fishon1213
Observer
Hello all, so I am looking to buy a suburban for a family vehicle. I dont really need an off road beast or anything but we do live in the midwest so 4x4 is preferred. We currently have an '86 suburban and a '98 montero. Our current suburban is just an old beater but works for the time being, its 9 passenger and has a heater, lol. The montero is 7 passenger but still just not enough room for a family of 8. I have decided that I would like a late 90's, I like the body style and the tbi motors. I also like the 9 passenger models with cargo doors as opposed to the gate. In my searches I have found these two options much easier to find in 3/4 ton models. Now I don't really need a 3/4 ton for towing purposes, but fuel mileage is not a huge concern, as long as I can get 10-14 I am satisfied. I don't really want a diesel, I cant justify the initial cost and maintenance cost.
So a few questions about the 3/4 tons...
How does the fuel mileage really compare between the 350 vs 454?
I have heard the 4l80e is pretty stout compared to the 4l60e, opinions?
Any common issues I should be looking for when checking out a 97-99 suburban?
So a few questions about the 3/4 tons...
How does the fuel mileage really compare between the 350 vs 454?
I have heard the 4l80e is pretty stout compared to the 4l60e, opinions?
Any common issues I should be looking for when checking out a 97-99 suburban?