Thinking of moving from Escalade to Yukon Denali

[franknitty69]

So I got a free upgrade to a 17 Yukon Denali (thanks avis) and I was pleasantly surprised. It's nice. Super nice. I have an 08 Escalade in the shop, and now after driving the Denali I'm thinking of selling the esky for a 15/16 Denali.

I can't believe all of the features i've been missing (push start, touchscreen radio, lane keep assist, apple carplay, playing movies from usb, etc).

Cadillac wants too much for a 15/16 esky, soo Yukon...here I come.

 

[Illnasty]

Yea man, this generation (GEN4) is the biggest upgrade yet on these trucks. If look hard enough you can find similar buttons and plastics in a GEN3 and GEN1.

 

[Rdr854]

When I was originally debating between a used 2015 and new 2016 Suburban, I found that the cost difference was relatively small (just a few thousand dollars). That taken with the high mileage (30k+), not much warranty unless I wanted to pay an additional $2k for CPO, and a higher interest rate steered me back towards a new Suburban. Also, most used Suburbans were former rentals and Uber vehicles that led a hard life.

 

[Illnasty]

When I was originally debating between a used 2015 and new 2016 Suburban, I found that the cost difference was relatively small (just a few thousand dollars). That taken with the high mileage (30k+), not much warranty unless I wanted to pay an additional $2k for CPO, and a higher interest rate steered me back towards a new Suburban. Also, most used Suburbans were former rentals and Uber vehicles that led a hard life.

I personally would never buy a rental. As a kid and even an adult the first thing I would do in a rental are neutral drops and ebrake donuts. Not to mention I would drive it like a manual transmission.

 

[PG01]

Ha! You're right, i feel the same way....and do the same shit....

 

[JayceeP]

I personally would never buy a rental. As a kid and even an adult the first thing I would do in a rental are neutral drops and ebrake donuts. Not to mention I would drive it like a manual transmission.

I personally think that's terrible but to each their own. On the flip side, stuff like that done by people like you are covered under powertrain warranty for 5 years. Most rentals are only a year old so there's probably a few years of warranty and hopefully any problems would arise during that time. The other bumper-bumper stuff is going to break whether it's a rental or not. Just buy extended warranty if really concerned. 2016 rentals with very low mileage are going for nearly $20k less than MRSP in some areas without negotiating. That's a huge difference. I'd do it. People who abuse cars probably can't afford or would rent $100/day vehicles. At least rentals are maintained too... we just bought my wife a 2016 Altima former rental for 40% off MRSP and it still has full warranty. Drives awesome and the paint looks brand new (it's black). Super happy with it. Most car owners don't even know what a clay bar or wax is so I wouldn't trust one owner any more than I would a rental company.

 

[Illnasty]

I personally think that's terrible but to each their own. On the flip side, stuff like that done by people like you are covered under powertrain warranty for 5 years. Most rentals are only a year old so there's probably a few years of warranty and hopefully any problems would arise during that time. The other bumper-bumper stuff is going to break whether it's a rental or not. Just buy extended warranty if really concerned. 2016 rentals with very low mileage are going for nearly $20k less than MRSP in some areas without negotiating. That's a huge difference. I'd do it. People who abuse cars probably can't afford or would rent $100/day vehicles. At least rentals are maintained too... we just bought my wife a 2016 Altima former rental for 40% off MRSP and it still has full warranty. Drives awesome and the paint looks brand new (it's black). Super happy with it. Most car owners don't even know what a clay bar or wax is so I wouldn't trust one owner any more than I would a rental company.

I whole heartedly agree that I'm a dick with rental cars. I couldn't defend myself one bit.

 

[PG01]

X2, but..... its a rental

 

[Denali132]

Funny you're thinking this because I did the same thing! I traded my 08 Escalade in for a 2016 Suburban and love it! The amount of new features is unbelievable. Our Escalades are really nice but the new Suburban has so many more features and it's really nice having 3 tvs and Blu Ray player. First thing I did was getting the video in motion so the front screen works while driving.


