1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT

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                 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT

My new Tahoe parked in my parents backyard (?)

 In July of 1997, as I was preparing to return to Law School in Houston after finishing my Master's Degree at MSU, it became apparent that I would again need some kind of SUV to haul my greyhound Bear around in (and soon thereafter Romeo as well).  I decided it was going to be a new vehicle and started shopping.  I considered just about every SUV on the market, and even a Volvo Turbo Wagon.  In the end I decided on the Chevy Tahoe.  I ordered a 2-wheel drive LT with every option you could get at the time.

Bear and Romeo loved the truck!

I decided I wanted Cherry Ice Metallic with Tan interior.  The color looked great to me in the brochure and on the lot, but I have to admit that it got old pretty quick.  I prefer the Suburban, but the Tahoe's shorter length makes it more manageable for city driving.

It had a strong 350 motor and was pretty smooth and comfortable.  I drove this truck every day for about a year, and kept it for about 2 1/2 years.  I had very few problems with it, although it did get broken into twice.

It also proved to be a more than capable tow vehicle when called for.

Actually being used to tow Andrew's boat - a preview of things to come.

The dogs loved it and it came in handy for all sorts of other things.  I sold this one to my friend Andrew in early 2000.  He kind of wanted it and I wanted to get a new Suburban.  He still owns it to this day, using it primarily as his lake house vehicle I think.  The Tahoe was a great truck.  If I had it to do all over again I would have ordered a 4x4 and in black, but that aside I have no complaints.   In a way, I did do it all over again - Nel and I have a Tahoe now.  We got a white LTZ, and yes, it's a 4x4.

My brother cleaning it out. I'm guessing he borrowed it for something - maybe hauling mulch.