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    DEF bargain

    Agreed, I usually look for a truck stop to fill up. For the first time I had to buy it at the local parts store and I got sticker shock having been used to paying pump prices. Last time I do that.
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    I guess the other question is how many miles on the Escalade? I think there's reduced power during the break in period for the 6.2L. At first my new 6.2L pickup didn't feel very fast, then at some point in the first 1k miles there was a noticeable increase in power when I was driving around. Now...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    I agree with her assessment. When we were shopping, my wife was driving a 2019 Escalade. We drove both the diesel Yukon and the Escalade almost back to back and the new Escalade did not feel as quick as hers. I think it has a lot to do with weight, because the new one is heavier, but there was...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    Agree with that. My dad was hung up on the belt issue when we purchased the 2021, kept him from looking at the 3.0L even though he like the mpg aspect. Didn't bother me and wasn't a consideration.
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    Thanks! Yeah, after reading about the update I had to see it for myself and report back for anyone shopping around. You'll know now for when the time comes to trade yours! Only reason I'm switching my pickup around so much is that I've bought right and breaking even on the trades. However, the...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    I should have clarified that I meant the truck. I'd been using my wife's 21 Yukon Duramax as a reference. I'm looking at replacing my TRX with a Sierra 1500 and was just about convinced I needed the 6.2L after routinely driving her Duramax and test driving a 2022 Sierra 1500 Duramax. Upon...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    Altight folks... I have to make a slight redaction to my prior comments. They pertain to the 3.0 Duramax through 2022. I recently caught wind that the 2023's got the updated 3.0 Duramax with increased horsepower and torque; the LZ0 version...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    It's most likely that I'm in the minority since this is the slowest vehicle I have driven in a long time that isn't a typical compact car. I'd say most of my complaints are in the 0-45mph range. I'm fine cruising on the highway. I get it's not a supercharged SUV, but I'd expect it to at least...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    I can't believe it has been a year since I asked this question. As luck would have it, I have ended up in a loaded 21 Yukon Denali Duramax that we purchased last month. We got a great deal on it in exchange for our 6.2L 2019 Escalade. So now I can answer the question myself. The power is more...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    Thanks for the feedback. I’ve aged out of the drag racing, although I can be lured into one when the stars align. Less about drag racing, more about overtaking on a two lane country road when you’re stuck behind 3 cars for miles and no one wants to overtake the slow guy on his phone in the...
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    Dealers Accepting under MSRP - Yukon Denali? (Texas or elsewhere?)

    I agree with that, trying to find one at the lot for msrp is tough. Luckily, I’m the type that doesn’t mind waiting. One tends to make money/savings on the purchase, rather than the sale. I’d rather pay MSRP or less for a custom build, than paying extra for whatever I they have let. I get it...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    Your area is usually our stomping grounds (home), but we travel most of the year for work. Seems like it’s a solid 50% of two lane roads these days. I’d probably feel more comfortable with the Duramax if we were in Austin full time. I burn a lot of miles a year, so to that end I agree with you...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    This is pretty much what I needed to know. Doesn’t sound like it’s the right one for me. My current diesel pickup (not modified) lags a bit off the line, but pulls like a freight train from 40 mph to the limiter. When I wind it up just right, it will sling shot around cars on a two lane...
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    Yukon Denali Duramax - Is it slow?

    Love TFL! Great video, it helped. At least you can see both engines at work. Even if it's the pickup version, it gives me a good idea. Looks like even at high elevations the 6.2L is considerably more responsive. For city driving it'd be a toss up, and maybe lean towards the diesel. With rural...
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    Dealers Accepting under MSRP - Yukon Denali? (Texas or elsewhere?)

    @miss_chelsy & @Joehartman27 - Thanks for the leads! @Brix The GM discount is only for employees though, right?
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