HURRY UP and BUY a Cheap Suburban GMT400 While You Still Can (Like I Did)

[@justsomeguy6550]

I love how excited he is about this. He’s got a trio of Lamborghini’s, and he’s excited about this, and appreciates this suburban for how great of a vehicle it is.

[@R1CH130]

Yeh he’s a proper car nut and appreciates them all for what they are! I can’t stand car snobbery!

[@Turshin]

This truck at best is worth 8k. He's artificially inflating the prices. GMT800s are much better all the way around

[@moabfool]

Turshin - I agree, and I own a GMT400 Burb.

[@kipdiggs1827]

Doug Tabbutt on line one. #Suburban #switchcars

[@bangbang-ko2gi]

I see special versions of the gmt800 being popular. Like the z71 tahoe and suburban. Denali yukon and yukonxl. Escalade SUV, EXT, ESV. Also the silverado ss but any z71 silverado as well or Denali trim level sierra... I see big markets for all those vehicles even now. When in good condition of course and not dogged out and there are many lmao!

[@caesar810]

I'm glad someone else thinks that those 80's and 90's seats were so confortable and nice. Thought it was just me.

[@caesar810]

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[@sqmotorsports9230]

In this platform the 1995 refresh I thought made them much less comfy; my 1993's buckets were peak comfort while still supportive

[@jorgey4]

i never got to sit in one but ik the cloth seats out of a 2003 chrysler T&C were more comfortable than a lot of newer cars i've sat in.

[@basstrammel1322]

@John Stone Are you and others here talking about GMC's or cars in general? Because it seems like all cars nowaday has "sporty" firm foam, bolstered to fit both the average and unusual bodies at the same time. It's a new automotive trend, and it's undesirable by some.

[@machtschnell7452]

The bench seat in my 1980 was wonderful. It was basically a couch from which I could drive. The bench seat in my ordered 1985 one was horrible. They screwed up on the rear AC so I ordered another one with front buckets.

[@Piketom1]

I can't be the only one who wants GM to bring back the 2500 series Suburban and Yukon.

[@pablomartinez4716]

Nope not the only one I’m in multiple groups with 10k< people in them that are all about 3/4 ton suburbans

[@deweywolf]

Tell them to bring back the diesel Suburbans while your at it.

[@Da808Boii]

@@deweywolf they are where have you been...

[@deweywolf]

@@Da808Boii I think I knew that and forgot. The only problem is it's a baby diesel. They should bring back a 2500 with a full sized duramax.

[@928gto]

Folks would die over being overpowered if mishandled

[@justinray662]

Just wanted to say thanks for plugging Make a wish, they granted my wish back in 01 when I survived my battle with cancer. they are great people and a wonderful organization, so thank you for doing your part to help them.

[@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo19]

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[@jamesharris40001]

You are a make a wish kid that lived?

[@justinray662]

@@jamesharris40001 it's not just for terminal kids. It's also about replacing bad memories with something good

[@quinnpd]

Did you have to pay them back?

[@CathyInBlue]

Says the dude who sold his 7.3 L diesel Ford Excursion no reserve.

[@WN_Byers]

Lol

[@YouTubeAIbot]

Ford couldn’t touch this in the 90s

[@AnontheGOAT]

@@KZbinAIbot A. that’s not the point. B. The excursion was produced form 1999-2005. C. A 7.3 powerstroke SUV - no comparison to any gasser GM product back then.

[@drhombus242]

It’s not the “dumbest automotive channel in all of KZbin” for nothing!

[@CathyInBlue]

@@KZbinAIbot His Excursion was 2000s.

[@jefferysmith3930]

My dad had a black 92’ and a white ‘99. Both were 4wd. Best traveling vehicles ever. In 1995 my sister and I drove the black one to Ohio from NC to meet up with the family for my grandmother’s funeral. It was a great road trip in a great car. I guess these were a rare sight in the Midwest at the time as people would just stare at it like we we’re driving some type of exotic car. You could truly drive one of these all day and feel perfectly fine at the end of the trip.

[@brentlytle6155]

My dad had a 1999 Chevy Suburban. Bought it new in 1998 and had it up until 2015 (300k miles, 2 transmissions and several radiators later). My dad passed away from cancer last year and I find myself cherishing anything that reminds me of better times. This video certainly did that - thank you!

[@audiofool6431]

I have a 99 Suburban LTE with 3:73:1 4 wheel drive on the fly. I had a couple of issues with the 4L60E starting to shift harder (trans going into full pressure mode). It now does it if I pull with it otherwise it shifts fine.

[@audiofool6431]

Motor has 160k and has an issue starting when wet and cold. I think I need to go through the fuel system and replace injectors ect

[@toddsamuel8532]

@@audiofool6431 try a new cap and rotor. Moisture gets under them. I put rtv on the base of my cap when I reinstalled it. Haven't had the problem since when it rains

[@TheMlc4life]

Sorry about your pa. Take care my friend.

[@Shadetree_Mechanic]

I lost my brother last year and I know what you mean. Cherish your time with friends and family.... all the stuff we worry about doesnt matter.

[@portermcsorley]

My friend’s parents live in a million dollar house. His mom drives a new Navigator, his little sister drives a 2013 Mercedes, him and his brother both drive a Lexus. With that said, his dad’s last three vehicles have all been Suburbans from this generation.

[@TJayVariable]

I know.a guy who sold his company for close to a hundred million Euro. He now restores historic porsches for exclusive customers, has a garage laid out with carpet and a full-time mechanic to service his private collection. His daily driver is a old peugeot which he found for free on the internet. For longer drives he uses a old VW Phaeton with more than 300k kilometers. I think what I want to say is that some people with loads of money just don't need to Display their wealth, they drive what is practical, reliable and they still like.

