'97 Chevy Suburban - worth it?

[xox]

how much would a '97 chevy suburban k1500 5.7L V8 gas, normal wear and tear cost at market price? what should i watch out for and what are its common defects? (other than fuel costs) where can i get cheap spare parts? thanks in advance

[mbt]

resale prices for GM trucks dropped like a rock, i think a '97 Suburban can be had for 700-800K

[vinj]

I'm not sure on the prices but i'd go with what MBT mentioned.

On spare parts, they have available in Thunder Auto sa Masangkay (same place as Opel parts).

You interested in getting one? My Tito is thinking of selling his current Suburban for a brand new one, he got it brand new in 98 or 99... color white, maintained at GM Autoworld. It's his out-of-town car (Manila-Tagaytay, Manila-Baguio).

On defects, i'm not sure but i know we already changed one of the bearings (alternator i think) before when it emitted some noises. It also has an appetite for brake pads if you drive up and down mountains a lot.

[Ungas]

Why not opt for the 2500 (8 lugs) model, much better underpinnings compared to 1500 (6 lugs) units. Since they are both pegged at the same price.

vinj::: Does your uncle have the 2500 or 1500 Suburban?

[empy]

hopefully, someone in your family owns an oil well or something.

i used to drive a V8 tahoe (a little smaller than the suburban but same engine) for work, and i had to refill that thing every day at $30-40 a pop. good thing my company paid for the gas. no joke, the gas bill was higher than my company's lease payments on the vehicle.

this was in the late 90's when gas was half the price (in the US) of what it is now.

[xox]

vinj, do you have the contact number of thunder auto? also, how much is your uncle selling his?

[vinj]

Ungas... it's the 2500 model.

Dapat mag promo yung GMC/Chevy at Ford... buy 1 Suburban/Expedition today and get a free trailer with gas pump/tank. :D

[Ungas]

Uy! Maganda yan! Bihira ako makakita ng 2500 sa local market.

[mbt]

bilhin mo na ungas

m54 powered,

that is absolutely insane hehehe

[empy]

Originally posted by mbt
m54 powered,

that is absolutely insane hehehe

it is...buti talaga hindi ako ang nagbabayad. of course, i was a franchising manager so i drove a lot for work.

naisip ko kasi...you guys might spend 2-3 hours a day stuck in stop-and-go traffic. your fuel consumption might be comparable.

[GlennSter]

may tinawaran kami ng dad ko last last month sa autocamp...dating suburban ni sharon cuneta...herhehrehr

ganda...machong macho...pero kinailangan namin ng pera...herhehrehr

[vinj]

Ungas, what would be the differences bet the 2500 and 1500? Suspension? ALam ko yung 3500 is already more like a truck...

Xox, i'll check on their asking price... I dont have the number of Thunder with me now but you can find it posted on one of the Opel Astra threads.

Glennster, dont worry, kahit wala kayong machong Suburban, macho ka pa rin.

[Ungas]

Mainly the gears, axles are bigger and sturdier, yes suspension is more beefed up than the 1500. But the 3500 are not locally released, so I have to contend my imagination on the 2500 units. Alam ko may diesel option ang 3500 units.

[xox]

its ok vinj, i was able to contact them already. Glennster: how much were they selling to you?

[GlennSter]

shan, 840k.sariwang sariwa.chaka one of kind ang design....may orig stickers pa siya eh.galing pang states....naka blings pa yata as far as i can remember.

pero matatawaran pa eh.i forgot how much yung sinabi niya where we can settle..pero something came up kaya di natuloy...