Goodbye old friend....

[Hay Dude]

Ever get a little emotional after trading in a car?
Said my final farewells to perhaps the best overall vehicle I have ever owned. My 2008 Chevy Tahoe LTZ. What a fine automobile. A perfect fit for bigger people, bigger families, sports events and travel. She could cruise like a Cadillac on a long trip, then turn around and be tough and unstuck a piece of equipment from the mud.
She was reliable, spacious, comfortable, strong and quiet. Our kids rode in the Tahoe from elementary school to college. They brought home state championships in lacrosse and district titles in football, accepting offers from colleges, and their first dates. We lived some great years with the Tahoe. After 12 + years and about 200,000 miles, the repairs started to pile up. My wife got bitten with the BMW bug and we purchased an X5. Nice, but I secretly liked the Tahoe a lot more. It comforted my aging body like an easy chair.

We used it as a trade in on a 2020 Jeep Rubicon for my kids. Tight, small and bumpy, but fun.

I think I shed a tear for the Tahoe. She was part of the family. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Chevy Tahoe if you need a big, safe, American made SUV.

 

[AWSubie]

I get emotionally attached to all my machines; cars, mill, lathe, man-lift, I love them all like children.

I hate to send a tool or piece of equipment to the scrap yard but most times the decision is based on how much time it requires to maintain the item versus the function the item is providing.

 

[kf4uda]

I sure have. My last truck was a 2003 GMC Sierra. I bought it new and drove it for 15 years. I traded it in for a new F-150 which I like much better. I still miss the old one sometimes, not sure why. I also got a little emotional yesterday when I sold my deceased parents car. I never cared much for their car but I guess it was just the situation.

 

[Citydude]

I had a 1975 Dodge D100 that got me to work and back and was the vehicle my daughter learned to drive on county roads. It moved me from a messy divorce and never complained when starting in sub freezing weather.

I sold it. That was 20 years ago and still regret doing that.

 

[mred2]

Yes, sold my 1973 Plymonth Satellite Sebring Plus (one step less than a road runner). I purchased new for $3,000 and sold it in 1982 for $700. Man, what it would be worth today. I think about it all the time, but more than likely would have crashed it at high speed. It was fast on the highway. Selling it was the best thing in the long run.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I feel sad that my Lady Friend doesn't Thank her old cars for their good service prior to trading them. And she's generally such a giving person!

 

[MossRoad]

Ever get a little emotional after trading in a car?
Said my final farewells to perhaps the best overall vehicle I have ever owned. My 2008 Chevy Tahoe LTZ. What a fine automobile. A perfect fit for bigger people, bigger families, sports events and travel. She could cruise like a Cadillac on a long trip, then turn around and be tough and unstuck a piece of equipment from the mud.
She was reliable, spacious, comfortable, strong and quiet. Our kids rode in the Tahoe from elementary school to college. They brought home state championships in lacrosse and district titles in football, accepting offers from colleges, and their first dates. We lived some great years with the Tahoe. After 12 + years and about 200,000 miles, the repairs started to pile up. My wife got bitten with the BMW bug and we purchased an X5. Nice, but I secretly liked the Tahoe a lot more. It comforted my aging body like an easy chair.

We used it as a trade in on a 2020 Jeep Rubicon for my kids. Tight, small and bumpy, but fun.

I think I shed a tear for the Tahoe. She was part of the family. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Chevy Tahoe if you need a big, safe, American made SUV.

I know how you feel. Farewell old friend.

I, too, am about to say goodby to my 93 Suburban. I was in a near collision the other day, had to lock up all 4 wheels and that apparently cracked the driver's side lower control arm. Went to remove it last night, and the arm and all associated components are one fused block of rusted iron. That tells me the rest of the truck is now one big fused block of rusted iron, and it's time to head for the scrapper.

 

[Industrial Toys]

That's when it's best just to lie and tell her she's going to a "happier place".

 

[deserteagle71]

I can empathize. Bought this GMC Terravan new in 1976 and drove it for 32-1/2 years...saw most of the United States through its windshield. A lot of memories.........

 

[AWSubie]

That's when it's best just to lie and tell her she's going to a "happier place".

I like that!!!

 

[MossRoad]

That's when it's best just to lie and tell her she's going to a "happier place".

"DOUG BUYS JUNK CARS!" - South Bend, IN

 

[Industrial Toys]

If it's by weight, don't forget to fill her up with Ethyl, I mean WATER.

 

[Aquamoose]

I still have my 03’ Silverado crew and I intend to keep her going as she’s never let me down. This summer, she’ll get a new paint job, new/refurbished interior, and a complete engine do-over. Tranny rebuild was done last year.

I can’t help it if it’s also a Quadrasteer.

I had a 99’ Ford Ranger XLT which was an awesome truck. I had to trade up for the Chevy.

 

[Oaktree]

I can empathize. Bought this GMC Terravan new in 1976 and drove it for 32-1/2 years...saw most of the United States through its windshield. A lot of memories.........

Never knew they made 4WD vans, was that a special order/custom job?

 

[Hay Dude]

The venerable Tahoe and the Jeep we traded her in on.

 

[buck12]

I have a 93 F150 4wd that was my daily driver for 17 years and has been huntin/play truck since. It has been great. The transmission has never been touched, valve covers have never been off, original alternator. I have no intention of letting her go. I drove it to my college graduation and honeymoon. My oldest daughter learned to drive in it and soon my youngest will learn to drive in it. Old blue is part of the family.

 

[Industrial Toys]

My Dad had a 72 Delta 88. I got it around 79, then bought another car, and his GF drove it down in PA for a while. Finally it came back, and we put a wooden flatbed on it and used it around the farm for a few years but it wasn't very practical. Kind of like trying to find an old friend a job to do. Sad day when they came and took it for scrap. Few V8s sounded like that ROCKET!

Weird thing is. Virtually any dream I have involving a car is ALWAYS THAT CAR! And I'm always worried about the condition of the bald tires. My Dad got some Big old well used "L" Cadilac tires from a friend. I remember they rubbed the wheelwells slightly. Nice White stripes though.

 

[4570Man]

The Tahoe with 200k probably had more life left then the Jeep transmission is good for. Big downgrade IMO.

 

[Hay Dude]

Gee, thanks. You sure know how to make someone feel good. Lol

The Tahoe had a broken front axle. I was ready to buy a used axle (for the second time) to fix it, but it was time. Last time I pulled one from a 1500 and relied it for $1500. This time would have been more.

FYI- the Jeep has a 8yr, 100k power train and 8 yr 100k bumper to bumper warranty.

 

[newbury]

Not exactly a trade in BUT
We had a 2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI (diesel). It took about 3 months to get it after ordering it.
I'd attach a picture but this new forum attachment method is a PITA.
I'd routinely get 42 MPG despite the problem I had with it. It drove too fast.
Normally I'm a poky driver. That darned car just wanted to go fast. I often drove it between Ms and Va. There's a section between Knoxville and Chattanooga that it would insist on doing 90. Never got stopped but think I came close.

Then because of "Dieselgate" I had to sell it back to VW for a nice sum.