New to the Tahoe World

[Jdudley13]

Whats going on everyone. New guy from Atlatna, Ga. I currently have someone looking for an '06 Tahoe LT2, moving over to the SUV world for the first time. Currently in the process of selling my lightly modded 2004 BMW 330i. I've loved having cars but I really look forward to having a truck. I've been looking at a lot of pictures and reading as many posts as possible, I'm looking forward to digging in and getting started.

As i'm out looking, any suggestions or warnings prior to purchase?

Thanks,

Jonathan

 

[Cartwright]

Welcome to the site!!

 

[ecordell]

Welcome

 

[BlackDenali]

05+ come with the electric fans from the factory so thats one less mod, I would definately try to get a 5.3 vs the 4.8 and after that go balls out

 

[Young28]

wooohoo georgia is going to take over tyf. ok maybe not but is worth a shot

welcome

 

[Effeckt]

+1 on going for the 5.3 over the 4.8. Aside from that no real warnings from me. My 01 is still going strong with 91k on the clock.

 

[Jdudley13]

That's great news guys, I appreciate it.

The 5.3 only comes in the Z71, correct or incorrect?

What kind of a fuel mileage difference will i notice between the two, this will be my daily as well.

 

[rockymt21]

5.3 comes with all packages. LS, LT, Z71.

 

[blueflamed03]

But i do believe the Z71's only come with 5.3.

Mines a potent lil 4.8 and it suprises many. But if I had to buy again, it would be 5.3 at minimum. But I bought this one about 3 years ago, with 60K on it, SLT with leather, etc and the color I wanted, so other than the 4.8, I was stoked.

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

hello and welcome...

 

[Jdudley13]

Gotcha, so I need to tell him to look for the LT 2 with 5.3. Which is more common?

Well for what it's worth, Fueleconomy .gov has it the difference in the 4.8 and 5.3l's as 1mpg, not a huge deal I guess.


Is having the 5.3 a big enough deal to pass on a 4.8 if i find a good deal?

 

[NJ04HOE]

Welcome

 

[iwaslowr]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[BlackDenali]

Is having the 5.3 a big enough deal to pass on a 4.8 if i find a good deal?

I wouldn't think so but again thats a personal preferance, beside you could always follow in the footsteps of alot of members on here and swap it to a 6.0L if you so desire

If you come across a smokin deal where everything is exactly how you want it except the 5.3 I'd say get it then do an intake and a Black Bear Tune and you should have similar #'s

This might help.......found this little chart for ya!!

Engine
4.8L V-8 = 285hp @ 5600, 295lb-ft @ 4000
5.3L V-8 = 295hp @ 5200, 330lb-ft @ 4000
6.0L V-8 = 325hp @ 5200, 360lb-ft @ 4000

Transmission 4-speed auto

MPG: City/Hwy 4.8L 2WD: 14/18
4.8L 4WD: 14/18
5.3L 2WD: 14/18
5.3L 4WD: 13/17

 

[coopiesb]

welcome to the forum!!!

 

[Young28]

I wouldn't think so but again thats a personal preferance, beside you could always follow in the footsteps of alot of members on here and swap it to a 6.0L if you so desire

If you come across a smokin deal where everything is exactly how you want it except the 5.3 I'd say get it then do an intake and a Black Bear Tune and you should have similar #'s

This might help.......found this little chart for ya!!

Engine
4.8L V-8 = 285hp @ 5600, 295lb-ft @ 4000
5.3L V-8 = 295hp @ 5200, 330lb-ft @ 4000
6.0L V-8 = 325hp @ 5200, 360lb-ft @ 4000

Transmission 4-speed auto

MPG: City/Hwy 4.8L 2WD: 14/18
4.8L 4WD: 14/18
5.3L 2WD: 14/18
5.3L 4WD: 13/17

Good info but you forgot.

6.0 awd with big wheels 5/8 haha

 

[BlackDenali]

Good info but you forgot.

6.0 awd with big wheels 5/8 haha

Your gas milage is that good........Must be the 28's

I get 2 in the city and 3.5 on the highway

 

[Jdudley13]

This is useful, thank you.

I wouldn't think so but again thats a personal preferance, beside you could always follow in the footsteps of alot of members on here and swap it to a 6.0L if you so desire

If you come across a smokin deal where everything is exactly how you want it except the 5.3 I'd say get it then do an intake and a Black Bear Tune and you should have similar #'s

This might help.......found this little chart for ya!!

Engine
4.8L V-8 = 285hp @ 5600, 295lb-ft @ 4000
5.3L V-8 = 295hp @ 5200, 330lb-ft @ 4000
6.0L V-8 = 325hp @ 5200, 360lb-ft @ 4000

Transmission 4-speed auto

MPG: City/Hwy 4.8L 2WD: 14/18
4.8L 4WD: 14/18
5.3L 2WD: 14/18
5.3L 4WD: 13/17

---------- Post added at 12:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 PM ----------

So what has everyone heard about the '08's. I was talking with my broker this morning about some of the things i've learned on here, and I think the '08's might be an option for me now.

With either my warranty will be expired (or nearly expired with an '08), so either way I am considering looking at an extended warranty. I have absolutely no clue what this will cost but i would imagine 1-2 thousand and I'm sure the '08 is less than the'06.

If i can find an '06 for 20ish with 40-50 on the clock or an '08 with 20-30 on the clock, which is a better move?

I'm not as familiar with the '07-'08's because i've not had time to research them. I have heard to avoid '07 because they have had some issues. Aside from the new body style and less mileage, is there anything that would make me work a bit harder to find a deal on an '08?

I live in ATL so flex fuel isn't a big deal for me, couldn't even tell you where to get it.

 

[blueflamed03]

08's are a better option if looking at the NNBS, I fear the 07's had too many bugs. (new body transition year)

 

[BlackDenali]

I like the NBS body style but again that is a personal preference. I believe and someone correct me if I'm wrong that the 08's have a 6 speed auto vs the 4 speed auto in the 07's, but this may only have been in the denali's! I believe 09's had the 6.2L as an option as well!