I absolutely love these "Three Idiots and a _______ Challenge" videos. Entertaining, great for eating up time on Sunday mornings, and seeing older rides actually perform quite well is awesome. As always, great job TFL!
I love these episodes. But one criticism, put them all on the same style tire. Tires are so critical off road. A ford raptor on highway tires would suck in the snow too. With the prices of the vehicles being so different it’s one factor that could be an even playing field.
If this were some sort of scientific test, sure... but the reality is tires are expensive and it makes little sense to put them on a vehicle that they don't plan to keep. Take it for what it is, a comparison between vehicles the way you would do it with your buddies.
@@wilmarbarrick3194me and my buddies wouldn't have $8k deficit between vehicles haha. And street tires. Only paying $6.5k for the Ford, he has plenty of tire money left over.
@wilmarbarrick3194 one phone call and almost any tire company would be more than happy to sponsor a video with them by provided new free tires for all the vehicles. They do it all the time.
Historically they typically take these trucks out with the tires that came on them. Afterward they put tires on (often the same) and do additional testing.
Regardless of the outcome, you’ve found three of the cleanest 90’s SUVs around! No rust, no dents, no “patina”, and they work. These aren’t normal FB Marketplace beaters.
There's plenty out their in good shape. They're just not 5 minutes from your house and clean ones are no longer "cheap". Plus, everything sold on fb is shit. Look elsewhere.
My 2000 Chevy Suburban 5.3L 4x4 has nearly 300,000 miles behind it. Runs like new and serves as a base camp. Maintenance is easy, ride is smooth with new KYB shocks and BFG TKO2’s.
318,000 on my 01 5.3 Tahoe. Got it for free from a friend, the original owner, only thing that’s been done was a transfer case rebuild at about 250k which he did himself and I resealed the motor when I got it cause I’m meticulous. Wasn’t too sure about it when he gave it to me but it’s clean and has served up 30k miles for me so far. Drive it every day.
All of my 97-02 Round Nose Expeditions and F150s were extremely solid rigs. I owned 6 of them, all variations, 4.6 & 5.4 Triton engines, 4x4 and RWD, Eddie Bauer, even a 99 SSV Cop Version Expediton with rubber floors. Great trucks, very reliable.
We had a 97 F150 on my dad's farm. The 5.4 Triton was a beast back then. Pulled hay wagons and horses up steep hills with ease. And was great for family trips.
Same, I love my 01 with the 5.4. Rock solid at 226k miles and still drives like a new car, I work at a dealership and drives better then some of our used cars that only have 50,000 mi on them and only a couple years old. Fordpower! Even save me once when I crashed it in the snow 30 miles an hour into a guardrail only knocked off the license plate And kept driving even till this day with a small dent in the bumper
Total fun. I have a 94 burban with 300k, and a 2001 Toy Sequoia. The Toy is super nice, but that ole burban is the most useful, as I can haul an 8' sheet of plywood in back
Tahoe gets my vote. I love the GMt400s. One of the longest lasting and most reliable platforms ever made. My mom had a '99 Yukon very similar to this Tahoe. Great truck, very reliable. It has over 300k mi when she sold it.
The 100k mile remark on Tahoe is crazy … the majority of 1st Gen tahoes or any Gmt400 usually has welll over 250k lol , just go on marketplace , there’s a lot over 300-350k miles lol .
I’m so so happy you guys are finally featuring a 1997-2002 Expedition! I always thought it was so underrated. I have one and am super happy that it has. 2wd, 4 auto, 4 high and 4 low. Factory 31’s. Rear limited slip. Decent ground clearance. Very hard to kill and can be had for half a Tahoe
Same here. We had a 1996 and a 1997 4-door Yukons, and they were wonderful, amazing machines. Rust took them, but while we had them they were solid, comfortable rides. The Tahoe they have here with the barn doors is a gem!
Tahoe is a pretty looking hot rod that doesn’t compare to the other 2. Still see those Chevy trucks everywhere too my dads got one that has 340k miles still runs like a champ.
It’s the banter that makes these kinds of videos. Thats why some channels nail it and others try and fall short. This is an example of that chemistry working perfectly. Love it.
My family owned 4 different Suburbans as I was growing up, 1 square body and 3 GMT400’s. I have so many great memories in those vehicles and I have a K1500 pickup myself. I just picked up a 1997 Expedition 4x4 and my only complaint is that the 2v 5.4 is much more difficult to work on than the Vortec engines!
