I have been searching and reading posts by others and Volk about choosing a Burb.
I used to have an 80 Series cruiser that I sold two years ago, and have been 4x4 less since.
Fast forward to two weeks ago, the two cars we bought within the last 18 months are two small for my now family of four. I am selling both cars, and needing to move to something bigger. I need room for a toddler seat, and a rear facing infant seat and my three labs plus gear. Based upon all of this, I am looking at suburbans as mentioned above. What I can't decide is between which body style/years.
I live in Denver, so some very mild wheeling, nothin crazy. Would like something big enough that I can sleep in when I go bird hunting, and be able to put in the BOB stroller and dogs. That being said, I only want to spend up to $4,000. For that amount it appears that i can get pretty good into the 93-99 suburban, or a nicer slightly cleaner 88-91 suburban.
My wife isn't a powder puff, but I have a feeling that she would like the 93-99 version best based upon interior layout.
Besides the solid front axle vs IFS. What do you guys think would be best for a young family. I am looking to get rid of both car payments and just have two paid for cars, one suburban, and one get around car that I will drive back and forth to work.
I am thinking that the 93-99 suburbans would give me better road manners, nicer/newer interior and some other creature comfort. If I can pick up a good specimen I would possibly drive it to Florida on vacation next year.
Any info or pointers that you guys can point out would be greatly appreciated.
I used to have an 80 Series cruiser that I sold two years ago, and have been 4x4 less since.
Fast forward to two weeks ago, the two cars we bought within the last 18 months are two small for my now family of four. I am selling both cars, and needing to move to something bigger. I need room for a toddler seat, and a rear facing infant seat and my three labs plus gear. Based upon all of this, I am looking at suburbans as mentioned above. What I can't decide is between which body style/years.
I live in Denver, so some very mild wheeling, nothin crazy. Would like something big enough that I can sleep in when I go bird hunting, and be able to put in the BOB stroller and dogs. That being said, I only want to spend up to $4,000. For that amount it appears that i can get pretty good into the 93-99 suburban, or a nicer slightly cleaner 88-91 suburban.
My wife isn't a powder puff, but I have a feeling that she would like the 93-99 version best based upon interior layout.
Besides the solid front axle vs IFS. What do you guys think would be best for a young family. I am looking to get rid of both car payments and just have two paid for cars, one suburban, and one get around car that I will drive back and forth to work.
I am thinking that the 93-99 suburbans would give me better road manners, nicer/newer interior and some other creature comfort. If I can pick up a good specimen I would possibly drive it to Florida on vacation next year.
Any info or pointers that you guys can point out would be greatly appreciated.