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Needed a bigger vehicle.  Got a 99 Suburban 1500 with 206k miles, automatic for $1500

No engine lights, suspension is solid, tow package, white paint is decent, 4wd works. Just had to change u joints. No rust, 

Are these reliable? I hear a light tick when accelerating but at idle its very quiet. Wondering how to tell the difference between lifter and exhaust ticks. Tick is always there when accelerating but at idle no noise at all and high speeds also dont hear it.

 


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Posted by: @lavaflow2025

Are these reliable?

a 27yo vehicle with high miles .. not exactly. But for what you paid, you can't really complain. If it lasts a year, you're still laughing.

Trans will be a big ouch soon though.

 

Posted by: @lavaflow2025

how to tell the difference between lifter and exhaust ticks.

smoke test


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Posted by: @lavaflow2025

99 Suburban 1500 with 206k miles, automatic for $1500

It's a gas guzzling older Suburban.. those were great towing vehicles and that's a good price.  it will reliably drink gas 

 


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