Need help (should i buy)
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Need help (should i buy)
Ok so im looking at a 1996 chevy suburban with 208k miles it has some cosmetic issues but idrc about the outside since its gonna be a beater/work truck everything works in the inside he wants 1500$ But idk are these trucks good? Like should i worry about the tranny or anything big? Please lmk
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It all depends on how well the truck was maintained. Are there any maintenance records? Check the fluids, is the oil dirty, is the transmission fluid burned or is it pink in color? Check the air filter. Is the check engine light on? This will give you an idea of how the truck was taken care of.
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The biggest indicator of durability at that point in a truck's life is how it was maintained. Does the current owner have maintenance records showing fluid changes - not just oil changes, but transmission, transfer case, axles, radiator, hell, even power steering? What about the rubber - boots, belts, hoses, etc? Are there spots of grease near the suspension fittings and boots, indicating they were regularly maintained?
No records? I'd walk away.
Is the platform solid? Yes, very. But a 100k truck with little maintenance is going to be in much rougher mechanical shape than one with 200k that was meticulously maintained.
No records? I'd walk away.
Is the platform solid? Yes, very. But a 100k truck with little maintenance is going to be in much rougher mechanical shape than one with 200k that was meticulously maintained.
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Ok so im looking at a 1996 chevy suburban with 208k miles it has some cosmetic issues but idrc about the outside since its gonna be a beater/work truck everything works in the inside he wants 1500$ But idk are these trucks good? Like should i worry about the tranny or anything big? Please lmk