[@bcatz454]

@@TJayVariable This comment. They drive what they like. And only the ones who showboat and buy supercars almost always don't have as the rich who don't want to display their wealth.

[@amerigo88]

@@bcatz454 “Old Money” - has had lots of money for multiple generations. Tends to keep a low profile for lots of reasons. “New Money” - usually first generation that has made a lot and tends to buy in such a way as to say “Hey, look at me!” The wives of the American Founding Fathers used to complain about Old Money vs New Money constantly. It’s America’s oldest form of class warfare.

[@mpkp2011]

what type of benz we talkin?

[@LG123ABC]

I daily a 2005 Suburban and love it. I could buy a new vehicle if I wanted to, but there's no way I'm going to shell out that kind of money for over-priced nonsense.

[@MrXavitaker]

I've loved every GMT400 based vehicle since I was 6 years old. Finally this year I managed to get my hands on a 96 K1500 Cheyenne. Seeing this video really warms my heart. From a GMT400 based vehicle owner to all other owners, let's take really good care of them

[@EONINJA]

Got a 98 k1500 suburban I love it got to put some work in to the transmission but I’m never giving it up lol

[@expospicyweiner1969]

Got a 90 gmc single cab stepside z71 love this truck but my pockets hate it lol

[@MrXavitaker]

@@expospicyweiner1969 Same feeling here, brother, gas consumption is somewhat astonishing

[@joe6096]

Bob Seager was on one of the morning talk shows a couple years ago. He said he was so proud to let GM use his song for those commercials, and it was not about the money he made. As a native Detroiter, he was proud because the data they showed him said that over the span of the 20 years they used his song for those trucks, they calculated an extra MILLION Silverados and Suburbans were built. Which meant extra jobs, overtime, and financial security for those families at the assembly lines building them. Those ads were some of the best car ads ever.

[@joe6096]

@Edgar Miller Not back then. Like A Rock was used from 1989-2009, they were built in Flint, MI until 2008. Follow my point.

[@CathyInBlue]

Funny. The way I heard it, Chevy was after Seager for years for permission to use that song in its advertizing, and he kept saying no. I don't remember what factor eventually tipped the balance and allowed Chevy to use it.

[@joe6096]

@@CathyInBlue It's possible he was being disingenuous on the talk show, but he released the song in 1986. So it wasn't that long until he started letting Chevy use it.

[@joegibson2966]

My 99 Diesel Suburban was built in Mexica and my 95 1500 was built in Canada.

[@noobeenaut]

@@joegibson2966 my 97 diesel suburban was built in Wisconsin

[@Bliggity]

This looks like the best thing you could have left a Subaru dealership with.

[@jordancapps9521]

Especially since they went CVT crazy.

[@jordancapps9521]

@Sean Westerman Maybe, but I don't trust a gearbox that contains a wear part that typically requires a full rebuild to replace it. I would only(and have) spend my money on traditional autos or DCTs. There is a performance bias too, btw

[@Dryloch]

@@jordancapps9521 Damn was gonna write CVT for the Loss! but you beat me to it.

[@Christopher-et7bc]

Subarus are junk and lame. Would love this over one of those

[@kenny3217]

My dad was the type that kept every car he ever bought and drove it until the wheels fell off, then put them back on and drove it longer. When I was 16 he passed our 1980 International Scout II down to me and a 1994 Suburban 2500 became the new family truckster. Our family road trips went from noisy and bouncy to the ultimate luxury overnight, the days of my brother and I crowded into a small back seat fighting each other were replaced with the massive width and miles of leg room in the Suburban. It really was an incredible family hauler and I miss it.

[@Terk131]

Do have that Scout today? They bring in some serious money and are a blast to drive.

[@kenny3217]

@@Terk131 I sure do, spent the past 10 months restoring it. Now it is rust free, everything works, and I drive it every day. It even has the Nissan Diesel which is fairly rare but I could never sell it.

[@gtoger]

I had a 97 Suburban with a custom conversion interior. Lots of wood and leather. That was a really nice truck, and a great Interstate cruiser.

[@thebiggestmac4202]

My dad had a 98 E-150 Explorer conversion van and that was the nicest thing I have ever ridden in, the 2nd row had tons of legroom and was even able to control radio and the television. I miss that thing

[@AkioWasRight]

Grandpa spec.

[@henrik1743]

80/90s american car interiors are far superior in comfort to nowadays seats. It's like driving in a living room sofa

[@daftnord4957]

true, sitting at 80+ mph at about 2500 rpm, punch it and instant torque to pass

[@davidcd396]

I inherited a similar conversion Suburban from a little, old lady who smoked and had grand kids. The interior smelled like milk vomit and cigarettes.

[@VASailpwr]

I bet that’s the first time anyone has raved about an old Suburban with a Lamborghini in the background. 😆

[@jansmolinski3431]

And two Ferraris as well. :)

[@APizzle90]

And a Plymouth Prowler!

[@tomheath7146]

I’d definitely take the suburban.

[@robertlee9395]

There's two more Lamborghinis in the garage. Lol.

[@JoseRamirez-ik2pb]

Because he is a real car enthusiast

[@sacasanova]

A year and a half ago I found a 1999 K2500 suburban diesel. The original owner was selling it. It only had 46000 miles on it. It is the best vehicle purchase I have ever made. I put a dually axle from a Chevy school bus under it to make the ultimate family hauler and tow rig. I have zero regrets with the truck. It is a beast.

