Do You Regret: Short-Body vs Long-Body

[AZCreeker]

could it be for off duty police work for hire?

 

[schaffer05]

could it be for off duty police work for hire?

Every state obviously has different laws. No way that would fly in Missouri. The only people that can run red and blues are emergency vehicles: actual fire trucks, ambulances, police, and tow trucks when asked by police to respond emergency.

Off duty police work for hire would be considered security (here), and you wouldn't be allowed red/blues. Most departments actually strictly prohibit that type of work, unless it is contracted through the department, and then you're in full uniform and vehicle. In which case they get a piece of the pie, so they're not as concerned with the liability .

His plate is all numbers too, so very well could be his patrol car. It has an expiration sticker so I doubt it, but Idk how PA does their police license plates.


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[cardude2000]

unless you're just ate up.


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whats 'ate up' mean?

 

[schaffer05]

whats 'ate up' mean?

Don't get enough of it at work, so put red/blues in your personal vehicle just to do it.


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[ScottyBoy]

I have a 2001 Suburban, that I have owned since January 2006. I initially wanted a Crew Cab Silverado but those were a little over my 20k budget at the time. Then the salesman had me looking at Tahoes and Burbans. My brother had just bought a 2001 Tahoe about a year and a half earlier and did like it so I strongly considered it. Then I saw the prices if 00-05 SUVs compared to 03-05 CC trucks and that's why I really decided to get an SUV. I began shopping around for a Tahoe but I came across my Suburban and I fell in love with it (and the price), because it was low miles and exceptionally clean condition, that basically sealed the deal. Now that I have owned it so long, there's no way I could get a Tahoe or a CC truck now. I STRONGLY considered trading my Burban in for a new 2015 CC back in 2015 because I liked the newer trucks, and I had one as a rental car for a few weeks while the wife's car was in the body shop. That is until we went grocery shopping with the kids. I COMPLETELY forgot about the fact that we were in a pickup. We went out to the parking lot in the triple digit summer heat and ended up having to put cold and even frozen food in the searing bed of the pickup. That's when I knew for SURE that I am now spoiled to having a big air conditioned Burban and I can never go back. Yes, a truck would come in handy sometimes, but u can still haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood in my Burban and close the rear hatch (if the seats are folded down).

 

[AZCreeker]

Every state obviously has different laws. No way that would fly in Missouri. The only people that can run red and blues are emergency vehicles: actual fire trucks, ambulances, police, and tow trucks when asked by police to respond emergency.

Off duty police work for hire would be considered security (here), and you wouldn't be allowed red/blues. Most departments actually strictly prohibit that type of work, unless it is contracted through the department, and then you're in full uniform and vehicle. In which case they get a piece of the pie, so they're not as concerned with the liability .

His plate is all numbers too, so very well could be his patrol car. It has an expiration sticker so I doubt it, but Idk how PA does their police license plates.


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If its a police car that's a pretty nice one. Tax Payers over there must be generous to pimp that ride vs a PPV tahoe.
Editing: Actually Could it be a repo that is being used to generate publicity for the force?
Entertaining all scenarios or what car is actually used for

 

[Denali132]

Looks cool. What are the light in the windshield for? Volunteer fire or something?

I’m retired law enforcement. My son uses some of my old lights and plays in my car all the time!


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[Denali132]

Idk about where he's from, but in Missouri fire is only allowed to run blue lights. He has a fraternal order of police plate though, so my guess would be something to do with that not sure why you'd run lights in your personal vehicle, unless you're just ate up.


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I’m retired law enforcement and my son puts some of my old strobe lights in and pretends he’s a police officer . They’re just sitting on the dash and he puts them in and out when he’s done.


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[Denali132]

That’s funny because the only ones allowed to use blue lights out this way are law enforcement and fire and ambulance can only use red and white and that’s the way it is in the majority of states. I know in Connecticut tow trucks can use red lights which always surprised me.


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[Crabdog]

Spent this morning reading all of these posts. We have owned 7 or 8 Tahoe's and 1 suburban. I just pulled the trigger on a 2017 Tahoe LT 4wd. This replaced a 2011 Suburban that was a great vehicle. Prior to the Suburban we had Tahoe's as my wife's commuter vehicle and to transport us and 3 dogs 200 miles to our mountain house once a month or so.

