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remist17 · 10-30-2009, 03:56 PM

I have a 04 Dodge Cummins that I am selling and getting a Tahoe or Yukon. I have not bought a newer Chevy since 98.

I found several Used Tahoes 2005 and 2006 with ~60K on them. Any suggestions on what to look out for on these models?

Do you consider 60K medium miles I am owrried about the life span.

Any help/ Suggestions.

Gray Ghost · 10-31-2009, 11:25 AM

If it has the 5.3 motor, it's just broken in good. These motors run well for upwards of 200k miles. mileage is great and drive-ability is second to none. I don't know the quirks to watch out for as I haven't had any myself. I bought my '05 with 95k on the clock and it runs perfectly!

remist17 · 11-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

If it has the 5.3 motor, it's just broken in good. These motors run well for upwards of 200k miles. mileage is great and drive-ability is second to none. I don't know the quirks to watch out for as I haven't had any myself. I bought my '05 with 95k on the clock and it runs perfectly!

Thanks.. got the 05 tahoe picking up Friday

DirtyLarry · 11-04-2009, 07:12 PM

Congrats, you will like it!

I have an ’04 Hoe that we bought new that now has 98K miles with no real problems to speak of other than it needed the typical instrument cluster due to the 03/04 speedo stepper motor problem, had to replace the electric shift 4x4 button control head, upper intermediate steering shaft and a brake light switch. Pretty much the typical stuff you see on the GMT800’s.

Gray Ghost · 11-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Congrats! I bet you'll love it.

fiddy9apache · 11-04-2009, 07:56 PM

i love my tahoe, it has 120,000 on the 5.3 but it looks brand new inside and out. even has the new car smell.

10-30-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Need Help picking out what to Buy!! I have a 04 Dodge Cummins that I am selling and getting a Tahoe or Yukon. I have not bought a newer Chevy since 98. I found several Used Tahoes 2005 and 2006 with ~60K on them. Any suggestions on what to look out for on these models? Do you consider 60K medium miles I am owrried about the life span. Any help/ Suggestions. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

10-31-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Need Help picking out what to Buy!! If it has the 5.3 motor, it's just broken in good. These motors run well for upwards of 200k miles. mileage is great and drive-ability is second to none. I don't know the quirks to watch out for as I haven't had any myself. I bought my '05 with 95k on the clock and it runs perfectly! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-04-2009, 07:12 PM	#4
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Need Help picking out what to Buy!! Congrats, you will like it! I have an ’04 Hoe that we bought new that now has 98K miles with no real problems to speak of other than it needed the typical instrument cluster due to the 03/04 speedo stepper motor problem, had to replace the electric shift 4x4 button control head, upper intermediate steering shaft and a brake light switch. Pretty much the typical stuff you see on the GMT800’s. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#5
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Need Help picking out what to Buy!! Congrats! I bet you'll love it. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-04-2009, 07:56 PM	#6
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Need Help picking out what to Buy!! i love my tahoe, it has 120,000 on the 5.3 but it looks brand new inside and out. even has the new car smell.



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