OT Who has a new Suburban 2500 with 496?
07-29-2002, 10:59 AM
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OT Who has a new Suburban 2500 with 496?
And what do ya think of it? Mileage, power, ride, etc.? Mostly interested in the ride, trying to talk the finance dept into going with a 2500, but she'll be driving it most of the time, so I don't wanna hear about how it rides like a mule..... Anyone?
07-29-2002, 11:11 AM
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I have a brand new 2002 Avalanche 2500, which is basically the same. I like it a lot, but so far with the 1200 miles I have put on it, the mileage is low, and will take some getting used to. Strictly highway was around 12. Around town is probably under 10, and towing my 7000# loaded Sonic is around 6-7. Ride is definately not a problem; it is very smooth, and the AV is tuned a little harsher than the 'burb.
07-29-2002, 11:35 AM
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I have a 2500 ave too and my results are about the same. If you are gonna tow that beast much you arent gonna want the 5.3. Its barely ok for a empty burban. The 6.0 gets a lil better mph than the 8.1 but tows much poorer. I would buy the 8.1 again if I had to buy something new. Now the caddilac 6.0 might be a different story !!!!!
07-29-2002, 11:39 AM
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Mileage sucks, but if your going to buy a truck like this mileage shouldn't be an issue. Powers supreme with the 496.
Ride isn't bad with the auto ride on the LT model.
I have an 02 with EVO rims and 265 All Terrains and the ride isn't to bad. Very smooth on the highway.
jc
Ride isn't bad with the auto ride on the LT model.
I have an 02 with EVO rims and 265 All Terrains and the ride isn't to bad. Very smooth on the highway.
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07-29-2002, 11:44 AM
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I just Picked up my Yukon XL 2500 with the 496 in it. I haven't had a chance to tow my boat with it yet (32 Active Thunder). To me the ride is great, my girfriend has a 1/2 Suburban and she likes the ride of this one just as well, it's a little stiffer but that's how she likes it 
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Thanks for the replies so far. I think with the 496 you have to get the autoride, so sounds like the ride should be ok. So do you all agree to go with the 496 over the 6 liter? It will have to tow 6000lbs regularily, and hopefully someday
when we get a bigger boat, more.......
when we get a bigger boat, more.......
07-29-2002, 12:01 PM
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6000 pounds, and you want to go bigger; DEFINATELY go for the 8.1. It is all around awesome. I spun all four tires the other day at a stoplight with auto 4wd engaged, with my Sonic behind me.
I drove the Cadillac EXT with the 6.0. The truck is VERY VERY refined. I loved it; but the 345 HP comes from having a very high power band on that 6.0 special high HP edition. Not good for towning, as it had no torque. You can't beat 455 lb-ft of TQ on the 8.1!!!!!
I drove the Cadillac EXT with the 6.0. The truck is VERY VERY refined. I loved it; but the 345 HP comes from having a very high power band on that 6.0 special high HP edition. Not good for towning, as it had no torque. You can't beat 455 lb-ft of TQ on the 8.1!!!!!
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Ditto to what everyone else has said. Go with the 8.1. You won't regret it. It tows like a mule train and has a darn nice ride for a 3/4 ton truck. I'm getting between 12-14 MPG on the highway. Not too bad for a 8.1, at least I think so. Get the 4wd for sure though. Makes pulling up those slick ramps much easier. 
