jasoutside
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I know there are some gearhead truck guys that hang around here so I'd appreciate any opinions you have that may help me pick out a new (used) Suburban.
I currently drive a 1999 GMC Burb, 3/4 Ton with the 7.4, 454 in it. It's been a great truck for my purposes. I haul lots of people around as well as good sized loads. I have dumped some money into it over the past few years and it seems like my annual maintenance costs might be helping me justify a new rig. I think these 99's were known for weak brakes.
Anyway, my budget would be in the $10 - $12K range give or take, and I am in no rush to pick something up. I may even try to squeeze another year out of my current Burb. But If I see a sweet deal I may jump. It looks like my budget puts me in the 2001-2004 year range. Maybe newer if fuel prices continue on like they are.
So, question, right...
What do you guys think about the 1/2 ton vs. the 3/4, 5.3 vs. 8.1?
The heaviest loads I pull will be my tractor/trailer or a load of logs, right around the 8,500 lb range. My boat is light and I'll never own a glasser
Will the 1/2 ton be a dog? Will it cut the mustard? I'm sure either will pull, but what about braking and handling the load? Any of you guys have first hand experience with both?
Also, should I have the Ford Excursion in the mix here?
Happy to hear your thoughts, thanks!
I currently drive a 1999 GMC Burb, 3/4 Ton with the 7.4, 454 in it. It's been a great truck for my purposes. I haul lots of people around as well as good sized loads. I have dumped some money into it over the past few years and it seems like my annual maintenance costs might be helping me justify a new rig. I think these 99's were known for weak brakes.
Anyway, my budget would be in the $10 - $12K range give or take, and I am in no rush to pick something up. I may even try to squeeze another year out of my current Burb. But If I see a sweet deal I may jump. It looks like my budget puts me in the 2001-2004 year range. Maybe newer if fuel prices continue on like they are.
So, question, right...
What do you guys think about the 1/2 ton vs. the 3/4, 5.3 vs. 8.1?
The heaviest loads I pull will be my tractor/trailer or a load of logs, right around the 8,500 lb range. My boat is light and I'll never own a glasser
Will the 1/2 ton be a dog? Will it cut the mustard? I'm sure either will pull, but what about braking and handling the load? Any of you guys have first hand experience with both?
Also, should I have the Ford Excursion in the mix here?
Happy to hear your thoughts, thanks!