New To Me 2018 RST PP 38k Miles

[two_3_two]

hey folks. similar story to many i am sure, wife and i both grew up in big GM full size truck families, and we're back as we start our own family.

after some research decided i would only go tahoe if i could find a K2XX RST PP in good shape with low miles. had feelers out on a few other makes and models (mostly german) and on a random whim checked out a low mile lease buyout trade in tahoe with no pictures listed at my local GM dealer in person and.... lo and behold, it was a 38k mile RST PP in tungsten. dont think the dealer really knew what they had so i left a deposit that day and picked it up ASAP. cosmetically will need some TLC but nothing show stopping. it joins our fleet as my winter daily and road trip car - very much enjoying it so far. i am totally new to the platform so new owner advice welcome. ive had the oil changed and wheels rebalanced and alignment done already. paint correction and ceramic is in its future soon.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Nice find!!
Welcome from Queens NY&South Florida!

 

[Walkerfever]

Very nice!!! I'd start with a catchcan, flip the pill (or swap in a different thermostat) on the 6L80E, and upgrade the front brakes with 2019+ 4 piston front brakes. That last one isn't needed, but you'll be thankful you did. Clean truck and welcome to the forum!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Very nice find!

 

[two_3_two]

Thank you kindly for the welcome @Miami-Dade and @Joseph Garcia ! i was quite pleased to find this spec, in this color, with this mileage.

Question for @Walkerfever - i was under the impression that ive got the 10L80 being an RST PP - let me know if i am off base here.

 

[Walkerfever]

Thank you kindly for the welcome @Miami-Dade and @Joseph Garcia ! i was quite pleased to find this spec, in this color, with this mileage.

Question for @Walkerfever - i was under the impression that ive got the 10L80 being an RST PP - let me know if i am off base here.

That's a good point, most of the RST did get them. Shift it down into manual and make sure it goers up to 10 gears (sitting in place, lol)

 

[mikeyss]

That's a good point, most of the RST did get them. Shift it down into manual and make sure it goers up to 10 gears (sitting in place, lol)

I believe in 2018, you get the 6L80 if you have a 5.3 V8, and the 6.2 V8 got the 10L80

 

[Walkerfever]

I believe in 2018, you get the 6L80 if you have a 5.3 V8, and the 6.2 V8 got the 10L80

I think some of them got the 8 speeds( with the 6.2l), since it was a transition year. Everything after 18 would have it without a doubt.

 

[two_3_two]

just clicked through the gears... 10 fingers, 10 toes, 10 gears! i assume this is the most desirable outcome based on what i have read about the 8 speed...

 

[Geotrash]

Looks great! Though as a dad I think you’ll be in the market for a long body before too long. We fill ours up just going to grandma’s house.

Tungsten for the win!

 

[two_3_two]

Looks great! Though as a dad I think you’ll be in the market for a long body before too long. We fill ours up just going to grandma’s house.

Tungsten for the win!

we'll see! the tahoe is the largest vehicle ive owned by a wide margin. hopefully by the time i need a bigger one GM has the L87 issues well and truly ironed out because their build quality and reliability reputation is scary these days

 

[two_3_two]

first sloppy day for the tahoe under my ownership... i think my other car was thrilled not to have winter tires and a roof rack this year tahoe did great, i have a gravel driveway so i dont plow and in 4 hi it wasnt even a question at 5-6 inches of snow.

noticed my engine hours at 1505 which now comes out to ~4 hours a week and ~25 mph on average over the life of the car.

side note, if anyone has a shop recommendation in the southern new england region for an AFM delete, please let me know. i plan on that plus handling the minor surface rust on the undercarriage soon.

 

[RST Dana]

hey folks. similar story to many i am sure, wife and i both grew up in big GM full size truck families, and we're back as we start our own family.

after some research decided i would only go tahoe if i could find a K2XX RST PP in good shape with low miles. had feelers out on a few other makes and models (mostly german) and on a random whim checked out a low mile lease buyout trade in tahoe with no pictures listed at my local GM dealer in person and.... lo and behold, it was a 38k mile RST PP in tungsten. dont think the dealer really knew what they had so i left a deposit that day and picked it up ASAP. cosmetically will need some TLC but nothing show stopping. it joins our fleet as my winter daily and road trip car - very much enjoying it so far. i am totally new to the platform so new owner advice welcome. ive had the oil changed and wheels rebalanced and alignment done already. paint correction and ceramic is in its future soon.


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So what does the PP represent? Did you discover which engine you have?

 

[two_3_two]

So what does the PP represent? Did you discover which engine you have?

Performance package - its the 6.2 with the 10 speed which is a wonderful combo in my ~800 miles of experience so far!

 

[RST Dana]

Ok I thought the RST akready meant hotrod. 6.2 with the 10 speed is the ticket Im on my second one!

Post some inside shots and tell us what gadgets it has!

Sweet ride!