Looking To Upgrade

[REMIXER]

Been a while since I been here so hope you all been good
Its time for me to upgrade and Im looking for 2015 to 2017

Dont know what to get so I got it down to Tahoe , Suburban , or Yukon xl
not to sue about the escalade as I need more convincing on it , I know the mirrors are larger and it got the longer rear lights and all but most of these cars have many things alike which makes it harder

Crazy enough I recently rented a Kia sorento and I actually gave it some thought but not enough
room and not man enough for me if it makes sense , it handled like a car had power ,smooth and all,,,but not for me, I went so see the Tellurude and it just seemed a bit off to me,, nice car but no go

Im looking for space comfort and power but most of all RELIABILITY
some suffer more on certain things than others which is why Im here asking for some input

I got a daughter up in Oneonta NY so ill be doing some traveling from NYC
I been hearing transmission issues on the Tahoe is still an issue and some are better than others

so knowing what you know now having your ride
what would you go with?

thanks in advance

Jr

 

[WillCO]

So I guess you're asking us the "your car just got stolen and totaled, you have to get another one - what do you do" question. Fair enough.

Mine is a 2016 Tahoe LT. Frankly it's been fine. Not much drama to report. Here's what I would shop:

• A Yukon Denali, essentially choosing another of the same but going GMC for a change of scenery and upgrading the engine to make it fun.
• Might see if I could stretch to a Range Rover.
• The Toyota Land Cruiser is always in the discussion. Stupid $$$ but could be the last SUV you ever buy.

Honorable mentions:

• The renderings of the next generation Toyota 4Runner look very nice. Similar to what they did with the RAV4, but larger. Good lines, but probably closer in size to a JGC than a Tahoe. Also could be a couple more years before it's out.
  
• New Explorer ST looks nice too. I think it will be a big improvement over the current truck (ahem, minivan). But surely it will be a short time before there are ten zillion of them around.

Notice no Expedition. I just think they are ugly and don't want one.

I think 75% chance I'd end up in the Yukon, or maybe a Tahoe RST.

 

[swathdiver]

Its time for me to upgrade and Im looking for 2015 to 2017

Dont know what to get so I got it down to Tahoe , Suburban , or Yukon xl

so knowing what you know now having your ride
what would you go with?

I went with a Yukon XL, the extra length is great, for space behind the 3rd row and there is more room for the 2nd and 3rd row passengers compared with the shorter wheelbase.

 

[Fless]

I went with a Yukon XL, the extra length is great, for space behind the 3rd row and there is more room for the 2nd and 3rd row passengers compared with the shorter wheelbase.

I'd have looked at XLs but one wouldn't fit in my garage. I just leave the 3rd row out and have the whole back end for "stuff".

 

[Big Mama]

Also depends on the gadgets you’d like though most are comparable. For me it’s a Denali if you can find one.

 

[calif phil]

Buy the best that you can afford and add in an extended warranty. You will love the truck. My '15 Yukon is amazing.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I had a Yukon for a number of years, which I was happy with, and then I upgraded to the Yukon XL Denali. The additional cargo space is very significant, such as being able to carry a full sheet of plywood. The additional features associated with the Denali trim are also quite nice.

I agree with Fless, in that I also removed the 3rd row seats, as I do not need the additional seating capacity. I store the seats on the ceiling of my garage, in the event that I do need them for some additional passenger needs in the future.

 

[Big Mama]

You’re not a weak man. Those things aren’t light at least on my 07.

 

[funtogo]

I'd have looked at XLs but one wouldn't fit in my garage. I just leave the 3rd row out and have the whole back end for "stuff".

The yukon xl is very nice.I do like the way the shorter one handles better turning though.xl has a better ride.

 

[DWTahoe]

I haven't had any real issues with my 2015 LT but if I had to do it again I wouldn't get the 2015 (the first year of the body change). There are a few bugs that may have gotten worked out in later models. Popping steering wheel and shifting front seats come to mind. The other issues I have had seem to be common across the other years.

I'd also get the 2 speed transfer case, which I have, I don't use low range much but I like the gearing better. I'm not sure if you're asking about that type of stuff but there are lots of threads about it.

Minor things, but overall it's been really good so far....*knock on wood*

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome back from Bay Ridge Brooklyn&Miami Beach Junior!

If parking was not such a hassle in Miami and Brooklyn I would have got a Yukon XL or a Suburban. Even the garage in Brooklyn...Century 21 parking garage on 88th street in Bay Ridge and even in the Port Authority in Manhattan...at certain times of the day gets very tight. I glad the Bridgeview Diner has parking.

Hopefully you are one of the lucky ones who have off street parking in Brooklyn.

I got a daughter up in Oneonta NY so ill be doing some traveling from NYC

A friend lives in Unadilla. I am surprised to hear a lot of people from the city are moving up to that neck of the woods.