[@gramseyandpops2710]

It’s funny how whatever vehicle Hoovie just bought is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

[@ilovekitkat7857]

He is just tryina make a good profit out of this mediocre truck😬

[@andy-james-]

Half way through I said, oh shut the f up. Total bollox in respect of viewing entertainment.

[@ryanroberts1104]

Yeah, for somebody that pretends to be a car expert he really doesn't know shit about cars. He just writes checks like a woman. I'm shocked he can drive himself.

[@sunnohh]

@@ryanroberts1104 jelly much? Lol

[@AtariBoogie]

@@sunnohh for reals dude, anytime you make it, theres always gonna be people who are just jealous as fuck, and wanna take you down.

[@bmwloco]

My old man had two when he died. Called them his "Texas Cadillacs"

[@thecman26]

An old coworker used to call 'em Yuppy war wagons!

[@SinkingStarship]

As someone who was a kid in Texas in the 90s... yes. The GMT 400 Suburban was a *huge* deal. Everybody wanted one.

[@BLACKJEZUS141]

I daily drive my 92' single cab stepside, only with 103k miles and a manual transmission, will forever stay with me.

[@linksgarage1985]

As a fellow KZbinr I appreciate the fact that you have Lambos, Benz’s, Porsches etc. and still truly enjoy vehicles like this. Simple is good. And Hoovie enjoys simple!

[@az7378]

I love simple cars too.

[@Mjws2907]

That's all for show, he said a while back that he was going back to hoopties, but since then he bought a bunch of exotic cars and very few simple ones.

[@mightbegenius]

Nice channel plug. LOL. 1k subs. You and hoovie are practically twins.

[@olaniyioyelowo7348]

I concur!

[@muddyguns]

Yup. Not checking your channel, now.

[@yvngblur3221]

I’m 16 and my first vehicle is a 1992 GMC Sierra 1500 and I love it my grandpa gave it to me and I plan on fully restoring the body to its former glory.

[@glenmel78]

Keep that thing as long as you can. I've owned a few over the years and these trucks are great. Anyone with light mechanical skills and tools can do most repairs, and most are inexpensive. Radiator-$120 alternator-$120 starter-$96 water pump-$65 A/C compressor-$200 Heater core-$30 All the front end ball joints, bushings, everything maybe $225. Plus, body panels are cheap and everywhere and the aftermarket is huge. If you treat it right it will last decades more!

[@briantruck2284]

Drive safe & at least get good maintenance on the truck

[@andrewmeece2064]

Awesome young sir.

[@maxlever9196]

The transmissions are much more reliable after being rebuilt with upgraded aftermarket internal parts by a non-dealer transmission shop that knows what they are doing, and will guarantee their work.

[@TheRcApprentice]

Hey Hoovie, open the barn doors half way and pick up on the door link. It'll lift about half an inch and it lets the door open WAY farther. I've had a tahoe for ten years and only just learned this a couple weeks ago lol

[@kinoromantic]

Any 'Sopranos' fans watching this? This looks like Tony's vehicle within a few years + or - Hoovie can thank HBO for boosting the value of his GMC

[@martinsvensson276]

Doesnt look a like anything

[@kinoromantic]

@@martinsvensson276 I looked it up, the picture vehicle used the most in the early seasons was a 96’ chevy badge, one-tone exterior with a guard grill. But I could’ve sworn I saw him drive the same two-tone GMC at some point in the series

[@Stapleton42]

I bought a one owner 93 Suburban for $1800 back in 2018. The white paint is falling off but the interior is a true survivor. In the process of restoring it but I still check the values on that era. They have jumped up a ton since this video was made. It will get new paint and be looking brand new.

[@mattmayo3539]

My friend drives his grandfather 1995 Chevy Tahoe with the California package with the painted running boards, dual exhaust, and lots of plastic wood. Still rolling.

[@lilbiscuitable]

As a Make a Wish recipient 25 years ago I am happy to see the plug for Make a Wish.

[@Purpmaster]

I thought make a wish was for dying children? Not trying to be rude.

[@lilbiscuitable]

@@Purpmaster Make a Wish is for the terminally ill. Stage 4 Acute Myeloginious Leukemia is considered terminal and was definitely considered terminal in 1996.

[@ajroth419]

@@lilbiscuitable what was your wish

[@lilbiscuitable]

@@ajroth419 I didn't plan on dying so I asked for an entire entertainment system. They fought me on it but that's what I wanted. Still have the speakers.

[@Purpmaster]

@@lilbiscuitable damn, good for you. Glad ya made it.

[@cadenmcwilliams8542]

Love the appreciation for this vehicle , I own the 1997 Chevy k1500 suburban that I grew up in with my 7 siblings in the early 2000's . Brand new suspension front to back had to replace the rear end with my uncle when I was a kid , minimal engine bay work ( alt ,water pump , brand new ignition system from to back and original radiator and transmission, battery . And she's pulling strong at 245,000 miles tan interior and flawless emerald green paint job ( aside from the hood ) . It also has the barn doors in the back . These things are fucking awesome

[@jessetaylor4142]

I want to see an episode where Hoovie brings this into the wizards shop and say he has no issues.

[@kevs2good133]

Well it’s a GM so it will inevitably have issues. That excursion he brought is basically had none.

[@tskraj3190]

@@kevs2good133 Not the older GMs. Anything 2006 or older will outlast any other American made vehicle.

[@nathanschmidt9136]

@@tskraj3190 1995 still going strong. Lol

[@tskraj3190]

@@nathanschmidt9136 I just sold my 01' Silverado 1500 with 492,000 miles but I did replace the transmission at 250,000.

