When do you throw in the towel?
We have a 2006 Suburban 2500 with the 8.1. It tows like a dream and only has 115k miles on it. The problem? It's age is starting to take it's toll. In addition to having to replace head gaskets ea...
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I had somewhat the same issue with a '99 suburban used for everyday driving and towing. Put an engine in at 205,000 miles. Transmission @ 319,000 miles. Replaced heater cores, power window switches, compressor etc over the years. Started a "growl" somewhere in the drive line I couldn't locate. It was a great car and tow vehicle, but we got to a point that my bride and I weren't comfy with taking it any real distance. At 400,000 miles, I gave it to a needy family that needed a daily driver. Saw it the other day! Still running! Bought the Denali and been happy since. Since we are going to do "real travel" when I retire, I will likely use the same type "maintain it like crazy and sell it when I lose control of the repairs" montra
