Questions on tow vehicle, considering 8.1 Burb
I've had my Envoy since 2002, has adequate towing capacity for my needs. However I'm looking at a slightly newer vehicle and I know the MPG's will take a hit, but this won't be the daily driver.
I may look into a 24-26' boat in the near future, possibly other items that may tip the scales at 7000-8000 lbs or more and I would like something that can tow these weights with some comfort margin.
Diesel vs gas, always a good debate, not sure where to look but I like the fact the 8.1 is gas and has a very respectable tow rating. The suburban would serve as the family hauler on occasions so the 7 seats are welcome.
I want to say if I pursued the 2500 suburban, I could find some low mileage/well kept examples....just not sure what to expect price wise and maintenance items.
I've always been fond of the 8.1 burb, was overkill at the time. If I had to pull the trigger on one, I would like to get a 2006 or possibly a 2005 based on refinements.
Now the question I have is...what about a 6.0 suburban/yukon, do these have tow ratings in the 9-10K range? This would get me into an even newer vehicle but I would like to stay under $10K but could go $12K....I"m just not going to buy a new vehicle.
One option is a Tahoe, 2012 or newer, maybe even a 6-speed but the 5.3 doesn't give me warm fuzzies.
I like the suburban for it's size and capabilities, location isn't a real issue if I can get what I want. I could travel out of state, ideally south, below the rust belt. I'd rather make the effort to travel and get what I want than work locally for a lesser vehicle if it came to that.
Just looking for some good constructive criticism, all input appreciated.
I may look into a 24-26' boat in the near future, possibly other items that may tip the scales at 7000-8000 lbs or more and I would like something that can tow these weights with some comfort margin.
Diesel vs gas, always a good debate, not sure where to look but I like the fact the 8.1 is gas and has a very respectable tow rating. The suburban would serve as the family hauler on occasions so the 7 seats are welcome.
I want to say if I pursued the 2500 suburban, I could find some low mileage/well kept examples....just not sure what to expect price wise and maintenance items.
I've always been fond of the 8.1 burb, was overkill at the time. If I had to pull the trigger on one, I would like to get a 2006 or possibly a 2005 based on refinements.
Now the question I have is...what about a 6.0 suburban/yukon, do these have tow ratings in the 9-10K range? This would get me into an even newer vehicle but I would like to stay under $10K but could go $12K....I"m just not going to buy a new vehicle.
One option is a Tahoe, 2012 or newer, maybe even a 6-speed but the 5.3 doesn't give me warm fuzzies.
I like the suburban for it's size and capabilities, location isn't a real issue if I can get what I want. I could travel out of state, ideally south, below the rust belt. I'd rather make the effort to travel and get what I want than work locally for a lesser vehicle if it came to that.
Just looking for some good constructive criticism, all input appreciated.
