Looking to buy a tahoe.Is it worth it?

[doylee4693]

just called chevy corp and they said it has autoride...damn a real debby downer

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

just called chevy corp and they said it has autoride...damn a real debby downer

not really..if nothing was ever towed, and it has 60k (like my truck does as well)...you should be good till beyond 100k before you have to replace

I would go for it! autoride is very comfy!

 

[felixgun]

just called chevy corp and they said it has autoride...damn a real debby downer

AutoRide is a good thing... Makes it ride extremely smooth. Whys it a Debby Downer?

 

[doylee4693]

well boys no autoride means less maintinance,and come to find out it has the standard suspention....I called the guy and im gonna take it.Hes gonna fix the bearing and I got him down to 9000.Im so excited I think I just dribbled pee!!!

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

AutoRide is a good thing... Makes it ride extremely smooth. Whys it a Debby Downer?

its only a debbie downer if:

1)a chick named debbie decides to go down on you in it (WIN!)
2) if the autoride goes before 100k...then its an expensive fix

but its a WIN in my book...

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well boys no autoride means less maintinance,and come to find out it has the standard suspention....I called the guy and im gonna take it.Hes gonna fix the bearing and I got him down to 9000.Im so excited I think I just dribbled pee!!!

excellent news...post pix once u take possession

 

[Rivieraracing]

Right on man, be sure to update the post with pics!! We all love pics!! lol

 

[doylee4693]

thank guys,the truck is getting worked on so hopefully I should have it on friday if things work out the way there planned.I will deffinatly post pics

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

thank guys,the truck is getting worked on so hopefully i should have it on friday if things work out the way there planned.i will deffinatly post pics

welcome to the club!

 

[yukondoit]

Just read thru the thread and like heath just mentioned, welcome to the club! Congrats on the purchase!

 

[Rivieraracing]

welcome to the club!

Yeah buddy, for sure!!

 

[doylee4693]

only question now is why does the paint feel rough...almost like sanpaper?paint still looked good but fealt gritty.anny suggestions?

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

only question now is why does the paint feel rough...almost like sanpaper?paint still looked good but fealt gritty.anny suggestions?

needs clay bar application STAT!

 

[doylee4693]

called a local body shop and they suggested overspray,What if the clay bar doesnt work?Makin me a little nervous...

 

[yates ™]

called a local body shop and they suggested overspray,What if the clay bar doesnt work?Makin me a little nervous...

Clay bar can take off over spray if it is light if not contact a good detail person and have them do a little paint correction as long as it is not deep scratches it can be fixed with out repainting.

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

called a local body shop and they suggested overspray,What if the clay bar doesnt work?Makin me a little nervous...

i wouldn't worry...do you see overspray in engine bay or on any body moldings?

 

[doylee4693]

No overspray that I noticed but I was sort of on cloud 9 when driving the truck.The guy didnt know why it felt rough.

 

[doylee4693]

Well boys i picked up the tahoe,was going thru the service records and wow there has been thousands in dollers in brake work done.And I kind of feel the abs acting up at low speeds,is this common?

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

the abs on the 01's is problematic..you will end up eventually with the abs and brake lights on dash....then you will have to replace the abs sensor....normal

I would just drive it and enjoy it

 

[doylee4693]

all the power is there its just these recipts im reading from the dealer and his mechanic is giving me a small heart attack haha.The truck seams very nice just the brakes are starting to scare me a little,can any old garage work on the breaking system or to I have to bring it to chevy garage.Break lines, rotors sensor ,replacement abs sensors?Reading thu his reciepts his brakes have failed on him muiltiple times!also abs sensor had been replaced under warranty back when it was almost new.

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

yeah they will go again...just a normal defect with these trucks..along with the DRL bulbs that constantly burn out (melt sockets)....

these trucks can be brought to any good ASE mechanic