[@Mjws2907]

David's going to have a look anyway and use a lot of his favourite two words: beefy and girthy

[@arancunningham7256]

The best trucks ever by a huge margin. The fact that these are becoming few and far between is bittersweet. Yes, they’re harder to find, but that’s because they were used for what they were meant for. Such an amazing truck!

[@wolverine9632]

Growing up, we had a '96 Suburban, 2-tone bright red with silver side stripe, red interior, and the split rear doors. Such a beautiful truck. Sadly, the seating capacity of 9 eventually wasn't enough for our family, and we got an Express van, while the Suburban slowly rusted in the driveway due to our Midwest winters. I drove it to work a lot at my first job, so it did see some more use, before my dad finally sold it to a buddy at work. I drove out to the meetup point to give him a ride back home, and I know it was hard for him to see it go. Fast-foward a couple years, and he shows me a picture he took of our old Suburban passing him on the expressway. I am glad it is still a blessing for somebody! These trucks will always have a warm place in my heart, and I hope to own one myself someday.

[@thethomasj1795]

Cars for Clunkers really gutted the over-saturated market of these Jeep, GM, and, Ford products of the '90s. That's why they are sky rocketing today. Supply and demand.

[@DouEditz]

Its more like greed thats all.

[@thethomasj1795]

@@DouEditz Well, that too. But inorder to have greed you have to have a market Selling doesn't work without the buyer.

[@dereckcensner8439]

Pretty sure rust took care of plenty as well

[@DouEditz]

@@thethomasj1795 its all bullshit man take care

[@TempoMontages]

cash for clunkers and rust

[@nexusyang4832]

We had a lot of these in the FEMA fleet and boy they were crazy reliable and super comfy to drive. And you can put so much in the back as we took the third row out. So much activities.

[@GoatRefueling]

Those Suburbans are right attractive, but not a fan of the full running board trim.

[@one4uf]

Super common for the time period though.

[@floridaman7]

Nobody is

[@16driver16]

They usually remove without leaving much damage

[@cfields5762]

I had a two door Yukon and one of my favorite things in the engine bay was the work light with the extension cord that you could use when changing tires or camping

[@chuckprahl170]

I sold my 94 full size Blazer with 380,000 on the clock with a blown engine for $1,200 and found a 95 blue and silver K1500 Suburban online for $1,500. I'm in Ohio and the truck was 70 miles south of Jackson Hole WY at a Dodge dealer rust free with 179k on the odometer. I couldn't resist I talked to the dealer and he just wanted it off his lot so I sent a $500 deposit, found airfare for just under $200 and flew out and drove it home 1,700 miles. Those pre Vortec 5.7's have been known to run 400 to 600K. It ride's like a Cadillac still and doesn't leak or use a drop of oil or water. I've had it for 2 years now and I've only replaced the alternator and distributor cap and rotor. It's the best $1500 I ever spent.

[@theonlywazowski5366]

I have a 93 single cab GMC with the 5.7 and auto transmission. He opened the door to show the interior of this suburban and it just felt right. My trucks has the exact same interior (besides the fact that it's a single cab) and I just love it. I'm going to hold onto that truck forever.

[@alecmatteson692]

Same here

[@FlyingStuff]

My parents had a green 95 suburban with the barn doors when I was a kid, lots of good memories with that car

[@ChevyWH18]

Not as fitting, but I drive a 84 suburban here in Germany. It has 350 with a 4 barrel carburetor. The pre owner blew the transmission, got the old one revised but it still had no kickdown, and changed gears weirdly. Sold it with a transmission problem. I bought it, adjusted the TV cable it in runs for over two years fine now. Just changed the rear wheel bolts and drum breaks. Most reliable car I have. But the fuel consumption is pretty bad. 😂 somewhere around 13 mpg. But Germany doesn’t have long plan roads like you Americans do. And I live in the German mountainside

[@TaylerSpliff]

I borrowed one from my mom in high school and would take like 12 other kids to lunch with me.

[@10RRASK]

And still had room to spare!

[@latinprincews6]

So true...did the same

[@christopherstimpson6540]

Most of these were crushed up during the Obama cash for clunkers. I rescued one from that fate for $5,000 and it is still my daily driver. Bought it with 105,000 miles and now at 223,000 miles with only regular maintenance. Still our long trip car too.

[@phouston6802]

Just bought a 94 2500 and parked my 2010 denali. The 94 is just better built.

[@Mr.redneck]

I always hated programs like cash for clunkers..made me sick. Personally I'm collecting every good old truck I can get my hands on

[@bamafencer12]

@@Mr.redneck I bought a 02 Escalade. Best decision I made. My parents had a 96' Suburban and that thing was a beast!

[@Terk131]

@@phouston6802 you are not wrong. I have a 94 diesel now in storage since the engine went out in '09. I eventually bought a 2014 suburban new and the engine 5.3 blew with the faulty lifters gm knew about and then after a new engine the trans gave out. Thing was problematic. I recently saw a low milage 98 suburban diesel k2500 for sale and bought it and it feels more solid, rides so much nicer even being a k2500 and it's just more comfortable all the way around.

[@PolishRadom1944]

Gmt400 series are way underrated right now. Super dependable and easy/cheap to fix. Just picked up another gmt400 a few months back. 94 2500 4x4 suburban with the 454. Gets 11.5mpg and can tow everything. Rust free and mint inside from a 90yr old original owner. Best 5K I ever spent

[@garthlocklin6355]

And since half the states in America still have "Odometer exceeds mechanical limits" on their titles, which dealers use to their advantage you can bet your bottom dollar many of these for sale have had the odometers rolled forward to reflect a lower number. That is one of the easiest vehicles to "clock".

