Advice needed

[olyelr]

The only Chevy suv with the 6.2 is the RST and it’s only an option then. Not available on the burb at all.

Wow, just when I think they pulled their head out of their ass they actually just shoved it up there farther... put the 6.2 in the Tahoe but not the Burb, yeah that makes all sorts of sense. Almost as bad as not being able to get the 6.2 if you want red

I called it the Premier instead of RST because on their website that is what they call it (for the box to check anyway).

 

[noob]

Not sure what kinda mileage people are getting out the 5.3’s but I can easily get 18 mpg with the 6.2 if I don’t floor it from time to time.

 

[olyelr]

Not sure what kinda mileage people are getting out the 5.3’s but I can easily get 18 mpg with the 6.2 if I don’t floor it from time to time.

We always got 18-20 with my wifes ‘15 Yukon SLT. Now she has a Denali XL and that has been more around 19-20.

 

[05alive]

Get a denali or an escalade. The l86 is awesome engine, plenty of power. The 5.3 will feel sluggish compared to the 6.2. The 6.0 feels sluggish compared to it. It also has dod, and thus gets great economy cruising down the highway. The magnetic suspension feels awesome on the highway, very smooth, keeps the truck planted even at speed. Been back and forth to Florida a few times in it, really cruising, and it rides great.

The new ones (2016+ i believe) have apple car play and the android equivalent.

The Denali/Escalade has heat/ventilated seats in front, heat in middle, and the third row folds flat.
Both have HID.
The new 10 speed is supposed to be great, with less issues than the early 8 speeds that jam, hunt, and buffet.

Best value? Denali with a bunch of options. Escalades are nice but I'd stick with a Denali. I don't like the tall taillights, and I don't know how much I value the extras the Escalades come with/can get over a Denali. The lights are a little nicer, interiors a little nicer, and has thee trick cupholders. I think they rate them a tiny bit higher in power but it's just a tune.

 

[sickk23]

Wow, just when I think they pulled their head out of their ass they actually just shoved it up there farther... put the 6.2 in the Tahoe but not the Burb, yeah that makes all sorts of sense. Almost as bad as not being able to get the 6.2 if you want red

I called it the Premier instead of RST because on their website that is what they call it (for the box to check anyway).

Yeah is that kinda dumb?? 6.2 only on the Premier RST.. can’t get it on the LT or just the Premier, or burb at all. Maybe in the next model years we’ll see more options.

 

[olyelr]

Yeah is that kinda dumb?? 6.2 only on the Premier RST.. can’t get it on the LT or just the Premier, or burb at all. Maybe in the next model years we’ll see more options.

Well as far as not having it be an option on the lower models is one thing.... GMC has been doing it for years with the Denali, to the point that it almost seems normal. But for Chevy to offer it in the Tahoe and not the Suburban, which is obviously a bigger/heavier rig, just makes absolutely no sense. Like I cant even imagine what their reasoning might be for that.

 

[AZCreeker]

instead of a RST Tahoe with the 6.2, get a 2 year old escalade for cheaper. Depreciation is your friend.

 

[Hrocks]

I was hell bent on getting a Tahoe RST with Brembos to add to the mint GMT 900 2010 LTZ, that I"m keeping for my son to drive. I had read and really dug into all of the booming and vibration issues, but wanted to believe that GM had worked out a fix or a change in their process to eliminate them. I visited a large dealership that had tons of '17 and '18 models. I took a brand new 17 out for a ride with the salesman. (who was a nice kid, but knew zero about cars and less about the Tahoe K2XX models.) Wow, was I surprised...all of the complaints were true--in spades!! The '17 had tire balance issues and the boominess was painful. Just like when a kid with a couple 1,000 watt amps and subwoofers gets nearby at a red light...you can barely hear it, but your ears and head feel what seems like when you're climbing to altitude in an airplane, except worse!

We went back an found an '18 RST to drive. The 6.2 definitely hauls arse...hard to believe a 3 ton truck can move that fast! When on the highway, this particular truck didn't have the vibration issue, and the boominess was somewhat muted, but you could still feel the pressure change in your head. I am very disappointed that GM could put out a product that costs $60K to upwards of $100,000 for an Escalade. The RST I wanted was $80k...no way...I bought another Lexus GX.

 

[AZCreeker]

I was hell bent on getting a Tahoe RST with Brembos to add to the mint GMT 900 2010 LTZ, that I"m keeping for my son to drive. I had read and really dug into all of the booming and vibration issues, but wanted to believe that GM had worked out a fix or a change in their process to eliminate them. I visited a large dealership that had tons of '17 and '18 models. I took a brand new 17 out for a ride with the salesman. (who was a nice kid, but knew zero about cars and less about the Tahoe K2XX models.) Wow, was I surprised...all of the complaints were true--in spades!! The '17 had tire balance issues and the boominess was painful. Just like when a kid with a couple 1,000 watt amps and subwoofers gets nearby at a red light...you can barely hear it, but your ears and head feel what seems like when you're climbing to altitude in an airplane, except worse!

