Are Old Chevys Worth Buying? Let’s Find Out
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@@stevec7174 hello!
Hi Scotty !
This one was from around the time, that there was the police chase video with helicopter footage, where they were chasing a stolen Suburban around the Atlanta area, and the Suburban just kept going! That video sold a Hell of a lot of Suburbans!
At 00:12 Scotty should have shown a Viagra pic😆😵
1999 Chevy Tahoe. Original owner. Same 5.7 engine. 590,000 miles with no major repairs. Still runs like new. Enough said.
Jesus
Agreed, there’s nothing like a late 90’s Chevy truck. Dime a dozen, parts are always available, super easy to work on, very capable vehicles
I’m always on the lookout for a “new” one 😁
“Always look for a vehicle before you ‘need’ one”!
And that, makes you smart.
Is 1994 bad?
I have an offer for a 1994 Chevy S10 LS, 4.3L V6 for $1600 o.b.o. Trans was rebuilt about 20 years ago. I need a vehicle for 200 mile trips one way, and for local handyman work/towing. What do you think?
Always the older Chevys, I’m seeing a pattern.
Probably bcs GM started decreasing quality control somewhere
Made em good then I had a 95 S10 Blazer … I put a shift kit in it
The old ones are absolute tanks.
Body on frame ones is what I usually see lasting long
Just make sure you don’t have a 4L60E and you’ll be fine
I own a 2003 suburban and it still runs perfectly all I gotta do is general maintenance even though it’s up at over 250k miles
My 2002 is at 250k
Runs like a watch
2003 178k love it
2006 Chevrolet Equinox. 179 000 km.
2002 Yukon with 231,000 miles. I have had the transmission rebuilt though. The previous owner hauled a lot of heavy equipment with the Yukon.
I got a 2003 envoy 220k miles transmission went out , motor still running smooth
My dad had a 2004 Chevy suburban. I loved that big, comfortable, spacious land-yacht and it was very reliable even at 246k miles but that gas mileage was HORRIBLE (12 miles per gallon). I drove it every day for 9 months after I got my license and even though it was paid off, the gas ALONE for that Suburban cost more every month than my 2019 Camry’s insurance, car payment and gas COMBINED. This was in 2017 long before gas prices went crazy. Yes, I drive a lot
That's a GMT800. Also a great platform.
We had an 04 Yukon xl with the 6.0 v8 AWD in the Midwest winters, it was at like 180k and it had some minor flaws, but it towed a lot and was still running okay. Had so much space, it ran through snow and ice like no other vehicle Ive ever driven. It was right when gas was $4-$5 back in like 2013-2015 and thought I would never see that again... $5.50-$6 now! Glad I. Only drive 2 days a week with my 2020 corolla!
My dad had a 2001 Suburban, My fondest memories are of him driving us home from dinner at my grandmothers along the Potomac river at night while listening to Smooth Jazz 105.9. I felt so safe and happy.
You drive like 3k miles a month or something? Otherwise I don't see it.
@@Terminxman that's an easy amount to put on!
I have a 1999 Suburban with 355k miles. Bought it brand new and I love it! Also have a 2000 Suburban with 249k miles, and I love it too. Planning to keep them forever!
I remember when Americans made vehicles and tools and appliances (and more people) that were a little more reliable & strong. That Suburban does sound good with the Flowmaster.
nothing is that reliable anymore, whether it's honda toyota whatever, it's because of the added complexity and gadgets that squeeze out MPGs. But probably also because of corporate greed.
Those older Tahoes and Suburbans are special. My buddy drives a 2005 Z71 Tahoe as an everyday driver and my other buddy just sold his 2004 Yukon xl which was his daily driver to a contractor. I plan to get a Tahoe / Suburban for recreational use.
You know we're in bad times when it costs $175-200 to fill up a truck..
Even a car went from $30 to $50.
time for a renaissance in production of cars that don't run
on gasoline.
@@driver4011 time for a renaissance on a president who instead of shutting down the keystone pipeline will actually open it.
F*J*B
@@new2000car There it is. I was looking for it. Vote him out. *If they allow it*
Took my drivers test in 99 with my parents gmc suburban, had over 300k on the odometer before the intake cooling lines blew out. 2 wheel drive but ran like a tank.
all of the 5.7 vortec lower intake manifold gaskets give up eventually, best to replace with TRW problem solvers as a matter of maintenance around 100k.
I raised my 4 kids, 3 dogs in a 1989 Suburban. Named her Susan Suburban. Loved that car.
