How many miles is too many?

[Squirrelsmith]

Im looking at a 99 with almost 200k. If i buy it do i plan on a new transmission and engine soon?

 

[Doubeleive]

good question, I ran my nbs to 300k and then sold it, it was mechanically like new except the rear end was just plain worn out like needed a new complete rear end not just a diff and axles but a whole assembly, otherwise it was fine I just wanted a nnbs. half the crap on it had a lifetime warranty. if hadn't had a ******* for a nnbs I would still have it. it's still running around town I see it once a while. once you have customized a truck for 12 years you can spot it easily. lol.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Depends on how the vehicle has been taken care of, how many previous owners, how is was maintained. My odometer just turned 202,310, and the engine is still very quite /strong as it was when new. Trans was o/h @ 158k and perfect. None of us expect anything to go wrong even the NEW ones, just look @ the threads about them on this site. Bottom line, it's mechanics where anything can go wrong without notice.
David g....

 

[Miami-Dade]

You need to get all the service records you can find on it and have a good independent mechanic check it out from top to bottom..Just about all my vehicles went over 200K miles and couple of them to 300K with the original tans and engine..They were all serviced every 3-5K miles with Mobil 1.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I'm having a hell of a time finding one with a tailgate. Here is the one im looking at. I wish i could find a nice one, money is not the issue... just cant find them.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ctd/d/chevrolet-tahoe-4dr-lt-4x4/6477299105.html

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm having a hell of a time finding one with a tailgate. Here is the one im looking at. I wish i could find a nice one, money is not the issue... just cant find them.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ctd/d/chevrolet-tahoe-4dr-lt-4x4/6477299105.html

It'll fall right into your lap when you least expect it. Just gotta have patience.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Luckily i do have a spare car to drive but im getting impatient. May have to just buy a beater and start restoring it

 

[bigfootchiro]

I'm having a hell of a time finding one with a tailgate. Here is the one im looking at. I wish i could find a nice one, money is not the issue... just cant find them.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ctd/d/chevrolet-tahoe-4dr-lt-4x4/6477299105.html

Where do you live?

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Just north of seattle

 

[bigfootchiro]

Just north of seattle

I was born and raised in Port Townsend/Port Ludlow. My dad lives in Tenino currently.

Like the others suggested, get maintenance records and check CarFax history. Have it inspected by a reputable mechanic, too. When in good shape, and properly taken care of, these things last forever.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Nice im in everett. Im going to keep my hopes up for a nice one that checks out at a mechanic but at the same time im going to prepare to lower my standards to hasn't been hit and has a tailgate. Then just start re building from there

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Nice im in everett. Im going to keep my hopes up for a nice one that checks out at a mechanic but at the same time im going to prepare to lower my standards to hasn't been hit and has a tailgate. Then just start re building from there

Just curious, why the tailgate?

 

[Squirrelsmith]

i don't like the split window when looking in the rear view, going along with that you get a wiper with the tailgate. I also like how it looks from the outside and of course you look rad to the maxxx sitting on your boss tailgate in the parking lot.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

the only advantage i can think of to the barn door is if your small and need to load stuff into the back

 

[twopoint]

I have a '95 Yukon, I swapped out the engine and trany at 262K, It could have gone longer, but I didn't want to get stuck somewhere. only work I have actually needed to do was drive line u-joints and an Alternator. It just goes and goes and goes

 

[Squirrelsmith]

I have a '95 Yukon, I swapped out the engine and trany at 262K, It could have gone longer, but I didn't want to get stuck somewhere. only work I have actually needed to do was drive line u-joints and an Alternator. It just goes and goes and goes

oh yeah wanna sell it to me? lol

 

[twopoint]

oh yeah wanna sell it to me? lol

Nope

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Nope

yeah I want to do the same. get a nice one and just replace things when they go out and keep it for the long haul

 

[MYTQUIK]

Keep checking Craigslist daily. I’ve seen a few local ones lately with low miles but they all had barn doors.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

Keep checking Craigslist daily. I’ve seen a few local ones lately with low miles but they all had barn doors.

I check 3 times a day, morning afternoon and night