Some Guy with a GM
Newbie
Hi,
I used to own a 98 Tahoe and used it to pull a grossly oversized A-Frame style pop-up trailer that we still have (18' long, 2000lbs empty, about 3200lbs loaded + 2 adults, 3 smaller kids, and gear in truck). I sold it, and for some reason I'm looking at another GMT400 that I don't really need.
The one I'm eyeballing is a 95 1500 Suburban 2WD. (see link).
My questions:
1. how does the TBI motor compare with the Vortec that I'm used to? Is it going to be too pokey on the highway?
2. How do I tell if the Burb has a factory tow package? It has a brake controller and hitch, plus oil cooler lines to the radiator, but I don't know if they all have them.
3. Anything I should look out for? I took a peak and the body is dry, interior is good with strong mildew smell so leaking water, drove and sounded ok, but will need some old truck sorting.
4.As our main family vehicle now we have a 2018 FLEX with factory tow package (4500lbs max.). I don't need a truck really, but I sort of like the idea - so what would you use - a larger heavier 25 year old truck with 200hp but more torque or a much more modern car with more hp, better brakes and safety, but lighter with shorter wheelbase?
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/ctd/d/surrey-1995-gmc-suburban-1500-slt-2wd/7183650493.html
I used to own a 98 Tahoe and used it to pull a grossly oversized A-Frame style pop-up trailer that we still have (18' long, 2000lbs empty, about 3200lbs loaded + 2 adults, 3 smaller kids, and gear in truck). I sold it, and for some reason I'm looking at another GMT400 that I don't really need.
The one I'm eyeballing is a 95 1500 Suburban 2WD. (see link).
My questions:
1. how does the TBI motor compare with the Vortec that I'm used to? Is it going to be too pokey on the highway?
2. How do I tell if the Burb has a factory tow package? It has a brake controller and hitch, plus oil cooler lines to the radiator, but I don't know if they all have them.
3. Anything I should look out for? I took a peak and the body is dry, interior is good with strong mildew smell so leaking water, drove and sounded ok, but will need some old truck sorting.
4.As our main family vehicle now we have a 2018 FLEX with factory tow package (4500lbs max.). I don't need a truck really, but I sort of like the idea - so what would you use - a larger heavier 25 year old truck with 200hp but more torque or a much more modern car with more hp, better brakes and safety, but lighter with shorter wheelbase?
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/ctd/d/surrey-1995-gmc-suburban-1500-slt-2wd/7183650493.html