I'll admit I made a mistake purchsing my 2017 Yukon SLT, But I fixed it - Denali

[Fatrusty]

Ok I will admit I made a mistake with my 2017 Yukon SLT. It was a nice improvement from my Silverado, but just missed the mark. My kids liked it and they needed a new vehicle with #3 on the way and they purchased a '19 Yukon XL Denali. And he is a Ford guy to boot. Damn, that killed me. A month ago we purchased a GMC Acadia Denali for my wife. (again kids had #3 and the Lexus NX200t was too small).

So I did some shopping and found a 2019 Yukon Denali for 13k off MSRP! I took a hit but all I can say is wow!

The Denali has so much more power. The ride with the magnetic suspension is so much smoother. Just a step up all around.

Again I will admit it I screwed up on the '17 STL and didn't want to spend the extra 10k at the time.. What and idiot!

Oh in case you wondered, both vehicles were paid for and we got some better than fair on the trades. The '17 was bought end of model year and only had low miles(8k) on it. Her'16 had only 15k on it.

 

[Miami-Dade]

No worry. Well all make mistakes. I make mistakes and probably will make more. I am sure just about everyone on here makes mistakes..Glad you made the right move.

Excellent choice getting the 2019 Yukon Denali!!

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Feel free to post some pics. I know...easy enough to go online and look at whatever you like, but it's different when it's a forum member's.

No worry. Well all make mistakes. I make mistakes and probably will make more. I am sure just about everyone on here makes mistakes..

I'll go first. My most recent was taking off work today and started drinking at noon. Now I have things I need to do and I can't because...well...drinking.

 

[Fatrusty]

New one. Not going to miss the black SLT

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Beautiful.

 

[Fatrusty]

the black was pretty when clean. But after 45 years I think I have outgrown washing it everyday living in Oregon.

 

[BourbonNcigars]

I happen to love black vehicles. Have had a few and have one now. But...I also love washing, waxing, and doing paint correction. That said, I'm close to moving on to something besides black (or white).

 

[GTNator]

Very nice upgrade. Glad you like it. Nothing beats the sound of that 6.2.


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[wjburken]

Nice! Always thought Black looks sharp but recurred a lot of work keeping it looking that way.

the black was pretty when clean. But after 45 years I think I have outgrown washing it everyday living in Oregon.

I try and find vehicles with a color that is 1/2 way between rust and dust. Don’t need washed as often. Had a white ‘09 Suburban that was always looking dirty. Our Yukon’s were Silver Birch Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and now Mocha Steel Metallic.

 

[ktpinnacle]

Ok I will admit I made a mistake with my 2017 Yukon SLT. It was a nice improvement from my Silverado, but just missed the mark. My kids liked it and they needed a new vehicle with #3 on the way and they purchased a '19 Yukon XL Denali. And he is a Ford guy to boot. Damn, that killed me. A month ago we purchased a GMC Acadia Denali for my wife. (again kids had #3 and the Lexus NX200t was too small).

So I did some shopping and found a 2019 Yukon Denali for 13k off MSRP! I took a hit but all I can say is wow!

The Denali has so much more power. The ride with the magnetic suspension is so much smoother. Just a step up all around.

Again I will admit it I screwed up on the '17 STL and didn't want to spend the extra 10k at the time.. What and idiot!

Oh in case you wondered, both vehicles were paid for and we got some better than fair on the trades. The '17 was bought end of model year and only had low miles(8k) on it. Her'16 had only 15k on it.

Bet you got a killer deal for the Acadia Denali. They're giving them away with the refresh coming. I was tempted to grab one myself.

 

[Fatrusty]

Bet you got a killer deal for the Acadia Denali. They're giving them away with the refresh coming. I was tempted to grab one myself.

They are down to about 40k now. I will admit it that it does ride very nice. A lot better than the Lexus she had. They also gave us 3k over the dealer trade price which was about the Private party price.

 

[Fatrusty]

Back in a rental Tahoe for a week in Las Vegas. Holy crap the difference between the Denali and the Tahoe LT. The ride and the power. Even my wife says ours rides better. That's a win.

 

[Illnasty]

Very nice upgrade. Glad you like it. Nothing beats the sound of that 6.2.


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That rumble is such a sweet song

 

[petethepug]

When you get out to highways in other states made of concrete it sucks not to have the MRC of the Denali. Depending on your wheelbase, you can literally be rocked to sleep without it.


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[BlaineBug]

What was wrong with the SLT? I have an SLT and love it. Only difference between the SLT and Denali is 0.9 cubic inches displacement, different grille, more chrome, different stitched leather, HUD, wireless charging, vibrating massaging seats, air suspension, and covers for the cup holders? Those are really nice features but overall it's the same vehicle. Compare it to the Tahoe too, they're all the same, just minor differences here or there.

 

[Tahoe14]

Magnetic ride control?

 

[Fatrusty]

Magnetic ride control... Yes the fact that I can actually handle the road and take turns at highway speed without feeling like I am going to slide off the road. That was the first thing I noticed comparing the SLT and the Denali. Also the fact that the ride was much smoother over all.

Then the 6.2 and the 10 speed auto. The 5.3 just would labor until it would downshift on hills. Even my wife said whats wrong with this thing? The 6.2 engine always has the power with just a little more pressure on the throttle, not having to really stomp on it.

I am also soft on the peddle, Something I learned driving an ambulance for 30 years. So I don't typically mash the throttle unless you really need to. The 6.2 just has the extra horsepower that make for a nice drive without having to work it.

Bottom line is the 6.2, 10 speed trans and the Magnetic ride are a superb package!

 

[AngeloUCF]

I too upgraded from an SLT to a Denali a few years ago. Main reason was the extra power for highway passing, but u loved everything else that came with it. Totally worth it for me. Been driving a BMW for the last year and while I absolutely love the way it rides I miss the size and comfort of the Denali so I’m back on the market.

 

[GTNator]

I too upgraded from an SLT to a Denali a few years ago. Main reason was the extra power for highway passing, but u loved everything else that came with it. Totally worth it for me. Been driving a BMW for the last year and while I absolutely love the way it rides I miss the size and comfort of the Denali so I’m back on the market.

Interesting, I traded in a BMW for a 6.2 GM , Escalade in my case. But I would have been happy with a Denali as well.


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