We went back an found an '18 RST to drive. The 6.2 definitely hauls arse...hard to believe a 3 ton truck can move that fast! When on the highway, this particular truck didn't have the vibration issue, and the boominess was somewhat muted, but you could still feel the pressure change in your head. I am very disappointed that GM could put out a product that costs $60K to upwards of $100,000 for an Escalade. The RST I wanted was $80k...no way...I bought another Lexus GX.

Yeah Lexus GX for the win! talk about a sweet ride! can we see some pictures? and how does it ride compared to a Tahoe/suburban?

 

[sickk23]

instead of a RST Tahoe with the 6.2, get a 2 year old escalade for cheaper. Depreciation is your friend.

That thing would most likely be full of transmission and suspension problems, if you were lucky enough to not have the booming and vibration issues of course.

Someone has to buy all of these used suvs but I really feel bad for those suckers. Thinking they beat depreciation but it’s not worth living with those issues. Lol

It’s not that hard to find a new Denali discounted $10k+. At that point, there’s not much depreciation to worry about vs buying used. Unless you put 50k+ miles on it the first year and/or trash the shit out of it.

 

[AZCreeker]

I think it depends on what is available in one's area and the willingness to try to find the least molested used example.
Either way new or used, personally, I don't believe any of these GM suvs are worth big money when taking in consideration the issues people are having.

I myself bought an ex-rental 15 Suburban LT. I looked at about 15 to 20 other used ones that were ex rental as well.
They were severely trashed. the used car dealer did not make any attempt to even detail them or ghetto fix them.

 

[15YUKON]

I agree with you that higher end models fall faster, specifically as a percentage of MSRP.

However, do you think they fall nominally lower? Meaning if you buy a Yukon for $70k and a Tahoe for $60k, in 10 years will this happen: Yukon is (for example) $20k, and Tahoe is $22k?

They generally do yes.

 

[GTNator]

I think it depends on what is available in one's area and the willingness to try to find the least molested used example.
Either way new or used, personally, I don't believe any of these GM suvs are worth big money when taking in consideration the issues people are having.

I myself bought an ex-rental 15 Suburban LT. I looked at about 15 to 20 other used ones that were ex rental as well.
They were severely trashed. the used car dealer did not make any attempt to even detail them or ghetto fix them.

Why did you get a former rental? What’s the advantage? A lower price?


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[wall_e]

Wow ...
Thank you every one for your fantastic response !
I feel more confident getting a GM now. At least I may have an idea what to look for.
Based on what I read and most of the advice here, I will try to get a 10 speed Yukon.
I wish there was a diesel version, but oh well...
Could I order one with the smaller wheels ? like 18 or 19 rather than 20s and up ?
One other thing I would like to ask: I have seen added cameras for side mirrors (?) ... am I misunderstanding or is that right ? it seems that is an option provided by some one else other than GM but available during the ordering process. What exactly is, and how good is it ?
Thank you again !

 

[olyelr]

Wow ...
Thank you every one for your fantastic response !
I feel more confident getting a GM now. At least I may have an idea what to look for.
Based on what I read and most of the advice here, I will try to get a 10 speed Yukon.
I wish there was a diesel version, but oh well...
Could I order one with the smaller wheels ? like 18 or 19 rather than 20s and up ?
One other thing I would like to ask: I have seen added cameras for side mirrors (?) ... am I misunderstanding or is that right ? it seems that is an option provided by some one else other than GM but available during the ordering process. What exactly is, and how good is it ?
Thank you again !

If you want a Yukon with the 6.2/10 speed then you will have to get the Denali. Standard wheel for the Denali is 20”, with something like 9 different 22” available. I have not heard of an option for cameras on the mirrors.

 

[Tahoe14]

Maybe the Cadillac Escalade has the camera option.

 

[swathdiver]

I wish there was a diesel version, but oh well...

 

[PG01]

Holy mackerel......i want one

 

[swathdiver]

Did you see how fast the speedometer moved on that run!?!?

 

[AZCreeker]

Why did you get a former rental? What’s the advantage? A lower price?


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1 year ago, I paid 34,000 plus taxes and registration for a 2015 Suburban LT with 39,000 miles.
I used cargurus.com and looked for aging units on used car lots and then looked at tons of sub 40k examples. I wished I took some pictures to show here are some were so beat....
Anyways, the one I settled on, had no paint respray, little wear and upon inspection of the GPS history I found out it was used mostly to do LAX to Disney trips as well as LAX to PHX trips...

One year later, I did a total of 4 mods to it and looks pretty good to me. We are coming out of a chrysler product minivan so you can imagine how this feels as an upgrade...

But it is a gamble to go the route I went and I can understand anyone who rather just buy a new one. In our particular situation, it worked out for us.