Opinions on best newish Suburban or Tahoe

[Soundmound]

I forget that some people don't enjoy/want to work on/improve/mod a vehicle lol. Like my '05 I just bought that's already spiraled WAYYY out of hand

This is why I had the transmission guy do mine actually. I was ASE certified in automatic and standard transmissions when I was 17(28 yrs ago...), but never had to tear into one once out of school. I probably could have got the tools, diaged the trans and repaired it with several days of youtube watching and remedial reading. However, the $862 to get it done right and not having to lay on my back on ice cold concrete was a very worthwhile spend for me. I would have probably thrown my back out and missed a bunch of income tripping over dollars while chasing nickels.

I really do appreciate the folks who jump in with both feet on a major project and I do love following along. Now, I'm fine for suspension, steering, brakes and other light maintenance/repair, but when the $#!t get deep - I know me and in those instances paying a pro is the way to go for optimal efficiency and positive outcome.

 

[TotalyHucked]

This is why I had the transmission guy do mine actually. I was ASE certified in automatic and standard transmissions when I was 17(28 yrs ago...), but never had to tear into one once out of school. I probably could have got the tools, diaged the trans and repaired it with several days of youtube watching and remedial reading. However, the $862 to get it done right and not having to lay on my back on ice cold concrete was a very worthwhile spend for me. I would have probably thrown my back out and missed a bunch of income tripping over dollars while chasing nickels.

I really do appreciate the folks who jump in with both feet on a major project and I do love following along. Now, I'm fine for suspension, steering, brakes and other light maintenance/repair, but when the $#!t get deep - I know me and in those instances paying a pro is the way to go for optimal efficiency and positive outcome.

That is something I would also like to learn how to do, but that's definitely one thing for the daily that I'll hand off to a pro. I'll find a junkyard core to do myself and then swap in to see if I did it right lol

 

[Craig Nedrow]

Being the van guy that I am, I've gotta point it out.

Another good option could be an Express passenger van. They are fairly utilitarian with not a bunch of electronics to complicate things. But they are comfortable and drive nice, many got such options as power windows, locks, seats, etc. Although uncommon to find, they were available with all wheel drive too, in the 1/2 ton, regular wheelbase model.

Wife and I want to get a AWD or 4X4 van to travel and camp with, never had one but have been looking. Astro van are cool and the G series also saw some great builds. this one is pretty nice. I am getting my Inenrgy Flex 1500 batteries next week, have the generator and three solar panels already, so my off road energy will be ready.
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