2009 Tahoe LTZ 6.2 - still looking - need more info from owners

[mad max]

I just heard that the 6.2 motor was only released in the 2009 Tahoe's and that they are gone in 2010. Is this correct? I can only find a couple 6.2's left ($60K!) and wonder your opinion is of them? Thinking bigger is usually better, and rare is usually even better than that, it sounds good, except the slightly poorer gas mileage. Is the pulling power more? Is the truck/motor/tranny reliable? (I think I heard something somewhere about tranny issues). How about the rest of the truck? Anything good new in 2010?
Thanks

 

[Tonygxp]

2010 doesn't bring anything significant to the table from what i've read. the 6.2 is great, drove a couple denali's with it, friend has an 08' pickup with it, changes the driving experience alot. Hit the gas and you're gone. If you can afford it do it, i would've, but i'm not spending another 4k on the truck for the bigger motor. all the 6.2's around here had EVERY option including the power running boards, which i don't like at all, I like mine in place to protect the sides from chipping (big issue i had with my TBSS). But at the price point of the 6.2's, from what i've seen, it's just about worth getting a denali ,interior is nicer and the resale even that much better you know? Unless the AWD v 4WD is a problem for you. I like the look of the tahoe better, but i would take a denali any idea if the price were the same for the interior. good luck and yes there are no more 6.2 tahoes being made, rare? yeah, but i highly doubt it will make you anything extra on a trade, or sale of the truck besides the difference in price from a 5.3 when purchased. Drive them both. be careful though the 6.2's power is like "Crack" to us car guys lol

ps i did hear variable valve timing is coming for the 5.3, that would be important. even though the output may not be significantly increased you will feel it while passing people.

 

[mad max]

I have heard the resale is better on the Denali. Sweet ride. Big motor but lots of gas, AWD gets stuck in the sand more easily.

Anyway, there are only like 3 left within 300 miles of Boston (Black/Ebony, Gold Mist/Cashmere, Diamond White/Ebony), so pretty soon the decision may be made for me - the 6.2 LTZ's soon will all be gone! Can't really go wrong with any of them. SLT2, LTZ 6.2/5.3, Denali, (Escalade-too much $$ for me). When it all comes down to it whoever gives me the best deal probably wins, they all have their pluss' and minus' and I'll just "have to" deal with it - poor boy;-). Still, I very much appreciate everyones input to help me make an informed decision.

 

[scottrick]

i have a 2008 6.2 and i LOVE it. it is soooo fast. believe me, it is well worth it.

 

[gtbigup01]

I have heard the resale is better on the Denali. Sweet ride. Big motor but lots of gas, AWD gets stuck in the sand more easily.

Anyway, there are only like 3 left within 300 miles of Boston (Black/Ebony, Gold Mist/Cashmere, Diamond White/Ebony), so pretty soon the decision may be made for me - the 6.2 LTZ's soon will all be gone! Can't really go wrong with any of them. SLT2, LTZ 6.2/5.3, Denali, (Escalade-too much $$ for me). When it all comes down to it whoever gives me the best deal probably wins, they all have their pluss' and minus' and I'll just "have to" deal with it - poor boy;-). Still, I very much appreciate everyones input to help me make an informed decision.

Resale better?? My 06 Denali which is my 1st used vehicle and domestic product $25K in June, sales sticker still in truck $55K with $1K discount. What resale value are we talking about . I think I will break my trend and continue to buy used from now on.

 

[Tonygxp]

Resale better?? My 06 Denali which is my 1st used vehicle and domestic product $25K in June, sales sticker still in truck $55K with $1K discount. What resale value are we talking about . I think I will break my trend and continue to buy used from now on.

on average a 3 year old vehicle will lose half of it's value.. How much did you actually pay? high 40's when new? You did fine. and that's actually low for todays market, just search my friend, these full size GM are raking in the dough at auctions..

 

[Rollin Thunder]

Resale better?? My 06 Denali which is my 1st used vehicle and domestic product $25K in June, sales sticker still in truck $55K with $1K discount. What resale value are we talking about . I think I will break my trend and continue to buy used from now on.

Different years dude. The new style is much better at resale than the old style. Around here cheapest used 07 is about 30k and thats with almost 60,000 miles.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

6.2l

on the web site the 6.2L is a $1,000 option. for 2010 I hear the 6.2 gets the active fuel managment thing...

However you can't spec a 6.2L w/the integrated brake controller (WHY?!) so I ended up with the 5.3L... and I get 17-17.6 MPG combined and its doing ok...

still faster than my 1995 350 which was only like 150 HP stock lol!

 

[mad max]

Resale better?? My 06 Denali which is my 1st used vehicle and domestic product $25K in June, sales sticker still in truck $55K with $1K discount. What resale value are we talking about . I think I will break my trend and continue to buy used from now on.

Just curious: With such a good deal did you buy from a dealer or privately?

