2007-2014 Tahoe owners - would you do it all over...?

[bondservant2]

Looking at replacing my Jeep and started looking at the Tahoe. Seem to be pretty reliable - my main concern.
So the question is : having experienced one - would you do it all over again...?

 

[Kraig]

Yep, but i’d get an ‘09 or newer—several significant upgrades starting with the 6 speed auto trans

 

[cycho]

My first new vehicle was a 1978 chevy short bed 4X4. I Lifted it, put tires, wheels and a full roll cage in it. But immediately whished I had chosen a Blazer. In addition I have been thru two Jeep Wagoneer's and a Nissan 4X4 Extended cab. As far as two wheel drive I've owned another Nissan, Silverado, GMC Sierra and a full size Ford Van. Fast forward to 2019: we just bought a 2013 Tahoe LTZ and man what a vehicle, truck, suv, everything vehicle! Should have done this long ago!

But at the same time I paid more for this 2013 than any vehicle I have ever owned. It's just ludicrous, I am not happy about that.
So even though I did spend 4 -5 months looking, my only regret is maybe that I should have bought from a private party to avoid all of the steeler fees. But yes I would do it again (but differently).

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Looking at replacing my Jeep and started looking at the Tahoe. Seem to be pretty reliable - my main concern.
So the question is : having experienced one - would you do it all over again...?

You'll get some solid experience chiming in here, I'm sure.

Have you read this thread at all?


https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...-a-07-14-nnbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61720/

 

[Doubeleive]

yep in a heartbeat, I will add like others if you are shopping used in this body style I would recommend a 2010+ myself, do not fret if you can't find the one you want right away I searched for months and flew and drove it home 7 hours, I drove the previous body style for 12 years those are good trucks as well, There are some common things to look for if you poke around on the site there is a thread on it.

 

[Ponchonutty]

Actually contemplating this right now. Wife found an Escalade she likes so the Denali’s days may be numbered

 

[swathdiver]

Looking at replacing my Jeep and started looking at the Tahoe. Seem to be pretty reliable - my main concern.
So the question is : having experienced one - would you do it all over again...?

YES! Family loves it. Many who buy the short ones later wish they'd just bought the original Suburban/Yukon XL. These fellas went from short to long wheel base:

@Galante @gooffeyguy

 

[08HoeCD]

I’d do it again, but I sometimes wish that I’d bought a Suburban for the greater cargo room and somewhat wider/easier rear door ingress/egress. The 6-speed trans on ‘09 and up models is worth a look, too.

 

[mikeyss]

I love my 09 tahoe, its been my favorite chevy out of all the ones i've owned. The L9H really makes it fun too.

 

[thompsoj22]

We had an 03 tahoe with the 4.8, That vehicle "never" failed us and we allways enjoyed the room for luggage and kids on roadtrips. The only drawback is that it was extremely under powered. Traded it in on an 08 denali xl and without a doubt is the most comfortable/powerful road vehicle we have ever owned.

 

[Derick]

While I've said it before on other consideration threads - get the 6 speed....I really dont have any issue with my 4 speed. If I'm towing at speed, what its going to run 500 more revs? Oh well. I also knew there there were no other 07+ burb 2500s in the area when I bought mine, so it was not an option to be picky. Outside of the repairs, which I suppose are in line with a 150k vehicle, I could still make out a little ahead if I were to sell it.

 

[calif phil]

I had an '97, 2003, 2010 and now a 2012. The '12 is the best one of them all and I love it every time I drive it. I am tempted to get a 2016 but the prices are still out of sight right now. I do luv me some 'Hoe. Tahoe that is!

 

[08HoeCD]

While I've said it before on other consideration threads - get the 6 speed....I really dont have any issue with my 4 speed. If I'm towing at speed, what its going to run 500 more revs?

I don't tow anything, but I'd prefer the 6-speed only because the gears in the 4-speed are fairly tall, taking a long time to get to the torquey portion of the power-band.

 

[MajorJakkov]

easy...

absolutely.

 

[mikeyss]

I had an '97, 2003, 2010 and now a 2012. The '12 is the best one of them all...

Just curious, but what's better about the 2012 compared to the 2010? As far as i knew, there wasn't really anything different between those years. Or did you step up on the trim level from the 2010 to the 2012?

 

[BG1988]

Looking at replacing my Jeep and started looking at the Tahoe. Seem to be pretty reliable - my main concern.
So the question is : having experienced one - would you do it all over again...?

yeah I have the 6.0L 2008 worth it gets excellent gas mileage way more then my old v6 3.8l impala... it's expected to pay for it self at 145,000 miles(less or more depending on fuel prices) currently at 85,800

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Yes, but I will say that I don't get the same feeling of reliability with my '10 that I did with my '02. Most likely just because of the timing of each purchase and access to information about each generation of Tahoe. But the seats damn sure aren't as comfortable. At least not to this sexy ass.

 

[ivin74]

Yep, but i’d get an ‘09 or newer—several significant upgrades starting with the 6 speed auto trans

X2 with the 6.2L

 

[mattjones]

I did do it all over again:
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/posts/1330754/

easy...

absolutely.

Strong avi

 

[usnret]

Definitely would too. Had an '06 before my '11. Solid trucks.