The people who are fussing at you are probably making payments on a $50,000 truck that will depreciate faster than they can pay it off. Who cares you’re upside down in it? You got a good truck way cheaper than at a new lot. I say keep driving it!

It's a 10,000 dollar truck with a new engine and rear end. You also did some custom work. Those 8000 dollar trucks dont offer that.

Mama always said "Auctions are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." 😄

After already having 9600 invested in a 4k car, not paying the extra 600 to have the seats seems poor logic. After all as u said you did compensate most of the loss selling the 4Runner...

Awesome video brother! I gotta agree with some other in the comments. If $600 is the difference between keeping or selling that Tahoe, BUY THE SEATS! That truck is a beast

Eh, you turned that Tahoe into a nice and reliable vehicle, you're never going to get your money back so, imo...I would keep it and use it for what ya bought it for, the family hauler with some exhaust rumble/soul. At this point I would spend the $600 or whatever it is to finish off the interior seating and use it. It's a nice ride, use and enjoy and it should last a long while. good luck

I've always thought about buying one of those police Chargers or Tahoe's. Never done it casue they scare me because ya they may only have 150K on the odometer but they have 3 million idle hours running the AC on all day!

That’s a sweet Tahoe and the PPV makes it unique. I’d put the seats in it, rear dvd, nav, and drive it as family hauler. Still way better deal than brand new full size three row SUV for $70k.

I think it really turned out great Chris wonderful job brother god bless

I love your videos! I usually never take the time to leave comments, but I think you ought to keep the Tahoe. You're almost at the finish line, and it would be a shame to see it go after all the good work you had done to it. Good luck, looking forward to seeing what you do next.

I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work

I would agree with others $600 is all that stands between you and having your truck where you want it is worth it. You know exactly what you have. You trade or buy something else you are back to step one.

Love the police package on the Tahoe it make it look so intimating

It's never what you buy a vehicle for , It's what you have to put into it . That said , you may have a bit more into this Tahoe than you like but it's been all gone over and should run for many years now with few problems.

Thanks for the video brother. I’m really glad I saw this bc I was most certainly planning a huge initial burnout. I’d be happy as a lark having that ppv with that amount involved. Great rig!

Great video thanks for sharing your adventure and experience

I've always liked the Tahoe PPV. Hopefully you can find those seats, at least then you can finish the project rather than being forced to move on. On the bright side, you have a sharp looking truck, with some awesome upgrades.

Great video. It’s shows the real aspect of auction buying. So many channels only show how they are making thousands. As always you are the best.

Nice! Loved the REAL talk on auction purchasing. I'll be watching your channel. (new subscribe)

I like the Tahoe. Spend the money for the seats. That Tahoe has a lot of life left in it.

Always enjoy your videos!! Enjoy the Tahoe, and don’t worry about the negative comments. It’s yours!!

Sitting right now in a motel in the Vancouver area and watching your newest video. Well done as every video from "east cost Classics". I am excited which way it will continue with the tahoe. Greetings Frank

If I had a Tahoe, I would buy those cop wheels for it. That's the one thing I've always liked about the PPV ones.

You win some, you loose some I guess...in the end you may have lost some money but you've gained some knowledge/experience for next time. As always, great video!

As always, good info in your vids Chris. It's a shame the rear end failed so soon. If the Tahoe fills your needs and you're going to keep it for awhile spend the last $600 on the seats. For $10,000 you have a cool truck with a hopped up/rebuilt engine and rear end and you can haul the whole family. What ever you decide best of luck with it. ~Pat

I'm glad I found this video. I've got a 07 Suburban with a dash that is literally falling apart. I need those exact same buttons and possibly need to replace my steering wheel.

The Tahoe's headlights are going to send Jimmy from 1Road Channel into a tizzy, if he sees this video. lol

I love this Suv and the blue color looks so good 👍 I think it was a win bc in the end after all those parts to fix and upgrades you got a fantastic machine and the good news is you know now what you have

Good video! Your thought process seems pretty logical to me. Keep up the good work!

I had to go back and watch the series again on this vehicle. I watched it back when first put out. Love it 😊

I had no idea about that center console's organizer tray at: 06:58, I just ordered one on eBay!

