The right price for Suburban 2500 6.0L?

[Tiki]

Y’all excited about buying up all the old Texas flood vehicles, bless your hearts!


But for real don’t buy one near the gulf unless it’s been inspected.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Y’all excited about buying up all the old Texas flood vehicles, bless your hearts!


But for real don’t buy one near the gulf unless it’s been inspected.

Every vehicle should be inspected from top to bottom before buying. Even in my neck of the woods there are a lot of flood damaged vehicles. That usually comes from high tide and monsoon rain mixed in together which happens a lot.

I am surprised so many people buy vehicles without inspecting them or even opening the hood.

 

[bfourman]

I flew to Minneapolis from Southern Indiana for my 09 2500 and I paid 13k for a LT with 215k 2 years ago. They're out there if you're willing to travel. I didn't know there was a 2500 FB page, have to check that out.

There is another fleet wholesaler out of Chicago IIRC that had some decent 2500s when I was looking.

Found it - asiamotorsinc.com

Edit again; if you have money to spend check out chicagomotors.com

 

[Tonyv__]

I had a bad experience with private sales. So I usually buy cars from auction.
This suburban attracts me because of the spec and low mileage. But yes, the truck looks beaten and doesn't look like what the seller said.
Appreciate for all the comments. I will pass and keep searching.

Check the hours if possible. I bought an express van with 47k miles. It has 8000 hours on the engine. I didn’t know until after I bought it ..... just for reference my Yukon has 52k miles. Roughly 2500 hours on it. So when I thought I was buying a low mile van. I ended up with a van that equates to over 200k idling miles. All in all it’s a decent van but I wish I knew to look for that before hand

 

[Tonyrodz]

Check the hours if possible. I bought an express van with 47k miles. It has 8000 hours on the engine. I didn’t know until after I bought it ..... just for reference my Yukon has 52k miles. Roughly 2500 hours on it. So when I thought I was buying a low mile van. I ended up with a van that equates to over 200k idling miles. All in all it’s a decent van but I wish I knew to look for that before hand

What year is your van? I have an 05 and I don't think mine displays the hours--unless I'm wrong.

 

[Tonyv__]

What year is your van? I have an 05 and I don't think mine displays the hours--unless I'm wrong.

08 it has the same steering wheel and cluster as nnbs trucks

 

[Drwinlied]

Found a local burb 2500 lt with 128k for like 23k. Looks clean but gotdamn these prices. Really, really wish I would have had the foresight to know I'd want something with more towing before I bought my 12 tahoe.

Are the 2500's still better than, say, a yukon xl denali 1500 with tow/trailering? I'd still rather rather 6.2 vs the 6.0 if given the choice

 

[avalonandl]

Found a local burb 2500 lt with 128k for like 23k. Looks clean but gotdamn these prices. Really, really wish I would have had the foresight to know I'd want something with more towing before I bought my 12 tahoe.

Are the 2500's still better than, say, a yukon xl denali 1500 with tow/trailering? I'd still rather rather 6.2 vs the 6.0 if given the choice

They have a MUCH heavier frame, axles, and you really feel it. If you are going to be towing 8k alot you WANT a 2500. The 6.2 and longer wheelbase of the XL/Suburban REALLY makes a difference in the 1500. The 2500 has the 6.0 truck motor and its got lots of power.

 

[Oldmopars]

I just got a 2008 2500 with 176k and I paid $14k for it. I had to drive 200 miles, but worth it. It is in excellent condition with only the normal issues for a 12 year old truck. (Hazy headlights, 2 worn radio buttons, etc. )
Look on the west coast, not salt used and they are popular here.

 

[intheburbs]

Found a local burb 2500 lt with 128k for like 23k. Looks clean but gotdamn these prices. Really, really wish I would have had the foresight to know I'd want something with more towing before I bought my 12 tahoe.

Are the 2500's still better than, say, a yukon xl denali 1500 with tow/trailering? I'd still rather rather 6.2 vs the 6.0 if given the choice

The 6.2 is an aluminum block. The 6.0 is a cast iron block. Hot rod motor vs heavy duty motor.

People get confused because the 1500 and 2500 trucks share the same body. Lift off their bodies, and you're left with two completely different trucks...

Full float axles vs semifloaters
9900-lb braking system vs 7200 lb
Torsion/leaf springs vs coils/struts
6L90 vs 6L80 transmission
Bigger/thicker frame vs well, not
Hydro boost brakes vs vacuum assist
6500-lb curb weight vs 5500-lb
39-gallon tank vs 26-gallon

So do you prefer the extra 50 HP of the 6.2,but all the weaker components, or 50 HP less, but a truck completely over-engineered and built like a brick sh*thouse? Plus, with a 6.2 and 26 gallons, you'll barely get 200 miles when towing heavy. Let me know how that works out in those big, square western states. And my 6.0 can run on regular.

It's not like 6.0 is a granny engine. 353 HP is still pretty respectable. You can see in my sig that I own both - a half-ton 6.2 Denali and a 6.0 2500. For heavy towing, I'll pick the 2500 EVERY TIME.