Impressions of the Chevrolet Tahoe for 1998
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Tahoe are very excited about their new truck. The Tahoe has held a place among the top of the Tahoe line of truck for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 1998 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Tahoe comes under the heading of sport utility models that are fun to drive.
Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs
The restyled Tahoe Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.5-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Tahoe uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Tahoe Base are 76.80 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 117.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $31,985, with an invoice cost of $27,987. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 Tahoe is a I-EFI design, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.
The 1998 Tahoe gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe Base sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Tahoe.
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy 10 years from now.