My Tahoe is a '97 2 door 2 wheel drive. I pulled a new Tahoe out of a ditch where it bogged down after the driver backed up too far. Pretty impressive for an open diff.
I grew up in the 80s and 90s and I don't recall really seeing any land cruisers around. 4 runners however were everywhere as well as Tahoe and Expedition.
FFS i know this a really hard concept for most Americans to get their head around it. But holy hell there is a whole world out there that's not American.
I have seen hundreds of GMT400 vehicles that died well after 250,000 miles....I own a 94 full size 2 door Blazer, you can see it in my name, had it 24 years and it has over 230,000 miles on it and it still is working great....all original. I would also like to point out that if you are going to do these tests, you all should be equipped with the exact same tire type and tread. Great video......I may need the tissue....lol
The Tahoe is built on the GMT400 platform, which is the best truck ever built. You still see the C/K pickups, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons everywhere. I rarely see the Expeditions from that era still on the road, and they outsold the Tahoe/Suburban. As the owner of 4 Chevy trucks ranging from 1988-1998, I can say they are by far the best built 💪
Lmao. We are getting a pretty good picture of what Tommy’s childhood looked like during the tombstone hill portion of the episode. “Shut up and eat some baby m&ms.”
I love my 1992 Suburban. It's great off road. Has great visibility. The engine is ultra reliable. It's comfortable. Easy to work on. I've had it for 22 years now. 26:58 but it's also only a 3/4 window...
I owned a '97 Expedition XLT 4x4. Loved that it had part time 4wd. I put 31" BFG All-Terrains on it and it was awesome offroad and on the highway. Sadly someone else liked it too and stole it out of my driveway. Later, I bought an '05 Expedition. Hated the full-time 4wd. Own an '06 Tahoe 2wd today with stability control rear end. Swapping in an axle with the G80 soon.
I dont even need to watch this to know the GMT400 Tahoe is far and away the best of this bunch. Nobody had Land Cruisers back in the day, and I wont even waste my breath on the Ford. You still see tons of 90's Chevys on the road today, way more than any other manufacturer from that era.
I’ve never owned a Land Cruiser so I can’t speak on those. I’ve owned an expedition and several of the gmt trucks, and assuming the tahoe/suburban would be the same. Looks wise, I loved the expedition and it got me to a lot great camping spots far beyond the pavement. Mechanically, in my opinion, the gmt platform is just as capable but way cheaper and easier to work on.
These types of comparisons never get old. Please make more of these videos. What about “classic full body 4x4” like k5 blazer, bronco, ram charger, Jeep Cherokee chief? This would be an epic show.
Most of the 1st gen Expeditions would do well over 100k miles. Mine had 290k when I traded it. Ran just fine when I traded. The PRNDL bushings was really the only thing I had to change multiple times. It was a 97' XLT model with 4WDAuto. 5.4L 2v engine.
Roman "tyres are everything off road" also Roman "the Land Cruiser is better off road because the others have rubbish tyres and it makes no difference" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Landcruiser would still be better with the same tyres on those 2 land barges. But like the typical American you are probably too arrogant to realize that.
My Dad is 81, and drives a 1999 Tahoe. 5.3, 2 wheel drive with almost 300K. Every spring he drives it from Central Florida to Central Ohio pulling a 16 foot cargo trailer, then back to Florida in the fall, it's also his daily driver. His came with 3 row seating, it drives a rides fantastic.
I would like to see yall do the slip test on these rigs, I just picked up my third gmt z71 tahoe in recent years and no one done these tests back then so it would be cool to see it now 😎 👍
They are all great vehicles... The LC is definitely the best off-roader, the Tahoe is the best family hauler, and the Expedition is somewhere in between, but come on Toyota, fix the issue with the low range engagement. Even the new Taco has this same issue. You'd think in 30+ years they'd have figured it out by now
I'd love to see a 90s Compact SUV challenge in this format, maybe a RAV4, a CRV, and a Tracker? Would be a cool comparison especially considering how surprisingly off road capable those early compact SUVs are (especially the RAV4)
Late 90s suburban and late 80s Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s were/ and in mint condition are the GOAT IMO as a general purpose vehicle, assuming you can afford to feed them to use them daily.
If the Tahoe and Expedition had similar mods and tires to the Land Cruiser, the comparison would be more valid. As it is now, it's very hard taking this first comparison seriously or entertaining.
@@tdel8613 Being sponsored by Falken is way different than having the kind of relationship with them where they can just send 3 sets of pretty expensive tires for free.
