Miles on your towing truck/SUV?

(clintrn) · (clintrn) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 07-21-2005, 8:29 PM

I'm looking to get rid of my '99 Durango and get either a used Tahoe or Expedition. (From previous threads most people had good things to say about the Tahoe). I was wondering how many miles did those full-size SUV's have? Any problems after 100k? 200K?

(ethomass) · (ethomass) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-22-2005, 5:54 AM

I have a 2000 Silverado with 70K miles on it. Very similar to the tahoe, same engine if it if the 5.3 As well as my gf's uncle has a tahoe he tows his boat with has 116K on it. That is a 99 tahoe and no major mechanical problems. Are you looking at buying new or used?

(clintrn) · (clintrn) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 07-22-2005, 6:51 AM

I'm looking used, '02-03 probably. I found an '03 with 44K miles and was wondering how long Tahoe's have lasted without big-time mechanical problems.

(ethomass) · (ethomass) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-22-2005, 6:56 AM

AS well as this forum I'm always on fullsizechevy.com It is an awesome site with tons of helpful members. You could always browse around there. But from memory of reading posts people have tahoes with 200K and no major mechanical problems. But fullsizechevy.com is a great place to start.

(johnm_ttu) · (johnm_ttu) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 07-22-2005, 8:58 AM

Probably a different engine but, my '95 Astro Van has 196K. The engine was replaced at 30k but has been trouble free since. Transmission has been leaky over the years but otherwise solid. Get a Van and a pack of kids then you'll be stylin

robertt 07-22-2005, 9:22 AM

I bought my wife a tahoe and myself a suburban in 03...wife has 45k miles with zero trips to the dealer.

I now have 95k miles on my suburban. Just changed the tires 10k ago, STILL HAVE THE SAME BRAKES, THEY WONT CHANGE THEM BECAUSE THEY SAY THEY ARE PERFECT, zero maintenance issues, just oil changes. Has not seen the dealer since I drove it off the lot.

15mpg towing my boat.

I have no brand loyalty when it comes to vehicles, but after one ford, and two piece of crap dodges, I am sold on GM.

(chas) · (chas) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 07-22-2005, 9:55 AM

Have a 99 Silverado with 227000 miles still run strong. Only problem I ever had was the fuel pump went out at 216000. It has been a great truck.

(skydog96) · (skydog96) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 07-22-2005, 10:44 AM

i have an 02 chevy avalanche w/ 110k... pretty much runs like a champ... gonna get rid of it soon.. get a 03 navigator...

(bigshow) · (bigshow) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 07-22-2005, 2:49 PM

1998 Chevy Astro with 115K miles. I've had problems this month but they are unrelated to towing.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 07-22-2005, 2:53 PM

2000 PSD 4x4 137k miles

(norcalmalibu) · (norcalmalibu) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 07-22-2005, 4:31 PM

holy cow charles, what do you do for a living drive coast to coast!

(breadbutta) · (breadbutta) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 07-22-2005, 4:35 PM

2001 Ford Excursion V-10 gasoline engine. Transmission 2nd gear clutch went at 50k and was repaired under warranty, $100 deductable. No other problems.

(drewsy) · (drewsy) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-22-2005, 5:42 PM

2000 Silverado 190,000 two trannys later. but other than that no problems. Oh yea had to change brake pads at 187,000 can you believe that 1st pair at 187,000

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 07-22-2005, 9:36 PM

COOL! I have a 99' Silverado too! 88K so far so good.

(ramhouse) · (ramhouse) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 07-22-2005, 10:00 PM

Had a '95 Yucon with 165'000, then a '96 Suburban with 145,000, and now a '98 Tahoe with 105,000, GM is the only way to go..the only thing with the 5.7 is the intake manafold...but as you see i have had three and my '93 MC has 1,185hrs. So you see GM & MC = THE BEST!!

(clintrn) · (clintrn) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 07-23-2005, 2:59 AM

Yah, I think Tahoe/Yucon is the way too go. Now, if I can just find some sucker to buy my Durango

(ethomass) · (ethomass) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 07-23-2005, 4:25 AM

Haha i dont know if they have a Carmax in OR but here on the east coast it is the best way to sell a car. You can trade it in at trade in value without having to buy one of theirs. Yes you may lose some money but you do not have to go through the hassle of selling. Good to see your making an excellent choice.