Talk me out of selling the hoe.

[bmwme]

I don't know why but for the last month I've been kicking around the idea of what else would replace the Hoe. Well last Friday I got backed into while I was out golfing which dented the rear quarter and smashed the tail light, and I didn't really care which is surprising for me. It is going to be a PITA to get it fixed but all weekend I've been wondering if I should sell it and move on. My buddy has an '06 TBSS that I could get for a great deal because it needs brakes and tires and he has been trying to sell it for months. I'd almost be doing him a favour.

Anyway, I bought my '07 LT3 (basically an LTZ...even has Autoride) less than a year ago. I compared it to a TBSS and Hemi Jeep Grand Cherokee when I was looking for a new DD that can tow at least 6,000 lbs (I have a couple race cars I tow). The interior of the NNBS Tahoe is roughly 30x better than the Jeep and 20x better than the TBSS. Not to mention that EPA mileage for the Hoe is as good as the much smaller midsize SUVs and the 5.3L is a lot simpler than that Hemi.

Well I've been a bit let down on the mileage, 15.3mpg average, and 13.8 while towing. This is better towing than my buddy's TBSS (about 13.0) but he think he was getting high 15 mpg around town. One of my biggest gripes of almost every V8 SUV I was looking at is full time AWD. I hate it...but honestly even though I leave the Hoe in 2WD 99% of the time I guess I have changed my mind on AWD and I'd live with it.

I love how the Tahoe looks, feels, and rides. It tows well, but that 6.0L is so much more effortless accelerating. It is big which on most days isn't a big deal, and I've driven 7 people around a couple times which is nice, but the wife and I don't even consider taking it into Boston.

The biggest thing in my head...I paid $28k for the Hoe and I could get the TBSS for half that (the TBSS has about 80k mile). So my payments would be cut in half.

What do you guys think? It isn't that I don't think the Tahoe is awesome, it is just that I don't love it and that would be a first for me with vehicles.

 

[OHSIXX]

If you ain't feeling it anymore.....then you gotta get into something that you do like. Been there done that....I get tired of vehicles pretty quick as well so I can relate. I'd fix the damage and wait til you find something that really grabs ya I'd steer clear of a higher mileage TBSS personally....

 

[Gzes]

Do it and you will be out of debt that much faster if you owe The one u have already. Plus they look decent and there's so many parts for them so you can go anyway you want on it unlike the less amount of different aftermarket parts for the one you have now. What color is it?

 

[blueflamed03]

TBSS are nice....smaller inside if you can loose some interior space as well.

 

[sumo]

you can get tbss rims on it lol.

 

[stevek]

I don't know why but for the last month I've been kicking around the idea of what else would replace the Hoe

Funny, I've been thinking the same thing... past 600 miles I have about 13mpg and the first 400 were driving on the highway (got about 17 for those 400 miles, but I was going about 85).

 

[07Burb]

I personally couldn't go the tbss route due to lack of space maybe you just need to change it up a bit to renew your 'love' of it

 

[sumo]

Love the space, love the towing capability, love the looks over a Tbss. YOu could always supercharge your hoe. As it was me, id get a motorcyle for a daily commute and use the hoe for everything else

 

[ChrisAU]

Don't get rid of a it! A TBSS is still a TB!

 

[edgaranah1]

Yeah I couldnt feel right downsizing the space. I need all the space I can find lol. But if your not feeling it then its up to u.


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[domin8]

Don't go with the Hemi Grand Cherokee (I'm assuming it's the 6.1). Max towing is 3,500 pounds.

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[bmwme]

Don't go with the Hemi Grand Cherokee (I'm assuming it's the 6.1). Max towing is 3,500 pounds.

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No not the SRT8 Grand Cherokee, the normal version with the 5.7L Hemi. It is rated to tow up to 7,200lbs.

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Don't get rid of a it! A TBSS is still a TB!

Yeah, the interior is the same except for the awesome SS seats...but the exterior looks SO much better. I can't even seriously look at a regular TB, but the SS looks like a different truck.

The engine, trans, and suspension are so different from a regular TB that it drives great, and tows surprisingly well for its size. It does squat in the rear a lot more than the Tahoe so i'd either need to get a weight distributing hitch or get stiffer rear springs (likely custom since I doubt anyone makes stiffer stock height springs).

I dunno. It would certainly be a downgrade. Just kicking around ideas now.

 

[Wakinvol]

I got rid of my 06 Z-71 Crew for my 08 LTZ...If I didn't need the extra room I would have never done it. Just sayin'

The Tahoe is much nicer but the truck had all I needed except for that one extra seatbelt. (had all options but sunroof) I think you would regret going to a TBSS

 

[bmwme]

I got rid of my 06 Z-71 Crew for my 08 LTZ...If I didn't need the extra room I would have never done it. Just sayin'

The Tahoe is much nicer but the truck had all I needed except for that one extra seatbelt. (had all options but sunroof) I think you would regret going to a TBSS

Am I missing something with the TBSS? Seems like it has been a reliable truck for my friend, except that it broke half of the exhaust manifold studs. That was a PITA to fix since a few of them were broken inside the head. Other than that I don't think he's had any problems.

He never launched hard in the last 40k miles so I don't think the tranny is on its way out or anything.

 

[gatorboy112]

Like someone else sid, a tbss is still a tb. It's like the srt-4 neon. They're fun to drive but in the end you're still driving a neon. Haha.

 

[felixgun]

I hate getting such terrible gas mileage too but when the price of Hybrid technology goes down and it becomes more mainstream/more affordable, i'll probably upgrade to one. I get 10.5mpg in my Esky and 14.9 in the Avalanche so I personally think 15.3 is good considering it's a 6+ ton vehicle. The TBSS is sick so if you don't mind losing the interior space and want to save some cash, i'd say the logical choice is to sell it and buy the TBSS : / but the interior in these GMT900 vehicles are sick!

 

[bmwme]

I hate getting such terrible gas mileage too but when the price of Hybrid technology goes down and it becomes more mainstream/more affordable, i'll probably upgrade to one. I get 10.5mpg in my Esky and 14.9 in the Avalanche so I personally think 15.3 is good considering it's a 6+ ton vehicle. The TBSS is sick so if you don't mind losing the interior space and want to save some cash, i'd say the logical choice is to sell it and buy the TBSS : / but the interior in these GMT900 vehicles are sick!

Not 6 tons Almost 6k lbs....3 tons. A Tahoe is about 5,800lbs. That would be a BIIIIG GMT900! haha

Yeah the Esky has the 6.2L (right?) and full-time AWD. One reason I don't understand this full-time AWD thing in an era where they are trying to get every last MPG. It is good for its size, for sure. I just thought it would be in the 16s. Revised EPA estimates are 14 city, 19 highway, and 16 combined. Trying my best to stay in 4 cyl mode as much as possible 15.3 is my average from March until August. That isn't why I'm thinking about selling though, like I said the smaller Grand Cherokee gets similar mileage because it is AWD. I was refering to the fact that the much more fun to drive TBSS gets about the same and it has AWD and a yummy LS2. I wish the TBSS has selectable 4wd and 4 cyl mode!

Oh important to mention the TBSS wants 93 octane and the Tahoe is happy on 87.

Chances are I will keep her, they are great trucks, but just talking it out.

 

[felixgun]

Lol sorry that's what I meant.

 

[07Burb]

It appears Felix's Esky must be a dump truck dressed up as an Esky

 

[felixgun]

Yes another issue is active fuel management. Esky's didn't get that until 2010 so mine is always in V8 : /

TBSS would be fun to have but don't know if I'd want it as a DD.