[@trail-wolf4x4]

I miss my 98 K1500 everyday, my first truck and she lasted ten years before my dad blew the motor up and sold it. I never got to say goodbye to my baby, I still dream of buying it back to drive her again

[@qtrhrse7]

I have a '98 K1500,bought used in '03 w/60k on the clock. One intake manifold gasket and 120k more miles on it,still drives like new. Last year of the 350,I'll never sell it.

[@BossCyan1d3]

Ive got an 88 k1500 @146k miles. In process of a resto-mod.

[@joshuaj0956]

I had a 96 ext cab :(

[@Cache73]

My Dad has a newer Suburban... really misses his old one. I just got a 96 Trailmaster model... I freekin love it.

[@DustinB855]

Literally any 90s suv better than new fake suvs.

[@cybertrk]

Not according to crash testing.

[@DustinB855]

@@cybertrk no one cares. Don't crash and be good lmao

[@Turbinelife87]

Why do you consider them fake? Is it because they have everything a person could want or is it because you cant afford one? The new ones are better in every single conceivable way.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

I do like big vehicles like this suv, id find some durable 17inch lowrider wheels and white walls because id use a dodge ram 3500 for hauling , suv just a cruiser

[@andyb4796]

Although GM nailed it with the 2021 Suburban

[@corychecketts]

That radio takes me back to riding around in my dad's GMC truck when I was a kid. Long live the 90s!

[@mazdakid6208]

Watching this in my 1999 chevy suburban I just got for 1200. No rust has the push button 4x4 heated seats and mirrors 4.10 gears and the almighty 7.4L 454 big block chevy only 68,xxx miles when I bought it been dailying it since about to hit 70k this thing is a beast

[@supastihl89]

Have to disagree Tyler. Ive been in so many of those that have all the buttons broke or missing and the weirdest gauges ever thought up. 95 up yoi get the nicer radio smoother dash cleaner look and legit nice gauges in the later models. But ot is a great truck. Holding onto my 96 1500

[@giovanniponce7989]

There's like 6 of these in my neighborhood lmao us Mexicans bought these for cheap years ago

[@ryanroberts1104]

Yeah...when I see one of those I don't think "cool old truck"...I think..."How did I get in the mexican trailer park"?

[@limedropbellflower]

there’s like 30 of these in my neighborhood 😂

[@ryanroberts1104]

@Sasquatch Better snatch those up - they're going up in value!

[@inducedapathy1296]

@@ryanroberts1104 Where I'm at it's usually an older Toyota Honda or Nissan. I think most of them come with a free Puerto Rican flag on the mirror. Good times...

[@LG123ABC]

That reminds me that Dodge actually built a Suburban-sized SUV based on the Ram 1500 pickup back in the 1990's but only offered it for sale in Mexico. We couldn't get it here in the USA.

[@dammitcarl1082]

These can still be found driving around everywhere in Saudi Arabia. They are indestructible, the lack of moisture means they never rust out and they simply last forever. I have a friend who owns a GMT400 Tahoe with 600K miles on the original engine, and an upgraded modern Apple stereo. They are great vehicles.

[@MrMillertime289]

The brands go way back to after the depression. Back when each dealership only sold one brand. Chevrolet dealers only sold Chevrolets. Pontiac dealers only sold Pontiacs Etc. Enter the pickup market. Chevrolet pickups could be sold at Chevrolet dealerships but not at Pontiac, Buick, or Oldsmobile dealers. They got together and asked for a truck to sell, and that is how GMC trucks were born, Being branded that way they could be sold at any of the other dealerships.

[@philthedrill2244]

I’ll be doggoned. Explains why GMC dealerships are often Buick dealerships as well.

[@21Piloteer]

@@philthedrill2244 Our local Buick dealer sells GMC trucks....and Subarus. Lol

[@randolfo1265]

For a long time in Canada, the GM dealers were Chev - Olds, OR, Pontiac - Buick - GMC. Never saw any other combination. Now that Pontiac and Oldsmobile are gone, GM dealers pretty much sell any GM product. And you'll never see GMs and any other new car brand at the same store.

[@supadoopa926]

You got that a little wrong there. The GMC brand has been around since 1912, 1902 as the Rapid Motor Company. They were originally the commercial truck division of GM, building buses and over-the-road semi-tractors. GMC built a whole bunch of trucks for WWII, the CCKW. The bus Rosa Parks was on was a GMC. The GMC-brand has a whole lot more history than just being a pickup truck for Pontiac dealers to sell.

[@robertlee9395]

It was founded in 1902 as the Grabowski Motor Vehicle Company. Then Rapid. Then bought up by GM in 1909. The GMC logo was first used in 1912. GMC Truck and Coach was located in Pontiac Michigan. The pick up assembly plant was near the Pontiac Engine foundry so Pontiac V8 engines were installed in the trucks.

[@El_Chompo]

The commercials with the singing "Like a rock" and the slow motion footage of the trucks bouncing over rocks and mud offroading were the best truck commercials ever made. Similar time period to the bud light commercials that were that guy singing those funny stories. Man those were so good and I didn't even drink then and still loved them so much.

[@west-texas9806]

I remember playing with my Diecast trucks and trying to replicate the commercial when I was a kid.

[@El_Chompo]

@@west-texas9806 The song still comes into my mind all the time. It's going to be there forever.

