My Favorite Reliable SUV For under 5K

In this video I am going to show you my most reliable SUV for Under 5K. This this would be in my Top 5 or Top 10 Reliable Suvs For Under $5000. I will include info about it's horsepower and torque but also the reliability of the engine and transmission and whether there are any know major mechanical issues with these SUVs.
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[@bgerrero]

She’s got claws had me rolling 😂 glad you back i like sense of humor

[@klwthe3rd]

Wow! Was wondering when you would be back! We've missed u.

[@happycat0411]

I really like my 2002 Rav4. It's built like a tank. I know it only has the 2.0 liter engine but b/c it's has a timing chain it rarely needs to have the engine opened. In fact, my Rav4 still has the original exhaust system and little to no rust due to the ABS panels. Not a powerhouse with only 150 HP but more than enough for driving around the city and cruising down the highway at 110 ~ 120 km/h. After 18 years the Rav4 still runs extremely nice and requires little to no maintenance whatsoever and with the AWD system the Rav4 handles the winters here in Canada with ease! Gas mileage with the 2.0 liter engine is pretty good as well!

[@mrsabidji]

congrats on the new property. and the truck. :)

[@leonardoreyesmeraz7148]

I have a 2006 Tahoe with 255K, original motor and transmission. That thing is a CHAMP!! I have nicer and newer vehicles as well but the Tahoe seems to be my "go to" vehicle.

[@dnlmachine4287]

Ive owned and rebuilt and maintained about 10 of these trucks. Common issues ive seen: - Dash gauge stepper motors - easy fix, resolder new stepper motors, buy them from Amazon in packs of 5. - Odometer - These odometers hold the mileage memory. Be DAM sure the mileage on the odo matches the condition of the vehicle. Its easy to swap out the dash gauge cluster and fool people regarding the mileage. - PRNDL display dim or dark - There is a couple youtube videos showing what chips power those lights and how to reflow the solder/joints. - Knock sensor damage from water intrusion - easy fix, buy Delco/GM knock sensors (2) and wire harness. Replace the Intake mainofold gaskets during this job, use Fel-Pro kit. - Tailgate handle breaking - replace or repair with epoxy. Check the tailgate hinges and latches/strikers to be sure theyre not damaged, super cheap fix parts can be had anywhere. - Cloth seats front outer edge wear - theyre just prone to wearing and ripping. Get seat covers if youve got cloth, be aware NOT to cover the upper backrest portion if there are seat airbags. - HVAC actuators - hope its not the one under the dash, real PITA to get out. The others are easy to get at. Better yet, get a truck with non-auto HVAC controls. - 4WD switch - easy to repair, check youtube for videos. - Rear wheel well rust - Prevalent on pickups more than Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon. IF you get one with rust free wheel wells, do your best to prevent rust. - Cab corners - Pickups have a sound insulation that traps water and rusts the rear cab corners. Not much you can do, just be aware its an issue. - Trailer brake controller - there is a specific GM adapter that plugs between the brake controller and the vehicle. Be SURE not to chop up and splice your factory electricals while installing a brake controller, get the kit. Stay gold.

[@TheRichardF10]

Got a 1994 Chevy suburban 1500 with 5.7 liter with 280,000 miles and still runs great.

[@diversify210]

2008 Toyota Camry with over 500k miles and still running strong as my commuter car on the original engine and transmission. "I win...lol"

[@TheRealZJE313]

@@diversify210 no cause I bet when that engine gose out u are not going to get it rebuild.in a suburban that year or older u can get a bran new chevrolet 350 engines for 1700bucks from Summit.I drive a 88suburban c20 only thing u have is gas mileage is better.but not easy to work on like a suburban or tahoe.and rear wheel drive is ten times better than any front wheel drive car

[@TheRealZJE313]

Ojeda right on I have a 88suburban c20 with the 454engine in

[@Andrew-rb4gs]

I'd kill for that size garage. I'd never be in the house. Small fridge, hot plate, t.v., la z boy chair, stereo system. Just some ideas for ya. Great video, enjoy your new truck and home...👍

