Looking for a new hunting vehicle

SPUR60 said:
The 3.0? Buddy just got his 24 Sierra AT4 back after sitting for months at the dealership. Engine let loose at 37,000 miles.
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I don't think that is common at least as far as I know. One of my buddies is on his third one, trades when he gets to 100k, the other is on his second. Neither have had any problems. I know of several others with various mileage and no problems but admittedly it's a small sample.
 
After 3 Suburbans I switched to a smaller Chevy Colorado. Benefits and drawbacks to both. My Colorado is easier to navigate on narrow trails and roads and a lot easier to turn around. It also has front and rear locking differential and higher clearance. Colorado with diesel gets about 24 mpg on highway but cost for fuel is higher, so probably a wash. I loved my 2001 Suburban Z71 but my 2018 Colorado is tough to beat for a hunting vehicle for me and my 2 dogs.
 
Mosby said:
After 3 Suburbans I switched to a smaller Chevy Colorado. Benefits and drawbacks to both. My Colorado is easier to navigate on narrow trails and roads and a lot easier to turn around. It also has front and rear locking differential and higher clearance. Colorado with diesel gets about 24 mpg on highway but cost for fuel is higher, so probably a wash. I loved my 2001 Suburban Z71 but my 2018 Colorado is tough to beat for a hunting vehicle for me and my 2 dogs.
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I drove a 2017 Colorado, I like the engine, but I didn't like the seats.
 
Sometimes I hunt with a big pickup, sometimes I put the cab over camper on it and camp out, sometimes I hunt with a smaller SUV, for more mobility and better gas mileage. Mileage. It all depends upon the circumstances and the time of year.
 
airmedic1 said:
I don't think that is common at least as far as I know. One of my buddies is on his third one, trades when he gets to 100k, the other is on his second. Neither have had any problems. I know of several others with various mileage and no problems but admittedly it's a small sample.
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My daily is 2024 GMC 1500 with the new 4cyl gas turbo engine. In its defense I put 50-60k a year on them between work and hunting etc so they get driven but the transmission already shifts a little funny, the engine stays in high idle until put in gear, and I've had a check engine light on for emissions crap for the last 10k. Been a GM guy my whole life but this one is kinda letting me down. I've got friends and customers with all brands and they've all got problems these days. Creature comforts but junk, at least they're cheap to buy....
 
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Don't laugh, but I finally tracked down my dream pheasant hunting rig with limited miles in showroom condition earlier this year;

the 1995-1999 Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban with the 5.7L engine. To me, the perfect hunting vehicle for birds.

The ambulance/barn doors on the back for letting the dogs in and out, the open front seat (not the massive middle electronics console that everything in the last 15-20 years has) so you can have the shotgun laying next to you in the front seat, strong reliable engine that's easy to work on if anything comes up.

I put a 4-inch lift on it, bigger tires, and the ARB front bumper with a winch, I can't wait to break it in for pheasant season next week!!

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Benelli Rooster said:
Don't laugh, but I finally tracked down my dream pheasant hunting rig with limited miles in showroom condition earlier this year;

the 1995-1999 Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban with the 5.7L engine. To me, the perfect hunting vehicle for birds.

The ambulance/barn doors on the back for letting the dogs in and out, the open front seat (not the massive middle electronics console that everything in the last 15-20 years has) so you can have the shotgun laying next to you in the front seat, strong reliable engine that's easy to work on if anything comes up.

I put a 4-inch lift on it, bigger tires, and the ARB front bumper with a winch, I can't wait to break it in for pheasant season next week!!

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Yeah bench seats are rare, but that's what I like. I like a bench seat.
 
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