I still drive the 1988 Chevy S10 my Dad bought brand new. I was 3 when he bought it and I’m 38 now. I had it repainted bright red again and had the iron duke 4 cylinder rebuilt. The 5 speed trans hasn’t been messed with. But it looks brand new again and drives like new. Dad passed away last year and left it to me so I sold my newer truck and started driving the little 88 full time 👍🏻. With gas prices so high I’m glad to be driving dads little truck! I’m also glad I didn’t do a v8 swap in it now !
I've had several Chevy and GMC trucks, starting in the 70's through now. Very strong and reliable, easy to repair if they break, and they hold up well for many years. I can't think of a better combination of features for vehicles of this type. Nothing fancy, but well designed and proven. Same comments for Chevy vans as well.
Still driving my 1999 GMC suburban K 1500 with 328000 miles. Thing is a beast and I love it to death.
My sister-in-law’s uncle had one of those, a 2002 model, back in 2014. And when he told me that it had 200k miles i couldn’t believe him, because it looked almost pristine.
I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Extended cab 4x4 with a 5.3 v8 engine which had 31k miles when I bought it in 2009. It now has 97k miles and has absolutely no rust or dents anywhere. There are some stone chips on the hood. Everything works as it should. I am very proud when asked what year it is and told what good condition it is in! We do pull our camper with it and it is my daily driver, however, I am retired so I don’t drive many miles anymore. It is not a Southern truck! Myself and the original owner live in Ohio. We always garage our vehicles.
Great video! I have a 2000 Tahoe, less than 100 thousand miles yet, I don't drive that much and have only done basic maintenance all these years. Still looks like it was just off the showroom floor. I have always taken good care and I love it. Very solid and runs like new yet. If I can get another 10 or 15 years out of it I probably won't be driving anymore, ha.
Chevy tahoe 2005 here. That's the key. Drive less. I drive to work and occasional camping trip in the rockies. Get a little beater toyota to run errands for the misses.
I had a 99 Tahoe in San Francisco. I liked it but really wanted a Suburban. I now have an 09 Suburban with 238000 mis. It stills purrs quiet and runs smooth. Good things are worth waiting for. 😉
Still in SF?
both gm & ford were still building good vehicles in the early 90s.nowdays their designed to feed dealer service & parts departments.& fulfilling their designs wonderfully.
Man that exhaust sounds so good. Love that sound
My dad has a 99 suburban with over 300,000 miles on it. Original transmission and engine. We have replaced head gaskets a couple of times though.
I have a 2000 C3500HD Dually. The HDs back then had the '90s body style up until 2002. My 2000 has the 7.4 Vortec (454) which was the last year for that engine. It has 46,000 original miles on it! It has a 4L80e auto trans with factory trans cooler, and a Dana 80 rear end. It also has factory 4-wheel disc brakes. They were sold as Cab & Chassis trucks back then.
Scotty attitude is everything and you got it don't change a thing buddy we love you
1996-1999 Subrurbans and Tahoes are the same. The 5.7 Vortec (heart shaped cylinder head chambers and factory roller cam/lifters)is the best engine ever made period. They share parts with 1996-1998 pick-ups. You can get any part for these, a lot of aftermarket support. You must check/change the differential oil or they will go out at 150-175,000 miles. I replaced the leather front seats and arm rests on mine from The Seat Company. Parts are really cheap on these compared to other vehicles. I just rebuilt my 4L60E transmission for $500. I rebuilt my engine for $1,000, you can get a crate engine for $2,500. Very safe vehicles too!
Where did you rebuilt the transmission my brother rebuilt his for a 98 z71 and that mf was $1250 with 6 months of warranty
"Pretend it's a Tesla." You're hilarious, Scotty!
Love people that can take care of their cars!
Alot of our cars in our driveway are over 10 years old.
You're right the older trucks are much better. I had a 87 suburban which was still the box style.
My Mexican-built 2001 Suburban lasted 330,000 miles without much issue. The transmission went out at that point, of which I decided not to repair due to major rust. I kept the cloth seats though because they were in pristine condition. Then bought a poorly-maintained 03 with 205k which turned into a mistake.
Yes, I am literally just finishing a ground up restoration on a 1988 K1500. After scrubbing the frame down use POR-15 to keep the rust away.
I'm on my third Suburban, 1980, 1986, and now a 2001. They were all great trucks, my son wrecked the first one, had the second one for 14 years, and the third one is going on 12 years and 250k miles. Only major issue was trans (4l60e) @196k, otherwise no issues. Bought them all used and have had great service out of all of them.
My uncle had a ‘76 Suburban that had over 400k miles on it. It was still running strong until the day he died.
