An '86 El Camino that ran, (but doesn't run now, can't figure out why) with a 350 v8 and a TH350 tranny, unknown miles, nice purple and silver paint, for a '90 GMC 1500 suburban with 196,000 miles, 350 v8, 700r4 tranny, that all runs good.
2006-10-31 09:10:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
I would think the El Camino ,being a classic would be worth more, but that is only my opinion.
2006-10-31 09:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too many unknowns and engine modifications in the El Camino. The Suburban has high miles but not for 16 yrs. It's a truck...not a 1/2 truck . 196,000 mi. translates to 12,250 per year...not a lot. It should last another 100,000 mi. if it has good tires and regular service.
2006-11-01 02:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by crambavet 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your not able to get the camino running I would go on line to find the value first. El Camino have good resale and to someone who can repair it that might be the deal for them.
The 90 GMC has a great number of miles on it. I would do the same for that car also.
Cover your bases.
2006-10-31 17:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's up to you... Do you want an impractical, non-running "classic", or a running "utility" vehicle"?
Is the Suburban 2 or 4wd? that could make a big difference..
Kelley Blue Book on the 4wd Suburban is $2135 for "fair" cond.
The El Camino runs $3895 in "Good" condition.
Maybe that will help your decision...
2006-10-31 19:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by Corndog64 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u r getting the suburban it is a good deal. The El Camino is a classic but if u need the suburban which is running go for it.
2006-10-31 17:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by rudy c 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I wouldn't do it, I used to own an 89 chevy suburban, but sold it for tuition money. I loved that truck. Now if the trade were for a 70 Elky SS then I would say jump on that one. Especially if you don't know the history of the Elky... I think it would be a bad move on your part man. I mean you don't know if it's got a broken crank shaft, or if it's just missing a rotor in the distributor.
2006-10-31 20:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by quick_ridez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trading a car with a big engine and a super-duty tranny -
that doesn't run...,
for a truck with a big engine and a super-duty tranny-
that does run...,
will probably seem to be a fair trade to the car owner..., and an unfair trade to the truck owner.
I guess it depends on how stupid the person who will be receiving the car in the trade is , or what kind of mechanic he is Why?
2006-10-31 17:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Number1son 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i was you, i'd stick with the el camino, find out whats wrong with it and fix it, and clean it up a little. a classic like that is always wanted, you just have to find the right person
2006-10-31 17:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by vincenzo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the suburban is a chevy... not GMC. Fair trade go for it. Suburbans have great HP and torque.
2006-10-31 17:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That sounds pretty good to me. The suburban would be easier to resale. Go for it.
2006-10-31 17:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