Old Chevy’s Worth Buying Over New Ones

In Praise of Old Chevys Over Newer Models

According to the Peoples’ Mechanic---Scotty Kilmer of the Scotty Kilmer YouTube channel---when it comes to buying a Chevy there is a lot to be said for buying some of the older ones over the newer models.

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Case in point: The 1999 Chevy Suburban he reviews in depth as a rock-solid GM vehicle that if he had to choose one---it would be this one.

Why a gas guzzling behemoth like the Suburban? For one thing, it’s simple math economics. According to Scotty if you were at the very least take into consideration the savings in buying an old model that is one of those built as solid as the Suburban is, the cost of spending a little more on gas for this fuel guzzler is significantly offset from the lower used car price in comparison to paying $40,000 or more for a new similar model. Especially when the newer model does not have the proven reliability of the reviewed Suburban.

While much is said by Scotty about the Suburban, he does point out that you will have to check underneath a model to make sure the frame has not rusted away. If it passes the frame rust inspection, you are on your way to a potential used vehicle find that can significantly payoff in many ways.

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And even if some things have gone wrong with an old model like this, the good news is that parts for this model are easily available and affordable---a point that is becoming increasingly problematic for other makes and models of old cars and trucks.

Without further delay, here is Scotty’s review and his recommendations for improving one should you be fortunate enough to find one like this.

Are Old Chevys Worth Buying? Let’s Find Out

And finally…

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Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.

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