Still driving the same truck, same colour, only a GMC. Bought it 10 years ago from a “rich guy” who drove an S class during the week and the suburban only to the cottage. 135k miles going strong in Canada
That’s a great sounding 8 cylinder engine and Scotty loves it to. 😃
I have a’93 Chevy Silverado 1500 x-cab 2wd with 5.7L V-8 it get 17.5 mpg on the highway running the AC. My wife has ‘02 GMC XL 5.3L V-8. Neither one get driven much, but not selling, prefer the older vehicles over the new ones. Scotty 👍👍👏👏. P.S. not getting a newer one
I miss my 1995 2-Door Chevy Tahoe. Beautiful vehicle.
I had a 2004 'Burban and loved it but it went through shocks and struts and wheel bearings, the engine lasted nearly 300K but suspension work was a regular thing.
Just like a Chrysler lol. The Caravan and the Jeep Wrangler were horrendous for that
Pitman arm, more then likely you went through tires fast too. Idle arm and pitman arm replacement is essential for those cars
got a 98 with 110,000 about 6 years ago for under $4,000, now a little under 138,00, aint done nothing but regular old truck maintenance. Love that truck.
ALL of these OBS Chevys are perfect.
Parents had the 99 Yukon.. basically this truck without the 3rd row. Favorite vehicle of all time.. camping, trips with the boys, handled so well in the snow! Too bad the bottom rotted out and the motor blew around 225k. Great memories.
I needed a car about 5 years back and I needed it for one purpose. Get me back and forth to work no matter the conditions for about a year. I ended up buying a 01 Yukon with 212k miles on it for $1000. Seats were ripped windows didn’t always want to work body was beat to hell and the undercarriage was about as rusted as you could get but had no holes or weak spots yet, but she started right up shifted smooth as hell and all wheel drive system still worked like it was supposed to. It never would passs inspection in VT but it got me to work long enough to save up on a down payment on a new car and still drove when I got rid of her. This county used to make good cars.
"You can't buy class in a new vehicle; they all look the same." That's what Scotty says at 5:52. So true, both half's of the sentence. Best quote yet from Scotty!
I have a late 90's suburban, and the interior is pretty good. A/C is shot, 130K miles on the clock. wish it got better gas mileage.
My dad has 3 suburbans 2 97s and a 98 all 3 over 300k miles and he even has a 1990 Silverado with around 140k … they all run great with no issues …
I have 98 Tahoe black 283000 miles put new rebuilt motor every thing new under hood 400 miles on it with 20's turns heads all day garaged take it out just for fun once in awhile love it drives like new
Before people say something. I know this video is a year old. But I just saw it. Scotty. Thanks so much for the awesome videos. I just found your channel after I bought a new to me vehicle. I have to admit this video brought some tears to my eyes. I just get rid if a 1999 GMC Yukon. Had 240,000 miles on it. Original motor and trans. Ran great. My plan was to run it until it totally died. And depending what did, I might have replaced it and kept running it. And I don't work since I bceame disabled so I was not putting tons of miles on it. But it was also the vehicle that we would take on vacation. And my wife was uncomfortable relying on such an old vehicle. After getting some money from my wifes mom passing she gave me some money to do with it what I want. WOOHOO!!!. Well I very quickly learned it was not for anything I want. It was for a new vehicle. I got a 2011 GMC Yukon with the 5.3 litre and 6 speed trany. 2 wheel drive. Afert I found out about the assinine AFM shstem I got a unit that shuts it down. I did not get a Chinese one. I got a USA designed and made unit that has great reviews and it is working fine. Seeing this video really made me miss my old Yukon. If it was still on the lot I would be tempted to go buy it and use it for most of my driving. But some lucky person bought it. I should have kept it. Don't get me wrong I really like the new 2011. It is more powerful. more comfortable. But I keep waiting for something to go wrong. But being the good husband I am. Once something does I will say to my wife. I told you we should have kept the 1999. I will be finatical about doing maintenence on this one. And maybe I will get lucky. But I am not holding my breath. The previous owners seemed to have taken good care of it. Inside is like new. Garage kept. Well thanks for the great videos. I have learned so much. Even if it was what I shouldn't have done. LOL
I bought a nice lifted 97 lifted red Silverado with 217k miles 3 years ago. Had it for 6 months just to finally have my first truck. It drove like a dream, started up like it was brand new…a very satisfying 6 months
I own and still drive my 2000 tahoe 5.3 4x4. This thing has half a million miles on it and all I have ever done to it is changed its fluids when I should. I'm just now with this thing being nearly 23 years old having to r&r my front diff. Other than that this thing is a beast and my most dependable vehicle. Scotty you are speaking the truth here.
I still drive my ‘90 v2500 on tiny italic 🇮🇹 roads just repainted I just love it !
