how long do you plan on keeping your tahoe/yukon?

[NDGuy]

After owning my 1995 Yukon for 7 months I've become somewhat attached to it. Even with the age it's been more reliable and cheaper to maintain than some newer vehicles I've owned. I can't decide if I should start sticking extra money into it or not. I have no payment on it and its completely rust free but one of the doors is dented and the drivers side doors have a crappy repaint on the lower parts from some very deep scratches, needs new carpet, new leather on front seats, dash has some cracks, etc.... I would like to fix these things but I would keep it for a very long time if I did.


What is anyone's opinion on finding parts for these things 10 years down the road? I don't want to stick money into this thing and then have it run like shit later on down the road because I can't find a transmission solenoid or some other electronic part.

 

[_Dylan_]

I don't see parts drying up soon. They made hundreds of thousands if not millions of chevy trucks from 88-2000.

I would not hesitate to put money into it, but I'm a car guy and I can't leave anything alone when it comes to vehicles....

 

[95escahoe]

I've got a 95 Tahoe and it has high miles but runs and drives mint I have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon, like said before they made so many of these trucks parts for them will always be around

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[MSborn882007]

I bought mine in December and its been great so far. Only issues I've had is dash lights not working and I still need to fix the driver window and its most likely the regulator. Other than that it runs like a champ and mines a 92. Only way I'll get rid of it is if I'm absolutely hurting financially or need to get a 4dr to haul the family when it finally gets down to having a kid in a few years. I would definitely keep at least 1 older truck since they're cheap to fix, they're simple to work on, and reliable

 

[foxrider251]

ive owned a new chev before and honestly even though my kon is giving me issues right now i like it way better than i did my new chev which actually burned to the ground. my 98 has better throttle response than that 07 did, its interior is much nicer and comfortable(my opinion), and its much easier to work on not too mention the OBS still have some damn metal in em not like the plastic powerwheels theyre putting out these days. stick with the old stuff and you really cant go wrong.

 

[19 tahoe 97]

not very long, unfortunately. The body and frame are rotting and both frame rails are cracked. It stills runs great and is great off road for a stock truck but I don't see it passing inspection again. I would buy another one to replace this one though.

 

[FishinCricket]

Time wears down all things eventually... Even GM trucks.. Keep it as long as you can!

 

[992door]

Had mine 8 years putting a motor in it within the next week or so. so I will have it for a long time to come

 

[foxrider251]

being a 95 that thing should be a TBI which if the case i recommend 100 times over keeping that kon NBGuy. ive had two TBIs in life and i would take them over any of my Vortecs.

 

[Gzes]

Keepin mine til it is literally no more or if i give it to my pa..no other reason. Ill take it over any new vehicle because i knkw i can trust it more and it doesnt cost an arm n leg to maintain. Even if it did it has survived crashed without a scratch so yea shesa keeper

 

[rolfsent]

I've had my current 1997 Yukon SLT 4x4 for almost a year now, and I plan on keeping it till it dies or is beyond repair. 197k with a rebuilt trans and runs like a top. I had a 1999 Tahoe LT 4x4 for 5 months and a 1999 Denali for 6 months. I don't tend to keep cars very long but I've fallen in love with my 97 Yuk and now I have a boat and a camper so I have to keep it. I've had 12 cars in 3 years and I don't get rid of them because I don't like them (except my 03 Mustang convertible, hated it) I just love cars and want a new one often and can't keep them all. Right now with my 97 Yukon, 02 VW Passat GLX wagon and my fiancés Kia Soul I'm pretty content.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Owned mine for about 5 years now , No plans on getting rid of it

 

[arveetek]

I've owned mine for over 7 years now, and I have no intentions of letting it go anytime soon! 261K miles and still runs like new!

In fact, I'm hoping to put some more money into her soon, and get some new wheels and tires, and hopefully start fabbing some custom bumpers, trying to make her more expedition capable.

Casey

 

[95BlackTahoe]

Mine is a 95 as well, and she is at 300K. No plans on getting rid of her, she came to me all tired and neglected, and I am slowly giving her a new life!

She's a keeper to me.

Shawn

 

[Trippers99hoe]

Owned my 99(blue 4 door )2 years now,and my 96 (2 door project) 1.5 years ...may sell the 96 ,I want an avi .

 

[Tbruz]

I bought my 1997 4 door new in November of 1996 and put 281K miles on it before the tranny gave out.
I replaced it in March of 2011 with a 2 door 1997 tahoe with 90K miles from the Southern states. Currently has 120Kmiles and I plan on keeping this one for a long time to come.
Tbruz

 

[19Yukon97]

Will keep mine forever. Its paid for. It runs great. its a very comfortable truck. Im keeping mine for my first kid to drive to school when hes able to. course gotta get married and have that kid first lol

 

[Yukon&Tahoe]

I intend to keep driving the 2000 Tahoe LS 4x4 (My daily driver/beater) until something major ($2500+ fix) pukes on it like the Engine or Tranny. At that point I'll have to review the overall vehicle and deside what should be done.... as I'd really like back into a pickup, but this truck haas ran to good to bail on just yet!! I bought it with 140,000 miles, 3 years ago and it now is @ 173,000miles. I bought it for $4800.... all I've put into it is brake pads, shocks, tires, spark plugs and all fluids (Mobil 1 Synthetics from front to rear of driveline). I've also done a few cost free (or very low) items like clean the multifunctional switch guts and relube) and clean MAF sensor, fuel filter and normal GOF's. Done all the work myself to keep costs low. Been a great ride, not any major mechanical issues.... knock on wood!!

The 2007 Denali (Family/Mama Mobile)...... I'll trade in a few years (3-4 years). We picked it up with 98,000 miles (currently at 102,000 miles) this last fall in near flawless condition. I learned after a few months that the rear air ride system was on it's way out. I've had the air ride pump replace, drier rebuilt and rear shocks replaced with Arnott products at a local shop ($900 installed)..... other than that it's still in great mechanical and physical condition - as I like to keep the family ride!! Only things I've done are tranny and transfercase fluid changes, headlight bulbs and a K&N filter. This summer I intend to change the plugs, and change front & rear differencial fluids to Mobil 1 Synthetics.

 

[jdpber]

Until the wheels fall off.

 

[Big Buttons]

As long as I can because once I start doing the crazy mods it wont be a DD anymore.