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[cardude2000]

I bought a Tahoe once that was a rental. Had 7k miles and a 100k mile warranty. Was nervous but was an awesome truck. Not sure I'd want to risk it with the NNBS.


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[Rdr854]

Be careful in Virginia. Troopers will pull you if they see the driver watching a video.

 

[Denali132]

I'm retired law enforcement in MD and I know a lot of VA state Troopers. I don't watch it up front but I use it to get my kid's movies ready since they can't read the screen to get past the previews of movies on to watching whatever movie they have in

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[Miami-Dade]

I bought a Tahoe once that was a rental. Had 7k miles and a 100k mile warranty. Was nervous but was an awesome truck. Not sure I'd want to risk it with the NNBS.


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As far as rental cars go I bought 5 CPO vehicles since 1985..All were former rental cars..Cadillac,Caprice,Impala,Explorer and Town Car..Bought them all with about 20K miles on them..They were all about 10 months old.

All were serviced every 5K miles according to service records that I made the dealer pull..Had no issues with any of them..Put 200K miles on all of them..The Town Cars [4.6 V8] went over 300K miles.

When I was looking for a one year Tahoe [2016] everyone wanted around 44K bucks for them with virtually no warranty..They offered me a limited warranty for 3500 bucks..All Tahoes I looked at had between 40-50K miles on them.

I know the Tahoe and Suburban rentals go out immediately as soon as it is returned as they are hard to get to rent in my neck of the woods..I actually got a really nice guy who worked for Enterprise who would call me when one came in when I needed one..That is rare as no other rental company would do that for me..They others said if a Tahoe or a Suburban is there I could get it otherwise I had to get whatever is on the lot..That is why they have so many miles on them so quickly.

In the end I bought a brand new 2016 Tahoe LT with the luxury package for 4500 bucks more then the ones I looked at..Saw on a online add and went immediately to the dealer..After I got there more people were showing up for it.

I must be one of the only people on this earth to actually take care of rental vehicles under my watch..I treat them the same way or better then my own vehicle.

 

[Danny3737]

I'm retired law enforcement in MD and I know a lot of VA state Troopers. I don't watch it up front but I use it to get my kid's movies ready since they can't read the screen to get past the previews of movies on to watching whatever movie they have in

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I live in Loudon County, Va and half the time you see them with no seat belts and looking at their phones. My son has a video of one doing it

 

[toi]

all trucks with magnetic ride suspension tend to have suspension failure around 50k miles. in the front.
$1800 fix at the dealer. so consider that when buying used.

 

[hunter991]

all trucks with magnetic ride suspension tend to have suspension failure around 50k miles. in the front.
$1800 fix at the dealer. so consider that when buying used.

what fails on the MRS? i haven't heard that before.

 

[toi]

the struts seize up.
i had 3 friends replace their shocks on their suburban ltzs.all around 50k miles.

i am happy with my LT with regular shocks

 

[velocanman]

I use it to get my kid's movies ready since they can't read the screen to get past the previews of movies on to watching whatever movie they have in

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A little trick I use is to rip my DVDs to digital, stripping out the menu, and burning only the movie to a DVD-R. Drop it in the player and it starts right at the movie.

A side benefit is it you carry around the backup instead of the original in the vehicle.

Disney is really annoying with the previews that you can't skip.


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[velocanman]

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I can't believe all of the features i've been missing (push start, touchscreen radio, lane keep assist, apple carplay, playing movies from usb, etc).

If you can afford it, go for it, but you can really upgrade the multimedia in your existing ride if you are semi-handy with electronics.

I added a NAV and DVD head unit to my Suburban and I really improved the experience. Our kids watch tablets and digital video, but I was thinking about adding some seatback monitors someday.


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[Denali132]

I live in Loudon County, Va and half the time you see them with no seat belts and looking at their phones. My son has a video of one doing it

Trust me Danny I know! I've seen a few of them and it pissed me off. The ones on my squad I would sometimes just reprimand them but some would send them to IA because of his former complaints they had.

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