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

I remember the Budweiser commercials back in the 90's cause that's what my dad drank and he had a Budweiser screensaver with the 3 frogs and it'd randomly activate the frogs with them saying "Bud-Weis-er". He also had a fridge magnet of the 3 frogs where you could press a button and each frog would raise up as they said their line. lol

[@GarrettWorcester]

"Real American Heroes" and later, "Real Men of Genius" after 09-11-2001. I always thought that they were strictly radio ads, but KZbin has shown me the way. I'll stick to the theater of the mind versions, thank you.

[@azwier79]

I remember driving in my parents 1996 Suburban when i was 5 years old, I loved the back doors barn doors. I got a 1998 k1500 with 83,000 miles last year, best Truck ive ever owned hands down.

[@maximaniac7231]

Sometimes I think Tyler is genuinely more excited about things like clean condition 1994 Suburban's than his Ferraris.

[@rokoa5269]

I think Hoovie wants to make some money back on this suburban.

[@rsprockets7846]

Or make the wiz a down payment on some jet skis

[@Wheelsanstuff]

Yea his videos are just car ads

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@Wheelsanstuff That is what they’ve become, after all, this is his job!

[@johndavis1217]

I'd buy it.

[@REALRyanCorrado]

Probably bought up all the suburbans in the state, and keeps them in a warehouse, trying to artificially inflate the price and then quickly offload to make good profit :D

[@franciscoram6072]

I just got a 96 gmc suburban have spend a few weekends messing with it finally today I took the family out for a trip truly love it

[@thizz408]

I miss my suburban now. Felt like Tony Soprano driving that beast around.

[@MrRitchiecraig]

Love this version of the Suburban. After 96, the 5.7 got the upgrade to 250 horsepower. I had a 97 that was one of the cheapest to maintain vehicles I have ever had. Then I had a 99 that was also a great ride. They were not the high mileage champs but if driven reasonably, they could get 15 mpg running around a 17-18 on the highway. A lot of space inside and a quiet smooth ride. Still my favorite!

[@tjg.8510]

96"s have the 255/260 hp as well!!

[@kevinlee7263]

I just picked up a low mileage loaded 99 Yukon 4x4 with a 3.73 G80 rear end pretty cheap because it needs a little work. I'm stoked, I'm going to fix it up and make it my road trip rig.

[@soulman4292]

This is the “Tony Soprano” spec.

[@AdamG1983]

"Headrests, what are those?" -GM, 1994

[@new2utube541]

"No headrest, no Airbag?... Let me use it as my daily driver" - Tyler Hoover

[@LG123ABC]

@Sean Westerman Airbags were designed for morons that refused to wear their seatbelts. Just buckle up and you can skip them.

[@MAGAMAN]

@@LG123ABC You only need an airbag if you run into things. Don't run into things and you don't need them.

[@MrOiram46]

I heard the 4L60’s usually break when people tow with them on overdrive, so just keep them out of it and it should be fine within your truck’s ratings.

[@ModelA]

Fun fact: The factory stereo in that had "AM Stereo". You read right, AM band (not FM) in stereo. These days, almost no AM stations broadcast in stereo, but in the 80's and 90's, we did. Look it up if you don't believe me.

[@LG123ABC]

Yep, I remember that. I didn't think it ever caught on.

[@donschaefer9442]

My dad would tell me that a GMC was a Chevy with lock washers

[@Complete.cyclepath]

My dad told me he drove gmc because it gets more chicks. Worked for me 😆

[@donschaefer9442]

@@Complete.cyclepath That’s great 👍

[@BenjaminHyink]

I agree that these are under appreciated. My family had one that we moved across the country with from SC to WA and it was a workhorse

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Hoovy's the only guy who could be this excited about a Suburban with a Countache in the garage. Makes me want to buy one.

[@wurly164]

Back in the 80s when Cadillac dropped most of their body on frame cars for small front wheel drive junk, people were buying Suburbans as a replacement.

[@TheUsmc0802]

Exactly and still the trend today. Americans like big cars. But can't buy big cars other than Chargers/300s. So they buy SUVs.

[@LG123ABC]

@@TheUsmc0802 Yup, when the government screwed up cars the average American said "Fine, I'll just start buying trucks". It was a real FU to the nannies in DC.

[@martinliehs2513]

Isn't the Suburban known as the Texas Cadillac?

[@insayn7995]

That’s the case to this day, that’s why Tahoe/Suburban, Yukon, Escalade and all other luxury trucks sell so well.

[@elihernandez330]

@@martinliehs2513 No. I have a 2021 escalade and 2005 yukon xl Denali. The suburban/yukon xl is known as the texas moms car. The escalade is the texas Cadillac.

[@Noah-M-P]

These are absolutely my dream SUV. A 1992 K2500 GMT-420 Suburban with a Silverado package and a 454 engine.

[@bubba99009]

The problem is gonna be finding one that isn't rusted to pieces - tons of them have already rusted out right into the scrapyard

[@bryanmarsh9886]

Not in my part of the country. My 1998 had 320,000 miles on it with zero rust. Only trouble was a bad transmission at 240,000.

[@russianbot842]

Had to scrap my 04 because of rust. Goddamn New England. Sad part is the V8 was still chugging along fine at 220k miles.

[@jacobs1047]

That's different based on location

[@DeaconYomouf]

@@bryanmarsh9886 I still got a 98....barn doors, getting ready to do it up a bit...

[@rastomasstanford7708]

Yup

[@sgfreak96]

“Woke up this mornin’, got myself a guuunn”

[@vautier_]

Almost...his was a 1999, he had that "waste management" money 🥸

[@sgfreak96]

@@vautier_ haha, as long as people get the reference. That’s all I see whenever I see one of these beasts.

