someone talk me out of it.......

[blizz]

The tahoe is getting older and older and I'm starting to want something new. I'm not getting rid of it, but it has to many problems right now and isn't running so I'm close to trading in the wife's car. I'm looking at an Xterra because we need something with 4 doors and something that'll get the job done off road. The tahoe satisfied that need for when we go camping and to the beach for so long but it's starting to bother me that there's so many things wrong with it and again, it isn't currently running. So...do I go get a 20k Xterra or do I pump more money (about $2k) into the tahoe and hope that nothing else goes wrong with it. Here's what's currently wrong with it:

Fuel pump or fuel filter needs replacing
No AC so that needs to get fixed
Ujoints need to be replaced
rear drum brakes need to be replaced
CV boot or joint needs to be replaced
I currently don't have a left turn signal, it blows the fuse every time i use it

The thing is, I'd hate to spend 20k on an SUV that'll go off road and gets me 15 or so mpg when I already have something similar and just needs a little TLC and updating for WAY less. Then again, I'd hate to spend more money on the tahoe and have something else go wrong with it.

 

[Chatchie]

The things you listed arent all that hard to fix. Ive learned over that past few years that you cant beat owning an OBS truck.

3 weeks ago I did front pads and rotors for $60.

Last weekend I replaced all 4 shocks and lifted the truck with a block and crank for under $150.

How can you beat that? These trucks are easy to maintain and parts are cheap. The average bill at Mercedes for my girls car is $400-$700. Its $130 for just an oil change.

Even if you spend $1500 on your Tahoe. Thats 3 months worth of payments on a new truck.

 

[PH99TAHOE]

Around my house, when somethings broke we fix it. Doesn't matter if its old or new, sooner or later they all need something fixed.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

for $20K you could put a new drivetrain in the tahoe along with suspension and have a like new truck

 

[SunlitComet]

for $20K you could put a new drivetrain in the tahoe along with suspension and have a like new truck

Alot more than that. Unless you have frame damage that can not be fixed everything is cheaper to fix and with proper care can last a long time especially in texas. Fix your problems. Use high grade parts and upgrade when you can. It is the better choice.

 

[BattelWagun]

I agree with everyone else, think of it this way: Everything you fix is something less to have problems with! And most of the things you listed are classic high mileage replacement parts, sooner or later every vehicle needs them. Honestly, when these rigs are well maintained they're damn near unstoppable in most everyday situations. I believe it's totally worth it to keep the OBS alive and well.

 

[retorq]

LOL I Wish my list was as short as yours ...

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

LOL I Wish my list was as short as yours ...

x2 all three vehicles have long lists...

 

[07Burb]

Fix it and forget it. You will not be happy with an Xterra...

 

[blizz]

I agree that most of those things are easy cheap fixes. The two that make up $1000+ that bother me the most are the AC - GOTTA have it down here and the turn signal.

Fuel pump or fuel filter needs replacing
Anywhere from $15 to $215 and up to a few hours to replace

No AC so that needs to get fixed
Maybe a week and anywhere from $700-$1200

Ujoints need to be replaced
$20 and maybe a couple of hours

rear drum brakes need to be replaced
$20 and a couple of hours

CV boot or joint needs to be replaced
$30 and a few hours

I currently don't have a left turn signal, it blows the fuse every time i use it
I haven't been able to get this fixed going on 2 years. I've posted threads here and there and nothing yet. I've even had a mechanic keep it over night to work on it and he couldn't fix it so this could be well into the several hundreds to get fixed because of the time it'll take.

Forgot to add water pump - $50 and a few hours