1999 Tahoe bought it with 190,000 now I have 300,000 still going strong only thing slowing me down is the ⛽️
The 1999 Chevy Suburban or Tahoe was the best year for these vehicles, and they didn't rot compared to the new ones .I had one and regret selling it.
I'm a Ford guy but those older Chevys are built pretty good.
The old chevys are great and can’t be killed. 208k on my 98! Still works hard
I have a Suburban 1998 since it was new. It runs like train.
150k mikes. Just regular maintenance.
But I do take care of my vehicles. And garaged when I am not using it.
Almost no wear and tear on it.
Beautiful blue metallic.
I will never sell it.
I own a 98 suburban
Absolute beast
Great American truck
Still love my honda crv though lol
I own 99 a k1500 Sub with 238k. She is still running great! I do need to work on the Pitman and Idler to correct the play in the steering wheel, but I've been told time and time again not to sell her. I will not. I will not quit my Big Bertha...
Scotty, I have a 2005 Ford Expedition with 168,000 miles I love it been the best vehicle I've ever had. I want to bring it to you to check out. I love your channel
Just brought a 2000 Tahoe for 2500 !!! Just had to put about $1000 into it and it’s running like a champ !!! I feel like I’m driving a tank!!!
Wow. This video made me miss my 96 Burb 😪❤ Bought for $1400 with 240k miles and kept for 2 or 3 years. Distributor gave me fits for weeks; mechanics didn't know wth they were doing. Took to a new mechanic was doing and fixed it in less than 4 minutes. It was set to the wrong notch. Never had any other problems with it. If I knew then, what I know now, I wouldn't have traded her in, would have kept her.
The after market distributors are crap. Go OEM on it. I learned that the hard way.
These trucks are soo good I have a 99 obs chevy tahoe 2wd with blue interior it drives soo smooth
they make a MPFI system for those things that are pretty simple to setup. gotta agree with ya on this one scotty, the GMT400 platform is peak GM in my opinion
They have TBI injection MPFI came later.
@@applepoop10 do you mean SCPI? because thats what later model GMT400 vehicles have, or at least the 350s
@@SaxaphoneMan42 That weird "spider" injection system.
@@Ryno-fp7pm yeah it's pretty wack, so I was glad to see they had an MPFI conversion kit to replace that nonsense.
@@SaxaphoneMan42 Have you done the conversion?
I second his comments about the Ford Flex. First time I showed a picture of one at the auction to my wife, she said it is too ugly to buy. Turns out mostly she didn't like the maroon colour it was. We now have 2 of them (not maroon) and love them! Very comfortable cars, do not ride like a truck, lots of space, and reliable. We love them, don't really know what we will replace them with when the time comes.
I have a '98 Silverado Z71 and its completely stock down to even the muffler. It only has 140,000 miles and it is running 100% and has zero sign of causing problems for the next decade!
I love my truck and plan to keep it forever it is beautiful, I restored it to mint, its very reliable, comfortable, and not to mention very iconic and nostalgic. Most kids in the 90s had a father who owned one of these GMT400 trucks.
They will keep going if you do basic maintenance and people like to dog on the 4L60E but truth is most of the issues come from user error. It specifically says not to tow or offroad in overdrive yet everyone does! And this truck does towing and offroading like no other. Its very capable.
2000-2006 might even be a better suburban might even be... In my opinion, 99 to 2007 classic Chevy trucks and SUVs are the best ever made. But you can lump in 88 to 98 if you want and I believe it was 91 to 99 for the gmt400 suburban
Love my 99 suburban lt. I paid $2k back in 2013 for it with 145k miles. Still runs strong as ever. I use it as a tow vehicle so only 150k miles. Keep it filled, run it once a month, old faithful beast!
Just inherited a 99 suburban, 125k miles, still runs like a dream. I’m getting 16mpg on average though 😅
I have 1992 Silverado Blazer, 244k miles, 35s no lift, 14 bolt swap💪
My 97 Tahoe ( basically same vehicle ) is still on the road with 303K miles on it and the AC is ice cold. Only thing that has ever happened to it were now alternator and water pump. Woo hoo.
I have a 2011 silverado 5.3 it has 220k miles original engine and transmission burns no oil been a great truck
Owner of a 98 Chevy Tahoe 2 door since 2000. The problem Scotty is trying to find a mechanic that knows how to work on these older vehicles. All the "old school" mechanics aren't in the shops anymore. EVERY TIME someone works on my truck the more problems it has and it's effectively brand new from front to rear. It's made me consider selling this gem.
