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    Reliabilty in the higher mileages

    I was looking at the older NBS Denalis, Tahoes, and Yukons but decided against it because of their gas mileage. I just couldn't justify driving something that would net me 12-15 MPG all the time. I happened to come across both an '09 Yukon Hybrid and an '09 Tahoe Hybrid both with just over 140k...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    I looked all the German stuff up and none of them are reliable. Not in the price range, some of the very new Audis can be ok. But then I saw one that had the crankshaft replaced at 55k miles and then the pistons, connecting rods, and turbo at 80k miles...sounds about like what I expect from...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    I agree, and appreciate the helpful comments. SUVs are really not my thing. Trucks neither. I just don't know how to manage to make having a two seater Vette and a sedan work, but I'd much rather drive a sedan than any SUV. The Pilot gets 17 MPG, the MDX is based off the Pilot and gets the same...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Yeah see, that's what I was afraid of. I was wanting to be as close to 20 MPG as I could, I don't care about getting more because I am just not sure I could ever enjoy a 4 cylinder SUV. I've looked at lots of reliability info and it looks like Japanese is the best way to go. German stuff looks...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Yeah, I mean I just need the ability to haul the occasional large piece of furniture or something. Good to know on 5th gen, I do like the looks though. The worst thing I see for a lot of crossovers is many of them end up looking like mommy wagons or something. Like a Traverse, I have never seen...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Well, I normally don't think about it so much (theft) other than I know Escalades have a horrible theft problem relative to basically anything. Since the Tahoe/Yukon share a platform, it sounds like they're equally as susceptible if a tad less desirable. Wouldn't normally be a thought for me...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    There was a point where they removed them because of the security system on them being considered decent enough not to need the column lock anymore. I'm sure the NNBS from '07-'09 didn't have it, but the phrasing I keep seeing sounds like the NBS also didn't have it. OBS I am pretty sure did...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    I do genuinely like the Tahoe/Yukon, but I'm not seeing any response anywhere online to how easy these are for thieves to jack by breaking the shift lock and putting them into gear. Plus without a column lock, it can be steered easily without the key. Maybe it's a non-issue for most, I guess the...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Ok, so I ruled out the older style FX35. I think it would probably make do for me even though it's not as big, but they have a serious problem with the dashes bubbling and melting and it's $1k+ for the dash plus installation. Nissan dropped the ball on supporting their product, so I'm not really...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Yeah, I did look for a truck but everything I found had much higher miles and very lacking on features. I like luxury stuff, enjoy leather, cushy seats, power everything and the like. Under $12-13k the trucks are either loaded with 200-250k+ miles on them, base model with very spartan features...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Yeah, the FJ is a silly one. I still think they look cool, but I realize they're a pretty impractical vehicle for someone who won't be doing any off roading. 4Runners seem nice, so still on my list. FX35 too. RX350 ehh still mixed thoughts. What about the theft risk? How bad is it and what can...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    I am trying to go into buying this new vehicle as driving a bit easier and trying to cruise. I have a Corvette, so not like I need to hot rod my other car. For me though probably easier said than done. In my area not far from a large city, I do probably 60/40 City/Highway driving. I am not sure...
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    Need some honest advice on what SUV to get

    Hey guys, the last time I was here I was looking at a pretty high mile (208k) Denali XL but I decided against it despite very good records and all because I just did not need something that big. I've been looking for a wagon or an SUV to replace my car to give myself the ability to haul things...
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    How many miles is too many (Denali)?

    Good to know, I appreciate the feedback guys. One other thing I'm wondering, at some point I'm sure I'll want to sell it and get something newer or whatever. How hard is it to sell one of these with high miles? Sounds to me like these are nice and last a long time, but I can imagine (because I...
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    How many miles is too many (Denali)?

    Checked it out today and it drove great. Very clean and nice, no funny noises, odd smells, engine looked clean, no clunking or sloppy sounding shifts. Previous owner was an elderly man who drove it since new and traded it in on a new one, it had a huge list of maintenance records that the dealer...
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    How many miles is too many (Denali)?

    NADA actually had retail listed at $9,450, so it's a few grand under. I don't regularly look for these though, so I'm not sure what's realistic or not. Does anyone know how much of a premium a Denali (XL or not) commands over a standard Yukon on the used market? Also just thought of something...
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    How many miles is too many (Denali)?

    I found a 2004 Yukon XL Denali that has 207k miles on it however the thing looks like new. I don't see rust, the paint looks good, interior looks to be in great condition and the only real wear I see is the finish on the radio button coming off. It's a one owner, and it looks like based on the...

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