She looks n sounds great now. I hope you tint the front 2 windows😊😊😊😊

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 cvpi, the carfax says the mileage is inconsistent which means that the Odometer was more than likely rolled back. I'll have my mechanic look at it. Should I buy it ? Depending on what my mechanic says

What exshuast do you have? Want get rid of the stock exshaust on my 14 fmc with the 5.3. But dont want loud going down the road but kinda loud when i put my foot in it.

Great vid, Chris. Keep the Tahoe, get the seats and drive the crap out of it. It looks, runs, and drives great. It's something you can look at as the result of your car passion, and your vision!

I love those PPV Tahoe's. It would be a nice place for a 6.2 LS3 ! May be a turbo... Hate to see you get rid of it after you've done so much.

Have you ever had a small evap leak on that truck? Its been an on going issue with my wife's Tahoe. We replaced the purge valve, vent valve, and charcoal canister. Were still getting a p0442 small evap leak code. Any advice?

If I had a wife and four kids, a Chevy Tahoe would be the least of my concerns. You're a better man than I am holding all that together.

You mentioned in one of your videos where you got your center cap hardware, I missed placed mine and can’t install my center caps with the sets of the three screws. Can you send the link

Rebuilt engine ? I didn't hear rings & bearings mentioned

I’m really digging your editing skills! I have an older 1999 Tahoe

I have a 08 Tahoe ltz 4x4. Absolutely love it. You did great work on your Tahoe. Keep it and get those $600 seats. You were all in at the auction, why not now.

Very interesting as usual. Has this experience changed your view of auctions? Would you do it again? What would you do differently? Thank you.

Do all ppvs display the service tire management system on them..mine has it come up randomly..but no problems. Thanks

Recently I bought a 99 Tahoe LS for $5200 CDN just over 200k I'm a big tall guy and I fit in it very good compared to the newer ones.I had a Pioneer stereo installed and put a cubby in where the old cd player was...very handy for cellphone ,pens note pad ect. Replaced most of the front end including new rad and serpentine. It runs well as I am the 3rd owner I found most of the scheduled maintenance was done. I am having the rear quarters replaced and any rust spots repaired and having the area below the style line painted with that truck bed liner. One thing before i bought it I asked for and received the VIN#and then had the vehicle Carfaxed which it cleared ok. I like you bought it to be a daily driver as I'm 70 and I like it and mainly I fit in it so good.One thin that I like about the older Tahoes is that all of the controls are simple to use like shifting into cruise without looking at the gauges. One of the best features that I like is the yellow tinted exterior mirrors so it cuts the glare from the guy behind you with those white lights. Wish it had a rear lift gate but the barn doors work well and the temp gauge and compass in the rear view mirror are awesome as well. I believe if I take care of my vehicle and drive defensively my vehicle will take care of me.

Cool ride. I always wanted one but if you decided trade or sell you should get you ford flex with the ecoboost engine and awd. Enjoyed the vid.

Those rear seats are quite something. Years ago, we had ours broken into, and the third row stolen. I recall it being roughly $600 to replace them.

Great video bro I hope you find those seats

Thanks for the information on your SUV

Like #155... I'll have to look around here to see if any captain's chairs or third row seats. Of course you probably don't want to come down here for the next couple months... you might melt!

Hey guys, do you know if the new 2015--2019 tahoe is wortth considering? I live in the middle east and in need of a truck to haul the fam. I 've been considering the landcruisers, nissan patrol and the tahoe, with the latter being the least popular amongst the 3. Landcruisers and patrols are kinda expensive and have a strong resale value over here. I've had a chevy silverado 2011 for 8 years now without any major issues (other tthan the fuel pump leaking due to heat deteriorating the plastic/lifter knock). mechanics have been telling me that the new tahoe's have been modified in terms of fuel injection which has been leading to carbon build up yaddayaddaya, advising me to say away. Regular weather temperature over here is somewhere between 80-122 degrees.

i love mine but i can't figure out why the rear speakers don't work.

Where did you get your center console? I just bought a 2913 ppv in Delaware

I am looking at a PPV Tahoe in an auction :-), which has "RI" written on the windscreen. does it denote any issue?

Probably would've been better to swap the motor or a full rebuild. I won't buy an auction car without some body damage, no donations and no seemingly perfect exterior.

