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    RV Towing

    You guys should check out the BMW X7 forum. These guys think their X7 tows better than properly configured 1/2 ton (or larger) pickups - and thereby - better than extended wheel base 1/2 ton based SUVs: https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2177045 "You can't cheat physics."
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    24/25 Diesel vs Gas Reliability

    You can probably make most engines go a million miles as long as there are no limits to what you would repair/maintain. Yup, but that's largely the fault of GM for their execution. Other domestic brands as well as GM make reliable NA V8 engines like the 5.3L L84 and the 5.0L Coyote. It's a...
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    24/25 Diesel vs Gas Reliability

    For long term reliability and cost of repairs/maintenance, the 5.3 gas should be lower than the 3.0. I think we can pretty much rule the 6.2 out now with all the problems GM has been having. The lifters on the 5.3 could be problematic over time, but I feel there's less data of the 3.0 outside...
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    NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

    https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/05/6-2l-v8-l87-recall-heres-how-many-engines-gm-expects-to-replace/ "Affected vehicles may be equipped with a defective engine that could fail, leading to a loss of propulsion and posing a potential safety hazard. According to recall documents, GM estimates...
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    If you didnt have a Yukon/Suburban/Escalade, what would be your next choice?

    Going back to my BMW roots because I'm planning to order a 2026 BMW X5 xDrive40i for my mom. We were considering either a 2025 4Runner Limited or a 2025 GX550 Premium Plus, but the GX550 Premium Plus market selling price ends up being $10-15k more than the way we would option a BMW X5 and it's...
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    Inventory or Order?

    Is there a similar/counterpart to Laura GMC on the Chevy side?
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    2025 Order Pricing

    Agreed. That's why we decided to go with a 1/2 ton pickup this time around. We felt it made more sense to see how the SUV market develops in the next 1-3 years for our next purchase. Now that we have a 1/2 ton pickup, we may not need an 1/2 ton based extended wheel base SUV. I'm also...
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    2025 Order Pricing

    When we were in the process of ordering a 2025 Sierra 1500 SLT with the 6.2, we contacted both. Rivard refused to provide a quote and their dealer fees were very high (Florida). They said they would need to order the car first and would provide a quote after the vehicle was ordered - this...
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    2025 Order Pricing

    Anyone have experience with Classic Chevy out of Fort Worth / Dallas? They seem like another high volume dealer.
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    2025 High Country Dealer Discounts - What are you getting off Sticker ??

    Isn't Classic Chevy out of Dallas offering about $5000 off higher trim Suburbans?
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    NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

    I wonder how much more expensive each engine replacement will be with the tariffs (if they last).
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    NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

    That was one of my fears... and why we switch to the Ford F150 5.0 last minute.
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    NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

    I think that would impact perceived performance, but I don't think the 3.73 will fully resolve what you're experiencing. I was willing to accept a less than optimal shift strategy as long as it didn't affect reliability/durability. The alternative was an engine with a possible propensity to...
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    NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

    Out of curiosity, does your work truck have 3.31 rear end or the 3.73 - I know there's the 8.8" and the 9.75" variant diffs. We test drove the Sierra 1500 SLT with the LZ0 and 6.2L - once each. We test drove the 2024 F150 5.0 and the 2025 F150 5.0 (Job 1) as well. GM's transmission...
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    NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

    Ended up placing an order today for a 2025 F150 Lariat with the 5.0 with Granger Ford because it seems GM has been unable to resolve the problems with its NA V8s after 5+ years. Maybe they will work it out on their next gen V8s.
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    2025 Order Pricing

    So I've had 2 dealerships claim that they are unable to provide a quote until they submit the build to GM and the order is invoiced. They didn't require me putting down a deposit. Does that make sense? What's to stop me from saying, "Yeah, I'd like to order a fleet of 200 of the exact same...
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    2025 Order Pricing

    Strange, last night all of them showed $7,800 off except 1 which still has the $776 discount.
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    2025 Order Pricing

    Looks like Bomnin is advertising almost $8k off on the 2025 Suburbans: https://www.bomninchevroletwestkendall.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&year=2025&model=Suburban&trim=4WD%20Z71
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    2025 Order Pricing

    Got it. We decided to go with a Sierra 1500 and look at adding another SUV 2-4 years from now. I figured the Lexus GX550 and 2025+ 4Runner supply would be more plentiful in another year or two so it would give us more time/options to see what the 2025+ Suburban pricing looks like by then. We...
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    2025 Order Pricing

    Question for you folks that are more familiar with GMC's factory ordering process... Are you able to lock in the current rebates/qualified rebates at time of ordering and opt for the rebates/qualified rebates at time of delivery if those are better? I've talked to a few GMC dealers and they...
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    2025 Order Pricing

    I reached out to them on a GMC Sierra 1500. Their ordering process was ... interesting. They said they would not be able to provide a quote until they submitted the build to GM and the vehicle was invoiced.
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    GM/Brembo Performance brakes - thoughts + pics

    Based on the order guide: LPO, Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade with Color Matched Rear Calipers, Red calipers on front and rear, front 16.1" x 1.3" Duralife rotors, Chevrolet Performance logo on front calipers (dealer-installed) 1 - Requires any 20” or larger RPO or LPO wheels. But just...
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    GM/Brembo Performance brakes - thoughts + pics

    Tahoe PPVs have a 6 piston front caliper design. The Goodyear Enforcer series are pretty soft compounds. They are in the 400s for treadwear rating. They are probably as sticky as you will get for a non-directional SUV tire for 1/2 ton based SUVs...
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    GM/Brembo Performance brakes - thoughts + pics

    I'm curious how your rig stops compared to a Tahoe PPV in an instrumented panic stop situation. I would imagine your tires would actually be the limiting factor (and not the brakes) compared to a Tahoe PPV that has the Firestone or the Goodyear Enforcers.
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    2025 Order Pricing

    https://www.classicchevrolet.com/ Classic Chevy started advertising $3000 off MSRP yesterday. They were at MSRP last month. Wonder what the discounts will look like in January/February/March across the board for other high volume dealers...

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