What would you buy if you had to replace your GMT800/900 SUV and couldn't buy a GM product?...

[Dawg82]

For me it's a second gen Toyota Sequoia 4WD or a 2005 or newer Lexus GX 470/460. Need extra power and towing capacity vs. a V6 4-Runner. If it wasn't for their engines, Ford Expedition would be good alternative.

 

[Bigburb3500]

Ford or Lincoln full size but likely a new Lexus LX hybrid that’s coming out (money not being considered)

 

[Doubeleive]

surely you jest, lol
maybe go back to a 2nd gen 4runner 5 speed 4x4 but it's gonna need mods.......
and my kids are not going to like being crammed up in the back seat
or maybe a slightly more modern landrover but I have never seen one without a check engine light so money pit....

 

[89Suburban]

Mini van

 

[Dawg82]

Mini van

Love the PPV look of that 2007 Tahoe. Mine still has the blue lights behind the grill, but it was more of a general purpose sheriff's vehicle given the standard interior and 4.8L Vortec

 

[GMCChevy]

Durango. The only reason we stuck with GM was wanted to stick with truck based SUV.

 

[89Suburban]

Love the PPV look of that 2007 Tahoe. Mine still has the blue lights behind the grill, but it was more of a general purpose sheriff's vehicle given the standard interior and 4.8L Vortec

Thanks! I worked my arse off on it!

 

[5x10]

May go SS sedan

 

[mountie]

Infiniti QX 80..... We had a '99 I-30, and now a 2016 QX50 . ZERO complaints. Never heard of any recalls.
Have been flawless and good HP / handling.
But I would miss the extra length.

 

[Mudsport96]

Going to assume money isn't a factor in this hypothetical question. And I would be replaced suv for suv as I have my truck too currently.

So I would find a rust free full size Bronco with a 351. A 92 to 96 would be ideal, but a 89 to 91 would work as long as it had the overdrive transmission. I would even take a 302 powered one as long as it had the 4.10s to make up for the lower power output. My 95 F150 has and still does treat me very good, and sooo easy to work on too.
Barring those options. Next in like would be an 78 to 87 Bronco with a Windsor so I can swap in an AOD for the overdrive to replace the 3 speed it would have.

Next would be a 78 to 93 Grand Wagoneer with a 401( pre-83) or 360 (post 83).

That being said. If I could have a GM but not a GMT800/900.

A 2 door pre 1996 Tahoe or even a 90 to 92ish K5 would be next. As I have access to a 400 with a TPI setup I've been dying to put in a truck.
A rust free BlaZeR2would get me by. With a supposed 4700 lbs tow rating, it should pull my boat okay for the distances I take it.
Those are the only things I would be interested in BUYING. I have driven and worked on newer vehicles and no thanks. I'm not even old yet and I will take repair simplicity over creature comforts any day.
Now, if some one would GIVE me a 91 to 95 7.3 IDI single wheel standard cab f350 or late 70s Ramcharger with a 400 or 440....I wouldn't turn them down.

 

[Bocephous]

I'd probably replace it with a 4-Runner, preferably an older one with the 4.7L, and definitely from a state that doesn't salt/brine their roads. Second choice would be the same 4-Runner with a 4.0L. I had an '05 Tundra with the 4.7, and it was a very good truck to me (kept it for 17 years), and had an '05 4-Runner with the 4.0, and would have kept both were it not for frame rust issues.

 

[Jocko PDX]

Ford expedition Tremor.

 

[mikeyss]

Wagoneer with the H.O. I-6

 

[noodlesandsam2]

2006 bmw e53 X5 4.8is. That was the second runner up to the 02 2500 XL. I know, very different.

 

[NardDog]

1970 k1500

 

[tooleyondeck]

Durango SRT all day

 

[Fairweatherider]

Another vote for the Ford Expedition Tremor. I’d opt for that sweet new tailgate design for ‘25

 

[PNWYukon]

Ford Excursion

 

[2017sltXL]

Ford Excursion

Same, and call me nuts, insane or whatever, but I'd find one with a 6.0 PS. I've worked on enough of them to know what makes them tick, and make crazy power while still getting low 20's interstate driving.

 

[Geotrash]

Missed this thread earlier. Is this a trick question? There is nothing else built in the last 20 years that compares with a Suburban 2500/3500 except maybe an older Excursion. If I was going to go that route, I would find an older 7.3 version (or a bulletproofed 6.0) and do a full frame-off restoration on it. Something like this would be perfect for our needs:

2001 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L Power Stroke 4x4

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