[@Andrew-rb4gs]

Nameless User It's O.K. good things come to good people. You are probably due😋

[@billjoang]

I’d be living out there. Wife and kids could have the house. Haha

[@Dungzoo]

I have a 1,000 square foot attached garage and 1,100 detached garage and can't spend time in them :( wife and kid need constant attention. The spiders are enjoying my garages

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Dungzoo I feel similarly about my garage. I have lots of young kids. I get out there but they need me. When they're older and eant to ignore me cars might get more attention. Lol. Yeah for cars but maybe it'll be initially was for me. Win lose? Nah. Not if I raise them right. Just be proud and do what you love. Right?

[@chadpugh1490]

I've had a house with a garage for about 3 yrs. now. It's a game changer when it comes to working on my cars.

[@gregoryfairchild2460]

I have a 1998 GMC Suburban 5.7 1500 push button 4x4....with 328,000 miles and just recently developed torque converter shudder on our Florida trip. Replaced ball joints, steering rag joint, upper control arm bushings, spider injectors, intake gaskets, headman headers, spectre cotton air filter, 2002 complete exhaust, 2003 wheels and tires. Had for 7 years love it. Replacing the converter and rear main seal soon and am looking at buying a 2003-2005 Yukon XL

[@glocktown21]

I had a 2003 Chevy tahoe...I put 300,000 miles on it!!!!!! its still going! my nephew has it! Only had to have re-built transmission at 222,000 miles for $2k... I maintained EVERYTHING!

[@danielherrin]

I have a shopping addiction, time to go shopping...for another car....

[@d-c-g6525]

Are you planning on doing a series of restoration videos on this SUV?

[@jjbing3]

Carlos de la Cruz 🙌🏾

[@justindavis5983]

I hope so!

[@smithraymond09029]

My coworker just had his transmission replaced because it took a crap. A 2015 GMC Yukon. 37,000 miles. Bought it new and had it serviced by the dealer since day one.

[@bdd1469]

What is your point? This Tahoe has nothing in common with a 2015 besides the name and the engine displacement ....GM sold 139,000 Tahoes in 2015......If you made 139,000 pb and j sandwiches in a year do you think you might produce one with out enough jelly on it?

[@jacobross2895]

I hear the newest gen yukons, tahoes, suburbans, escalades, etc... are unreliable junk

[@inbl00m20]

Wow, thats a big garage. Good video, im excited for whats to come.

[@elreyrey3473]

Congrats on the new home! I have a 4.8 Yukon that has been very reliable for me. I don’t think I will ever sell it.

[@williamwoody7607]

Congratulations-that’s what good clean living is supposed to pay.Well done young man.

[@justpodzol9681]

My parents have the same model year Yukon- it's a 4wd 4.8l, though. It carried myself and my siblings around when we were young, and it's still going strong- in ten years of using it, even on badly maintained dirt roads and in deep snow, it's never needed any serious repairs.

[@ChavezDIY]

Chingon! Love the new property! Can't wait to see you grow into your new place as it provides opportunities for more videos! Cheers!

[@f4idon556]

Best trucks ever! I have a Denali with the 6.0 with 220k miles and still going.

[@michaelking550]

Wow,Those videos really pay off.. New car, new house.👍👍👍

[@AbelZahid]

I have a 99 2 door Tahoe and it's the one on my profile pic it's pushing 200,000+ and I just barely had to rebuild the transmission. Engine is still strong as ever and I love it

[@SunBear-ft8kf]

I have a bare bones 1995 Chevy Suburban C1500. It recently passed 300,000 miles and still runs just fine. Basically just an oversized station wagon but I love her. Picked it up for $1200 back in early 2016. Only thing I've had to do so far is replace the water pump and master cylinder.

[@rauler007]

How is the best SUV's under 5k coming along? You mentioned this one being in the top 5. I'm still waiting to find out the other 4 or 9 depending if you do a top 5 or 10 video. I like your videos, keep up the stellar job!

