Long timer viewer of the endless posts on this board, first time with a question! I currently have an 04 Jeep Liberty with OME lift, larger tires, blah, blah,blah. We also have a 16 month old, a golden retriever, and another baby on the way. All good things! Our main car is a 2011 Subie Outback which we really like. It has way more usable space than the Liberty. When we go places we certainly do not pack lightly.
Soooo, I'm eyeing up Suburbans. Specifically 96-99's. Maybe 3/4 tons. What do I need to look for? Anyone have one and wish they didn't? Should I skip this generation and look for a 2000+? Vortec V8's vs. the 5.3 or 6.0? The older body styles are awesome but family members want airbags.
I know there is no perfect vehicle, but I keep coming back to these beasts. I'll use it as my DD (I usually ride my bike to work, it's 1 mile away) and maybe on a few long family vacations or to races (triathlons, lots of gear to take). As much as I love going to Rausch Creek I can't see myself dragging a Suburban over that stuff so offroading will be fireroads, bombing around on our property, and the occasional beach.
Thanks for your comments and sharing your insight!
Soooo, I'm eyeing up Suburbans. Specifically 96-99's. Maybe 3/4 tons. What do I need to look for? Anyone have one and wish they didn't? Should I skip this generation and look for a 2000+? Vortec V8's vs. the 5.3 or 6.0? The older body styles are awesome but family members want airbags.
I know there is no perfect vehicle, but I keep coming back to these beasts. I'll use it as my DD (I usually ride my bike to work, it's 1 mile away) and maybe on a few long family vacations or to races (triathlons, lots of gear to take). As much as I love going to Rausch Creek I can't see myself dragging a Suburban over that stuff so offroading will be fireroads, bombing around on our property, and the occasional beach.
Thanks for your comments and sharing your insight!