Thinking about buying this 2004 Ohio Suburban, opinions?

[Chris142]

Where? They can't give them away here.

Because the ones without rust and 150K miles sell for $6-8000

2001 Chevrolet suburban - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

2001 chevy suburban 1500 180,000 miles Clean title 6 inch lift Not 4x4 Interior 9.5 out if 10 Exterior 10 out of 10 Truck was painted last year.. 37 inch tires 70% Ac works good Heater Has a banging...

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2001 Chevy Suburban - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

I have a 01 Chevy suburban runs good no mechanical issues at all . Radio stop working could be just fuse worked fine befor power windows and locks back window off track tags up to date 3rd row seat...

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2003 Gmc yukon - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2003 gmc yukon 126k Clean title 4 Michelin tires Tow package 5.3 l v8 Only asking $3500 obo Runs amazing really strong healthy engine Transmission is 💯 no issues at all Only issue is that the front...

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[jhellwig]

Trust those of us from the rust belt. That is not very rusty and a cheap price. A Z71 in that body style that didn't have rusty bumpers would be a unicorn.

No one outside of California wants a CARB or 2wd vehicle would be my guess on the prices.

 

[pacem]

With that much rust and problems I'd pay no more than 1500. How does it drive.

It drives straight with no issues. Decent acceleration, no noise, no overheating, etc.

 

[drtyler]

Please leave that thing where its at. Save your money. It's a rusted out POS.

 

[TheLastWord]

A few good undercarriage pics and inspection is better than a hundred of the type shown.

 

[pacem]

These are the realistic choices you get here
2003 Burb with only 319k miles for only $3k.
Basically worn out. But it has no rust.

2003 Chevrolet suburban LS Sport Utility 4D - cars & trucks - by...

For sale: 2003 Chevy Suburban. 316,XXX miles. I have had the Suburban since I purchased it in 2006. Almost all maintenance has been performed by a single mechanic. I have most of the records. This...

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[GON]

If I am buying any GM product that has lived in the upper midwest/ northeast USA I am focusing on the brake pipe and fuel lines. Take a look at the fuel filter on the GM of the Suburban generation Typically one end has a nut and that assemble is corroded up on rusted GMs. If that nut is corroded, quick inspection and quick walk away from consideration. Same with the brake pipes (lines). If they are corroded, especially but not limited to connections, I am walking away.

Just my .02

 

[addyguy]

Way too rusty. Frame May be good…but floor pans, brake lines, fuel lines, filler neck, fuel tank mounts, exhaust…will all be shot and cause you endless headaches.

 

[pacem]

Seems I will end up putting several thousand into it and end up with a $5k vehicle which I can buy to begin with and with no rust.

 

[drtyler]

Seems I will end up putting several thousand into it and end up with a $5k vehicle which I can buy to begin with and with no rust.

Agree, and it probably wouldn't even be worth the $5k either.

Save a little more cash and be ready to expand out of the rust belt. You'll find a deal on a decent one, just be patient. The $4+/gallon gas prices should have an effect on the values of the Suburbans before too long.

 

[pacem]

Does this make more sense?
2013 Burb with a blown motor. Get this and install a crate or a used engine with low miles. While not cheap, it will guarantee reliability and while at it, replace all the other parts - belts, etc.

2013 Suburban LT with a blown engine - cars & trucks - by owner -...

2013 Suburban LT 175000 mi. Blown engine. The truck is in great shape.

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[MotorFan]

Not for me, too much rust.

It's not rust, it's a Yankee side mount sunroof!

 

[supton]

Does this make more sense?
2013 Burb with a blown motor. Get this and install a crate or a used engine with low miles. While not cheap, it will guarantee reliability and while at it, replace all the other parts - belts, etc.

2013 Suburban LT with a blown engine - cars & trucks - by owner -...

2013 Suburban LT 175000 mi. Blown engine. The truck is in great shape.

easternshore.craigslist.org

175k, is it on the original trans? I would wonder if it might need a trans refresh too.

 

[The Critic]

175k, is it on the original trans? I would wonder if it might need a trans refresh too.

$3500 seems like a great price if you can do the engine swap (and trans, if needed) yourself. List on a reman long block from GM is $4700, assuming you can get one.

2013 Chevrolet Suburban - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

2013 Suburban, 173k Miles THE GOODS: Runs great. No mechanical problems at all. New battery, new brakes. Just paid for registration so it's good for another year. Interior seats and headliner look...

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That's the going rate around here for one with worse cosmetics.

 

[MNgopher]

Sure can tell who is used to buying cars in the rust belt here and who is not... Looks like an '04 living in the rust belt for most of its life... If the frame and brake lines aren't shot, then $2500 isn't bad. Lots of folks will buy those who don;t care about the cosmetic rust, then run out the rest of their functional life...

 

[atikovi]

Would you consider a 5000,000 mile Toyota Sequoia?

At least a 500K Sequoia will go another 500,000 miles. Will a 148K Suburban?

 

[CKN]

At least a 500K Sequoia will go another 500,000 miles. Will a 148K Suburban?

Sure...and it worth $5,000plus dollars...........especially when sitting in front of a pretty house.