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Well, the white diamond is gone. Down to the black or gold mist. I like black better anyway.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

Gold mist won me over on these trucks. I feel it looks alot more elegant. I love it. Easy to keep to. My vote is for gold mist.

 

[phileaglesfan]

I just paid $55k for my 09 Yukon Denali XL AWD, loaded with everything but retractable running boards. That was around 6 weeks ago.

If off roading is your main concern then a 4WD system would be better for you. For on road in all weather duties, AWD works perfect. My wife also likes it better than 4WD since she doesn't have to worry about A4WD, 4WD, 2WD.

As far as resale. I had my 06 Envoy Denali for almost 4 years and I got back exactly 50% of what I paid for it. For 50k miles that is good resale. It all depends on how good/bad your deal was before compared to what they offer now.

As far as gas mileage there really isn't a big difference. They do recommend premium in the 6.2 which costs you about $5 a tank. I averaged 18-19 mpg on a new motor with my XL cruising at/around 70-75 in very hilly terrain and LA traffic. It all depends how much you hit the go pedal.

 

[Bowtye8]

I purchased my 09 LTZ 6.2l in june. msrp was 57-58k. I paid GMS and GM had a 2k rebate at the time. so about 47k then plus tags taxes etc. it was just at 51k OTD. My bro in law bought the same truck about 2 month prior to mine. white LTZ ,6.2l with the built in tow controller(they are out there).

When I was looking I did see alot with custom 20/22" wheels. With my initial call I told them I would like the 20' polished wheels. They said they would swap them out no problem and deduct the 2-3k off the price. never did buy one of those trucks. Found the one I wanted a tad closer so jumped on it.

Love it. A tad getting used to the 6 speed after coming out of my 2000 Tahoe. Pwr is great. Pulls my boat much much better.
Here is a few pics

both Tahoe's together.

 

[mad max]

Thanks, I was unaware that the 6.2 requires premium. That could be a deal breaker when I consider the worse mileage also. Now leaning towards the 5.3 again. And I'm still of the feeling that if I EVER might want 4WD, then 4WD is the best way to go. I don't really think the same can realistically be said for the AWD. How unfortunate that the Denali doesn't have a 4WD option. I wonder if anyone has successfully added 4WD to a Denali? And a Z71 package. Mmmmm ;-))

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I purchased my 09 LTZ 6.2l in june. msrp was 57-58k. I paid GMS and GM had a 2k rebate at the time. so about 47k then plus tags taxes etc. it was just at 51k OTD. My bro in law bought the same truck about 2 month prior to mine. white LTZ ,6.2l with the built in tow controller(they are out there).

When I was looking I did see alot with custom 20/22" wheels. With my initial call I told them I would like the 20' polished wheels. They said they would swap them out no problem and deduct the 2-3k off the price. never did buy one of those trucks. Found the one I wanted a tad closer so jumped on it.

Love it. A tad getting used to the 6 speed after coming out of my 2000 Tahoe. Pwr is great. Pulls my boat much much better.
Here is a few pics

both Tahoe's together.

They're Beautiful! Need some girls in bikini's (or not) on the hood though...

 

[Fast55]

Not only does it require premium fuel, the 6.2 does NOT have the 4/8 cylinder deactivation. It's thirsty. My '09 4X4 is averaging 13.8 MPG, my '07 LTZ 5.3 2WD with the 4 speed averages 16.0 mpg. Only 2500 miles so it might get better, but it's a big difference. I did not consider the Denali because they're ugly and there isn't much difference between it and a loaded up LTZ. Plus as mentioned, the Caddy and Denali are AWD, not 4WD, which also lets you drive the Tahoe in 2WD on the street. Better grab while you can, there will be no 6.2 Tahoe for 2010. If you want the big motor, it'll have to be an Escalade or Denali. I don't think it's realistic to think about swapping to a 2 speed transfer case on anything in warranty.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

black bear tune on a 6.2 would be bad ass

 

[mikeb33]

I thought the LTZ 6.2L Tahoe was 2WD only?

 

[elbison]

I thought the LTZ 6.2L Tahoe was 2WD only?

2008 6.2L Tahoes are only 2WD.

2009 is the only year with 6.2L 4x4 Tahoes.

2010, 6.2L Tahoes don't exist.

 

[mikeb33]

I just searched Autotrader.com for a Tahoe from 2008-2010 with 6.2 as a keyword, ANY distance and got nothing. Must be pretty rare.
Anybody know what the VIN codes are for each different engine?

 

[Bowtye8]

http://www.cars.com/for-sale/search...tional&zc=60442&rpp=50&stkTyp=N&kw=summit 6.2

Try that link. A few 6.2 L's popped up. I also had summit white in the crteria.

but 2-3 pop on teh first page.

 

[Fast55]

Some of those are used. If you're looking for a new one, any dealer can do a nationwide inventory search. They may not be able to get it from another dealer, but you'll know where to go to buy it. When a got mine about 2 months ago, there were only about a half dozen left in the country that were "loaded" with the sun and destinations package.