I need a new vehicle

[smokeonthewater]

I'd say that you could count on slightly BETTER mpg with the suv than the pickup... more aerodynamic.

[macojoe]

Thanks Guys!! I am most likely looking in the 2000 to 2003 range as they get a little pricey after that for me right now.

[Kracker Jack]

My brother owns a 2001 tahoe and has owned it since brand new. He will pass that vehicle down to his daughter next month for her to rstart driving. Thw only issue he has had with that truck is the clear coat on the hood and the fuel pump in the tank. He replaced the fuel pump twice. The heated side view mirrors are expensive also!!! I broke one on it one time and had to buy the mirror.....,ouch!!!!!

[phatdaddy]

i have an 02 tahoe 4wd w/5.3. got it in 07 w/85,000 and love it. currently has 160,000. gas mileage is ok 15 around town & 19 interstate. the only issues we have had is fuel pump(fairly common) and alternator @ 150,000. supposedly the intake manifold gskt will need addressing soon.
this is the first chev/gmc i have ever owned and when i replace my work truck, i will be looking for one in that year.

[smokeonthewater]

the fuel pumps on these trucks are cooled by the fuel they sit in and will last longer if you keep the tank full... get in the habit of FILLING it when it hits 1/4 tank...
I'm not saying that all failures are caused by it but most that I've seen are on vehicles that people regularly put just enough gas in to go somewhere so they spend a lot of time at 1/4 or lower.

[UBHSTRY]

Just sold a 99 turbo diesel suburban, 1500 bucks. Keep your eyes open deals are out there.

[macojoe]

Thanks guys!! Yes I use to have a 02 Truck and the fuel pump went twice in that one also, power window motors also.
The motor was the 4.8 and it is still going today, I will be looking for something in that range. Just needed to know what if anything was different in the SUV to look for other then trucks.

[UBHSTRY]

Maco are you willing to come here to pa for the right vehicle?