2004 3/4 ton Suburban with the Big Block 8.1
Hi Folks, Some of you might remember about a year and a half ago, I was contemplating buying the Suburban in my subject line. Well I've got it and while I like the vehicle, I've come to unders...
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PA12DRVR wrote:
FWIW, I towed a circa 7000# trailer (8000# GVW) with a 2500 '03 (? 04?) 'burb with the 6.0. Was not, repeat, was not at all impressed with the mileage nor the high rpms that the engine had to turn. I understand that's what the engine was designed for, but I didn't like it.
As others have said, the minimal advantage for non-towing driving is outweighed by the benefits of the big block: If you need a tow vehicle, don't give up a very good one for one that is less capable.
If this 03 had the 3.73 rear axle, the tow rating was only 7900 lbs. If 4.10, then it was 10k.
I personally think that a 60% improvement in fuel economy is a "huge" advantage to non-towing. I also know that maintenance goes up on 12 year old vehicles.