Dont know about that generation tahoe but my third row seat in my 2004 have brackets in the floor for the seats to lock in to

That’s a great truck. Keep it.

Just keep it . I have an LTZ with captains and I have driven that Tahoe to Chicago back to Atlanta and Florida in summer. My family is so comfortable in my truck and the captains make it much more comfortable getting in and out. You already did the engine , keep looking for the captains you won't regret it.

Off topic but I’d love to c a video on your first car or maybe very first auction buy? Love the channel

Do you list the cam and engine tune that you used? I have a 200,000 mile Yukon With a week head gasket and while I have it apart I figured why not? LOL

I live in Sussex County, Delaware and heard that the next state auction is coming up soon. Although I am probably too risk averse to buy one of these vehicles, I would love to see one in person. When is the next auction and how do I learn more about it? Is there a website with information about the vehicles that will be offered at the auction?

Either stick with the Tahoe, or get a Toyota Sequoia. Buying a Mercedes will break the bank, and ensure lots of entertaining reliability problems going forward. I think it's best that you get the seats for the Tahoe, and proceed to drive it into the ground as a family car. That would seem to be the financially prudent move given the situation as a whole.

Daddy always said “ A fool and his money are soon parted”. Going from a Toyota to a Chevy? WoW?

East Coast Classics: Hey man We are over here in LV, Nevada... Seriously not sure if mentioned inthe comments already but it was probably almost 100% the burnout that did it because I've gone through three of those posi Limited Slips (G80) in my Trailblazer and weve done another four(4) of them in various fullsize tahoes, silverados etc from the nineties on up and they just break. I switched to an open diff(one leg) and never had a problem again. Burn all the tires u want lol. Anyways like I said not sure if this helps but had to chip in on this one cuz I feel your pain...Boy do i.

How's the rear AC? I'm thinking about one of these and I have a couple big dogs that'll ride in the back. Thanks.

how noisy is the suspension on these?

Hopefully it isn't the transmission next 😀 Love the Tahoe, keep it IMO!

Great info!

I love my 2008 Tahoe LS took me almost 2 years to find a good one !!!

Im a GM freak tho Id have spent the money when I shouldn't have too man. Love the build its a nice looking trk

I own a 2012 Tahoe PPV. I work in public safety and I must admit, I LOVE MY PPV! 150k miles with zero problems! It’s a much different truck than the standards and I believe that’s what sets it apart! Keep it and have fun with it!

Is this one a 6.0l or 5.3?

LKQ, it's a nation wide salvage yard chain look them up online. Also mostly all salvage yards are co linked ( meaning they swap parts and stuff with each other all the time , if your in good with someone at a good yard they can scout it for you for a bit extra.

Lol Thanks for. Make the video buddy I have similar situation whit me I just recently got a 09 Chevy tahoe and now I'm looking for the third seat and find the problem whit the transmission it is what it is right lol😁 got fix👍

I like em. I wish they'd sold them in Australia....

I bought my P71 for $500.00 with 95K on the clock at auction. I heard it run and drove it around the lot. Once I got it out on the highway, I found out it needed a rear wheel bearing and a new axle as well as new parking brake pads.. That cost me $650.00 to have done.... I spent about another couple of hundred dollars on some other stuff and it now has a small EVAP leak. Likely the car will come in a shade under $2000.00. Not great, but not awful. If the trans holds up and the motor stays strong, I think I did OK, not great. If the trans or motor craps out, at least I've had 6 months of fun with it. Auction cars are pig in a poke! Drive them at least 6 months before sinking money into upgrades. I see lots of used cop cars come and go in my town. Then I see them in the junkyards a few months later. People don't realize how many idling hours these things have on them. And mostly govt agencies don't ditch cars willy nilly. They know when the cars need major repairs and when they are used up. There's a whole pile of P71's on auction locally with around 250,000 miles on them right now... These things will liely need thousands of dollars to restore... They will likely go for scrap, or to some unsuspecting person who thinks they are buying a cheap $500.00 car.... which they most definately aren't. Auction cars will almost always have unexpected defects, that's why you buy them cheap... and they will always have lower resale, because being cheap is their greatest virtue. Normally you don't make money on cheap used cars. We bought a 5Th Ave for $135.00, drove it 10 years and a round 120,000 miles and likely sunk in around $3000.00 over the years. When the motor started stalling and the oil got sludgy at around 225.000 miles we sold it off for $550.00. I even told the guy who bought it he most likely should replace the engine... Still he was happy and towed it away.... I think we did pretty well in driving it for 10 years, I doubt I could have ever gotten the $3000.00 we sank into it back or made a cash profit. Finish out the truck and drive it for another 10 years... If nothing else goes wrong... you will have done reasonably OK with it. $1000.00 per year isn't bad for a fancy truck.