[@AdamG1983]

I'll take you down Deep down to the frontline

[@clintonsinclair3246]

I was thinking that too when I was thinking of the in-between years of face-lifts. One of the best shows

[@mofakah5906]

The Tony Soprano mobile

[@willl.3353]

Yes. I agree with your vortex comment. It is the best of old school/new school. 100k spark plugs but no coil packs. No VVT. THE 4.8L especially just started and worked. No pulling intake manifolds off to do scheduled maintenance. No inter coolers. Reliable and inexpensive to maintain.

[@Blitzdog14]

I love my 2001 Suburban and daily drive it! My parents bought it new back in the day and I’ve been driving it since 2014 and it is great for reliability (besides the brakes having issues every 50k miles or so).

[@fireman1294]

Being in high school when those rigs were new I always remember Chevy being stand alone dealers and Cadillac being stand alone dealers, but in the days of Buick Pontiac and Oldsmobile those dealers always sold GMC as well.

[@KeithKman]

I have a 2001 LT Tahoe with 200,000 miles. I’m the second owner and have taken extremely good care of it. Still has the original front brakes too. I always get compliments on it and people say it’s one of the smoothest riding vehicles they have ever been in. I have zero desire to sell it but I get offers on it all the time. Best thing I have ever purchased.

[@RJon2006]

My 1997 Lincoln Towncar is the most comfortable car I have been in over the last several years. Nothing beats nice, cushiony seats!

[@James-id5xq]

I drive an 03 Town Car 60,000 miles a year for work. Tons of leg room with the column shifter. No wind noise or interior squeaks/rattles. RWD body on frame, low revving torquey v8, 25 highway mpg.... Wouldn't want it any other way!

[@James-id5xq]

Well maybe besides the plastic intake manifold with coolant passages... But that is another story

[@nestorroman2694]

Love my 91 LTC and 99 Burban!

[@mmasinator]

2 door Tahoe’s especially will go up just based on their “rarity”

[@ArchieVMusicArchive]

Can't find any clean one for less than 10k this days

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

​@@ArchieVMusicArchive I bought a 1999 Tahoe 2-door for $5k in January 2021 with 200k miles but otherwise clean in good condition. There were opportunities during the initial phase of the scamdemic before supply shortages and ramped up demand from reopening and stimulus. Also winter is the best time to buy a vehicle.

[@ArchieVMusicArchive]

@@Anonymint-vj7bt Yep! I myself Got a 2dr for 4.5k with a rebuilt engine, Transmission, and suspension, just needs paint as the inside was redone best comfortable truck I've been in 😎👌

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@ArchieVMusicArchive we have one more chance this Fall to buy used vehicles at a decent price before the supply shortages go insane next year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKaWq2V5pMmVgNE&lc=Ugwoqc9h_BDTzhDDu4l4AaABAg My suggestion is convert your Tahoe so can it run flex fuel up to E85. When the gasoline shortages start, you can distill some sugar to make fuel. Those who prepare now will be looking pretty while those who didn’t will be without. I’m scoping out a 2009 - 2012 Chevy Colorade or GMC Canyon (but any first gen I5 would be fine) for a new model that I might be able to find parts for more readily if everything goes into the smashup I’m expecting. Will convert that to flex fuel also. I‘m going to chop the cargo box and chassis of an extend cab so end up with a 182” length and 114” wheelbase. Will look cool af. All 4x4 btw.

[@onourway8654]

I learned to drive in a 1994 suburban with the exact same paint job!! I loved it!! Used to do 180° turn arounds in it hahahahah

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

Someday Hoovie's kids are going to watch his old videos and be reminded they went from being chauffeured to school in a Rolls to having to climb in the back of a 27 year old Suburban.

[@simpleinverso8628]

Well, at least they don't have to climb down of the rolls Royce when it breaks in the middle of nowhere

[@capnplaidbeard]

Could be nostalgia talking, but I’d take the ‘Burb any day of the week, twice on Sunday.

[@iiyapimpdaddy1791]

i think that's an upgrade to go to a chevy from that POS rolls royce

[@simpleinverso8628]

@@iiyapimpdaddy1791 you never call a Rolls-Royce a piece of shit, you must call it a "sample of feces"

[@KentuckyAk101guy]

@@simpleinverso8628 lol

[@dfharris03]

The first generation Expedition is also greatly underrated. They are incredibly reliable, have superb road manners, and have a similar blend of old and new.

[@DavidJames-wz3mf]

Ford is junk

[@juhberkey8067]

I know the 4.6 is a great motor, but didn’t they have the 5.4 as well? I heard the 5.4s were junk

[@DavidJames-wz3mf]

All Ford motors are junk they also had the Triton v10 complete garbage

[@dfharris03]

@@juhberkey8067 The 5.4 2 valve is a workhorse and very reliabile. The 3v was more problematic. I had a V10 with over 200k miles and it was smooth and totally reliable. The V10s have a great reputation for durability but use tons of fuel.

[@juhberkey8067]

@@dfharris03 yeah I probably should’ve specified that in my original reply. The 3v’s in the trucks were horrible, but the 2v’s aren’t bad at all

[@andrewb4584]

As a guy with a recently acquired squarebody, those and GMT-400s are where it's at. Heavy enough to still use for work. They both drive nice (my '86 drives like a modern truck, sans the battleship turning radius), stop well, will tow a car trailer no sweat, and are super easy to Gen3 LS swap with factory parts. My buddy with a 2018 LTZ Chevy 1500 marvels at how comfy the same color red bench seat is, and how much he likes driving it. Parts are cheap, and readily available for everything from sheet metal to interior. GM really built the best trucks before the 800. Being in NY, my truck (used for mostly truck things) is primarily summer only, but I'm not planning on ever parting with it. And I'm an import, sports car guy (I, too, am dumb enough to have owned multiple Bentleys.) They nailed it with these vehicles, and they are starting to appreciate right now...