@@noobasdfjkl They’ve done budget build comparisons before, so... This is just comparing used vehicles in the condition they were as purchased, not what they’re actually capable of. So it feels pointless.
I had a 2000 expedition 4.6 2WD that i passed down to my stepson with 339k miles on it, and its still going strong to this day. Original powertrain. Very reliable truck. That said, give me that Tahoe for a daily. The pinnacle of GM reliability, those things regularly go well over 250k miles, were insanely comfortable, and an iconic design. When i think of 90's family haulers, that tahoe is what pops in my head.
Probably my favourite of all your features. Well, Tommy and Kase are giving them a good run in the ‘old car and Jeep’ series. I imagine the first thing you’ll do is equalize the tire situ. Should be fun
Those old 350 vortec engines were pretty fuel efficient, I’m not sure it’ll win but I think it’s the one to beat if your going to win in the Denver 100
1st gen Ford Expedition was the direct replacement for the Bronco. Fits 34s stock on 16s. 10 inch clearance. Steel bumpers. Standard steel skid plates. Full time four-wheel drive. It also has the best engine and transmission of the bunch. 2 valve triton and the 4 speed easily go 250k... power and reliability. Only thing it lacks is lockers.
i agree. My buddies dad had one of these and we always borrowed it when we were teenagers. That thing was a tank. We were the old school party uber haha. It helped with the ladies 🤷♂️🤣. When you're an awkward teenager growing into your body, you need all the help you can get with them LOL.
I loved my 1999 Ford Expedition! Mine was the XLT with the 5.4L V8 and 4r100 transmission. My first vehicle in high school in 2014. Grew up in Moab and it was great for running the trails there! Still have it, just rebuilding the motor at 220,000 miles because valves were not seating properly anymore and oil rings and piston rings went out.
My ‘02 Expedition never ceases to amaze me with its capabilities even with the smaller 4.6 triton V8. A good set of AT tires with factory height suspension and my old girl can very comfortably get me almost anywhere. Hardly ever have to put it in 4 low👌
I wanted a 80 series, just couldnt justify the cost. I ended up with a 2000 2500 suburban instead and im glad i did. Way more room, power, comfort and 1/4 the price. The break over angle isnt ideal but i can make it work for the price 🤣
@@JohnDoeYouAre how does that negate anything that I said. If anything it supports it because the government ordered them. Good old Government Motors they wouldn't be around without those contracts
@@CoalChrome miss read after and part when was reading shitting. As if calling them overrated shit trucks compared to others. Would have been more positive word like beating.
@@CoalChromethose "cheaply made trucks" are far more comfortable and last longer than the other two in the competition. People like you only cry about the plastic pieces that are easy to replace other than that there's nothing comparable to the Tahoe's drivetrain and looks
The Land Cruiser is amazing and easily the best off road regardless of tires but the Suburban nameplate is farrrr more well known in the United States overall. I know this is a Tahoe but just saying. As far as an iconic people mover, it’s the burban hands down
Need to bring back the Hummer H2 that is the best OG SUV but I guess if were looking at 90s only. Should have brought a 2 door Tahoe Diesel that was 1000% best OG SUV of the 90s that or a Full size Bronco.
Love this series!! You need to put some good falkens on the Tahoe and expedition, then do the off road comparison again, cause the tires make all the difference as you know. Great video guys!!
89 gmc blazer, 350 with efi. Owned one when i was in highschool and a couple years after. Im talking jumps heavy offroad trips 4 wheel burnouts up against a wall lifted with 40" tsl swampers. Truck was operating fine up until the day i sold it. Only had to replace the trans once but that was to be expected. Wish i hadnt sold it best truck ever.
Obviously you can see the four wheel drive in the expedition was not working that's why it was sliding in the snow and you can clearly see the back tires spinning on the hill climb the fronts weren't pulling at all.
For next series I'd love to see three Midsize suvs under 10k, with low range, third row, v8 and a hitch. You could tow, go Offroad, drag race and carry people as challenges. Good examples would be early 2000's durangos, explorers, and envoy xl's mid 2000s pathfinders, 4runners and commanders
Depends on how early 2000s of a Durango. They still made the 1st gen after 2000 and the 4.7 V8 model had a 5 speed auto vs the 4 speed auto of the 5.9 Magnum. The 4.7 accelerated quicker too due to that 5 speed.
