When it’s new, a large, powerful SUV is great because it can haul plenty of people or tow heavy loads. But those strengths in the primary market can turn into downsides in the secondary market because that versatility usually equates to high mileage. Consider our Pick of the Day, a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 LT 4X4, an anomaly as it has plenty of room and big-block power but only 5,445 miles. It is posted on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Washington.
How did this rig escape the mileage and mechanical wear and tear of being a road warrior? By specializing. As the seller states, “It was bought to tow a small boat and wave runners but now it has only been used to take on a trip once a year.” This 3/4-ton Suburban has also been kept in a climate-controlled garage, which means the Light Pewter Metallic paint is in great shape. The same goes for the undercarriage.
Back in 1999, there was no LTZ or High Country trim level, so this LT was the most well-equipped version of the Suburban you could buy. It comes loaded with dark window tint, power everything, Tilt-Wheel steering column, cruise control, Neutral leather seats with power controls and heat for the first row, center and overhead consoles, front and rear air conditioning, and AM/FM/CD/cassette radio. When all three rows of seats aren’t needed, the second can be folded and the third can be removed to free up 149.5 cubic feet of space for carrying home a new piece of furniture, or a set of fresh wheels and tires for a project car.
Factory-rated at 290 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 410 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm, the massive Vortec 7400 7.4-liter big-block V8 is ready for towing utility trailers or toys. It’s paired with a heavy-duty 4L80-E four-speed automatic, which was upgraded for 1999 with “durability enhancements, including a revised gearset, new premium seals and improved front band material,” according to a period document from Chevrolet Communications. An Autotrac transfer case for the four-wheel drive system and a locking rear differential help the L29 work or play on challenging terrain; a 42-gallon tank keeps it fueled up until it’s done.
Whether you take this 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 LT 4X4 to a job site or on a family camping trip is up to you. Either way, to make this low-mileage, big-block modern classic yours, it’ll cost you $65,000.
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