I bought this car used from a neighbor who hadn't used it in quite a while. It required a lot of work to get it going. Brake lines were a problem as was door hardware. I had a fuel pump go on it early on, and had to replace a leaking radiator after about two years. Also had to replace the blower motor -- it went out in the dead of winter. I've put over 60,000 miles on the car (odometer isn't quite 200,000 yet), and haven't had other difficulties with it. All things considered, I think that's pretty good for a vehicle that's more than 15 years old.

My family has had this vehicle since I was born. It has been a sturdy and reliable vehicle since then- it has run well and has needed relatively few major fixes over the years. It has a great hauling capacity and I feel very safe driving it. My biggest complaint is the terrible gas mileage- it's very expensive to drive due to its age and size.

Our vehicle has 150,000 miles. I would say it has to be the best large family vehicle on the market. With several young children the interior has room for several car or booster seats. The leather seats are easily cleaned and extra durable. There is storage behind the seats as well as several cup holders. One of the best aspects is the extra cargo room behind the third row. There's plenty of space for bikes, groceries or luggage for travel. The engine runs smoothly with no issues. Our v8 has plenty of power. Perhaps one thing I wish our suburban had is pop out windows to help airflow in the rear. It would also be nice if our version had a cd changer and did player. But that was a purchase choice, not a design flaw.