looking at a '95 Tahoe LT 4WD

Shaggnasty · February 16, 2005

supposedly clean w/142,000 miles...guy is asking $6000.

I have not driven or even looked at it yet; only talked to the guy on the phone.

Anything in particular I need to be aware of? Are they fairly reliable?

thanks!

Mule · February 16, 2005

I have a 1995 GMC Yukon. It has 105K miles on it. It is a great truck, though the one you are looking at has a lot of miles. It may need a tranny or motor soon.

As much as a love my truck, 1996 brought the Vortec motor with more power.

Bgdsub72 · February 16, 2005

For a little more you can get a 96 with a vortech and lower miles.

tryn2lrn · February 17, 2005

Hey MULE nice rig!!

99-2door · February 17, 2005

I had a 95 2-door 4x4 and it was a great vehicle, but I sure enjoy the extra power my 99 Tahoe has. This one is een higher geared than the 95 was and it will kick its arse.

OUMike · February 17, 2005

I have a 1995 GMC Yukon. It has 105K miles on it. It is a great truck, though the one you are looking at has a lot of miles. It may need a tranny or motor soon.

As much as a love my truck, 1996 brought the Vortec motor with more power.

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upposedly clean w/142,000 miles...guy is asking $6000.

I have not driven or even looked at it yet; only talked to the guy on the phone.

Anything in particular I need to be aware of? Are they fairly reliable?

thanks!

Yea, these are great trucks. Motor or Tranny at 142k? Thats definatly early. These trucks when taken care of are easy 300k mile drivetrains. Your gonna have problems with belt drivin' parts like any other car, but you should have no problems with it. As mentioned above the 96' Vortec models are defiantly the better motor, but I wouldn't be turned away from an ol' 350 TBI motor. My 4.3L TBI (1994) has 183k and runs like a champ. Always complimented and mechanics always give me the ol' "183k??? that motors just about broken in then huh?" Heres a short list of things I've had to replace due to age, and these will be good thigns to check out when inspecing the Tahoe.

* Coolant System - hose conditiion, radiator and cap, water pump.

* AC Lines - when the AC runs make sure the high pressure(?) gets good and cold. I've been told that when this doesn't happen is a good indication your compressor is on the verge of goin' south. It'll cost you between $250-$400 to replace these parts depending on your access to tools. This includes AC Control Head.

* Rotors

* Rear break cylinders - these have a tendency to leak when they get old. Not too difficult to replace.

* Break Booster

This is all I could think of, but I think its a good start. Good luck.