Tow Vehicle Recommendations
#11
Super Moderator
I believe that's a reasonable number. maybe even generous for the actual weight increase. However, the reduction in GTW (gross towing weight) might equate to 800/1200 lbs or so.
I admit, I didn't/haven't looked into the various packages which may have been installed, causing the variations.
I admit, I didn't/haven't looked into the various packages which may have been installed, causing the variations.
#12
This is the guide I've been using. I've referenced the 2008 guide (give or take a year), as those models are what's in my price range. I've also heard good things about Tahoe/Suburban reliability, so I feel safe getting a model with the average mileage for those years on it.
Now that I'm looking at the listings a little closer, it does appear that there's only 100-200 pounds of difference in towing between a 2WD and a 4x4. I'm glad I brought that up.
At this point, I'm torn between a Suburban and a Tahoe.
Now that I'm looking at the listings a little closer, it does appear that there's only 100-200 pounds of difference in towing between a 2WD and a 4x4. I'm glad I brought that up.
At this point, I'm torn between a Suburban and a Tahoe.
Last edited by Jeffreybomb; December 21st, 2015 at 4:34 PM.
#13
All I can offer is this:
The number of Tahoe owners who, after some period of time, say, "Wow. I wish I'd gotten the Suburban instead." = large number
The number of Suburban owners who, after some period of time, say, "Wow. I wish I'd gotten the Tahoe instead." = Zero
As far as I'm concerned, I'll have a Suburban in my garage until the day I die. And then, in my will, I'll request that I be buried in it.
I was just perusing my maintenance file on my Burb. I've had it 2.5 years, have put 40k miles on it, the odometer now shows 146k, and I've spent a total of $20 in repairs. Replaced a bad purge valve solenoid. I've beaten the snot out of this truck - over 10,000 miles of heavy towing, fourwheeling in Moab, hard driving - and the only money I've spent on it was for fluid changes, tires and body work (thanks to my daughter). I love this truck.
The number of Tahoe owners who, after some period of time, say, "Wow. I wish I'd gotten the Suburban instead." = large number
The number of Suburban owners who, after some period of time, say, "Wow. I wish I'd gotten the Tahoe instead." = Zero
As far as I'm concerned, I'll have a Suburban in my garage until the day I die. And then, in my will, I'll request that I be buried in it.
I was just perusing my maintenance file on my Burb. I've had it 2.5 years, have put 40k miles on it, the odometer now shows 146k, and I've spent a total of $20 in repairs. Replaced a bad purge valve solenoid. I've beaten the snot out of this truck - over 10,000 miles of heavy towing, fourwheeling in Moab, hard driving - and the only money I've spent on it was for fluid changes, tires and body work (thanks to my daughter). I love this truck.
Last edited by intheburbs; December 21st, 2015 at 6:39 PM.
#14
Super Moderator
I second that
And the only thing I can offer is that both Hoe and Burbs have appointments equal to any Cadillac I've owned (several by the way). I'm a big fan of "set it and forget it", so auto setting seats, lights, other things are available on most all of them.
And the only thing I can offer is that both Hoe and Burbs have appointments equal to any Cadillac I've owned (several by the way). I'm a big fan of "set it and forget it", so auto setting seats, lights, other things are available on most all of them.
#15
Administrator
#18
Active Fuel Management
aka cylinder deactivation
Started in 2007. Bad design. Causes engines to consume oil excessively, and leads to long-term lifter issues, too. People say it was fixed around 2010-2011 model year. I don't buy it, and I'll never buy an AFM truck. I'll buy a Ford Ecoboost F150 or 6.4 Hemi Ram before I buy a GM AFM truck.
Google 5.3 AFM
Enjoy perusing the 7,600,000 hits.
aka cylinder deactivation
Started in 2007. Bad design. Causes engines to consume oil excessively, and leads to long-term lifter issues, too. People say it was fixed around 2010-2011 model year. I don't buy it, and I'll never buy an AFM truck. I'll buy a Ford Ecoboost F150 or 6.4 Hemi Ram before I buy a GM AFM truck.
Google 5.3 AFM
Enjoy perusing the 7,600,000 hits.
#19
CF Active Member
Suburban are great. We are a family of 5 plus two dogs who make 1.5hr trips to see family regularly many of these trips in the summer towing a 4600lb boat. The truck handles it great. The wife has since taken over the suburban as a daily driver and I have gone to a 2015 Silverado, but when I get behind the suburban it is like seeing a good old friend. We will always own a burb. And yes a 2500 is probably overkill now that it is a family hauler 99% of the time.