"HoustonRunner" (houstonrunner)
09/26/2020 at 20:00 • Filed to: None
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"HoustonRunner" (houstonrunner)
09/26/2020 at 20:00 • Filed to: None | 9
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Well, following on my post earlier this week I pulled the trigger on the red 2015 Suburban 4WD. I’m happy to have it, but my enthusiasm was tempered somewhat when I got home and noticed some serious scratches on the hood. I have no idea how both my dad and I missed them completely. No pictures of those yet because I’m too annoyed with myself.
On the bright side, I got what I was looking for - a 4WD Suburban in what I think is the best color combo - red with cocoa over dune (tan) interior.
Other than the scratches on the hood (argh! how did I miss those! ) there are some minor exterior signs of age, basically the same ones my white one had - B and C pillar trim that is faded and coming off. I put some 3M double sided trim tape on them for now, and I’ll look for some inexpensive replacements. Also need to install the same leveling kit for the front end. I'll get more pictures after the leveling kit and some elbow grease on the hood.
SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 20:23 |
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Which motor? 5.3?
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HoustonRunner
> SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
09/26/2020 at 20:40 |
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Yes, that was the only option for 2015-2018.
jminer
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 20:41 |
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That is a good looking color - nice truck!
Fuckkinja
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 20:51 |
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We run that platform 300,000 miles here. They look like Swiss cheese but survive. Nice purchase.
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> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 20:54 |
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Nice! That’s a great color combination.
Chariotoflove
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 21:28 |
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Don’t beat yourself up about the scratches unless you wouldn’t have bought the truck. It’s still a good buy. Congrats.
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> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 21:29 |
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Glad you got that fantastic color combo. It'll make you so much more justified in staring out the window at it during work hours during the course of the next week.
shop-teacher
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 21:36 |
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Nice purchase!
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SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 21:48 |
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Not strictly speaking... Fleets could order an HD with a 6.0.
Nothing
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 23:00 |
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I’m going to check out a ‘16 Yukon XL Denali on Monday, hopefully. Same color! I drove an SLT with the 5.3 today and it was fine, but in rough/neglected condition. Probably some kind of fleet vehicle considering the dings, dents, and scratches on a 1 year old vehicle. The brakes felt almost woefully inadequate.
Congrats on your new ride!
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HoustonRunner
> SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
09/26/2020 at 23:05 |
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Did not know that.
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HoustonRunner
> Nothing
09/26/2020 at 23:07 |
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This ones was actually a rental first, but surprisingly good shape despite it. Good luck with the Denali. I looked at a black on black 15 Denali last weekend, it was a private car but beat up like a rental.
I’m planning on putting new brakes on this regardless, though they do feel a bit less firm than mine.
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HoustonRunner
> Chariotoflove
09/26/2020 at 23:09 |
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Thanks. My awesome brother in law went at it with the orbital and polishing compound this evening and it looks WAY better.
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Chariotoflove
> HoustonRunner
09/26/2020 at 23:10 |
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Fantastic!
Spasoje
> HoustonRunner
09/27/2020 at 01:55 |
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Always had a soft spot for Suburbans & Tahoes. Nice addition!