Opinions on models

[Thom114]

Hello,
I am new to these SUV's
I am not familiar with the engines and transmissions.

Out of these vehicles- Tahoe, denali, escalade, etc, What are some of the engines/ transmissions to look for, and which ones to stay away from (keep hearing about AFM)

Are they all built about the same?

Also, I am seeing alot of 07-08 police trim/ cruisers that are selling with 130k. Has anyone had experience with these? Opinions?

 

[Big Mama]

Welcome to the forum from Virginia. Which year models are you looking at? 07-14? What will you use it for? How do you drive? Any towing? Lots of folks here with PPV’s.

 

[avalonandl]

Denalis & Escalades have 6.2 engine. Great power. 07-09 have NO AFM.

I have AFM on my 2012 and mostly use the Range device to prevent the AFM from kicking in. Its not foolproof, but helps.

I like the 6.2.... gas cost be damned....

 

[Thom114]

Thank you,
Whatever i can find to buy with cash $7000. 2007-08, possibly newer
Family vehicle, 6 people.
Not much towing.
Mostly highway miles

Welcome to the forum from Virginia. Which year models are you looking at? 07-14? What will you use it for? How do you drive? Any towing? Lots of folks here with PPV’s.

 

[Thom114]

Denalis & Escalades have 6.2 engine. Great power. 07-09 have NO AFM.

I have AFM on my 2012 and mostly use the Range device to prevent the AFM from kicking in. Its not foolproof, but helps.

I like the 6.2.... gas cost be damned....

Thank you

Is AFM somthing to try and stay away from?

 

[avalonandl]

Thank you

Is AFM somthing to try and stay away from?

It is something that can go wrong. Not necesarily will. I probably will change out the cams and lifters at some point. I may do a whipple at the same time.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics, please.

As @Big Mama asked, please give us some more details about what your driving environment and use cases are, how sensitive you are to mpg stats, and whether or not you plan to tow something, and if so, what. Then, the great folks on this Forum can give you more educated recommendations.

 

[Thom114]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics, please.

As @Big Mama asked, please give us some more details about what your driving environment and use cases are, how sensitive you are to mpg stats, and whether or not you plan to tow something, and if so, what. Then, the great folks on this Forum can give you more educated recommendations.

Wont be towing anything,
Family vehicle, 6 person
Mostly highway driving, daily.
Mpg would be great, but depedability is my focus. I am use to tundra 5.7L mpg.. usually 18mpg or less

 

[Sparksalot]

Thank you,
Whatever i can find to buy with cash $7000. 2007-08, possibly newer
Family vehicle, 6 people.
Not much towing.
Mostly highway miles

I have a pair of PPVs, one for daily, the other for camping/overlanding. I spent $12K for the pair. One had 170K, the other 180K when purchased.

 

[Fubar0715]

I have a 2013 SSV (4X4 variant) that came with 110k. This is my 2nd Tahoe and to be honest, I wouldn't want anything else....I travel a lot (prior to Covid) and drove many large SUVs (Ford/Lincoln/Nissan/Chev/GMC) and found the GM product a preference. Mine was not perfect and since its a CBP (pretty sure) its pretty plain. I have upgraded mine with a center console, front leather seats and all new audio/cam/satellite radio. Where you located? The dealer I got mine from is in AZ-I just checked their inventory and they have a 2009 4x4 with about 74k for 8k. Looks like its had the front seats changed and center console added.