2000ChevroletTahoe Limited/Z71Chevrolet Tahoe Limited/Z712000 Chevrolet Tahoe Limited 2WDSport UtilityWagonRWDArlington, TXAll old-style Tahoes are dropped, except these two four-door special editions. The rugged 4WD Z71 is for the rock-hopping weekend warrior set, while the swanky 2WD Limited appeals to those who'd otherwise have a truck reworked by Earl Sheib and Tirerack.com.Well-equipped, nattily attired, roomy and powerful.Based on the old Tahoe platform, may depreciate rapidly.A new Tahoe is in town. Based on the redesigned Silverado pickup platform, the new truck is more powerful, more efficient, more sturdy, and roomier to boot. The Z71 and Limited are not a part of this equation. These two special-edition Tahoes are based on the old C/K platform that's been the foundation for millions of vehicles since 1988. Produced in the same Arlington, Texas, assembly plant as the Cadillac Escalade and the GMC Yukon Denali (all carryover models for 2000), Chevy concocted the Z71 and Limited to appeal to buyers who like the old styling better than the new, and to take up some slack in the production schedule while the Texas plant prepares to change over to the redesigned Caddy and GMC. So if you like what you see here, 2000 is your only chance to snag one. Let's start with the Limited. Based on the 2WD Tahoe, it's powered by the evergreen 5.7-liter Vortec V8 that makes 255 horsepower and 330 ft-lbs. of torque at 2,800 rpm. The standard equipment list is long, and includes all the goodies from last year's leather-lined LT model plus high-gloss black monotone paint, beautiful five-spoke polished aluminum wheels, sporty ground effects and a front air dam, integrated front fog lights, and two-tone leather seats. Options are, uh, limited to a 3.73 rear axle ratio, a trailering package, and a comfort and security package that includes heated dual power seats, HomeLink transmitter and electrochromic heated outside mirrors. The Z71, like the Limited, has the Vortec 5.7-liter V8 and the contents of last year's LT trim level. But it's based on the 4WD Tahoe chassis, costs $5,000 more, and gets macho off-road garb in the form of a brush guard, taillight protectors, side rails, recovery hooks, color-keyed wheel flares, and a roof rack. Chrome wheels, fog lights, and a monotone paint treatment in one of four different colors round out the appearance package. Options mirror the Limited's, except the 3.73 rear axle ratio is standard. Inside, both models are lined with leather and nearly every option available. You get front and rear air conditioning, deep-tinted glass, self-dimming rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature display, combination CD and cassette deck, cruise, tilt, and a bunch of power operated doo-dads. Rear cargo doors are standard, but if you don't like that center pillar blocking your view, you can opt for a conventional fold-down tailgate at no charge. Tahoes, even the oldie moldy ones, are pretty decent trucks. They're adequately powerful, adequately comfortable, and adequately reliable. Just the right size inside for a family of five, they're still more manageable around town and in the woods than a hulking Expedition or Suburban. But with the newly redesigned and greatly improved versions sharing showroom floor space in LS and LT trim, you'll likely want to skip these leftovers for more modern machinery. Dodge DurangoFord ExpeditionGMC YukonLand Rover Discovery Series II336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA85.7 litersV8255 hp @ 4600 rpm330 ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm118 cu.ft.1437 lbs.6000 lbs.199.6 in.76.8 in.70.3 in.4874 lbs.117.5 in.39.8 ft.7.2 in.39.9 in.38.9 in.64.7 in.64.8 in.59.9 in.59.7 in.41.7 in.36.2 in.5StandardUnknownNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = GoodRating = GoodNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested30 gal.14 mpg / 18 mpg420 mi. / 540 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$29,688$33,9297.35%$700N/A3% of the Total MSRPLIMITED 2WD (4A): 5.7L V8 OHV SMPI 16-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 600 amp HD battery; 100 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 3.42 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rigid rear axle suspension with rear leaf springs; power recirculating ball steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; 30 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; split swing-out rear cargo door; trailer harness; front and rear chrome bumpers with black rub strip, front chrome bumper insert, rear step bumper; black bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert, chrome wheel well molding; monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps with daytime running lights; additional exterior lights include underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote black folding outside mirrors; 15" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P235/75SR15 A/S BSWtires; full-size steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, cassette player, single CD player, 8 performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, and fixed antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release; 3 power accessory outlets, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, compass, exterior temp, trip odometer; warning indicators include battery, lights on, key in ignition, door ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm; deep tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down, fixed 1/4 vent windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver's and passenger's armrests, driver's seatincludes 4-way power seat, 8-way adjustment, power 2-way lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment, power 2-way lumbar support; 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage; front and rear height adjustable seatbelts; leather seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with rubber front and rear floor mats, deluxe sound insulation; interior lights include dome light with delay, front and rear reading lights, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; partial floor console, full overhead console with storage, glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo cover, cargo light; chrome grille, black side windowmoldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles.
Z71 4WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of LIMITED 2WD (4A) equipment): Auto full-time 4-wheel drive, auto locking hub control and electronic shift, 3.73 axle ratio; front torsion springs, front torsion bar; front tow hooks; 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels and P245/75SR16 AT BSW tires.