[@UncleSarkis]

Congratulations on the new property. Good to see good people succeeding in life.

[@iamthevanavator281]

Was wondering about your brief absence, clearly you have been busy. Glad to have you back, watch all your videos, including this one even though I have no interest in buying a 🚙 SUV.

[@gsmecanica]

Congrats for the new garage, looks great already!

[@YaBoiJessy]

I have an idea for you how about a detail video of the trunk, engine bay, and front seats I know its not your thing but why not learn and we shall learn with you? Edit: Congrats on the awesome house 👌🏽

[@lasegundaenmiendagmail8170]

Good to see ou back. Keep up updated with our property and you car videos! Good luck!

[@QLFProductions]

I love my 2002 Chevy Tahoe. 200k miles and going strong.

[@travisp11]

I'm leaning hard towards picking up an older Taho or Suburban. I currently drive an 01 Cherokee XJ which will probably never die.

[@vtecbanger3180]

I have a 05 z71 suburban it's mint. I have 220k miles now and I replace parts with ac Delco parts only and you'd think it was a new truck. Best truck I ever bought. I want a jeep as a toy pretty bad I'm about to sell my vette to get one.

[@TheRealZJE313]

Travisp11 y u say that.if u had a Tahoe or Suburban with 5.3 u should have been good.they will last longer than that dam Jeep and they are easyer to work on and parts are plentiful.I drive a 88suburban c20 with the old style V8.I want to put something update in it like a 5.3 or 6.0 for better gas mileage.never herd of jeep being better than a Tahoe or Suburban.coworker of mine has a 01 suburban with the 5.3 and has over 350,000 on it now he has changed a few parts but that the original engine aND transmission that he services once a year

[@vtecbanger3180]

@@TheRealZJE313 I say that because I love my suburban too much to off road. I'd beat on a jeep. It's small enough to fit in trails

[@TheRealZJE313]

@@vtecbanger3180 o ok cause I was about to say.I have a 88suburban c20 with the 454engine in it all original do't know the mileage cause it stop working years ago.I use it as my tow vehicle for my other cars

[@vtecbanger3180]

@@TheRealZJE313 they are the best.

[@adampolselli597]

Nice buy on the Yukon and congratulations on the house! Glad to have you back and job well done (so far) on the garage! I'd love to see you do a video on best 4x4's under $5k for all of us people that would love to get off the beaten path in something reliable! Your insight is spot-on, thanks for all of your hard work!

[@planetpower6686]

I have a 2004 Yukon XL model. Exhaust manifold bolts are known for braking off when used for towing. After I fixed 6 of my bolts the truck tows really well.

[@antoniocl75]

5.3 engine is really good 👍🏽💯🇺🇸

[@angelmejias6730]

Glad you are back. Bought couple of cars based on your recommendations. You were spot on. Nice garage. More videos, please

[@randyminarik4013]

Congrats on the house and property! Good luck with all the remodeling.

[@elvergalarga3182]

Very very smart guy, can't go wrong with Real State.

[@paulwhite7924]

K

[@thetetons744]

For me it's a gen 1 expedition but this is another solid choice

[@Volusiaev]

Glad you're back!!!! Congrats on the new house.

[@martinez1701a]

I got a 95 Yukon 4X4 with 10k on a rebuilt tranny good paint/interior and 2017 GMC rims for $2600 and I love the thing, was planning on building a roller 350 for it but this TBI 350 just won't die I got it with 215k on it and I put nearly 10k on it and I only got it about 7 months ago. I love the Chevy genIII engine but these 350's also run forever.

[@H8onG]

I purchased an 06 escalade with 162k miles for 4500 last year and it is treating me well. I now have 196k and only had to replace the starter and the a/c belt. 6.0 awd

[@NotSoIncredible]

Congratulation on your new home! Looking forward to see more video in your new garage.

[@jewllake]

Congrats on the new property and house! I have a 2006 GMC Yukon 4x4 with the 4.10:1 ratio and it has been the best rig I've owned. I have 130K miles on it and it is in pristine condition and I have used the 4wd a lot off road - no problems to report!!!