I absolutely love these "Three Idiots and a _______ Challenge" videos. Entertaining, great for eating up time on Sunday mornings, and seeing older rides actually perform quite well is awesome. As always, great job TFL!
Glad you like them!
Same here, absolutely made my Sunday morning. This feels like the older TFL videos from 5 to 10 years ago. Always Love TFL. Thank you..
@@TFLtruckI like the videos but it's kinda weird doing an off-road challenge when 2 outa 3 have bald street tires
Cool video 👍 The reveal part reminded me of my favorite part of Top Gear cheap car challenges when they meet up and make fun of each other’s vehicles.
It’s like the old days just the OG crew driving cheap old trucks. Feels like hanging with old friends. Thanks for years of cool content.
That Tahoe is too clean for this.
Agreed!
It's doing what it wants, which is perfect
I have 4 GMT400s,
Parts everywhere,
They last, water pumps $35,
Fuel pumps $35, IFS axles
$90 with new boots, will last
Decades 💯👍😎👌
My 1996 Tahoe has 450,000 miles and still running good
@@jacobgarcia7570I have a 96 Chevy Tahoe with 162k and I thought I had a lot 😂 good job keeping her running
I love these episodes. But one criticism, put them all on the same style tire. Tires are so critical off road. A ford raptor on highway tires would suck in the snow too. With the prices of the vehicles being so different it’s one factor that could be an even playing field.
If this were some sort of scientific test, sure... but the reality is tires are expensive and it makes little sense to put them on a vehicle that they don't plan to keep. Take it for what it is, a comparison between vehicles the way you would do it with your buddies.
@@wilmarbarrick3194me and my buddies wouldn't have $8k deficit between vehicles haha. And street tires. Only paying $6.5k for the Ford, he has plenty of tire money left over.
@wilmarbarrick3194 one phone call and almost any tire company would be more than happy to sponsor a video with them by provided new free tires for all the vehicles. They do it all the time.
Historically they typically take these trucks out with the tires that came on them.
Afterward they put tires on (often the same) and do additional testing.
@@armegeddonschildrenLet’s hope so.
Regardless of the outcome, you’ve found three of the cleanest 90’s SUVs around! No rust, no dents, no “patina”, and they work. These aren’t normal FB Marketplace beaters.
For real.
There's plenty out their in good shape. They're just not 5 minutes from your house and clean ones are no longer "cheap". Plus, everything sold on fb is shit. Look elsewhere.
They bought from dealerships
These videos with older vehicles are some of the most fun
And much better put together than modern vehicles
Thank you for watching!
They really are. Much more relatable than $100k+ cars drag racing.
My 2000 Chevy Suburban 5.3L 4x4 has nearly 300,000 miles behind it. Runs like new and serves as a base camp. Maintenance is easy, ride is smooth with new KYB shocks and BFG TKO2’s.
That generation of GM trucks was the absolute best they have ever built hands down.
My 2000 gmc sierra 5.3 4x4 just hit 400,000 miles! Love that truck
KYB monotubes are great
318,000 on my 01 5.3 Tahoe. Got it for free from a friend, the original owner, only thing that’s been done was a transfer case rebuild at about 250k which he did himself and I resealed the motor when I got it cause I’m meticulous. Wasn’t too sure about it when he gave it to me but it’s clean and has served up 30k miles for me so far. Drive it every day.
My 2001 Yukon only has 79k on it. I also got KYB MONOMAX shock absorbers and powerstop break pads. It's a beast.
Still running a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. 5.4 still runs strong with over 200k miles.
All of my 97-02 Round Nose Expeditions and F150s were extremely solid rigs. I owned 6 of them, all variations, 4.6 & 5.4 Triton engines, 4x4 and RWD, Eddie Bauer, even a 99 SSV Cop Version Expediton with rubber floors. Great trucks, very reliable.
We had a 97 F150 on my dad's farm. The 5.4 Triton was a beast back then. Pulled hay wagons and horses up steep hills with ease. And was great for family trips.
The 10th gen F-150 and the Expedition based on them are GOATs. One of the best trucks ever made
Same, I love my 01 with the 5.4. Rock solid at 226k miles and still drives like a new car, I work at a dealership and drives better then some of our used cars that only have 50,000 mi on them and only a couple years old. Fordpower! Even save me once when I crashed it in the snow 30 miles an hour into a guardrail only knocked off the license plate And kept driving even till this day with a small dent in the bumper
I would say the tahoe/suburban is better built, that’s why I only owned one. Bought it new in ‘97 and drove it until it caught on fire 19 year laters.