Make sure you get ALL service records and go on a nice long test drive. I would have a good independent mechanic put the vehicle on the rack to check everything out . It would be peace of mind for me.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

You’re not a weak man. Those things aren’t light at least on my 07.

Indeed!! That's why I designed and installed a 4 pulley system for each seat that essentially makes each seat weigh about 28 lbs.

 

[Big Mama]

Genius!

 

[Doubeleive]

there's always a way

 

[Big Mama]

That’s man’s man stuff right there. Literally.

 

[Seamus]

Really do your research, not just here. They have issues. Not small ones either. (radiator, ac condenser, Torque converter, transmission, vibrations, booming in cabin) Really unacceptable stuff for a new vehicle! These trucks were over 70K ! I have owned 4 of the new trucks and had many issues with all of them. The last 2 being a 2015 Denali XL and a 2017 Denali XL. Way too many issues for that kind of money. I actually went into a new Mercedes, BUT bought a 2013 Suburban LTZ as our second vehicle. The LS platform is a winner in my opinion if comparing them. I can understand anyone wanting to upgrade and especially taking advantage of all the new safety features...which were fantastic. But having owned them I would look at the competition before GM presently.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Really do your research, not just here. They have issues. Not small ones either. (radiator, ac condenser, Torque converter, transmission, vibrations, booming in cabin) Really unacceptable stuff for a new vehicle! These trucks were over 70K ! I have owned 4 of the new trucks and had many issues with all of them. The last 2 being a 2015 Denali XL and a 2017 Denali XL. Way too many issues for that kind of money. I actually went into a new Mercedes, BUT bought a 2013 Suburban LTZ as our second vehicle. The LS platform is a winner in my opinion if comparing them. I can understand anyone wanting to upgrade and especially taking advantage of all the new safety features...which were fantastic. But having owned them I would look at the competition before GM presently.

You paid 70K? LOL, you think the these trucks have issues just wait on that MB. We have a well sorted last year produced 2016 e350, and I have never had so many ticky tack shit failures happen. Luckily under warranty, because it would have been thousands. Gotta love the a/b service for 300 or 600 for a friggin oil change to keep your warranty! Give me a full size GM any day - there is a reason they own the market. I have had them for 20 years, and most bitching comes from car people who expect a truck (read body on frame) to be a car. They need station wagons (aka crossovers)...


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[WillCO]

You paid 70K? LOL, you think the these trucks have issues just wait on that MB.

There was a guy here a while back who said he'd had enough with the reliability on the GM trucks, so he bought a Range Rover.

 

[Seamus]

You paid 70K? LOL, you think the these trucks have issues just wait on that MB. We have a well sorted last year produced 2016 e350, and I have never had so many ticky tack shit failures happen. Luckily under warranty, because it would have been thousands. Gotta love the a/b service for 300 or 600 for a friggin oil change to keep your warranty! Give me a full size GM any day - there is a reason they own the market. I have had them for 20 years, and most bitching comes from car people who expect a truck (read body on frame) to be a car. They need station wagons (aka crossovers)...

What exactly is your point on what the truck cost? It was bought in 2017 below sticker, no incentives as in today? Yes I KNOW they have huge issues. I had them. I have been a GM truck owner for 30 years, and this last generation is a disaster. The 2015 Denali was in warranty over 14 times. Thats how the deal came up for a 2017 Denali. Doubled down and it was a mistake. Started the warranty dealer game again. Not small stuff either. Transmission was out of the truck 2 times. The list was ridiculous. Sorry Buddy, when you are replacing an AC compressor one month, and a radiator 6 months later, then a AC condenser (which was on national backorder it was such a huge problem) then your trans is coming out for the second time and you only have 30,000 miles on your truck........its a piece of garbage! It wasn't a bad truck. It was 2 bad trucks and forums full of guys just like me.
I have owned several LS based trucks never had anything worth talking about. I love new stuff just as much as the next guy. I will say the safety was top notch. But quality for that price was not there.
I have owned 4 S550's and 3 E class over the years. Yes a couple of stupid annoying issues but never a big failure. I over maintain everything I own. I am well versed in peoples fear of German cars...I don't share in that opinion. Yes I was bit hard once in my 750 BMW...definitely left a mark, and a dent in my bank account. There is no comparing a Denali to an S550...Different worlds, its just what I traded into. Its worth the money to me. The truck wasn't. Still needed a truck and went back to what I feel is a cheaper, more reliable keep for a GM vehicle..a 2013 Suburban. After 2 flops and a lot of money, even being a GM guy, I will be cautious of the 2021 models.
BTW not doing your A/B service at the dealer does not void your warranty. Not doing it does. When you own a Mercedes you don't complain about the cost, you knew that when you bought it. You maintain it and enjoy the ride. Quit bitching like a truck guy who expects his Mercedes to be as cheap as his Chevy.

 

[Seamus]

There was a guy here a while back who said he'd had enough with the reliability on the GM trucks, so he bought a Range Rover.

LOL That will be a hard lesson learned!