mackguy
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Hi everyone,
Don't have a GMT400 yet, but seriously looking for a nice Suburban, and hoping to glean some info here.
We've had a 2011 Mazda CX-9 for a few years as the family hauler and my wife's daily driver, however we want something for more space travelling with a dog and toddler, and associated gear.. problem is both my wife and I drive over 30k/year (long commutes), and a full-size SUV doesn't make sense for either of us, so the solution was to get my wife a commuter car, plus get a Suburban for family trips...
So we are looking for $5k or so, for a decent reliable Suburban, which seems possible. Found a 1999 GMC locally with just over 200k miles for $3,900, that drives like new, no leaks, and both body and interior are very nice considering age and miles.
Random questions..
2) Is there ANY difference between GMC/Chevrolet Suburban in 1999 other than the badge/grille?
3) I've read the pusbutton/auto 4x4 transfer cases might have problems... is this common, or occasional? is it easy to get replacements when/if they develop problem?
4) none of the xfer case lights come on at all.. is this normal? When you push the buttons, you can hear linkages/movement so I assume 4x4 is working just no lights
5) He didn't have the 3rd row in when we looked at it.. I know on the GMT800 you can leave the 3rd row in and flip it up... is this possible on the GMT400 or is it just in or out?
What other questions should I be asking on a 17 year old 200k mile vehicle? We will probably only be putting 2-3k/year on it, but mostly for long (500+ mile) family trips.
Don't have a GMT400 yet, but seriously looking for a nice Suburban, and hoping to glean some info here.
We've had a 2011 Mazda CX-9 for a few years as the family hauler and my wife's daily driver, however we want something for more space travelling with a dog and toddler, and associated gear.. problem is both my wife and I drive over 30k/year (long commutes), and a full-size SUV doesn't make sense for either of us, so the solution was to get my wife a commuter car, plus get a Suburban for family trips...
So we are looking for $5k or so, for a decent reliable Suburban, which seems possible. Found a 1999 GMC locally with just over 200k miles for $3,900, that drives like new, no leaks, and both body and interior are very nice considering age and miles.
Random questions..
2) Is there ANY difference between GMC/Chevrolet Suburban in 1999 other than the badge/grille?
3) I've read the pusbutton/auto 4x4 transfer cases might have problems... is this common, or occasional? is it easy to get replacements when/if they develop problem?
4) none of the xfer case lights come on at all.. is this normal? When you push the buttons, you can hear linkages/movement so I assume 4x4 is working just no lights
5) He didn't have the 3rd row in when we looked at it.. I know on the GMT800 you can leave the 3rd row in and flip it up... is this possible on the GMT400 or is it just in or out?
What other questions should I be asking on a 17 year old 200k mile vehicle? We will probably only be putting 2-3k/year on it, but mostly for long (500+ mile) family trips.