@@user-yq6ov6ow7l The Tahoe is not better built and it’s not even particularly close. That was height of the GM’s sagging door era
Total fun. I have a 94 burban with 300k, and a 2001 Toy Sequoia. The Toy is super nice, but that ole burban is the most useful, as I can haul an 8' sheet of plywood in back
Tahoe gets my vote. I love the GMt400s. One of the longest lasting and most reliable platforms ever made. My mom had a '99 Yukon very similar to this Tahoe. Great truck, very reliable. It has over 300k mi when she sold it.
The 100k mile remark on Tahoe is crazy … the majority of 1st Gen tahoes or any Gmt400 usually has welll over 250k lol , just go on marketplace , there’s a lot over 300-350k miles lol .
Yes he shocked me with that one those 5.7s go for 250k easily
Yes I’ve seen ones with well over 300k miles, and I only looked for 5 minutes.
I’m so so happy you guys are finally featuring a 1997-2002 Expedition! I always thought it was so underrated. I have one and am super happy that it has. 2wd, 4 auto, 4 high and 4 low. Factory 31’s. Rear limited slip. Decent ground clearance. Very hard to kill and can be had for half a Tahoe
I'd buy that Tahoe in a heartbeat.
Same here. We had a 1996 and a 1997 4-door Yukons, and they were wonderful, amazing machines. Rust took them, but while we had them they were solid, comfortable rides. The Tahoe they have here with the barn doors is a gem!
They usually sell their fleet. I bet they’d sell it after all their challenges
I just got my OBS Tahoe late last year $2500 same trim as that red on. Everything works on it as well, paint just isn't as nice but I love it!!
I love the Landcruiser but when I think Family SUV from the late 90s early 2000s I think Tahoe, it’s just so iconic.
3rd gen 4runners are also family hauler icons from that era I think land cruisers were too expensive and appealed more to the executive type
Tahoe is a pretty looking hot rod that doesn’t compare to the other 2. Still see those Chevy trucks everywhere too my dads got one that has 340k miles still runs like a champ.
It’s the banter that makes these kinds of videos. Thats why some channels nail it and others try and fall short. This is an example of that chemistry working perfectly. Love it.
My family owned 4 different Suburbans as I was growing up, 1 square body and 3 GMT400’s. I have so many great memories in those vehicles and I have a K1500 pickup myself.
I just picked up a 1997 Expedition 4x4 and my only complaint is that the 2v 5.4 is much more difficult to work on than the Vortec engines!
My Tahoe is a '97 2 door 2 wheel drive. I pulled a new Tahoe out of a ditch where it bogged down after the driver backed up too far. Pretty impressive for an open diff.
The obs 99 00 z71. Was the best looking too and a tank
Yes!
I know the LC is extremely reliable, but something about that generation Tahoe to me just seems so dependable and more appropriate.
I grew up in the 80s and 90s and I don't recall really seeing any land cruisers around. 4 runners however were everywhere as well as Tahoe and Expedition.
FFS i know this a really hard concept for most Americans to get their head around it. But holy hell there is a whole world out there that's not American.
In terms of reliability, those were the golden years for GMC. Those cars last forever. Still see them everywhere.
The fact that these guys are like family makes this so great! You can't fake that dynamic.
I have seen hundreds of GMT400 vehicles that died well after 250,000 miles....I own a 94 full size 2 door Blazer, you can see it in my name, had it 24 years and it has over 230,000 miles on it and it still is working great....all original. I would also like to point out that if you are going to do these tests, you all should be equipped with the exact same tire type and tread. Great video......I may need the tissue....lol
Oh god don't tear up that tahoe please. Its so nice
My 97 Expedition was my favorite full size SUV👍
That Tahoe looks like it is 1998 still. A pristine museum piece
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only a yankee would say a chevy 350 would only last 100k
No, that’s literally how that Tahoe was benchmarked and designed.
He's from Colorado he's not a Yankee Colorado wasn't in The civil war genius. And furthermore we're all Americans so cut the stupid remarks
@@montanan1997 someone is butthurt
Got 300,000 + on mine the 5.7 they are bulletproof 100,000 miles is nothing
Mine had 248,000 on the dash and original engine.
Whatever you choose, you cant go wrong, this SUVs can last forever..
My mom owned a 2003 a 2006 and a 1999 Tahoe and the 99 was our favorite out of all.
This reminds me of the original Top Gear trio and their challenges. Great job guys. Love this format.
