suburban vs grand wagoneer

[98dango]

So the wife tells me I need a bigger rig. I currently have a yj that I love. So looking at big roomey rigs. I dont want to spend alot 3k tops. It must be able to tow my yj or my tent trailer. I have owned a few FSJ's and 3 surburbans like them bolth. What I'm after is 35s room and power.

 

[BKCowGod]

you know my bias....

I will try to ignore that.

The 'burb is gonna be more modern in some ways, but the Gwag is going to have parts compatibility with your truck. The burb has more space but will be harder to park. The gwag is probably more orphaned than the burb, but parts availability is no problem


I dunno - for me, I wouldn't buy the burb unless I was regularly gonna need the extra space in the back...

 

[98dango]

I just need more room than a yj offers. When i load up 2 dogs the wife and say our hunting gear its full. I have no space for tools and aney extra gear.

 

[motomech]

Nuff said!

 

[BKCowGod]

FSJ for the win...

 

[98dango]

ok lets do the pratical pros and cons

ok well compair 1990 to 1990

suburban 5.7 most common

210 hp
300 tq
4speed od automatic
fuel mileage 12-16


fsj 5.9
144 hp
280 tq
3spd automatic
fuel mileage 11-14

 

[calamaridog]

Nuff said!

Someone needs to call the hwy department about that rock!


I'm voting for the Burb, cause you could fit anything it that sucker.

 

[98dango]

well a few phone calls I located A 1989 wagoneer for 300 bux. I also found a 1991 burb 1500 for 500.


so rigs I can get wag stock as a rock burb has a 4" lift and 35s lift has zero miles.

I still cant deside

 

[BKCowGod]

at that price, buy both and clean them up and decide which one you want at your leisure. Then sell the one you reject and make some moneys!

EDIT - though this looks like it could be a good deal - http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1056582182.html

 

[silvergrand]

Or....go to www.wagonmaster.com and drop $20,000+ on a low mileage, rust free, very well maintained GWAG and stand out from the crowd.


I also liked the advice to buy both and sell the one that doesn't work out!

 

[FourByLand]

How about IH?

 

[hikingff77]

FSJ for the win...

Man I've wanted one of those, first picture, for a long time, never had the time to have a practical, safe vehicle and also a fun, refurb at the same time.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Or....go to www.wagonmaster.com and drop $20,000+ on a low mileage, rust free, very well maintained GWAG and stand out from the crowd.


I also liked the advice to buy both and sell the one that doesn't work out!

That's crazy! You can pick up a running Grand Wag off of CL for under $2k. They want $20-$30k for these?

I thought it was bad that people were getting $25k for a refurbished FJ60 but this is just nuts!

Still, I've got to tip my hat to them. If they can find a way to get someone to pay that kind of money for a Wagoneer, good for them! (shaking head)

 

[ntsqd]

Of those two choices it would be a hard call. I liked the size of my Cherokee Chief, but not the power train or the rust. I've made mods to AMC V8 engines at an engine rebuilding shop and that cured me. The TH400 is good though.
I have had two Subs since then. The first died of cancer. Buy a late version of Motomech's body style if that's what you decide that you want.

The trip to the beach that turned into a trip to the snow:

Imitating the Clampet's coming home from Powell Butte with my grandfather's tools:

Goler Wash, DV last Spring:

Mine is now FS because I just don't use it enough to justify keeping it:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15439

 

[98dango]

How about IH?

My first thought was a nother scout but thay fetch so much here for one you dont half to rebuild befor you can drive it on the trailor