Buying my first Tahoe PPV - Need Advice Please!

[COMSEC]

Hello PPV Owners,

I'm new here, looking for any advice on my first Tahoe PPV purchase. I'm looking for any info, any pros or cons that I need to know or be worried about before buying this PPV.

Any info that will help me out would be very much appreciated.

Here are the details:
- 2013 White Tahoe PPV
- Former RCMP Supervisor PPV
- 174,000 Km (108,119 Miles)
- No Rust, No Damage, No Accidents
- Clean Car Proof

Thanks in advance!

 

[LanceD]

See if there are holes in the roof from lights and antennas. My thought is PPVs are better taken care of as far as regular maintenance than a privately owned vehicle.

 

[CobraKing]

@COMSEC A RCMP truck without any rust?

In any case take the truck for a spin and watch the shifting, listen for driveline clunks, etc... If you have an OBD scanner, give the truck a scan for any stored faults.

Other than that, if you do pull the trigger on it. Start by replacing all the fluids, sparkplugs, watch your oil pressure, etc..

 

[kf7grq]

Hello PPV Owners,

I'm new here, looking for any advice on my first Tahoe PPV purchase. I'm looking for any info, any pros or cons that I need to know or be worried about before buying this PPV.

Any info that will help me out would be very much appreciated.

Here are the details:
- 2013 White Tahoe PPV
- Former RCMP Supervisor PPV
- 174,000 Km (108,119 Miles)
- No Rust, No Damage, No Accidents
- Clean Car Proof

Thanks in advance!

Take the test drive with all radios off and listen as you drive. Go over bumps a few bumps, and put it in a tight turn in a vacant parking lot both in front wheel and four wheel drive. It is worth it to have a third party mechanic look at the truck/SUV. One thing my mentor taught me was to replace all rubber including the tires and shocks, battery, and belts after you buy it. Tires can look great; but some one may have had to put a plug in one, and that could give you problems at high speeds. Trust your instincts and enjoy

Most respectfully

Michael

 

[GranPrix]

I dont think the PPV has 4 wheel drive...

 

[Ron C]

See if there are holes in the roof from lights and antennas. My thought is PPVs are better taken care of as far as regular maintenance than a privately owned vehicle.

and typically have less mileage, have the heavier duty components/parts and are less expensive. I have been shopping for a year before I bought my SSV, it had less than half the miles and about 60% of the retail price of what you find in dealer lots. Yeah they are a little more primitive, but that can easily be 'updated'

Ron

 

[Ron C]

I dont think the PPV has 4 wheel drive...

I believe you're right, it's a "Police Pursuit Vehicle", it's lower and no 4wd because of the "performance/speed"

Ron

 

[RichardCranium]

Yeah 4x4 would be a SSV instead of a PPV, pretty sure anyways.

But beyond what has been said, take a look really good inside and outside......see what is damaged and/or missing (center console? holes in dash from equipment?). You'll want to assess what you want to fix and what you can live with. Don't let anyone criticize you either if you want to swap in some leather front seats or other LT or LTZ options......its all on what you want to do with the vehicle.

 

[The_Burban]

Hello PPV Owners,

I'm new here, looking for any advice on my first Tahoe PPV purchase. I'm looking for any info, any pros or cons that I need to know or be worried about before buying this PPV.

Any info that will help me out would be very much appreciated.

Here are the details:
- 2013 White Tahoe PPV
- Former RCMP Supervisor PPV
- 174,000 Km (108,119 Miles)
- No Rust, No Damage, No Accidents
- Clean Car Proof

Thanks in advance!

It is like buying any other vehicle: check it over well and a test drive is a must.

While these vehicles are likely fleet maintained (some smaller departments will use local shops, not having their own crew to maintain the fleet) and that is seen as a plus, there is the flip-side to consider.

These vehicles are not personally owned, and without the sense of personal ownership they can be abused. Personally assigned ride? Probably well taken care of. Pool car? Likely beat. If it really is a supervisor's ride, and part of a large department, I would say you have a high chance of getting a great vehicle. Now the price!

Take it for a ride and see what you think. The PPV is lower, RWD and rides a bit firm. All of that can be changed though!

 

[Kwilson1671]

Hello PPV Owners,

I'm new here, looking for any advice on my first Tahoe PPV purchase. I'm looking for any info, any pros or cons that I need to know or be worried about before buying this PPV.

Any info that will help me out would be very much appreciated.

Here are the details:
- 2013 White Tahoe PPV
- Former RCMP Supervisor PPV
- 174,000 Km (108,119 Miles)
- No Rust, No Damage, No Accidents
- Clean Car Proof

Thanks in advance!

If you are on Facebook, there is a Tahoe ppl page very helpful. There may not be a lot of miles on these but there are a lot of hrs put on the motors from idling often. They are lower and the rides are little more harder than regular Tahoe’s. I don’t know how the RCMP service differently than in the US but most are done regularly. Once you get it, make sure you pull up the upfitters manual online if there isn’t one included, it will explain more. Hope this helps a little bit.