I am looking at trading in my 99 Blazer and getting a 2000 Tahoe. I have a few questions though. I have noticed that some 2000 Tahoes have the 5.7 L engine, and some have the 5.3 L engine. If the truck has the 5.7 L engine is the rest of the truck also the "old" design? Is it possible to have a "new" design truck with a 5.7 L engine?
I have noticed that the 99 Tahoes are a good bit cheaper than the 2000 Tahoes. Is the new style Tahoe worth it? I have heard that the old style had a lot of head gasket problems, and transmission problems. Have these issues been resolved with the new style? Does the new style have any known problems?
Although gas mileage isn't a huge concern to me, I do like to know. My Blazer gets 12 city, 19 highway. I'm guessing the Tahoe will get slightly less on the highway, and about the same in the city. Is that a good guess? Is there any difference in fuel economy between the old and new styles?
Thanks in advance for your time,
Bryce