In 2010 we built another mountain house that will soon become our retirement home. We found that with all the "stuff" we were moving to the new mountain home, the Tahoe was a bit cramped, so we went to the Suburban and never looked back.

Since we are getting ready to retire and will no longer be making the 200 mile trip on a regular basis, AND we have slowly moved most of our "stuff" that will not require a uhaul, we opted for the Tahoe.

With that said, and I think this summarizes most of the other posts, if you think the Tahoe might me big enough, but you are not sure, notwithstanding other issues such as garage space, etc., just buy the Suburban/xl. Much better option than buying the swb and wishing you had the lwb. The swb IS easier to park, etc., but the times that becomes an issue will be mostly dependent on whether you live in an urban or rural area.

By the way, made my first road trip this weekend at mostly 75-80 mph. So far 600 miles in, smooth as a baby's butt and love the vehicle.

 

[Rdr854]

His plate is all numbers too, so very well could be his patrol car. It has an expiration sticker so I doubt it, but Idk how PA does their police license plates.


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That's an FOP plate -- Fraternal Order of Police, which is the union for police officers. Thus, the Suburban is most likely a POV rather than a government owned vehicle.

 

[Denali132]

That's an FOP plate -- Fraternal Order of Police, which is the union for police officers. Thus, the Suburban is most likely a POV rather than a government owned vehicle.

It is my personal vehicle and I’m retired law enforcement. My on uses some of my old strobe lights so he can play police and wants to go into law enforcement like me.


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[schaffer05]

That's an FOP plate -- Fraternal Order of Police, which is the union for police officers. Thus, the Suburban is most likely a POV rather than a government owned vehicle.

I know it's an FOP plate, and know what they are. I mentioned earlier it was an FOP plate. Some smaller agencies do some weird stuff though, and every state is different. In MO there are agencies that run civilian "not on file" plates on patrol cars, so nothing is out of the realm.

Obviously that's not the case here, as he's made several posts stating what's up.


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[Robert Frank]

When you are going for a full size SUV you might as well go BIG. The great thing with the long body you always have room for just about anything. And the ride is much better. I have owned both.

 

[Shadow17]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but if you are planning on using all 3 rows for seating you WILL need the longer platform. There is not much room with the third row up.
If you are planning on folding the third row most of the time, you should be good.
Just something to think about.

 

[cardude2000]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but if you are planning on using all 3 rows for seating you WILL need the longer platform. There is not much room with the third row up.
If you are planning on folding the third row most of the time, you should be good.
Just something to think about.

Depends on what you're using it for.

We use the 3rd row all the time for dinners out with friends, outings, day trips etc and never lack space to throw a small cooler, change of shoes or whatever in the 'way way back'.

If you're taking 8 people to and from the airport or hockey/cello/1/3 scale model airplane practice then 100% agree.

The trade off if having to look like an Uber/soccer mom. But the space is great.

 

[AZCreeker]

The trade off if having to look like an Uber/soccer mom. But the space is great.

#lifegoal #UberthenSoccer #SuburbanBlessed #longwheelbaseHTRS #SPACEINDAHOE

#GarageSIZEMTTRs

 

[schaffer05]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but if you are planning on using all 3 rows for seating you WILL need the longer platform. There is not much room with the third row up.
If you are planning on folding the third row most of the time, you should be good.
Just something to think about.

It's all personal preference. If we are in the Tahoe we are using the 3rd row as seats. We go grocery shopping etc with no issues. If we were to go on a trip I'd simply use a roof cargo carrier and hitch carrier. Much cheaper than buying a suburban instead, and can use it when I need it and not have it when I don't.


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[Denali132]

#lifegoal #UberthenSoccer #SuburbanBlessed #longwheelbaseHTRS #SPACEINDAHOE

#GarageSIZEMTTRs

I have had GM SUVs since 2004 and a total of 5 SWB suvs but I bought a new house a few years ago and had a 3 1/2 car garage. It’s 26 feet from front to back and 35 feet wide and 10 opening. So I bought my Suburban because I can finally get a bigger SUV. I have to have my vehicles able to fit in my garage or I would not buy anything that wouldn’t fit. I love all the extra room in my Suburban and has 3 TVs and my kids can watch something they each want in the 2nd and 3rd row!


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[JayceeP]

Just went out to Tim Horton's to grab a coffee and on my way home I saw a big black brand new Suburban Premier (maybe LTZ) pulling out of a side street. So nice! Stop tempting me!!!