Vehicle Description
Nothing says, "Go anywhere, do anything," quite as well as this
bright red 1989 Chevrolet Suburban SLE. This 'Burb offers V8 power,
so it moves effortlessly regardless of the terrain, and with a long
list of features, it's the ultimate machine for taking everyone you
know to some pretty remote places.
Incredibly, this Suburban shows just 45,209 original miles and it's
quite likely that it's wearing original paint that's in fantastic
condition. Despite the off-road-ready looks, it appears that this
one has spent most of its life protected and carefully driven and
the shiny finish is a testament to the care it has received. These
trucks are still handsome and functional-looking, one of the best
designs if you're a fan of big SUVs, and with details such as the
running boards, chrome bumpers, and tinted glass, it takes on a
very serious look. We don't see any evidence of paint work or
repairs and having lived in the Pacific Northwest all its life,
obviously rust is not an issue you need to worry about. It sports
the desirable dual "barn door" configuration instead of a
conventional tailgate, which makes loading it up in close quarters
a lot easier. It's also set up to tow with a Class III hitch and
oversized mirrors, so don't be afraid to put it to work!
The sumptuous gray cloth interior was one of GM's best, rivaling
anything from Cadillac and making the Suburban the most luxurious
GM vehicle you could buy in 1989. The seats, even the driver's
chair, are in excellent condition with minimal wear and no damage
or discoloration. Heavy-duty mats have been protecting the carpets
since Day One and the second and third rows are almost like new.
Unquestionably someone loved this truck and treated it like
something special. Just about everything was standard, including
cold front and rear A/C, a powerful AM/FM/cassette stereo, cruise
control, power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, and the
list goes on. The instrument panel has been dressed up with a
walnut veneer and there are a myriad of storage cubbies, cup
holders, and other useful touches. There's also massive storage in
the rear area, even with the third seat in place, making this this
ultimate road trip warrior.
As I mentioned, this Suburban came standard with a 5.7 liter V8 and
it still offers plenty of power to get this big rig moving. It's
the original engine and with so few miles there's never been any
reason to take it apart, so it runs like the factory intended. It
looks quite stock under the hood with signs of careful maintenance
and care over the years and as with most GM trucks of the period,
parts are plentiful and service is easy. New parts include a fresh
radiator, water pump, heater core, battery, shocks, and brakes. The
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission offers easy highway
cruising and the 4-wheel-drive transfer case and axles are fully
operational. The suspension wears a two-inch lift kit and all the
factory skid plates are still in place, although it doesn't really
look as if this truck has spent any time off road. A newer dual
exhaust system is a bit throatier than the original, but it also
adds power you can feel. Shiny Mickey Thompson "bullet hole" alloy
wheels are part of the package and wear big 285/75/16 all-terrain
rubber.
With lots of receipts for all the recent work, this immaculately
kept Suburban is a rare find. So many of these trucks were abused
and used up, it's remarkable to discover one that's been loved.
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