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Sounds like you've already talked yourself into it 
just take one issue at a time ordered by priority and fix them...
just take one issue at a time ordered by priority and fix them...
someone talk me out of it.......
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blizz
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I'm very much still on the fence. So what happens when I sink $1300 into this thing and the transmission goes? I just don't know. It's not like I'm gonna sell it, it would just get put on the back burner for a few months if not longer. My question was more about do I get another suv or fix mine?
96ProCompTahoe
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fix it, i had a badass trans built for mine for less than $2K. that leaves you with $18K along with saved insurance and plates, etc etc... 
SunlitComet
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If it helps sway your decision I have service info for these trucks including detailed trouble shooting and diagrams.
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Also for $20k you can fix and upgrade yours and get a few more
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Also for $20k you can fix and upgrade yours and get a few more
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I'd LOVE that info.
SunlitComet
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As you do things just mention it and I can get each bit to you as well as others can chime in as well.
When you say a $20K Xterra, I assume that you are talking about a used Xterra because a 4x4 Xterra msrp is in the upper 20's. If you are buying used, especially a 4x4,there is no guarantee that the tranny will not drop out of what you buy tomorrow. And on top of it all, you will be driving a rice burner.
My opinion is to fix your tahoe because you are going to fix it now or later and depending on how much later, it is only going to get more expensive. Take it to the dealership for the taillight issue and have them troubleshoot the AC. The AC may be an issue that is solved with new parts like compressor, condenser, etc. It may even be a burned out diode in the controls. If that is the case, buy the parts and replace them yourself. People are so intimidated by AC's and it is a really simple system with few mechanical parts. I do admit that there is little that a driveway mechanic can do when something detrimental happens to an AC, but more often than not it is a problem that is easily remedied by a component replacement.
As for the other issues, roll on over to autozone, buy the parts, spend half a day and replace them.
If you are going to keep it, you have to fix it; if you are going to sell it, you have to fix it unless you are willing to make a significant price cut.
My opinion is to fix your tahoe because you are going to fix it now or later and depending on how much later, it is only going to get more expensive. Take it to the dealership for the taillight issue and have them troubleshoot the AC. The AC may be an issue that is solved with new parts like compressor, condenser, etc. It may even be a burned out diode in the controls. If that is the case, buy the parts and replace them yourself. People are so intimidated by AC's and it is a really simple system with few mechanical parts. I do admit that there is little that a driveway mechanic can do when something detrimental happens to an AC, but more often than not it is a problem that is easily remedied by a component replacement.
As for the other issues, roll on over to autozone, buy the parts, spend half a day and replace them.
If you are going to keep it, you have to fix it; if you are going to sell it, you have to fix it unless you are willing to make a significant price cut.
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blizz
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With the AC, I know it's a leak because I can put freon in it and it'll blow cold for a couple of days till it all leaks out. The signal....man I don't know about the dealership, they're going to charge an arm and a leg. You are right though...it's either fix it now or later.
Keep it. I had the option to get a NBS suburban and jumped on the chance for the OBS. It's a labor of love, the square body is a great look. I always vote fix it and mantain it.
Obviously the end call is up to you but I now own two OBS trucks and I am happy with my choice
Obviously the end call is up to you but I now own two OBS trucks and I am happy with my choice
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
Well to get you started take all or remove all turn signal bulbs and remove the complete tail assemblys out except the dash and try the lights again. If it still blows do your multiswitchit or flasher. it is more like then a wire short. Add one bulb at a time until you find the culprit. No labor charges.
Get a recharge kit for a/c that has dye and a UV light and after a hour or so of running you can poke around in the dark and the leak will stand. Let us know what you find. Maybe $40 in parts.
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The dealer is only good for maybe hard to find oem parts and maybe a crank relearn.
Get a recharge kit for a/c that has dye and a UV light and after a hour or so of running you can poke around in the dark and the leak will stand. Let us know what you find. Maybe $40 in parts.
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The dealer is only good for maybe hard to find oem parts and maybe a crank relearn.