The Tahoe is built on the GMT400 platform, which is the best truck ever built. You still see the C/K pickups, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons everywhere. I rarely see the Expeditions from that era still on the road, and they outsold the Tahoe/Suburban. As the owner of 4 Chevy trucks ranging from 1988-1998, I can say they are by far the best built 💪
Lmao. We are getting a pretty good picture of what Tommy’s childhood looked like during the tombstone hill portion of the episode. “Shut up and eat some baby m&ms.”
I took my drivers test with my parents 96 LT Suburban 4X4 with the 6.5 diesel. Was pretty big time with that rig back in the day 😂
I had a 1999 stock Tahoe and that thing was extremely capable and underrated!
I love my 1992 Suburban. It's great off road. Has great visibility. The engine is ultra reliable. It's comfortable. Easy to work on. I've had it for 22 years now. 26:58 but it's also only a 3/4 window...
Always love, see the Original 3 amigos. Together excellent work Gentlemen
Much appreciated!
give the editor a raise. i felt a part of the conversation. realllly well done
That chevey is like mint condition
Even though these are still a dime a dozen here in the Denver Area you're right. The paint has no sun fade at all
I don't know of a single Tahoe that ever died before 200k miles let alone 100k
My original trans and engine lasted to 300k miles in my 02, granted we drove the trans with no reverse gear for a solid year 😂
@@kirara9182how’d a year with no reverse go?
@@kirara9182🤣 I know some ppl that did that just doing u turns all day
Those old gmt400s are awesome trucks.
I love that dig at Toyota: "to go into low range you need to swing a cat over your head"
My 96 k1500 with the 5.7 has 273k miles and still runs strong at 10mpg 😂
I owned a '97 Expedition XLT 4x4. Loved that it had part time 4wd. I put 31" BFG All-Terrains on it and it was awesome offroad and on the highway. Sadly someone else liked it too and stole it out of my driveway. Later, I bought an '05 Expedition. Hated the full-time 4wd. Own an '06 Tahoe 2wd today with stability control rear end. Swapping in an axle with the G80 soon.
That's one fine GMT400!
I'd personally buy the Tahoe. Those old GMs were bulletproof especially if you took care of them. And parts were/are CHEAP!!!
I dont even need to watch this to know the GMT400 Tahoe is far and away the best of this bunch. Nobody had Land Cruisers back in the day, and I wont even waste my breath on the Ford. You still see tons of 90's Chevys on the road today, way more than any other manufacturer from that era.
I’ve never owned a Land Cruiser so I can’t speak on those. I’ve owned an expedition and several of the gmt trucks, and assuming the tahoe/suburban would be the same. Looks wise, I loved the expedition and it got me to a lot great camping spots far beyond the pavement. Mechanically, in my opinion, the gmt platform is just as capable but way cheaper and easier to work on.
These types of comparisons never get old. Please make more of these videos. What about “classic full body 4x4” like k5 blazer, bronco, ram charger, Jeep Cherokee chief? This would be an epic show.
Most of the 1st gen Expeditions would do well over 100k miles. Mine had 290k when I traded it. Ran just fine when I traded. The PRNDL bushings was really the only thing I had to change multiple times. It was a 97' XLT model with 4WDAuto. 5.4L 2v engine.
I love the og gang in videos like this. I could watch all day.
I really enjoy the 3 of you on these adventures! Fun!
Roman "tyres are everything off road" also Roman "the Land Cruiser is better off road because the others have rubbish tyres and it makes no difference" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Landcruiser would still be better with the same tyres on those 2 land barges. But like the typical American you are probably too arrogant to realize that.
TIRES**
Romans got good tires and a lift, Nathan has a lift and bad tires……….and Andres just has bad tires and no lift😳, seems fair!! 😆😆🤦🏽♂️
@@DaleWilly English = TYRES mate !!
@@DaleWillyTyres is the spelling used in most english speaking countries.
Chevy Tahoe😊 for me i had good Memories with my parents and the 90s Cross country road trips.. tahoe is good suv was really good to us
I would take Tahoe too! ❤
My Dad is 81, and drives a 1999 Tahoe. 5.3, 2 wheel drive with almost 300K.
Every spring he drives it from Central Florida to Central Ohio pulling a 16 foot cargo trailer, then back to Florida in the fall, it's also his daily driver. His came with 3 row seating, it drives a rides fantastic.
At this point we all know that these older GM V8 engines are built to go well over 100k. I've had more than, one so believe I know.
