I need the suburban for people capacity. Not uncommon for me to be toting about 7 extra people with me, and I often miss my 06 9 passenger sub (bought new and died an early death with 160,000 miles on it the 05 was bought used with 100,000 miles on it)
So I will stick with the suburban.
Like I had said, probably a 1500 with the 5.3 and 3.42 gear
I will definitely look for one with the 6 speed
And I will do my due deligence and search for a 2500 with the 6.0 and 6 speed
Thank you everyone for the advice.