WANTED! 2000 to 2006 3/4 ton Suburban

[OR VietVet]

That's a good price by the looks of the pics. Good luck.

Especially since it has the big block.

 

[OR VietVet]

I did talk to him on the phone today with a list of questions. I told him if I had to drive a 2.5 hours or more I wanted to ask some questions but he described it as a 5.7 and I did not say anything. He also said the rig was not in Bend but was at McKenzie Bridge, which is about 1 hour away. I just didn't want to drive there if there was anything that was absolutely a NO. I had lost out on a 2003 with a 6.0 earlier in the day that was in Portland, Or. 165k miles and in decent shape and at $8500 but I was second in line and it sold to the first guy and I kept lookin' and found this one.

 

[OR VietVet]

The other thing about this 99 is no rust. The previous owner was a resident of Eugene and took meticulous care of the rig, according to the paperwork I will be getting. Strange story. The guy was a butler for a very rich family here, that worked for the family for 40+ years. He had a small mini trailer, like a pop top size, that he pulled and the current owner used it to pull a boat.

 

[OR VietVet]

Got the pic of the RPO codes. GT5=4.10 gears and G80=Limited slip and sent pic of cover and is the 14 bolt. Looking good.

 

[Tonyv__]

Got the pic of the RPO codes. GT5=4.10 gears and G80=Limited slip and sent pic of cover and is the 14 bolt. Looking good.

Do the RPO codes confirm engine size?

 

[OR VietVet]

Engine code J for the 7.4 engine

 

[OR VietVet]

According to Chevrolet Forum and punching in the VIN, this has a Full Float rear axle. I have a *W*O*O*D*Y* right now.

 

[OR VietVet]

Plans change quickly around here. Big snow over the pass to where the vehicle is. He had it about 1 hour away from here but ended up taking yesterday over the pass from here to show to another possible buyer. Then the snow hit and is now stuck and is now buying time with me. I think he may have it sold to someone else for possibly more money. I don't know. It is getting to the point where buying a rig from anyone at CL is a crap shoot. May be a blessing in disguise though. I keep going back and forth on my desire for a NBS over an OBS rig. Oh well. Hell, it's my money and I can buy what makes me happy, no matter which model year I buy. I have to live with whatever I end up with.

 

[OR VietVet]

The thread title has now changed to just the NBS years option. The search continues.

 

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This is a definite candidate but I hate dealing with dealers and they will not commit to the engine top/cover. I hate the Bull Bar too and know I would remove asap.

 

[B-train]

That is nice and an even better price than the 1995 I found in Kent, Wa. Am I correct in thinking that the 6.0 engine does not have AFM?

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Any 2500 or larger vehicle with a gas motor doesn't have AFM. The 6.0L in that 2007 is a Rockstar!! The newer LS 6.0L motors have more power and a little better efficiency than the 2000-06 models do. Plus, the exhaust rumble with factory exhaust is very soothing as well. I put 165K on my 2015 work truck and it never needed any attention other than basic maintenance. 10/10 would recommend

 

[B-train]

I know that the 2500 suburban was available with 4 wheel steering too in those years. They looked pretty cool. It would be fun to own one.

 

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I know that the 2500 suburban was available with 4 wheel steering too in those years. They looked pretty cool. It would be fun to own one.

Nope, my noggin' says stick with what I know, the NBS 2000-2006

 

[Tonyrodz]

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This is a definite candidate but I hate dealing with dealers and they will not commit to the engine top/cover. I hate the Bull Bar too and know I would remove asap.

Engine cover is easy--and cheap.

 

[B-train]

Those were the years I was referring to. 4 wheel steering was done after that body style. If you plan on trailering a lot with it like you mentioned, I'd probably opt for the 8.1L. Driven correctly, they still returned food fuel economy. A guy I know had the 8.1L avalanche and was able to get up to 19 mpg on road trips which is quite respectable for a larger vehicle.

 

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Even the 8.1 is an option but if just the right 6.0 shows up, I would look that way. I know the 8.1 has typically the full float axle too and of course higher weight towing capacity. Decisions decisions. decisions.

You had mentioned the 2007 and I shy away from that years and newer.

 

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Engine cover is easy--and cheap.

I know, but it is the principle of the thing that irks me.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I know, but it is the principle of the thing that irks me.

I def hear that. A lot of dealers are a$$holes who think they have gold while you have $hit.

 

[intheburbs]

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This is a definite candidate but I hate dealing with dealers and they will not commit to the engine top/cover. I hate the Bull Bar too and know I would remove asap.

Price seems awfully high for a stripped LS with that kind of mileage. Never mind that used car prices are softening, that's maybe $10k-$11k.

If it was an 8.1/4.10, then yes, more-reasonable price.

 

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Price seems awfully high for a stripped LS with that kind of mileage. Never mind that used car prices are softening, that's maybe $10k-$11k.

If it was an 8.1/4.10, then yes, more-reasonable price.

You are correct, prices starting to tinkle down but the dealers still think they have gold. I don't mind the stripped down LS version but that price irks me. Been that price for going on 2 months.