- suv 213,340
- 6,995 overpriced
- Tucson, AZ
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- suv 213,340 gasoline gold automatic
2000 chevrolet suburban review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The more things change, the more they stay the same. introductionchevrolet suburban has been completely redesigned and re-engineered for model year 2000. Its interior is all new and improved, but feels familiar. Its new engines offer substantially more power. Its rigid new frame and re-engineered suspensions offer excellent handling and ride quality. Last, but certainly not least, the brakes have been totally re-engineered for vastly improved pedal feel and stopping performance. soup to nuts, the suburban is a more refined vehicle than before. Three trim levels are available, base, ls and lt. Suburban 1500s come equipped with a 5. 3-liter v8. The 2500s come with a 6. 0-liter v8. (a diesel engine may be available next year.) retail prices for 1500 models: 2wd 26,421); ls 2wd 33,844); lt 2wd 37,912); 4wd 28,375); ls 4wd 36,760); lt 4wd 40,828). All come with air conditioning. Ls and lt come with power windows, rear air conditioning, a compass and remote keyless entry. Moving up through the trim levels brings nicer interiors: ls gets a nicer cloth reclining front bench seat with adjustable lumbar support; bucket seats are an option. Lt is fitted with leather seating surfaces and premium full-function heated front bucket seats. Lt also comes with electronic climate control, premium cd stereo, the homelink universal garage door opener and gm's onstar system. Otherwise, the primary functional difference is that lt comes with chevy's premium ride suspension. walkaroundthis new suburban looks strikingly different yet familiar at the same time. All the sheet metal is new. The entire vehicle looks smoother and more aerodynamic; sharp edges have been rounded. Most noticeable are the new headlights. two tailgate configurations are available. A new lightweight one-piece rear hatch similar to those found on compact suvs is useful for families and can be opened with one hand. Cargo doors are also useful when pulling trailers because they will usually clear the trailer tongue jack. The hinges have been re-engineered for a more finished appearance; and they let the doors open wide without having to disconnect the hinges. an innovative puddle lamp mounted below the side mirrors shines down to light up the perimeter of the suburban. It's a nice feature that can be turned on using the keyless remote when approaching the suburban in a dark parking garage as it illuminates underneath the vehicle. Chevy suburban is nearly identical to the gmc yukon xl, which was called the gmc suburban until this year. interiorseating has been cleverly designed. The third-row seatback folds down without having to remove the headrests, then the whole thing flips forward to substantially increase cargo capacity. A short prop rod locks it into place. This bench seat can be easily removed as it's mounted on wheels; it weighs 75 pounds, however, so get some help before pulling it out the back end of the suburban. Loading cargo is easy because there's plenty of space for it; lift-over height is lower than that of the ford excursion. Lt's leather seats are better. The second row is quite comfortable. Headphone jacks allow rear-seat passengers to listen to cds while those up front turn on the radio. Getting back there requires folding and flipping the seat out of the way. though my mother-in-law found getting into the suburban a bit of a step up, it isn't a problem for those of standard stature. Step-in height is actually lower than before because of the new fully boxed frame. Driving quickly over wet pavement through the san juan mountains high above colorado's delores river, we never lost traction. I took turns driving the suburban on the wet, winding road with the road test editor from one of the major enthusiast magazines. Each of us has extensive racing experience, but we were unable to get the suburban to come unglued. We drove into wet turns as quickly as we'd ever want to go in a suburban and never lost grip. The frame is completely re-engineered. The entire front part of the frame is hydro-formed from one piece of metal and is far more rigid than a bunch of pieces welded together. ride quality in the suburban 1500 is smooth, greatly improved over the previous-generation suburban. The optional premium ride suspension features a hydraulically controlled rear self-leveling system to keep the suburban at normal ride height even when carrying heavy loads. This system offered a good ride quality on the suburban i drove. The more sophisticated optional auto-ride suspension system uses computer-controlled shock damping for improved ride quality over uneven pavement. Whether towing a horse trailer or picking up a soccer team, auto-ride continually adjusts the suspension for optimum ride and handling. This technology also helps reduce dive on braking (so that the nose of the vehicle doesn't dip down unduly) and body roll (or lean) during cornering. most people find the 1500 models meet their needs. The 2500 models, often referred to as the 3/4-ton versions, are only needed for those who tow heavy trailers. Rated to tow up to 10,500 pounds, they effectively match the towing capacity of the ford excursion. Suburban 2500 is going to ride a bit harsher because its rear suspension uses leaf springs instead of the coil-springs used on the 1500. But the 2500 rides surprisingly well, given its load range, a big improvement over the previous-generation 2500 models and smoother than the big ford excursion. until now, suburbans came with mushy brakes. Gm redesigned the brake system to address this. The pedal on the new suburban works smoothly and progressively, which makes is easier to stop smoothly. Brake pads and rotors are 40-percent larger and use new twin-piston calipers. Those in the sunbelt may not see justification for it. These new vortec v8s offer a 30-percent increase in power over their predecessors. Suburban's automatic transmission comes with a tow/haul mode. Pushing a switch on the end of the column shifter changes the shift points of the transmission. The tow/haul mode improves performance while towing and lessens wear on the transmission. Even whe. summarywe love the suburban. It's a great vehicle for moving cargo, towing trailers, hauling people. Suburban's greater maneuverability makes it a much more sensible choice for that role. model lineup1500 models: 2wd 26,421); ls 2wd 33,844); lt 2wd 37,912); 4wd 28,375); ls 4wd 36,760); lt 4wd 40,828); 2500 models: 2500 2wd 29,337); 2500 l. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats
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