I've been lurking around here for a while and considering getting an LC100. Right now I have a BMW528i and need something significantly bigger.
I am not looking to do any offroading (at least not now) and the vehicle will mostly be used to either haul around machinery parts or machinery on the back of a trailer. I would rather not have a pickup truck since it will be my daily driver and the extra interior room would be quite welcome. Additionally, loading anything heavy (in excess of 1000lbs) is much easier on a trailer and safer. If some yuppie cuts me off I don't have to worry about 4000 lbs of cast iron crushing me in the cab.
My main bench mark is that is be reliable and long lasting and have the ability to tow up to 5-6000lbs worth of trailer (not on a regular basis though). I intend to keep the vehicle until the sun burns out so it has to be something that will last a long time.
Since its going to be my only vehicle a comfy ride and interior is a definite plus. Price range I am looking at is between 13K and 17K (essentially my BMW plus up to another $4k or so).
So with this in mind I've narrowed it down to either a 1998-2000 LC100 or a Suburban 2500 with the 6.1L engine.
LC 100 Pros:
Reliable and Long Lasting
Better ride and tactile feel
Cons:
More Expensive to buy and get parts for
Can't haul as much
Sub2500
Pros:
Bigger and Cheaper
Cons:
Have some doubts on long term reliability
On-star, will deactivate this if I can
Looking forward to seeing some opinions on this. Thanks in advance.
I am not looking to do any offroading (at least not now) and the vehicle will mostly be used to either haul around machinery parts or machinery on the back of a trailer. I would rather not have a pickup truck since it will be my daily driver and the extra interior room would be quite welcome. Additionally, loading anything heavy (in excess of 1000lbs) is much easier on a trailer and safer. If some yuppie cuts me off I don't have to worry about 4000 lbs of cast iron crushing me in the cab.
My main bench mark is that is be reliable and long lasting and have the ability to tow up to 5-6000lbs worth of trailer (not on a regular basis though). I intend to keep the vehicle until the sun burns out so it has to be something that will last a long time.
Since its going to be my only vehicle a comfy ride and interior is a definite plus. Price range I am looking at is between 13K and 17K (essentially my BMW plus up to another $4k or so).
So with this in mind I've narrowed it down to either a 1998-2000 LC100 or a Suburban 2500 with the 6.1L engine.
LC 100 Pros:
Reliable and Long Lasting
Better ride and tactile feel
Cons:
More Expensive to buy and get parts for
Can't haul as much
Sub2500
Pros:
Bigger and Cheaper
Cons:
Have some doubts on long term reliability
On-star, will deactivate this if I can
Looking forward to seeing some opinions on this. Thanks in advance.