What I have currently is a 2007 Suburban LT, 188k, I have had it for 6 months and so far I have done a New trans, trans lines, radiator, water pump, alternator, battery, brakes, rotors, coils, plugs, wires, ALL fluids (and I mean EVERY fluid has just been changed). Good Michelin LT tires, Trailer brake that I have never used (prev owner), plug in AFM disabler, new wipers all the way around, no cracks in glass, back up cam, Kenwood head unit. Interior is pretty clean! I just replaced drivers seat cover and center console. Heated front seats. No rips/ tears, etc. Carpets are not perfect but for almost 20 years it is in decent shape. Everything works, all the 4WD modes work, no check engine lights, TPMS lights, etc. Solid rig mechanically. I just completed a trip from CO to GA and back, zero issues but cosmetically, she is a little rough.
Cons: Some hail (mostly on hood).
From the previous owner, it looks like someone did some really bad paint work on passenger side rear door and rear panel (clear is pealing). There is some very light surface rust at the very bottom of the passenger side rear door (from the bad paint prep) and a tiny spot above rear wheel well. No rust underneath. Corners scraped (previous owner). Dash is cracking like all the others but it does have the fabric dash pad on it.
This is a second vehicle for us, think a "winter vehicle" for Colorado on the nasty days, daily driver through the winter. I also use this for my moto days and mountain bike rides. Offroad at best is very short gravel roads to the trail heads.
I would like to have something similar but maybe in better condition cosmetically, lower miles???
I came across a 1 owner 2019 Suburban LT Z71 46k miles for $35k at a local dealer. Carfax shows oil done every 5-6k miles, no accidents.
I know this has the "dreaded 8 speed transmission", but I have had 2 Silverados same generation with zero issues. (I keep up on maintenance).
Thoughts on price?
Is 2019 an ok year, any issues to look out for other than possible Trans and DOD?
I was not really looking for black but it has all the other boxes checked. Thank you all in advance!