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I am new here so please take pity on me if I commit any fox passes.

 

A local dealer has for sale what he calls a 99 Tahoe L? Scouring the 'net for info, I can only find listings and information for the LS and LT models. Does anyone know about the L? It has a grill and headlight configuration I don't recall ever seeing before (single headlights being the most prominent difference). I would really just like to see some other pictures of it and read a little about before seriously considering a purchase.

 

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RNC Jr

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I am new here so please take pity on me if I commit any fox passes.

 

A local dealer has for sale what he calls a 99 Tahoe L? Scouring the 'net for info, I can only find listings and information for the LS and LT models. Does anyone know about the L? It has a grill and headlight configuration I don't recall ever seeing before (single headlights being the most prominent difference). I would really just like to see some other pictures of it and read a little about before seriously considering a purchase.

 

Thanks,

 

RNC Jr

 

 

 

 

Not sure what you mean by L?

The ones with the cheapo grille are the police package Tahoes.

There are the 4x4 2-door with vinyl seats buckets and no cargo interior pieces. Rubber floor mat and no center console. No roof rack and manual windows.

There are also 4-door 2wd versions with lower suspension and 3.08 rear gears for highway speed.

All of these will have virtually no interior options, but you can upgrade those areas if you like.

nclinard New Member

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Thanks for the reply, 2Door. By 'L', I just meant that's what this used car dealer called the trim level. After spotting it on his lot, I called up and asked if it was an LT or LS and he claimed it was an L. But your comment about the police package sounds about right. It has a very utilitarian look to it, especially with the single headlights on either side. Wouldn't surprise me if it was a police or forest service vehicle.

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like what should be maybe a "Cheyenne" or "SL" Chevrolet's and GMC's base model designation, respectively. I've never heard of it referred to as an "L" though, maybe a typo, or some one doesn't know what they are taliking about? Maybe I don't for that matter...

typhooey Enthusiast

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I got a 97 tahoe and I never heard of the "L" model tahoe.unless you post

a pic I wouldnt trust the dealer,and one thing you can do is goto the chevy dealership and ask them if that truck exsists they will tell you for sure.

99-2door Senior Enthusiast

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I got a 97 tahoe and I never heard of the "L" model tahoe.unless you post

a pic I wouldnt trust the dealer,and one thing you can do is goto the chevy dealership and ask them if that truck exsists they will tell you for sure.

 

 

 

 

Except salesman usually know less about a vehicle than you do. They aren't prone to pass out info to help someone else sell you a vehicle either.

I have never heard them called an L before..........maybe eL cheapo.........but that is it. There is an option code for the police package, but I can't remember it off the top of my head.

 

Check this link out:

 

http://www.9c1.com/brochures/1999/99_tahoe.pdf

 

I looked at buying a 99 2-door Police utility 4x4 about 3 months ago and it didn't have any badge at all on the b pillar.

 

Oddly enough I looked at a police version 2001 Tahoe and it was an LS but with vinyl seats and no center console. It did have power windows and locks, but the door panels didn't have carpet or vinyl on the bolster. It was just bare like the rest of the door.

typhooey Enthusiast

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dont ask the salesmen anything goto the parts department and there is where you will get your info if you ask for that particular truck and it dont exsist they will look at you like your crazy.then youll know for sure.

nclinard New Member

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Thanks for the replies, folks. Heard from a high-school classmate who sells for a Chevy dealership that the L was a govt/police base model designation. I drove it Friday afternoon and the dealer allowed that he got it from some sort of wildlife agency in western North Carolina. The interior was rough but not too bad, although it smelled of motor oil. They must have used it to service other vehicles or equipment.

 

Wish I could find a link to a picture. It has an interesting look to it.

 

Thanks again.

99-2door Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for the replies, folks. Heard from a high-school classmate who sells for a Chevy dealership that the L was a govt/police base model designation. I drove it Friday afternoon and the dealer allowed that he got it from some sort of wildlife agency in western North Carolina.

 

 

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