[@PL-mu1cp]

I remember back in the 1970's my dad would say "the more crap on a car, the more there is to break" and he was just talking about power windows and seats (back then those were luxury car options) .

[@LG123ABC]

My dad said the same thing. I think everyone's dad said that.

[@ZGryphon]

@@LG123ABC Mine certainly did. He was especially suspicious of air conditioning.

[@TheVipter]

Hoovie : I dont know how to pay for the 2 lambos. Also Hoovie: makes a video about a car so people want to buy it and he can sell it for more profit

[@Broncobob88]

I have a 1994 gmt400 pickup. The truck has 450,000 miles still works really well. These trucks where the last of the reliable simple to work on type trucks. Parts are dirt cheap and you can get them almost anywhere being a 30 year old truck! I might have to rebuild the engine and the transmission (nv4500) but still pulls good being a 450,000 mile truck , best truck money can buy! Like a Rock !! Get a GMT400 put a 12v Cummins in it and nv4500,nv5600 trans and thats one soild truck!!

[@benmiele9794]

“I am sure you noticed the interior, yes it is red, yes it is awesome” haha couldnt agree more

[@ModelA]

Last time I was this early, Hoovie's Garage only fit 2 cars.

[@johnnyrocket6588]

Must be really early. Along with my model a I drive a 1999 Chevy suburban. It’s wonderful, I think people should buy the 8th gen suburban.

[@johnnyrocket6588]

@I WANT [ S•Ę•Х ] ••• Rita , 25 y.o ! Shut the hell up.

[@johnnyrocket6588]

@I WANT [ S•Ę•Х ] ••• Rita , 25 y.o ! Man I hate these bots.

[@discerningmind]

Hi Paul.

[@ModelA]

@@discerningmind Hey!

[@bluenecross]

Front brake calipers from a K3500 single rear wheel GMT400 will bolt right on, and use stock K1500 Subruban brake pads. Huge improvement in stopping power. One of the best upgrades I made to my OBS 99 Suburban.

[@phreak1118]

With gas now back above $3/gallon im sure people will start unloading these.

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

I don’t think we’ll see any real changes until it hits $5. a gallon this summer. Trump 2024.

[@miked7121]

I like the ‘96 models when they got the Vortec V8’s.

[@chadneyallen3778]

Yes they last longer

[@christophertibbitts5636]

Man what a truck! Growing up as a triplet, my parents had to scramble to get one of these. We had a '99 Suburban. Great kid hauler and cruiser. Rock solid dependable. Perfect for our big family.

[@jamesbarnhart3642]

Yes, it’s VERY okay for a Chevy Dealer to be next to a GMC dealer. My local Chevy dealer is two blocks down the street to the GMC dealer.

[@leeroethler4846]

Wizard is going to get a transmission rebuild on this one lol

[@RealDirtyDan2000]

And maybe a transfer case

[@jjojo2004]

I had a 1998 Z71 Extended Cab Stepside when they were NEW. My 4L60E 4spd auto needed a rebuild by 86K miles, the 1 to 2 shift was sloppy. 😡😡😡

[@pestoking2469]

@@jjojo2004 pretty average for these I think lol

[@elkillerx]

True! Luckily those 4L60s are easy to rebuild and there's hundreds of kits to fix the factory defects and make them almost bulletproof

[@benjaminfuller3399]

I got a 99 Silverado 4l60e with 224560 it all about keeping fluid change

[@avengence]

I have a 2001 suburban 1500 4x4. Got it from my grandparents with 59k miles and it was always garaged. Has leather seats, auto 4x4 and a tow package. We take it on long road trips and tow our 27ft trailer with it. Ours has the barn doors too, makes it easier to load stuff while having a trailer hooked up. Only downside is the gas mileage, gets like 15 mpg on the freeway.

[@dewdew34]

Love the mid 90's tow tone with the fender flares and that back window glass.

[@alexsmith7460]

These really are great vehicles, drove one from Washington to the arctic circle and back a few years ago not a single problem. And the suburban which was also a 1994 had 254k miles on it.

[@outpowspo]

Those GM trucks were crazy reliable. The trans was the only bad thing. A GM small block is a beautiful piece of engineering excellence.

[@HeavyTanker-vx4oq]

My dad had a 1994 Tahoe with the ole TBI 350. That thing went on for over 300k miles. the 4L60E, Frame, and rear end gave out before that ole 350 did.

[@shoominati23]

Not many people know that the Suburban is the longest running model of car of all time.. The first example came out in 1935 I believe .. truly remarkable

[@LesA.R.6568]

Indeed, and Chevy was actually the first. Known then as the "CarryAll".

[@chrism6952]

even if you only counted the ones that actually resemble todays suburban I think that would still be true

[@chrisgraham2904]

Began in 1938. Now producing the 12th generation of the Suburban.

[@spencerrehn101]

Countach and SLS in the background...talking about a ‘90s ‘burb...man’s living the dream

[@xotic8617]

Tony soprano was the working class man because he drove the Chevy version 😋

[@punkbassist98]

Yea, getting serious Tony Soprano vibes from this. Better than his later Escalade for sure.

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

That's true while he started driving newer Escalades. Still that Suburban kept coming back for one reason or another season after season.

[@shootr04]

My family never owned one when I was a kid but I loved riding with my hockey teammates in these for road trips. Great memories!!