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| 1997 GMC Suburban |
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Price: $20,900 |
Last Updated 12 hours ago
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| Year: |
1997 |
| Make: |
GMC |
| Model: |
Suburban |
| Trim: |
C1500 |
| Engine: |
V8
5.7L V8 255hp 330ft. lbs. |
| Fuel: |
Gasoline |
| Color: |
Emerald Green Metallic |
| Miles: |
74952 |
| Stock #: |
228 |
| MPG: |
12 city / 17 hwy |
| Body Style: |
SUV |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
This is the kind of GMT400 Suburban that rarely comes around anymore, an exceptionally well-preserved survivor that was clearly cared for throughout its life and averaged only about 2,500 miles per year over the last couple decades. It’s the kind of time-capsule SUV that instantly transports you back to the late 90s, when these were the gold standard for family road trips, towing, and comfortable highway cruising.
The exterior is incredibly clean with a near showroom appearance, and the interior is just as impressive, no cuts, no tears, no stains, and none of the typical abuse you expect from a 27-year-old SUV. Opening the door instantly takes you back to the late 90s when these were the ultimate family road-trip and tow vehicles. The smell, the feel, the simplicity, it’s all still there.
Under the hood is the legendary 5.7L Vortec V8 paired to the desirable 4L60E automatic transmission with the factory 3.73 rear gears and G80 locking differential, widely considered the best all-around drivetrain combination GM offered in a 1500 Suburban. This truck was also ordered with the heavy-duty towing package, transmission cooler, engine oil cooler, and heavy-duty cooling system, making it every bit as capable as it is clean. Whether you want to tow a boat, camper, or just cruise comfortably on the highway, this Suburban was built for it.
Unlike most survivors, this one has been tastefully updated without being hacked apart. It features upgraded speakers, an aftermarket head unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a reverse camera, bringing modern convenience to a classic SUV. Best of all, no holes were cut and the original factory head unit is included with the sale for the purist who wants to keep everything original.
Mechanically, it has also been very well maintained with newer Michelin tires installed within the past year, a new battery, a new A/C compressor, and a clean Carfax. It’s the kind of Suburban you can confidently hop in and drive anywhere.
If you’ve been looking for an honest, exceptionally clean GMT400 Suburban that hasn’t been beat to death, lifted poorly, or rusted into oblivion, this is the one. Trucks this original and this well-preserved are getting harder to find every year. |
Vehicle Options
Front airbags: dual, Radio: AM/FM, ABS: 4-wheel, Power brakes, Power steering, Front bumper color: chrome, Rear bumper color: chrome, Clock, Gauge: tachometer, Daytime running lights, Exterior entry lights: approach lamps, Front seat type: bench, Upholstery: vinyl, Power door locks, Front wipers: intermittent, Tinted glass |
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Coachella Valley Motorwerks
1281 N Gene Autry Trl Ste O
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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