[@suberblackiron]

Damn what's sup I saw the notification and was like dammmmnnn this dudes back glad your doin great keep up with the good work......

[@shmutube]

WOW! Congrats on the new SUV and home/shop!!! Looks great!

[@jamessandifer3405]

have 202 l Tahoe 4x4 302k, just had the transmission rebuilt. Excellent oil pressure. A/C front and rear still works well. Only other major things was 200k fuel pump, rebuilt front end at 250k. Ys my paint is trash too.

[@BLKWTR]

Congrats on the new house and massive property !!!

[@oikrers]

Congratulations man! Happy for you uploading again and having a new house.

[@ManWander]

good luck on your new place! looking forward to more of your videos!

[@nelsonramos2218]

We've miss you bro! Felicitaciones por tu casa ! Keep it up!

[@capoman1]

Hey. I like the new property!!! It's cool of you to do a little personal vlog in this video that shows us a little of your personal life and keeps us up to date with your personal life.

[@waynehutchinson1423]

Missed you.Welcome back.Great purchases.

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Oh the American Dream! What a beautiful property. Congratulations. Now you just have to pay for it. If I lived close, I would certainly bring my car to you for work.

[@nestorz1140]

Congrats on the new property. Awesome!

[@rebilacx]

Congrats on the new property, it looks sweet.

[@rbaksi]

New house and shop look great! Tons of space. Love your vids!

[@jajasmile5321]

Auctions on the west coast are high . Two months ago I was at an auction , and a 2011 Chevy traverse sold for 2k after buyer fees , also it was in the no run section but it still run and drives . Nice place

[@neverstoplearning382]

Congrats and welcome back my friend.

[@BigIsleJ]

Congratulations on the purchase of your property!

[@ClickLikeAndSubscribe]

"I have a shopping addiction. Been busy buying a two-house property with a detached six car garage."

[@DmonkeyProductions]

He lives!!! Congrats on the House, it’s amazing!

[@encryptorEJ]

more sleazy, 70’s car salesman clips please! TONY! glad to see you bought a house. great news!

[@arisnuevaespana829]

congrats sir! great videos and I love the straight faced suuuuper dry humor. You might as well be british. I am a filippino imigrant and love the usa and its cars. I drove a 97 lesabre for ever but now drive a totoya (automatic) 2001 camry primarily because of your insight....and luck on my part. gracias!

[@craig84downunder]

Love the property, will be able to have those projects on the go all at once!

[@geetheenthusiast3116]

Dude welcome back and congrats on the huge property and home bro and please keep making vids bro, later👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NewBeRVer]

Congrats, and welcome back!!!

[@ahuertas69]

I'm so glad you made this video. I'm actually looking at buying a Yukon myself. I really want a 4x4 though. It's funny because my reason for it is because I'm buying a property (7.3 acres) and I'm going to need to clear the land so I started looking at the Yukon because I've heard they're reliable not to mention beautiful. Love your videos keep em coming!

[@majorcalvary6515]

Love your video. Love your garage. I’m a car nut too! I spend $1100 a month on a MBZ SUV. Yours is a much better deal. I want a good cheap sports car. I will search if you’ve done one. Would you do one if you haven’t. Keep up your great videos.

[@scottd9024]

Congratulations on your land! That looks like a kick ass setup!

[@mdavid7149]

Baby mom's and the kid goes in the back lmao my guy

[@georgiemac3662]

Congratulations on the purchase of the house! Looking out of that window... your backyard looks like something out of Grand theft auto.

[@brv002]

Congrats on your new place man! I'm sure it will generate a lot of great content for your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@markmalinowski5951]

airbag light is usually the module, which is under the drivers seat and gets wet from your shoes tracking in mud and moisture that gets absorbed by the padding under the carpet. at least that was the problem on my 2002 avalanche.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Not a bad buy. I bought a 2004 Escalade used in 2008. It's been fantastic. I have roughly the same miles as you. I think about new trucks from time to time, but, this thing runs, it's comfortable, I've done ALL routine maintenance from day one.... and really, y work truck is a 2005 Silverado 2500 4x4, with the same 6.0 engine, and it has 320k on it, and it runs fine, so.... I feel like mine has a long way to go.... I love you California guys... 2WD Yukon.... Hahahaha! In northern wisconsin, it's 4WD or gtfo....

