Will they last
   >> > longer and how much longer and are they worth that?"
   >> >
   >> > Owners, let me know. I'm really curious as to what to look for to
   >> > know the difference form a pos to a gem.
  >>
  >>
 >
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On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:59:15 GMT, "jdoe" <jdoe.RemoveThis@msn.com> wrote:

 >It does and he wouldn't be dumb.
 >Larry

Well, do you do financing?

Just kidding, I'm on the west coast...Near Portland, OR <!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Per Robert Ball:
 >but did rebuild trans

4L60?

Do you recall what the milage was whe rebuild time came around?

I'm at 120k and figure the thing just *can't* last to my target of 250,000 so
I'm considering a premptive rebuild.
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PeteCresswell<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Per Gene:
 > So, what ( I know this can vary widely) should/could I expect as an
 >average yearly milage breakdown?

Google this group for a thread named:
"Vortec 5.7: Premptive replacements?"

Here's the history on mine:
-----------------------------------
  > - Valve body: re-sleeved @75k)
  > - Crank sensor @75k
  > - Water pump: pre-emptive replacement @77k
  > - Intake manifold @77k
  > - Wiper board: complete replacement @89k
  > - Serpentine belt: pre-emptive replacement @98k
  > - Several alternators: last one @98k. Next one @150?
-----------------------------------
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PeteCresswell<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Sorry no...and I can't deliver. frankly I'm suprised it's not sold yet. It's
really a wonderful truck. I love driving it but it's WAY more truck than I
need, and barely fits in the garage which of course makes even mino maint.
like an oil change a PIA. If it was a Tahoe it's be a harder choice
especially if it had 3 seats like a 'burb.
Larry
"Gene" <Gene.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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 > On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:59:15 GMT, "jdoe" <jdoe.TakeThisOut@msn.com> wrote:
 >
  >>It does and he wouldn't be dumb.
  >>Larry
 >
 > Well, do you do financing?
 >
 > Just kidding, I'm on the west coast...Near Portland, OR <!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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On 20 Jun 2005 15:35:54 -0400, SnoMan <UseLinkToEmail RemoveThis @AutoForumz.com>
wrote:


 >I would get a used on from the 92 to 99 body style as they seem to be
 >sturdier and proven too. As far as durabilty. There is no schedule on
 >when things were out as it can vary with maintaince. My 89 4x4 burb
 >with 172 k on it has been pretty good. I replace the water pump around
 >130K and rear alt bearing around 120K and the compressor was replaced
 >at 35K because of a factory defect and noting else under hood has been
 >replaced and nothing in suspesion or steering either and it is still
 >tight. Look for a used burb that has been well maintianed and that has
 >never had big rubber on it (which can be tuff on front end parts and
 >trannies) and that they never did any serious towing with. If it meet
 >s the above guide lines it should make 200K or more with little effort
 >with go maintaince.


Well, thanks to everyone who replied...I'm certian a Suburban is the
vehicle I need...Now, Just have to get myself ready for 3-5 years of
payments...Again....<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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