Howdy,

Here in a year, Ill be traveling alot for work and would like to get an older suburban to use as my "work" vechicle. I have no need for any hauling but Ive always wanted one and the amount of space is what im looking for. Any tips on where to find one thats not half beat to death and what to look out for in regard to mechanical issues?

TIA

Good luck, decent vehicles from that vintage are hard to find and when you do find them, it's hard to justify the prices. I'd love to build a mid to late 2000's Silverado into a really nice daily driver, but they're mostly used up.

You can still run across them from time to time on marketplace. The 05/6 like you mentioned is ideal but I wouldn't count out one 01-04 if you can find a clean one. Not sure what you do but plan for 16-18 mpg. Id go for 2wd if going to be on the highway a lot.

I see more clean 2500 suburbans of that vintage than 1500s if you're open to a big block.

I did run across this clean 2004 1500 z71 in peepaw pewter with 160k miles. The interior is surprisingly clean for the age/miles.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1799267274539730/

a07nathanb said:

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You can still run across them from time to time on marketplace. The 05/6 like you mentioned is ideal but I wouldn't count out one 01-04 if you can find a clean one. Not sure what you do but plan for 16-18 mpg. Id go for 2wd if going to be on the highway a lot.

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Yes. I took an 02 to 320k. Solid and easy to DIY repair.