Canceled Yukon Denali Diesel Order Today

[Nexus]

After a seventh month wait for GM to pick up this from the dealer reluctantly pulled the order.
I know it's about the allocation to the dealer, but with the recent diesel prices getting five dollars a
gallon and then having to wait maybe another three to four more months even if I get a allocation
I decided to wait and see for 2023. I don't blame anybody for this is just the way the world spins
now.

On a brighter note, I did order a Ford Maverick XL Hybrid and got within five months. You could say this
is extreme opposites. I ordered the Maverick XL with no accessories at $21,500 MSRP and maybe that's
why I got it so soon because it had no accessories.

 

[yutuyu]

Here diesel is still cheaper than regular..
But no matter what, you made a good new purchase, enjoy!

 

[Stbentoak]

Diesel is about plus $.30 over regular where we are. The fact that you can go 40% further on a gallon easily negates that. No matter what price diesel is, the D max is still the best value in engines for these vehicles. Not to mention if we ever have fuel shortages, there won’t be shortages on diesel…

 

[vcode]

After a seventh month wait for GM to pick up this from the dealer reluctantly pulled the order.
I know it's about the allocation to the dealer, but with the recent diesel prices getting five dollars a
gallon and then having to wait maybe another three to four more months even if I get a allocation
I decided to wait and see for 2023. I don't blame anybody for this is just the way the world spins
now.

On a brighter note, I did order a Ford Maverick XL Hybrid and got within five months. You could say this
is extreme opposites. I ordered the Maverick XL with no accessories at $21,500 MSRP and maybe that's
why I got it so soon because it had no accessories.

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Mavericks are $5-10K over MSRP here in SE WI.

 

[Driver]

Diesel is about plus $.30 over regular where we are. The fact that you can go 40% further on a gallon easily negates that. No matter what price diesel is, the D max is still the best value in engines for these vehicles. Not to mention if we ever have fuel shortages, there won’t be shortages on diesel…

Why wouldn't there be shortages on Diesel?

 

[Stbentoak]

Why wouldn't there be shortages on Diesel?

Because every station sells it and probably less than 2% of the passenger vehicle fleet use it. Ever see an Excavator or Semi parked at 7-11 fueling up?

 

[Quark]

With 5.3 combined mpg @ 17 and 3.0 combined mpg @ 22 that's an increase of 29.4 percent.

Current prices in my area are $4.25/gal unleaded regular and $4.89/gal diesel or 15 percent more. It is typically greater than it is currently perhaps diesel pricing is lagging that of gasoline.

I can't tell what increase diesel maintenance would be over gasoline engine but I would hazard that if you are not a high mileage driver or need the added torque for towing a diesel may not be for you even at these gasoline prices.

At 10,000 mi./annually the savings is about $300 for fuel not counting increased maintenance costs. Compared to the price of a new vehicle this is low and about what one would pay for car washes so it still comes down to personal preference.

 

[Stbentoak]

Well 3.0 combined mileage is more like 27-28 so there’s that…

But I agree that if you don’t drive many miles it really doesn’t matter. What it really boils down to is if you really need this big of vehicle, and can afford to run and maintain it. If you do and can, then that’s great. If it’s a constant thorn in your side, then maybe it was the wrong choice.

 

[Driver]

Because every station sells it and probably less than 2% of the passenger vehicle fleet use it. Ever see an Excavator or Semi parked at 7-11 fueling up?

I understand your assumption, I was more asking factually why?

 

[vcode]

I understand your assumption, I was more asking factually why?

I was thinking the same thing. 45% of a barrel goes into gas, 30% into diesel. If there is a shortage of one, there will be a shortage of the other.......

 

[Stbentoak]

Well I liken it to when there is a hurricane coming in FL. In 48 hrs they can drain any and all local stations of gasoline with potential evacuees…. That Same station, you can pull right up to the pump and get diesel with no wait and no bags over the pumps…seen it more than once…

 

[vcode]

Well I liken it to when there is a hurricane coming in FL. In 48 hrs they can drain any and all local stations of gasoline with potential evacuees…. That Same station, you can pull right up to the pump and get diesel with no wait and no bags over the pumps…seen it more than once…

That is a short term event though. A long term shortage will affect everyone.

 

[sanman28]

I didn’t know buying full size ICE SUV’s to worry about fuel prices was a thing.

 

[Quark]

I didn’t know buying full size ICE SUV’s to worry about fuel prices was a thing.

That's a common misconception/sales tactic.

 

[sanman28]

That's a common misconception/sales tactic.

Perhaps. But it is my experience and i presume the majority of folks buying $70k SUV’s, too. While it certainly sucks, and especially now, is a real measurable increase….it’s a long ways off from being so high I would compromise and be shopping for a real ultra high MPG vehicle.

 

[Quark]

Perhaps. But it is my experience and i presume the majority of folks buying $70k SUV’s, too. While it certainly sucks, and especially now, is a real measurable increase….it’s a long ways off from being so high I would compromise and be shopping for a real ultra high MPG vehicle.

Well, the 5.3 is the most popular engine on GM suvs for a reason.

 

[sanman28]

Well, the 5.3 is the most popular engine on GM suvs for a reason.

It’s the cheapest and gets along just fine. Comparing 6.2 is apples and oranges.

 

[Quark]

It’s the cheapest and gets along just fine. Comparing 6.2 is apples and oranges.

The 5.3 is the most popular engine in the GM suv because of economy therefore prices including the price of gas matter to most suv buyers. Are you still surprised?

 

[Seamus]

Well I liken it to when there is a hurricane coming in FL. In 48 hrs they can drain any and all local stations of gasoline with potential evacuees…. That Same station, you can pull right up to the pump and get diesel with no wait and no bags over the pumps…seen it more than once…

100% correct. Living here 20 years now, never a shortage of diesel before, during, or after the hurricane. Gas is a nightmare when the storm comes. Several years ago 2 of my neighbors evacuated after being pumped up by the news. Neither made it out of Florida on gas. The second there is a possibility of it coming, I go get gas for generator and wifes car. Diesel is easy.

 

[BG1988]

Because every station sells it and probably less than 2% of the passenger vehicle fleet use it. Ever see an Excavator or Semi parked at 7-11 fueling up?

YES the people paying 500$ as shown on the pump screen means they're