Anyone switched from Yukon to Sierra and regretted it?

[avalonandl]

Avalanche is a great vehicle, but why change? It is built on the Suburban chassis. Unless you get the 2500 version.

 

[iamdub]

And if one of the reasons you're considering downsizing the interior is because the kids are gone and all you really need are the two rear seats (or 3 if a rear bench), then why get a longer XL or Suburban? You can add your BT, USB, inverter with 110V outlets and whatever other shortcomings to your current ride for WAY less than assuming a new vehicle note. Aftermarket BT would be better anyway since you can stream music from a phone and you can get a more powerful inverter for the 110V oulets. If Big Mama needs maintenance or repairs due to the higher mileage, it's still much cheaper. Plus it gives you an opportunity to have a little fun with upgrades (lifting, lowering, cam if doing an AFM delete, etc.)

 

[BG1988]

Great defense of the Yukon. It’s hard to find a truck with a 6.0 or 6.2 without breaking the bank too. Hadn’t heard the ride for rear passenger in crew cab wasn’t fun but I don’t know many folks with one. Good point on towing I barely feel my boat. Does the EXT have a different chassis or suspension than trucks? Looking more and more like BM isn’t in danger of leaving the fold.

checked out CL saw a few yukons over priced like one with 89k miles salvaged hybrid for 10k salveaged are not worth as much

maybe it's worth 6700 at the most) good for parts like the Inverter.. ]

possibly even converting it to a "home made" Hydro( or wind)/Gas electric power plant. with the 60kw motor..
you could make about 40-50KW of power with it.. and build a small town around you.

 

[BG1988]

Avalanche is a great vehicle, but why change? It is built on the Suburban chassis. Unless you get the 2500 version.

the 2500 is GMT800 only

 

[avalonandl]

the 2500 is GMT800 only

You win a CIGAR... the 2500 Avalanche was ONLY produced on the GMT 800 chassis 2002-2006....

 

[Big Mama]

Good points. Ron, the roads are ok and interstate 81 is blacktop but still bumpy. Hadn’t considered an xl or burb Chris but it’s worth a look. I like the 6.2 as I’ve had Tahoe’s with 5.3 and they’re not close to the power. Having a car note doesn’t excite me either I’m just thinking if there’s a time where my rig has a little value and the rigs I’m looking at have come down now’s the time. Someone mentioned Avalanche or EXT but I didn’t see much benefit there. I need a drink.... diet mtn dew bartender.

 

[BG1988]

Good points. Ron, the roads are ok and interstate 81 is blacktop but still bumpy. Hadn’t considered an xl or burb Chris but it’s worth a look. I like the 6.2 as I’ve had Tahoe’s with 5.3 and they’re not close to the power. Having a car note doesn’t excite me either I’m just thinking if there’s a time where my rig has a little value and the rigs I’m looking at have come down now’s the time. Someone mentioned Avalanche or EXT but I didn’t see much benefit there. I need a drink.... diet mtn dew bartender.

I had a silverado but hated the ride quality that is why i got a tahoe instead
Avalanche is quite appealing because it's a truck but has the SUV ride quality...
I actually wanted that instead of the tahoe.. I don't mind the extra length it does not bother me at all.

 

[swathdiver]

Good catch, James! Absolutely! The saw and cast iron table are bulletproof beasts. I actually may use the table more as a very solid workbench than as a table saw. But when needed, that saw cuts through anything, and never needs adjustment/alignment.

My kids agree with you, mine is covered with stuff right now, but I need to use it to build a rolling work bench and a couple of desks soon!

 

[swathdiver]

Good points. Ron, the roads are ok and interstate 81 is blacktop but still bumpy. Hadn’t considered an xl or burb Chris but it’s worth a look. I like the 6.2 as I’ve had Tahoe’s with 5.3 and they’re not close to the power. Having a car note doesn’t excite me either I’m just thinking if there’s a time where my rig has a little value and the rigs I’m looking at have come down now’s the time. Someone mentioned Avalanche or EXT but I didn’t see much benefit there. I need a drink.... diet mtn dew bartender.

Drink of Champions!

 

[swathdiver]

Avalanche is quite appealing because it's a truck but has the SUV ride quality...

They are all trucks. The pickups have a separate bed and the wagons do not. The term "SUV" wasn't invented until 1989 or so.

My window sticker says "wagon" still.

