My vehcile bit the big one. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Dano069 · 10-08-2003, 08:21 AM

Okay, I know, it WOULD be nice if I could spell vehicle.

My trusty '92 GMC Suburban has a pretty much dead engine. The dealer wants $5,000 to put in a rebuilt engine. The rest of the vehicle is in pretty good shape, but, I'm worried that the tranny and/or front and rear diffs. may go next. The windshield does have a crack in it and the mileage is at 163,000.

If I were to replace it, I'm looking at the Saturn VUE or Jeep Wrangler. Any thoughts or ideas?

Scorps · 10-08-2003, 09:24 AM

Stay with GM

drawerfixer · 10-08-2003, 12:19 PM

Out of the two choices, I'd go for the Saturn VUE with a CVT.

Spyder_Venom · 10-08-2003, 12:44 PM

Don't goto the dealer... You can get a mild 350 rebuild motor for 1,500 and get it R&R'ed (uninstall the old one, install the new one) for about a grand.

Dealers are a rip off LOL

DEI37 · 10-08-2003, 03:15 PM

Yeah, build a 355 or a 383 stroker for it, for half the money, and you'll be good to go.

merkerguitars · 10-08-2003, 08:52 PM

www.jasperengines.com a 350 shortblock is about $1300.......the website can help you find an installer for cheaper.....dealers screw people over bigtime over new engines.

onetime2 · 10-09-2003, 05:38 AM

As others said, avoid the dealer. EIther get it done elsewhere or go with the new car. Saturn will probably last longer than the Jeep.

mvassek · 10-09-2003, 05:00 PM

I would advise getting a rebuilt motor at the local parts store like Autozone or Advance Auto and having a local mechanic do the work I just hed a rebuilt 302 put in a Ford f-100 pickup the motor was 1500.00 and the wrok cost $250.00 if you decide to go with a new or newer vehicle., I would advise the Jeep Wrangler I have a 92 and would not trade it for anything it is the best vehicle I have ever owned.

Dano069 · 10-10-2003, 06:11 AM

Thanks for the advice. The wife and I decided to go with a used vehicle. We bought a '98 Chevy Tahoe, with 40K miles on it for about 16K. Very nice condition. The Vue was out of our price range and she didn't want to get a Jeep to replace the Suburban. I'm gonna let her keep the Tahoe and I'll drive her Carvan till the damn trans. finally gives up the ghost. Then, I'll purchase a Jeep for me. Thanks again for all the advice.

10-08-2003, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dano069 is Nucking Futs! Location: On the edge of sanity	My vehcile bit the big one. Okay, I know, it WOULD be nice if I could spell vehicle. My trusty '92 GMC Suburban has a pretty much dead engine. The dealer wants $5,000 to put in a rebuilt engine. The rest of the vehicle is in pretty good shape, but, I'm worried that the tranny and/or front and rear diffs. may go next. The windshield does have a crack in it and the mileage is at 163,000. If I were to replace it, I'm looking at the Saturn VUE or Jeep Wrangler. Any thoughts or ideas? __________________ I may look attentive, but I'm taking peeks down your blouse faster than the human eye can follow. Last edited by Dano069; 10-08-2003 at 09:02 AM..

10-08-2003, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Stay with GM __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

10-08-2003, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
drawerfixer Stonerific Location: Colorado	Out of the two choices, I'd go for the Saturn VUE with a CVT. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

10-08-2003, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spyder_Venom Psycho Location: MN	Don't goto the dealer... You can get a mild 350 rebuild motor for 1,500 and get it R&R'ed (uninstall the old one, install the new one) for about a grand. Dealers are a rip off LOL __________________ The local track whore

10-08-2003, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Yeah, build a 355 or a 383 stroker for it, for half the money, and you'll be good to go. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

10-08-2003, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	www.jasperengines.com a 350 shortblock is about $1300.......the website can help you find an installer for cheaper.....dealers screw people over bigtime over new engines. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

10-09-2003, 05:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	As others said, avoid the dealer. EIther get it done elsewhere or go with the new car. Saturn will probably last longer than the Jeep. __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.

10-09-2003, 05:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
mvassek Crazy Location: East Tennessee	I would advise getting a rebuilt motor at the local parts store like Autozone or Advance Auto and having a local mechanic do the work I just hed a rebuilt 302 put in a Ford f-100 pickup the motor was 1500.00 and the wrok cost $250.00 if you decide to go with a new or newer vehicle., I would advise the Jeep Wrangler I have a 92 and would not trade it for anything it is the best vehicle I have ever owned.

10-10-2003, 06:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dano069 is Nucking Futs! Location: On the edge of sanity	Thanks for the advice. The wife and I decided to go with a used vehicle. We bought a '98 Chevy Tahoe, with 40K miles on it for about 16K. Very nice condition. The Vue was out of our price range and she didn't want to get a Jeep to replace the Suburban. I'm gonna let her keep the Tahoe and I'll drive her Carvan till the damn trans. finally gives up the ghost. Then, I'll purchase a Jeep for me. Thanks again for all the advice. __________________ I may look attentive, but I'm taking peeks down your blouse faster than the human eye can follow.