Thinkn of buying one from a friend,'07 LTZ model, do you like it,problems,etc.????? Thanks

 

besides it being a chevy. Make sure it gets serviced. Id get rid of that orange antifreeze, flush it and put some green or yellow antifreeze in it. the dexcool SUCKS it will clog your radiator after a while. Make sure you keep a eye on the tranny too and keep it serviced. Overall even though it is a chevy these are pretty strong trucks. (and i dont say that about a chevy very often)

 

yep, I agree 100 percent. the problem comes in that the dexcool is so sensitive to contamination, that it turns acidic. One of the main reason so many intake gaskets failed. It turns acidic and starts eating away at the rubber o-rings. The odd part is, even contaminants in the air can ruin it. Definately flush it and put in good ol green stuff. But you have to flush it completely, or whats left in can gel and plug everything up.

Good trucks with a good track record. Good power, nice ride, lots of room.

The only thing I might add is, make sure you "need" a suburban. If you don't, then don't buy it. If you really want an SUV, buy a Tahoe or Yukon. Suburbans are a pain in the azz to park, to feed.... just everything about them is a pain because they are so big. So, if your a single guy, or married with only one or two kids, I'd not advise getting one. A 4 door Yukon or Tahoe will be much easier on the wallet, and the ease of just driving it.

 

Gas mpg?????

 

I absolutely LOVE my 98 Suburban. There is nothing like having all that room. It tows my enclosed trailer like it's made of paper. Rides smooth as glass on the interstate. Gas mileage around town is around 14-15. Never checked it on interstate. Take the 3rd row seat out and you can stuff a small car back there. Once you get used to it, parking and such isn't bad at all in my opinion. Get the 4wheel drive model. To me they ride alot better.

 

i have an 07 silverado LT, and its the bomb, killer ride, nice power and looks great. i bought mine new and have almost 40k mi now , i use mobil 1 oil, and have had no problems...

 

I have an 05 Silverado 1500 and I like it alot

my dad has an 04 Suburban and he LOVES it. He actually teared up a bit when I said he should trade it in for something with better MPG "he drives about 80 miles one way to work and back each day.

He said "but.. I love this car!"