Added another vehicle to the family today

[Stang2Vibe]

I've been considering replacing my '94 Jeep Cherokee lately due to its need for body work that I don't really want to do so I was poking around the market for a good, dependable, comfortable used SUV. Well I found it!I bought a 1998 GMC Yukon SLT 4X4. The dealer was about to send it to the auction because it had been on his lot since the summer and it wasn't getting many lookers. It's in nice shape and is loaded with features and comfort. It will do quite nicely for my winter/backup vehicle and it will be great to use when I have to haul things for my customers at work. Lots of room too.Someone near my neighborhood is selling a Suburban from around the same year and that's what got me thinking in that direction. A Suburban won't fit in the driveway of my townhouse and would probably be a little too big for my needs but the Yukon just fits and will be easier to maneuver in daily traffic.I know that we love pics here at GenVibe, so here's a few:

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And another:

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The Jeep is up for sale now and I already have 2 potential buyers.Last pic for now:

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[Kamikaze]

Sweet, now you don't have to do the body work!

[lovemyraffe]

One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was selling my '99 Jeep Cherokee. I miss that car. It is still my favorite that I have ever owned, and used as a regular driver, not just a play toy. Think twice before selling it.

[wyatt89]

The gas that you are going to have to pay for that is going to be brutal

[AKLGT]

LOL. if he was all that concerned about gas, he wouldn't have bought it. looks nice, but looks about the same size as a suburban.

[lovemyraffe]

It's on the same frame as a suburban, but about 2 feet shorter. My dad has a Tahoe and my bro has a Suburban, if you are carrying 7 people and gear, you need the Suburban for the extra space otherwise the Tahoe/Yukon is plenty.

[Mavrik]

Looks to be in good shape. congrats on the new wheels.

[b train]

I miss my full size bronco

[joatmon]

Stang Lives! Good to see you back here. congrats on the new ride,

[Stang2Vibe]

Thanks all! I'm really enjoying the truck. I took it to work yesterday and it was great! So much room! I could actually move around in the driver's seat, take my notes, and reach my filebox and briefcase with ease. The heater warms up very fast (courtesy of the cast iron small block Chevy 350) and the heated leather seats are great in the cold weather.I sell advertising for a local direct mail print publication and I work in outside sales so 5-6 hours of my workday is spent driving around making stops in my sales territory. I also have to pick up printed materials from customers sometimes to be inserted in our publication so I have to haul boxes and boxes of flyers, pizza shop menus, etc. back to the office. I could load 20,000 pieces in my Vibe with the back seats folded down but the mudflaps would drag on the ground. That's just too rough on my car and if I hit a big pothole with that much weight in the car I'd hate to see what happens. Add the wear on the clutch, suspension, and brakes and it just makes more sense to have a truck.The Jeep is an awesome, fun, tough vehicle but mine is just too worn out for my needs now. The rocker panels are full of body cancer and the floor is full of big holes where the metal rusted away. Every so often I'd find another piece fell off and was sitting under the car in my driveway. The paint is fading on the hood and roof pretty bad now and the driver's door won't open. It will cost far more to fix it right than the car is worth so it's time for me to sell it. Someone who loves it will fix it up and enjoy it, I don't have the time to work on my cars anymore. I work a full time job and own 2 businesses so time for working on the car is very limited.As for gas, yeah it's no Vibe but it's not as bad as I thought it might be. About $75 to fill it up with regular compared to about $35 to fill the Vibe with the required premium gas. The Suburban equipped with the 454 is rated around 9 MPG I think, and my Yukon with the 350 is rated at 13 MPG. The Jeep would get about 15-16 MPG so not a big difference there. I get about 26 MPG with my Vibe when I use it for work. I get paid $15 per day for gas whether I use that much or not so I'm not too concerned about the fuel cost. If I use the Yukon I'll break even and when I use the Vibe I make extra money. The Yukon is just for winter weather, hauling stuff, and when the Vibe has to have maintenance. I can't afford to have a vehicle down since I drive all day for my job so having 2 dependable vehicles is a must.One of my customers was laughing at me yesterday when I pulled up in the truck. He said I looked like Tony Soprano rolling up to his shop (I have to wear a suit for work everyday so no doubt this added to the effect). LOL, I like it! It will be good for the days when I have to collect payment from customers. "Pay up, ya filthy animal or I'll bust your kneecaps!"