Subject	anyone have any thoughts/experience w/ older suburbans>>
Posted by	Wagz on May 22, 2003 at 9:28 AM
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Message	i'm thinking of picking up a higher mileage older (86-92) range suburban to basically use only to tow the Z to the further car shows/meets (like zcon). I started looking and can find some decent deals on older 4x4 suburbans and can always have my paint guy do a matching paint job on her for like a grand. I am not so interested in pickups (never liked them) mainly because i like having the more accessible inside area of an SUV incase i bring my g/f and dog to shows and meets. The more i think about it the more i dont want to drive my Z long distances to meets (almost any meet is at least 5hrs each way) b/c of the added wear & tear to the car and paint job, plus after i do a custom rear sub set up in her i honestly wont be able to fit anything in her for a weekend or longer trip. I was curious if anyone here has experience w/ these older suburbans or even older K5 blazer and could recommend anything or give some advice on them. Again, i wouldnt even use it around town - it would just be to pack it up and haul the Z. Thanks in advance, Wagz Sponsors: Rims - AvalonRacing Brakes - Concept Z Performance HID Lights - VisualDynamics Body Kit - WingsWest Steering Wheel - ImportsExtreme 1990 300ZX TT w/ some mods 1999.5 Audi A42.8Quattro supercharged 1998 CBR 900RR
Follow Ups	anyone have any thoughts/experience w/ older suburbans>> - Wagz 09:28:13 05/22/03 Be sure to check under the carpet for holes!!! (n/m) - TRD300Z 09:33:40 05/22/03 ???? (n/m) - Wagz 09:43:17 05/22/03 rust (n/m) - Guapo 09:44:07 05/22/03 thank ya! (n/m) - Wagz 09:57:50 05/22/03 go for the GMC Jimy, the did have a reputation for being... - Cap927 (Mr. Boston) 09:38:56 05/22/03 ya i hate fords, but are you talking about the V6 jimmy?? - Wagz 09:41:44 05/22/03 the full size Jimy with the 350v8 w/4barrel Rochester carb - Cap927 (Mr. Boston) 09:49:12 05/22/03 ya i emailed 2 guys w/ older full size jimmy's (well one - Wagz 09:52:07 05/22/03 like this one... - Cap927 (Mr. Boston) 09:54:03 05/22/03 lol beast - well like i found this one>> - Wagz 10:01:04 05/22/03 Get one and paint it like this... - BigTDogg 09:40:13 05/22/03 lol (n/m) - Wagz 09:41:59 05/22/03 lol...thats great (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 09:47:37 05/22/03 haha, nice (n/m) - Spee 11:49:05 05/22/03 Man BigT that makes me want a van (n/m) - John@Z1 11:54:23 05/22/03 hehe .. very cool paint job (n/m) - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 13:14:41 05/22/03 I had one, very bad on gas and oil leaks plus>>>>. - ZBlacktt 10:02:17 05/22/03 lol missing my point man-i dont want to drop a buttload> - Wagz 10:06:46 05/22/03 Pat & I both have Ford F150 pickups. >> - Arnel(Z32racing.com) 10:24:27 05/22/03 very nice-i just think something like that is kind of - Wagz 11:11:25 05/22/03 I actually use it for alot of things. >> - Arnel(Z32racing.com) 12:08:05 05/22/03 Well cost in paint and maintenance might make you think - ZBlacktt 10:43:13 05/22/03 bastard!! ;) (n/m) - Wagz 10:52:25 05/22/03 Jerrys right.... - rave 10:50:26 05/22/03 No, but here are some things you should consider... - Black Mammoth (VA) 10:11:16 05/22/03 yes, all good points> - Wagz 10:15:20 05/22/03 I hate Ford cars. But their trucks & SUVs are awesome (n/m) - Black Mammoth (VA) 10:18:25 05/22/03 man i owned an 86 BroncoII for 2 1/2 years and it was - Wagz 10:22:27 05/22/03 Wow! I don't know too much about Broncos.... - Black Mammoth (VA) 10:26:02 05/22/03 I have a 4 x 2 and have no probs with towing.... (n/m) - Pats300zx 18:05:04 05/22/03 A friend of mine just sold his for a great price... - diezel 10:11:40 05/22/03 lol damn -thats decked out huh (n/m) - Wagz 10:16:34 05/22/03 Re: lol damn -thats decked out huh - diezel 10:17:37 05/22/03 here. - ZBlacktt 11:05:09 05/22/03 Tks....... (n/m) - diezel 11:09:13 05/22/03 No prob's, What's it say on the side www.?.com? (n/m) - ZBlacktt 11:14:22 05/22/03 you cant tow the z w/ the m5? (n/m) - down5hift 10:15:00 05/22/03 not sure, but i wouldnt do it> - Wagz 10:16:04 05/22/03 who tows with a bmw, honestly? tell me so i can beat them (n/m) - hey GotBo0st 10:31:19 05/22/03 I've seen people towing with Zs...you can beat them :) (n/m) - Black Mammoth (VA) 10:34:15 05/22/03 Damn boy. You have rendered me speechless. - Sarcasm Police 11:58:33 05/22/03 lol look-i've seen people who use their 540's & Z to tow - Wagz 12:14:48 05/22/03 my neighbor had an older Sub that ran forever... - Fuzznutz 10:19:59 05/22/03 Re: anyone have any thoughts/experience w/ older suburbans>> - jasonknezo 10:35:35 05/22/03 email the VIN and I'll pull GM's History for ya! (n/m) - LRD VDR 10:54:20 05/22/03 check email please! (n/m) - Wagz 15:05:47 05/22/03 train (n/m) - genic 11:43:54 05/22/03 I'm gonna kick your's AND Ed's asses. - Spee 11:46:54 05/22/03 lol i can always bring it down and roll for some of it! :) (n/m) - Wagz 12:08:06 05/22/03 Get something diesel if you plan on doing serious towing. (n/m) - DavidM 12:02:58 05/22/03 Buy a trailer, RENT a SUV or truck as needed. (n/m) - Steve Simmons 12:07:41 05/22/03 thought about it, figure for a few grand why not own it (n/m) - Wagz 12:16:40 05/22/03 gas gussler! (n/m) - Mike (La Canada) 12:09:45 05/22/03 that doesnt bother me too much-the z gussles & so did the - Wagz 12:17:15 05/22/03 It's at least twice as bad as either of those. (n/m) - SeedyROM 12:33:25 05/22/03 Yeah I think my friend's gets like 8mpg (n/m) - Hyonjun 12:49:43 05/22/03 I had one - JMT-Z(St. Louis) 12:28:44 05/22/03 get a 95 tahoe, the year that is carburated. thats what i - joel(PA) 13:29:51 05/22/03 ps - mine has 120k miles on it, and never had a problem - joel(PA) 13:34:16 05/22/03 wagz.. heres some for sale in the NE area too - joel(PA) 13:44:05 05/22/03 good call-i'm open to those as well! (n/m) - Wagz 14:01:53 05/22/03 get one with 350 and 4 bbl carb, easy to work on and cheap - RT 15:20:19 05/22/03 baah....use what you have....... - FantomZ32 17:14:29 05/22/03
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