My 05 Suburban has almost 360k miles. My 07 Yukon has 230k miles. My 96 Silverado has a crate engine and I don’t know the miles but she just runs.
The starting intro and music are awesome great video and looking foward to the next episodes... tfl has become my weekend morning tv
I would like to see yall do the slip test on these rigs, I just picked up my third gmt z71 tahoe in recent years and no one done these tests back then so it would be cool to see it now 😎 👍
They are all great vehicles... The LC is definitely the best off-roader, the Tahoe is the best family hauler, and the Expedition is somewhere in between, but come on Toyota, fix the issue with the low range engagement. Even the new Taco has this same issue. You'd think in 30+ years they'd have figured it out by now
TFL captures the magic of Top Gear and The Grand Tour with these series. We all get to have a laugh with real world cars. bravo men.
I'd love to see a 90s Compact SUV challenge in this format, maybe a RAV4, a CRV, and a Tracker? Would be a cool comparison especially considering how surprisingly off road capable those early compact SUVs are (especially the RAV4)
Late 90s suburban and late 80s Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s were/ and in mint condition are the GOAT IMO as a general purpose vehicle, assuming you can afford to feed them to use them daily.
If the Tahoe and Expedition had similar mods and tires to the Land Cruiser, the comparison would be more valid. As it is now, it's very hard taking this first comparison seriously or entertaining.
You gotta start giving them a lot more views if you want them to start spending >$3k on tires for every used car comparison.
@@noobasdfjkl they are sponsored by Falken.
Land cruiser came stock with those wheels, they are all in their stock condition
@@tdel8613 Being sponsored by Falken is way different than having the kind of relationship with them where they can just send 3 sets of pretty expensive tires for free.
@@noobasdfjkl They’ve done budget build comparisons before, so...
This is just comparing used vehicles in the condition they were as purchased, not what they’re actually capable of. So it feels pointless.
I had a 2000 expedition 4.6 2WD that i passed down to my stepson with 339k miles on it, and its still going strong to this day. Original powertrain. Very reliable truck. That said, give me that Tahoe for a daily. The pinnacle of GM reliability, those things regularly go well over 250k miles, were insanely comfortable, and an iconic design. When i think of 90's family haulers, that tahoe is what pops in my head.
I think we were all scared that Andre would tear up that Tahoe lol that thing is mint 👌
I loved double row front lights on Tahoe. It was so special with those back then
Tahoe is my favorite
Waking up to TFL videos on Sunday morning is the best!! Loving the content!
Probably my favourite of all your features. Well, Tommy and Kase are giving them a good run in the ‘old car and Jeep’ series.
I imagine the first thing you’ll do is equalize the tire situ.
Should be fun
Those old 350 vortec engines were pretty fuel efficient, I’m not sure it’ll win but I think it’s the one to beat if your going to win in the Denver 100
1st gen Ford Expedition was the direct replacement for the Bronco. Fits 34s stock on 16s. 10 inch clearance. Steel bumpers. Standard steel skid plates. Full time four-wheel drive. It also has the best engine and transmission of the bunch. 2 valve triton and the 4 speed easily go 250k... power and reliability. Only thing it lacks is lockers.
i agree. My buddies dad had one of these and we always borrowed it when we were teenagers. That thing was a tank. We were the old school party uber haha. It helped with the ladies 🤷♂️🤣. When you're an awkward teenager growing into your body, you need all the help you can get with them LOL.
Also, the comfort of the 1st gen ex is unreal. So much leg room. So much hip room. So much headroom. Maybe the most comfy/spacious SUV ever.
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I loved my 1999 Ford Expedition! Mine was the XLT with the 5.4L V8 and 4r100 transmission. My first vehicle in high school in 2014. Grew up in Moab and it was great for running the trails there! Still have it, just rebuilding the motor at 220,000 miles because valves were not seating properly anymore and oil rings and piston rings went out.
My ‘02 Expedition never ceases to amaze me with its capabilities even with the smaller 4.6 triton V8. A good set of AT tires with factory height suspension and my old girl can very comfortably get me almost anywhere. Hardly ever have to put it in 4 low👌
4.6 was indestructible. Mkst reliable motor Ford ever made.
@@williamabaker12 Just coming up on 190k miles and still running strong 💪
@txpocks1047 my stepson is still driving my 2000 expedition with 345k miles and it's still going strong! Still original motor and trans!
