Potential used Chevrolet Tahoe buyers can use this information to help identify which models may be the best fit as well as how to then purchase the vehicle at the best possible price ... and yes, even at wholesale.
The Chevrolet Tahoe has been one of the most popular SUVs since the mid-1990s ... for a number of reasons. With seating for as many as nine passengers, V8 power and lots of niceties, large American families have found the Tahoe to be a great fit.
In fact, it was the Tahoe that pretty much put the modern full-size SUV on the map. And in this case, Chevy has lived up to its promise of delivering a sturdy, multipurpose family vehicle that performs well both around town and off-road.
Here's some background information for the most recent used models for SUV shoppers considering a secondhand Chevy Tahoe.
Third generation Tahoe: As the full-size SUV market grew in recent years, the Tahoe underwent a full redesign in 2007 (and produced through 2010) to keep it competitive. Most notable is the interior which was upgraded both in design and quality. There are three main trim levels in this generation: the LS, LT and LTZ.
The base model LS should meet the needs of most buyers as it is already pretty well equipped with features, such as tri-zone climate control, keyless entry, a driver information center, heated outside mirrors, side-mounted assist steps and a programmable Homelink transmitter that opens garage doors or automatic gates.
Used Chevy Tahoe models from this generation can be found with available options including the towing package, third-row seat, power sunroof, a rear entertainment system, navigation, XM Satellite Radio and OnStar.
The LT and LTZ have additional, more luxury-based features, such as heated leather seating with eight-way power adjustments, power-heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, puddle lamps and adjustable pedals.
Used buyers also can select from two different V8 engines and two or four-wheel-drive, while the Z71 model was designed for better off-road driving and offers a specially tuned suspension. The engine choices during this production run include a 4.8-liter V8 that produces 295 horsepower and a 320 horsepower 5.3-liter, both paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
A 6.2-liter V8 good for a robust 395 horsepower was made available for the 2009 model year, as was a 6-speed automatic paired to the 5.3 and 6.0 V8s.
The next most recent generation, the Tahoe's second, was produced for the 2000 through 2006 model years. This version is a little smaller but still accommodates up to nine passengers. These used Tahoes can also be found in two V8 engine choices. There's a 4.8-liter that delivers 285 horspower as wll as a 295 horsepower 5.3-liter. Again, both 2WD and 4WD versions are available.
During most of this run, models came in LS, Z71 or LT trims. More safety-conscious used Tahoe shoppers should note that Chevrolet began offering the optional stability control system in the 2003 model year for those outfitted with the larger V8.
The first-generation Chevrolet Tahoe was produced from 1995 - 1999. This was a six passenger vehicle but could still handle large amounts of cargo. It was also the only group of Tahoes that included two-door models. In addition, these two-door models can also be found with a 180 horsepower turbodiesel V8 rather than the 255 horsepower 5.7-liter V8.
Overall, we happen to think the Tahoe makes a more than solid choice as a used full-size SUV.
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