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..to a 2016 Suburban. Finalizing some deals with a dealer in Houston for a fly and ride. The 2500 is gone, but this nicer newer 1500 should serve me just fine.
I think I'm going to be jumping in....
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AFM disabler ... Ordered.
RIP ol' :
6.0 LY6, 3.73, 4L80E rebuilt April 2020
Bone stock
Feb 2022 : 195k miles
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No real questions at the moment. I have a few minor concerns about it. It's more than I wanted to spend. It's only got the 3.08 rear. It has the AFM.
So, I had contacted the dealer about a tahoe they had listed with lowish miles for like 25k. They hit me back and said the sold the tahoe, but they had the surburban at right at 30k. I was kind of busy when I talked to the sales guy, but I looked into it, and we ultimately made a deal. I gave em my amex for a 'holding fee' and booked a flight here in 2 weeks.
Until....right now. I did another auto tempest search for what I was really originally looking for. A pickup. I found a 2019 2500HD, with less miles at 77k, and would be another 3k. I dont *WANT* a pickup. I'm not a pickup guy. I dont like the lack of storage in a pickup. However, this is 3 years newer, its 4x4, has less miles, I can more easily justify financing it for 5 years, it's a 6.0, no AFM (I think). So, things are up in the air again. I put a freeze on my amex, pending a call to this dealer in the morning. I very well may put down two $500 deposits, go check them each out, and then I just forfeit one of them once I've checked them both out. I hate buying cars, but I kind of love it at the same time.
So, I had contacted the dealer about a tahoe they had listed with lowish miles for like 25k. They hit me back and said the sold the tahoe, but they had the surburban at right at 30k. I was kind of busy when I talked to the sales guy, but I looked into it, and we ultimately made a deal. I gave em my amex for a 'holding fee' and booked a flight here in 2 weeks.
Until....right now. I did another auto tempest search for what I was really originally looking for. A pickup. I found a 2019 2500HD, with less miles at 77k, and would be another 3k. I dont *WANT* a pickup. I'm not a pickup guy. I dont like the lack of storage in a pickup. However, this is 3 years newer, its 4x4, has less miles, I can more easily justify financing it for 5 years, it's a 6.0, no AFM (I think). So, things are up in the air again. I put a freeze on my amex, pending a call to this dealer in the morning. I very well may put down two $500 deposits, go check them each out, and then I just forfeit one of them once I've checked them both out. I hate buying cars, but I kind of love it at the same time.
You can't go wrong with the 2019 truck. I had a 2015 as a work truck with the 6.0L and it was a complete Rockstar. Non-AFM, pure power and a bulletproof 6 speed trans. I would buy one as a personal vehicle in a heartbeat if I found a 2019 for a reasonable price.
Your fuel economy won't be the same however, if that's a deal killer. But, for the added fuel expense and knowing your possibilities of expensive failures is pretty much nonexistent, I'd take less mpg personally
Your fuel economy won't be the same however, if that's a deal killer. But, for the added fuel expense and knowing your possibilities of expensive failures is pretty much nonexistent, I'd take less mpg personally
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Yeah me too. I'm used to the 2500 burb which is probably worse than this 2500HD, so im not worried about mpg to be honest. Reliable is all I care about.
However, I just got the numbers from the dealer. Truck is 31.9k, they have $3190 for "dealer added accessories." Now, not to mention, I found this truck on cars.com for 29.9k, they jacked it up because the first of the month. Then they just slide in another 3 grand in ********. When asked about it, he said, when serviced it will come with Window Tint, Wheel locks, spray in bedliner, and wait for it..... nitrogen filled tires. I said, nah, trucks 31.9, I'll pay 31.9 plus docs plus tax. Waiting to hear a response.
I know I have zero leverage, but if youre going to make the truck 35k, list it at freaking 35k...not bait people in and then hit them with line items you hope they never question.
I'd say 29.9 and show them a current screenshot of the listing. Had the same happen to my daughter, but I let my wife loose and they caved pretty quickly.
If they are that slimy, though, they don't deserve your $$$$.
Oh, and that NITROGEN is like gold bro!!! Super worth it! . LOL
you should ask them to prorate the cost based on the percentage of nitrogen already in the air........
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Well, I told them to release the suburban for sale after it had gone through service and reconditioning. It looks SO nice. It was a Texas package too, oddly enough in Texas. I think the 3.08 gearing is going to be a bit tough on the towing front. I REALLY want it, but I think I'm going to get a good ole 2500HD. 6.0 that I'm familiar with, I can work on most of it myself, no AFM....things like that are important. So the search continues.
That said, if ya'll are in texas around houston, the guys at Gay Family Auto companies are super decent folks. They were so willing to work with me on this, and I felt bad having to decline.
That said, if ya'll are in texas around houston, the guys at Gay Family Auto companies are super decent folks. They were so willing to work with me on this, and I felt bad having to decline.
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Totaly get it man, the 3.42 does help, I have towed a crap load with the 3.08 and loads over 5k made em sluggish. The ride of the 1500 is so much better, but the 2500 is a bullteproof machine for sure and if your towing alot then I see it beneficial.
If you find something in Houston and need a ride from the airport, let me know, I'm 15 minutes from Bush IAH.
I had a 3.08 denali 6.2 yukon XL before the 15 burb, it towed a bit better in hills but not much just due to torque, but the 3.42 on this 15 burb made up for the get up and go and does it well, almost as good at the 6.2...
Best of luck on the search. I have honestly thought about the 2500 route also, I will say that you need and will love the 6 speed for the deep 1st and 2nd gear, helps get loads moving so much better than the 4 speed.
If you find something in Houston and need a ride from the airport, let me know, I'm 15 minutes from Bush IAH.
I had a 3.08 denali 6.2 yukon XL before the 15 burb, it towed a bit better in hills but not much just due to torque, but the 3.42 on this 15 burb made up for the get up and go and does it well, almost as good at the 6.2...
Best of luck on the search. I have honestly thought about the 2500 route also, I will say that you need and will love the 6 speed for the deep 1st and 2nd gear, helps get loads moving so much better than the 4 speed.
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You ain't kiddin. I took a look at a 2500HD in ohio on friday. It was pretty damn close to my wants/needs but it was kind of rough in some of the details. It's still on my list and I'd take it if the numbers were right. That said, yeah I took a test drive and got on the highway, and it drove nearly identical to my 2500 burb, 6.0 and all, but yeah I was getting up there doing 75 and didn't even realize it courtesy of that 6 speed. I can tell there will be a huge difference in the whole vehicle because of those extra 2 gears.
I appreciate that. I actually may take you up on that. I'm looking for vehicles outside of the rust belt. The one downside is that everything down there is 2WD. Which sort of makes sense I guess. The dealer I mentioned before, Joe Myers Ford, sold the 2500 that they said wouldnt be for sale until today, from underneath me. So, again the search continues. Luckily enough this is a secondary vehicle for me, so it's not critical that I get the quickest deal, just a good deal.