I wanted a 80 series, just couldnt justify the cost. I ended up with a 2000 2500 suburban instead and im glad i did. Way more room, power, comfort and 1/4 the price. The break over angle isnt ideal but i can make it work for the price 🤣
Amen! Any truck you CAN afford is always better than every truck you CAN'T.
I think the Tahoe outsold the Expedition around 5 to 1 and the Land Cruiser 50 to 1. Just a testament to its comfort and capability.
More like a testament to GM owning the SUV market and shitting out cheaply made trucks
@@CoalChromewrong our own government drives these Tahoe/Suburban’s. Look at our own president still have some from the early 2000’s body styles.
@@JohnDoeYouAre how does that negate anything that I said.
If anything it supports it because the government ordered them.
Good old Government Motors they wouldn't be around without those contracts
@@CoalChrome miss read after and part when was reading shitting. As if calling them overrated shit trucks compared to others. Would have been more positive word like beating.
@@CoalChromethose "cheaply made trucks" are far more comfortable and last longer than the other two in the competition. People like you only cry about the plastic pieces that are easy to replace other than that there's nothing comparable to the Tahoe's drivetrain and looks
4.3 vortec with regular synthetic oil changes can't be beat
@ 28:36 I lost it it 😂 “Ours are bigger than yours!” Nathan is a savage… 😂
Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷! Love these episodes!
I bet all 3 of those have cruise control too.
Love videos like this on a Sunday morning! Looks like they were having fun
Andrey needs some Bull horns on that Chevy..like the ones from the cheap truck series.
The tahoe is the best out of all these. Given proper tires like what the Toyota had on , and it be no problems.
Great to see you guys having fun.
The Land Cruiser is amazing and easily the best off road regardless of tires but the Suburban nameplate is farrrr more well known in the United States overall. I know this is a Tahoe but just saying. As far as an iconic people mover, it’s the burban hands down
i have had a lot of suv's in my life and i still own and have had a few now is the TAHOE i love the 99 4x4 with the right tires the ho go's !!!!!!
Need to bring back the Hummer H2 that is the best OG SUV but I guess if were looking at 90s only. Should have brought a 2 door Tahoe Diesel that was 1000% best OG SUV of the 90s that or a Full size Bronco.
The Tahoe actually nailed it
Love this series!! You need to put some good falkens on the Tahoe and expedition, then do the off road comparison again, cause the tires make all the difference as you know. Great video guys!!
89 gmc blazer, 350 with efi. Owned one when i was in highschool and a couple years after. Im talking jumps heavy offroad trips 4 wheel burnouts up against a wall lifted with 40" tsl swampers. Truck was operating fine up until the day i sold it. Only had to replace the trans once but that was to be expected. Wish i hadnt sold it best truck ever.
Just like before, the Landcruiser Is disqualified.. Roman spent too much money on it.
Actually back then the cost was similar….so to see what was “best” then and lasted is fair now - most expensive now yet not back in the 1990s
Come on now, it’s for fun it’s not that serious…
If I recall correctly, Roman didn't even purchase the LC....Nathan did....so the deck was stacked in Roman's favor
Hurt feelings?
In 1995, a loaded Land Cruiser was $55k. A loaded Tahoe was $36k. Which one held its value better?
Obviously you can see the four wheel drive in the expedition was not working that's why it was sliding in the snow and you can clearly see the back tires spinning on the hill climb the fronts weren't pulling at all.
It doesn't have a locking diff up front so the other side was spinning. It wouldn't have gone up that in 2WD. No chance.
I remember going off roading in a 94 grand Cherokee with a 5.2 v8 and a 2 inch lift as a kid. That thing was unstoppable
I absolutely love these style of videos! Brings me back to the old British top gear specials.
For next series I'd love to see three Midsize suvs under 10k, with low range, third row, v8 and a hitch. You could tow, go Offroad, drag race and carry people as challenges. Good examples would be early 2000's durangos, explorers, and envoy xl's mid 2000s pathfinders, 4runners and commanders
Nice choices with the 5.7 Hemi Durango. Should bring in early 2000’s the 6.0 Chevy 2500 Suburbans.
Depends on how early 2000s of a Durango. They still made the 1st gen after 2000 and the 4.7 V8 model had a 5 speed auto vs the 4 speed auto of the 5.9 Magnum. The 4.7 accelerated quicker too due to that 5 speed.
Glad to see this series back!
Thank you for watching!
Tahoe is the best
I predict the Tahoe will definitely have the best mpg.
I'm stuck between the Tahoe and the Expedition.
Hell yeah baby, more of Go big please!