[@1976seanr]

Congrats on your new home. And your old Yukon.

[@johnk2249]

Great video and great sense of humor. I like the yukon.

[@AAATowDriver]

Dude I almost unsubbed but your humor kept me as a sub. Hope to see more of your videos And congrats on the new property

[@jmjosemora16]

Congrats bro on the new future man cave

[@DanielsCarTalkChannel]

Dogs sit up front, baby’s mama sits in back, I like that one.

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Congratulations on your new place new shop. I hope you reinforced the ceiling joists before u knocked out the walls. God Bless

[@RufusPen]

Nice buy I got 2005 suburban they changed a few small things but still the same truck. After having it for about a year Trans went out had to have it rebuilt it was 2,000 bucks then I found out the rear main seal was leaking and that was 1,500 so definitely look for leaks. They also have a lifter problem after you get over 200,000 wear and tear starts to show in these motors but Clifford is still running strong with a new trans new main seal and a new radio. My next fix is the back hatch it won’t open I’m working on that now to see what’s wrong and eventually new lifters.

[@Trident_Euclid]

Agree. Many people in the middle east prefer these trucks over landcruisers because they are both very comparable in terms of reliability and the availability of parts. Also these truck has phenomenal fuel efficiency for its size and wight.

[@damionjones5849]

Bro, I love the move that you made in acquiring that lovely house. I can see the potential all throughout the property, that was a good move. I wish I had a place like yours my wife would never see me.

[@secur60]

glad to see him back again congrats

[@cadillac_zac236]

Honestly I agree with the reliability. My family purchased a 2003 suburban brand new (same vehicle just longer version). We have replaced the AC compressor twice which was costly, and the window regulators multiple times. The biggest issue is the 4l60E 4speed transmission. There are tons of stories online of vehicles with the same transmissions all having issues, but I agree it is likely due to poor maintenance. Though I must say my family paid over $3,000 to have the transmission replaced recently at 135,000 miles. Not too shabby considering we would load the car up with 8 passengers and drive long distances. Even towing a boat and driving on beaches.

[@lewisbeshers1946]

Nice spread! Can't wait to see content made in the new digs.

[@ddoyle11]

Very nice property! East county? Fits your needs just right. Good to see you're back again.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

Congratulations on your new car find and house!

[@paulkennedy5822]

I laugh every time I watch your channel. The excellent info is a great bonus though!

[@grsofia01]

Congrats on your shopping! Great property. Lots of adventures await you. That is a beefy SUV.

[@PierreRoyOboe]

Congratulations on your new house and garage! Great channel!

[@lanceschroeder3267]

Congrats on the beautiful property

[@AlvaradoPinup]

Can you please do a top 5 best electric/hybrid used (or new) vehicles to purchase.Great channel here, thanks for all you information and time.

[@hughsolorz5184]

Good buy on the GMC congratulations on your new pad, appreciate the videos, helped me out of some jams once or twice take care keep em coming

[@matt_b...]

Don't move the water heater. it's perfect where it is. Think about it. Future videos could include: "Well, I'd show you how to restore this motor on your clapped out RS4 and boost the output up to 600HP ... but ... this water heater is in the way. Maybe next time."

[@roymeyer6837]

Glad to see you back, and congrats on the new property!

[@DagoRuiz]

Awesome property! That garage is looking legit. Looking forward to some more new vids bud.

[@MrDwaynePoff]

Congrats on the new villa!!!

[@askepticalcharmander9815]

Great advice at the start m8

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Ooh could you do home improvement videos on top of the car vids. The home renovation vids are quite the niche here on YT. I love yours vids man 😁😁 !!

[@joachimjohan1215]

Nice setup man! wish you the best of luck!