 

[kuhdwi]

I agree on keeping the Tahoe for now. I have a 2003 Tahoe with 179,000 miles and good body, no rust. When I bought it, I planned to keep it a short while then to a Sierra for pulling my travel trailer. Since then (4 yrs ago) I like the ride better than the 2009 HD 2500 crew long bed I used to drive at work (now retired) so will run it into the ground. Only complaint is the full size travel trailer weighs 4500 lbs but the front end provides so much drag the Tahoe is pushed pretty hard to run down the highways here in Wyoming and Colorado. Will upgrade next generation and get the 6 speed transmisson and that should do the trick. Maintenance has been pricey with once in a lifetime services but nothing has broken yet, and has the power and fuel econpmy I want. I keep telling myself be glad, I don't have the $500 monthly payments on a 2018 Terrain that my daughter has.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I agree on keeping the Tahoe for now. I have a 2003 Tahoe with 179,000 miles and good body, no rust. When I bought it, I planned to keep it a short while then to a Sierra for pulling my travel trailer. Since then (4 yrs ago) I like the ride better than the 2009 HD 2500 crew long bed I used to drive at work (now retired) so will run it into the ground. Only complaint is the full size travel trailer weighs 4500 lbs but the front end provides so much drag the Tahoe is pushed pretty hard to run down the highways here in Wyoming and Colorado. Will upgrade next generation and get the 6 speed transmisson and that should do the trick. Maintenance has been pricey with once in a lifetime services but nothing has broken yet, and has the power and fuel econpmy I want. I keep telling myself be glad, I don't have the $500 monthly payments on a 2018 Terrain that my daughter has.

Does it have the 4.8 or 5.3?

 

[PPV09]

I’ve had Big Mama (wife names all cars) for 9 years. Kids are gone. I haven’t used the 3rd row in years. I’m thinking of a 2014 or newer Sierra crew cab 4x4. Still need 4 doors at times but could use the versatility of a truck bed, more towing power, and newer gadgets like BT, 110 outlets, USB ports and the like. looks I can afford a truck with 70-80k miles. BM has 135k miles (55k when I bought it) and no issues right now. Thoughts?

 

[PPV09]

Thanks for the voice of reason to all. I have a 12x6 trailer I use to haul stuff, it’s got a ton of gravel right now. It’d just be nice to not have to go through all of that to get it. My boat weighs 4K so good point James. Maybe it’s just a mid life crisis. I’ve always had a truck. Thanks again fellas. Cheers.

Yeah, I totally agree with the others. Save yourselves the headache of the payments. If Big Mama is running well, for less than your monthly payments on a new truck, you can add all the stuff you want. I’m in the process of adding all the new gadgets to my 2009. It’s paid for, runs great and doesn’t cost a House note. You have kids, so you know sooner or later they are going to need some financial help, or you and your wife can take a bunch of vacations instead.

 

[swathdiver]

Will upgrade next generation and get the 6 speed transmisson and that should do the trick.

Make sure you get 3.42 gears (GU6, K5L KNP, KC4) and not 3.08s and consider looking for one with the integrated trailer brake controller (JL1). We tow heavy loads in 4th, which is a 1.152:1 ratio and not 1:1.

 

[Big Mama]

Thanks for the RPO James. I’ve noticed some have the trailer brake and some don’t whether slt or not. I think I’m going to look for one at the dealer that’ll let me drive it for a day doing the things I normally do. If it’s not a wow I’ll know the answer. It appears lowering these hasn’t changed much over time but it’s still cash I’ve already spent on BM. The final thing in my small brain is BM is coming of the age where bigger repairs are due. Thanks again to all.

 

[tglad]

Just my .02 cents but you should buy it if you can afford it. You only live once.

 

[Big Mama]

Thanks Timothy and welcome to the forum from Virginia.

 

[tgui]

I agree on keeping the Tahoe for now. I have a 2003 Tahoe with 179,000 miles and good body, no rust. When I bought it, I planned to keep it a short while then to a Sierra for pulling my travel trailer. Since then (4 yrs ago) I like the ride better than the 2009 HD 2500 crew long bed I used to drive at work (now retired) so will run it into the ground. Only complaint is the full size travel trailer weighs 4500 lbs but the front end provides so much drag the Tahoe is pushed pretty hard to run down the highways here in Wyoming and Colorado. Will upgrade next generation and get the 6 speed transmisson and that should do the trick. Maintenance has been pricey with once in a lifetime services but nothing has broken yet, and has the power and fuel econpmy I want. I keep telling myself be glad, I don't have the $500 monthly payments on a 2018 Terrain that my daughter has.

I've been all through MT, WY, CO with my 6.2 6 speed. Whats drag, the clothes in my closet?

 

[kuhdwi]

I've been all through MT, WY, CO with my 6.2 6 speed. Whats drag, the clothes in my closet?

My 5.3 with 4 speed does struggle with the winds that can blow my daughters semi over. The pickup I drove for work had the 6.0 engine with 6 speed tranny and it would blow the doors off my Tahoe.
The Tahoe is far better the ride, though. Doesn't tire me out like the Silverado did.