Great video, what auction can you find these at ? I'm in Delmar.

Always wanted another ppv. I had a charger miss it

Is this motor any different than stock?

I saw a Tahoe like this one in Chicago PD episode. Grey color

Beautiful truck

Hey Chris how’s it going hope all is well with yourself and family. So when you say trade do you mean at a dealership or in general cause I was think if general I don’t think that would be nowhere near possible cause you’ll be taken on someone else’s issue maybe I’m wrong but I would like to hear your opinion

What cam did you put in it

does it have 3rd row?

Beating on something that hard that has probably never been beat on before, that's what happens. I own an '07 Tahoe LT I bought with 69K miles...changed that rear diff fluid ASAP. Burnouts? Absolutely not!! Those rear differential is a critical point on these beasts and need to be maintained and used well. I also own a 1999 Camaro an LS1 V8(my fun car, 75 K miles). Burnouts? Yes, on very rare occasion when my really devilish horns come out. Otherwise, I do drive it rather briskly and sometimes very hard, but it was made more for performing than an SUV. Never had any major problems with regular maintenance--no breakdowns. It's been very dependable. Mercedes-Benzes are well known for being money pits and require more attention than a year-old toddler in a busy kitchen... especially any of their SUVs. Too much money is involved keeping those regularly serviced and operating correctly, and if something major breaks, that's when owners really sing the blues. You are really asking for it buying one of those things. Stick with the Tahoe and keep it up...do burnouts with something besides the family hauler. Hell, get rid of that weird limo and get a Corvette.

Displacement on Demand :lol:. Did they bring back that early 80s tech :lol:

Is it only the Police PPV versions that have Active Fuel Management/DOD issues?

That’s funny I looking for a 2nd row bench seat to get rid of my captains chairs.

The one thing that doesnt make sense is how does a vehicle designed to tow have a very weak rear diff

What year did he say his tahoe was?

Would look great if you restored the headlights 👍🏼

Thanks, you just changed my mind, I was 🤏 close trading my mercedes e550 for a PPV just like yours 😂

I can tell that this has also been a labor of love, so that always rates a pass in my mind. It's an auction vehicle, not a daily driver. Some people just need to lighten up & accept the fact that things don't always go as planned.

Tried to find that guys Ebay store and there was nothing there. Have a link at all to him?

Dude can you buy extended warranty for it ?

The R63 you talked about is a very rare car with approx. 200 units for the U.S I have a 2008 R320 CDI that I love it is a good choice. The gas millage in the R63 is bad plus you need to make sure the head bolts have been replaced.

I want mine stock or is yours stock price wise

Eh, it’s all relative. I bought my PPV for 3K, did pretty much the same as you as far as upgrades, does over 400 horses, 425 torque, with engine and truck, I had 6k in it. I got front leather seats in excellent condition for $500, rear captain chair in great condition for $250 (local salvage yard ordered them for another yard), Denali 22” wheels and tires from same yard for $600. It’s all in how you buy your parts. I get stares and complements because of the cam rumble, and have no thoughts of selling because people low ball.. it’s paid for, and cheap to fix. Most importantly, it’s paid for and that’s how I look at it.

Do they sell or have any third row seats for a 2009 tahoe ppv?

In case you don't know there is a Facebook group of collectors of former cop cars that buys sells and trades parts amongst the group they also share technical knowledge and such about common issues with different models ,when tahoe are upfitted those "extra seats" are sometimes sold by dealers ,but in many cases like Fire command or battalion chief vehicles they are given back to the agency ,so if you know a department that has or had a tahoe ,they sometimes forget those seats in a back room when they de comission it,guys have been known to score seats for a $50 donation,your taking there useless junk and thats an extra $50 in operating or training expenses fund,its win win .