Just bought my second 1999 k2500 7.4 and i love em they don't build them like they used to
Please don’t ever stop making videos you’re my savior
I have a '99 Silverado with a 5.3 and 235k miles. Runs, shifts and the cloth seats are in ideal shape. Biggest problem I have, is telling people it's not for sale.
I have a 97 & a 03 and I love em both. Good power, great towing, terrible gas and a loud V8. Doesn’t get more American than that
Need Fuel Factor X it will help improve the gas milage. It also works to prolong the life of the engine, reduces emissions, improves efficiency and increases gas milage.
I have 99 chev K2500 with a 454 and I get 20 miles per gal on the highway.Great truck.
I made tons of money fixing those trucks mainly worn out front ends, replacing faulty fuel injection assemblies , faulty fuel pumps, leaking intake manifold gaskets, seen complete cooling systems need replacement because of dex-cool. I could keep going but…….
Got news for you, in the last couple years a rust free, pre Active Fuel Management systems , which I think are before 2007, they will cost like $14k if mint with low miles. Great trucks.
Ps , buy if you need for work , the mpg, I average 15/19
I have a 1996 GMC Suburban 2500 . It has 155,000 miles on it and runs good .
I have a semi-modern Suburban LTZ. Wish I had that one!
Haha my first car was a 78 Mercury Bobcat. Burned oil, had over 400,000 kms on it before I sold it. Great Car!
It's a sad parallel that you have to go back to 1999 to get a decent Suburban.
Bought a 2003 Chevy Venture LS van a year before the Planned-demic 2,000 bucks.....put 2 thou in her over the past 3 years new Cooper tires new windshield...battery and alternator she also had some front end slop tie rods..she has over 200,000 miles on her and she runs fine and gets 25 mpg and better if all highway and I have her loaded down...she is my bugout rig futon in back layed out flat and canned food and such under that...makes a great Calif beach shack...
My 2003 Suburban, best vehicle I've ever owned.
I own a 1996 4x4 it has a 5.7 l engine in it it is fuel injected I paid $800 it's in very good condition I haven't put it on the road because of the amount of fuel it will use it is a beautiful truck
Wow my friends were telling me that scottys gonna see the pole mobile but I was skeptical but dang it really happened. Congrats Andrew!
Back in the day, I bought a used '89 4x4 Suburban, two tone blue, with a 350 V8 & throttle body fuel injection. It rode terrible so I bought new tires & shocks cuz both needed replacement anyways. That didn't fix the ride issue & as for the gas mileage issue ,what a joke 😆😆. Around town, 9 mpg or so & highway, I never broke 13 mpg. I did a full tune up on it too. Glad gas was cheap back then. I remember w/ the third row seats taken out & nobody in it, it echoed inside. Grand Canyon on wheels.😲😲😲
the answer is yes the previous owner probably already replaced the brake likes all you might need is vacuum lines and new belt and tensioner
I've got a 1999 GMC Suburban with 90k miles, 4x4, always garaged, I bought it brand new. It's my baby.
My oil cooler line split while driving on the highway... Smoked the engine.. new 350 and off we go.. solid suburban
Older fords have the fuel pump relay soldered into the fuse box assembly, when the relay starts going bad, it will quit while driving with no code. Depending on how handy you are, you could hot wire the fuel pump with a switch and fuse of course, and see if that cures the symptom, then replace the fuse box assembly or if you are REALLY TALENTED, disassemble the maze of plastic and copper buss, and solder in a new relay($.15 relay)……but I don’t recommend that route 😭
Had a 96 sierra, 01 Silverado, and a 2000 Silverado. The 00 was the worst truck I’ve ever had but the 96 sierra was one of the best over 262k on the 5.7. Just shows you how consistent GM is sometimes. Never left me in a ditch. Except when the 96 tranny decided to grenaded on the highway
I loved my 2000 suburban. My kids loved it as well.
Those Suburbans or GMC Yukons that had the 350 with 4 speed automatic transmissions were pretty decent. They could last a long time if you took care of them. It's these new ones with the 10 speed automatics that aren't that great. The engines blow head gaskets and the transmissions have scary software bugs. That and those transmissions just aren't mechanically good to begin with.
At $170 a fill up, that $5000 price tag won't be looking that good over time.
Yes, they are Scotty, I still have 3 gmt400 a 95, and two 98, and I will run them damm near forever!
2001 Chevy Tahoe 2WD here, bought it in 2020 for $4500 with 144K and it's very reliable.
That dude got a steal on that suburban, especially with used car prices being the way they are right now.
The seat shop has replacement seat covers and they match like a GEM. I put some on my 00 tahoe z71 obs and it’s money.
bro the flame grille is all I needed to see. I WANT IT!