“I’ve always believed that if you take care of your vehicle, it will take care of you.” These words were pulled from one of the listings on ClassicCars.com, and they spoke to me because I love vehicles that have been driven and enjoyed, yet still look brand new.
The Pick of the Day is a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Waxahachie, Texas. (Click the link to view the listing)
Following a similarly clean 1996 Suburban I wrote about last month, I was inspired to select this one as a follow-up. As of 2024, the Suburban name has been around for 90 years. Originally referred to as the “Carryall Suburban” in 1934, it has now endured an impressive 12 generations. Chances are, a Suburban has found its way into the driveway or garage of someone you know.
Model year 2000 marked the launch of the ninth generation which rode on General Motors’ GMT830 platform. Suburbans of this era were classified under half-ton (1500) and three-quarter-ton (2500) designations. The new millennium brought some important design and engineering changes. Among them, the spare tire was moved to the underbody to free up cargo room, the instruments were modernized, four-wheel disc brakes became standard, and higher trim levels got features like load-leveling suspensions and a digital climate control system.
Even though today’s featured Suburban shows 262,000 miles on the odometer, it has been completely revamped both inside and out. Even its 5.7-liter Vortec V8 has been remanufactured, and it carries a 100,000-mile warranty for added peace of mind. Additional maintenance includes a rebuilt air conditioning system, newer Michelin Defender tires, new shock absorbers, a new alternator, and much more.
The seller clarifies the breakout of expenditures over the life of the vehicle over the last two decades: “Since 2003, I’ve spent $33,920.44 in continuing repairs including $14,591.51 to replace the engine and transmission and $5,000 to touch up and paint it last year. This was the actual cost I’ve paid to mechanics and body shop and doesn’t include the purchase price. I will give all receipts for these repairs, maintenance, and restoration items to the buyer.”
“She has been well cared for and is ready for years of fun for the new owners,” the seller says.
The asking price is $14,999, which is less than the seller spent in the past year on the work to the engine, transmission, and body.
There aren’t many 20-year-old vehicles that come with warranties these days, so act now on this one!
To view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com, see the listing here.
Source: www.classiccars.com