Neighbor offered me a Suburban for $1000. Trying to say no...

[goin camping]

So my neighbor mentioned she wanted to get rid of her Suburban. It's a 91 2500 Silverado 4X4 says "Fuel Injection." on the tailgate.

The paint is lousy and she says the engine leaks/burns oil even though it was rebuilt before she got it. On the plus side it's cheap and since we live in the desert (Hence the bad paint) it has no rust. Interior is decent too.

Problem is I already have a Suburban, two jeeps and an Army ambulance. The Mrs. is understanding but...

What does the collective say?

 

[crismateski]

Buy a Dodge :ylsmoke:

 

[goin camping]

Buy a Dodge :ylsmoke:

Already have a Dodge from when they made them right. 1953 Army ambulance. Real Steel and real gears.

 

[crismateski]

I guess I will stop harassing you then

 

[shortbus4x4]

Already have a Dodge from when they made them right. 1953 Army ambulance. Real Steel and real gears.

That would be a M-43.

 

[DoMiNiC1]

You dont need it, I would put the resources toward one of your other projects... A grand can get you some nice parts....

 

[redthies]

Since the talk has gone all ambulance, I'll try to give you my thoughts. What could you do to one of your jeeps, the sub you already have, or the ambulance for $1000? If none of them need anything, then where could you go on $1000? It doesn't sound like the neighbors sub is anything special, so I would just keep the cash for something I wanted for my other rigs. You have a list of stuff you want, right?

 

[redthies]

You dont need it, I would put the resources toward one of your other projects... A grand can get you some nice parts....

It seems great minds think alike...

 

[crismateski]

Since the talk has gone all ambulance, I'll try to give you my thoughts. What could you do to one of your jeeps, the sub you already have, or the ambulance for $1000? If none of them need anything, then where could you go on $1000? It doesn't sound like the neighbors sub is anything special, so I would just keep the cash for something I wanted for my other rigs. You have a list of stuff you want, right?

valid point, $1000 dollars is 250 gallons of gas, where can that take you

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

I would like to have it to go along with my 91 Suburban

 

[KK6OUD]

Is it for sale locally, I am looking for 1 and this might fit the bill if the price is right?

 

[AA1PR]

Hell I think almost anyone would grab it at that price for a winter beater up here

but it is smoking & all I say pass it up

$1K towards your other projects will go a long ways

 

[clandr1]

What year model Suburban do you have now?

 

[Chevrolado]

Sounds like you have better projects and more fun to be had with that $1,000. Plus your hesitation already shows you fully expect an ear-full from the better half. Save her the stress/energy, save yourself the problems that come with another project, and spend the money on a trip or new gear for existing projects! More fun that way. That's the way to go...

 

[goin camping]

What year model Suburban do you have now?

02 2500 4X4 with the 8.1 it's very nice with leather etc. The 91 has it's own advantages as a desert crawler.