Suburban 2000-2010?

[Lann 10,838]

I figure you guys might know a little about this car. Expensive to own/repair? Piece of crap or a good car?

[Fido_le_muet 5,197]

That's for the US guys

[Ninja 719]

I had 1 for maintenance where i used to work but i don't know much about it

[Sinister 2,578]

The big SUV made by Chevrolet? Only thing I know about them is that they are freaking expensive.

[Lann 10,838]

Yes, this:

The price drops fast as they get older.

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Chevrolet_Suburban_1_Agare_7_Sits_8529_Mil_66475046.htm?ca=9&w=3

 

Edited April 20, 2016 by Lann

[Sinister 2,578]

Nice. I've always liked those big things but have never owned one. 

[Fido_le_muet 5,197]

@Lann What about that Passat GTE ?

[Lann 10,838]

4 minutes ago, Fido_le_muet said:

@Lann What about that Passat GTE ?

Thanks its going great, been driving on electricity for the last few weeks. But I also need something bigger, with kid number 5 on the way we wont fit in just the Passat. I do have a Multivan, but I was thinking to get something older/cheaper as the big car is just parked most of the time. 

[JustHatched 12,103]

We've got 2 of them Lann, both well over 150000 miles and they run fine with regular maintenance. Just keep your fluids changed and all the other stuff that normally happens and it'll last a long time. Uses alot of fuel though

[Lann 10,838]

On 2016-04-20 at 9:05 PM, Fido_le_muet said:

@Lann What about that Passat GTE ?

I am still a bit too excited about this electric car

 

On 2016-04-20 at 10:41 PM, Hatch said:

We've got 2 of them Lann, both well over 150000 miles and they run fine with regular maintenance. Just keep your fluids changed and all the other stuff that normally happens and it'll last a long time. Uses alot of fuel though

If you have two, that says something about the car. Will look into it more,  too bad they are rare here. Thanks! 

[zztop911 1,609]

Just pay close attention to the start up. Insist that it be a COLD START. Quite a few years of the LS engine, seemingly a majority truck engines, were susceptible to piston skirt failure/collapse. This will result in a hollow ringing sort of noise on start up with a minor case, but very harsh with more damage. It can somewhat go away as the engine warms and pistons expand. When maintained and not abused, they can last for an acceptable time.

 

edit! Check the brake lines for corrosion! Depending on your winters, they are very susceptible to corrosion and failure.

Edited April 23, 2016 by zztop911

[JustHatched 12,103]

10 hours ago, Lann said:

I am still a bit too excited about this electric car

 

If you have two, that says something about the car. Will look into it more,  too bad they are rare here. Thanks! 

I don't know that it really says anything about other than necessity.  Rose already had one when we got together, it fits 5 people. Problem was when we got together we had 5 kids together (her 2, my 3) and we were using to different vehicles to get everyone to the same place. We found a 7 passenger for the right price but we would have went with anything just to get all on one vehicle.