Newbie getting ready to pick up a new Denali

[undy]

Hi folks... First post here, looking forward to many more.

I just signed a deal to trade in our 2011 Acadia Denali in for a new 2013 loaded Yukon Denali. We're picking it up tomorrow or Wednesday. I'm stoked

The Denali will be performing back 'n forth tow duties for my Harley, Z06 and 427 AC Cobra from our home in Virginia Beach Va to our other home on the Gulf coast of south Florida. It will also will be the wifes DD.

Since I'm a confirmed horsepower nut it should fit the bill well. The Z06 has 650 hp and the AC Cobra's running 725.

Zoom, zoom...

Greetings to all!!

Dave

 

[Kenric]

Hi Dave.

I just traded in our '10 Acadia for '13 Yukon XL Denali.

We wanted to like the Acadia but we hated that engine and the constantly shifting transmission. We also expected a lot better fuel economy than we got.

One of the primary reasons we bought the Acadia was that we expected to get about 20 MPG and we really only got about 17 MPG.

In the end we figured if the fuel economy was going to be that poor, we might as well be driving a full size SUV.

We have had the Yukon XL Denali for about 3 weeks now and have been getting about 16.5 MPG so far.

It is so much more comfortable, smoother, quiet than the Acadia. Not to mention much bigger.

The only things I really miss are the HID headlights and the Heads Up Display.

Hope you like yours!

Kenric

 

[NathanJax]

You cant tell us about the z06 and cobra without pics!!!!!

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Welcome , x2 on the Pics

 

[soulsea]

Hello Dave.

 

[undy]

Hi Dave.

I just traded in our '10 Acadia for '13 Yukon XL Denali.

We wanted to like the Acadia but we hated that engine and the constantly shifting transmission. We also expected a lot better fuel economy than we got.

One of the primary reasons we bought the Acadia was that we expected to get about 20 MPG and we really only got about 17 MPG.

In the end we figured if the fuel economy was going to be that poor, we might as well be driving a full size SUV.

We have had the Yukon XL Denali for about 3 weeks now and have been getting about 16.5 MPG so far.

It is so much more comfortable, smoother, quiet than the Acadia. Not to mention much bigger.

The only things I really miss are the HID headlights and the Heads Up Display.

Hope you like yours!

Kenric

Hi Kenric, Your sentiments on the Acadia Mirrors mine. The wife HATES the no HUD but she'll get used to it.

You cant tell us about the z06 and cobra without pics!!!!!

Let's see on the pics, not sure if a newbie can post those yet.

 

[NathanJax]

not sure on either of those... you'll have to stop in Jacksonville FL on your way down so I can see them...

 

[Kenric]

I have already been looking into options for adding some nice HID projector headlights. In my case, my wife really misses those more than the HUD. But she still missed the HUD also.

Have also been looking into options for adding some sort of HUD as well.

 

[Parthery]

Welcome aboard....

My '10 Denali gets between 16 and 17 on the road - cruising 75-80. I'm getting 14 or so around town (combined city and highway.)

 

[undy]

Thanks to all for the very warm reception.

I have already been looking into options for adding some nice HID projector headlights. In my case, my wife really misses those more than the HUD. But she still missed the HUD also.

Have also been looking into options for adding some sort of HUD as well.

I too have been looking into HUD options. For the most part they all seem to be unreliable and inaccurate, reading customer reviews. Another problem is the needed square section of window tint they require for the projection. It's a bit cheesy for a $60K+ dollar vehicle.

If anyone has a good experience with an aftermarket one then please chime in.

 

[yates ™]

Note to self, make more money...

 

[GMMillwright]

Nice garage. I'm waiting on my '13 Denali XL to hit the dealer. We will be getting rid of '10 Enclave. Welcome.

 

[Kenric]

My impression also about the aftermarket OBD2 based HUDs.

But I still want one and I am still looking.

I am wondering if the HUD from another GM vehicle, like an Acadia for example, could be made to work. If I could find one from a salvage vehicle I might try it. Both are GM Common Arch.

Of course we would then have to get around the windshield problem. Since, as far as I know, no GMT900 has ever had an HUD, I don't suppose we could ever find a piece of replacement glass that would work. That leaves the thin film applied in the inside of the window for the display to reflect against. Not sure if I would like that or not.


And that's three of us in this thread that have recently traded in an Acadia/Enclave to move into a '13 Denali.

 

[undy]

My impression also about the aftermarket OBD2 based HUDs.

But I still want one and I am still looking.

I am wondering if the HUD from another GM vehicle, like an Acadia for example, could be made to work. If I could find one from a salvage vehicle I might try it. Both are GM Common Arch.

Of course we would then have to get around the windshield problem. Since, as far as I know, no GMT900 has ever had an HUD, I don't suppose we could ever find a piece of replacement glass that would work. That leaves the thin film applied in the inside of the window for the display to reflect against. Not sure if I would like that or not.


And that's three of us in this thread that have recently traded in an Acadia/Enclave to move into a '13 Denali.

I think using an OEM would be very problematic as they're typically made/molded into the dash. The wiring harness would be a hassle too. GM could possibly block warranties with an intrusive mod. Just not worth it, IMHO. I think the wifey will need to suck it up on the absence of a HUD... Don't tell her I said that.

I towed my Harley with the Acadia in a 12' enclosed trailer for 1000 miles down to Florida and got 8.9 MPG. I ran most of the way in 4th gear as the Acadia didn't have the ballz to stay in 6th, or 5th. I only weighed about 2500 lbs total too.

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Note to self, make more money...

If you figure that one out let me know...

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Nice garage. I'm waiting on my '13 Denali XL to hit the dealer. We will be getting rid of '10 Enclave. Welcome.

Thanks Mill, mine should be in at the dealer tomorrow (fingers and toes crossed). It was dropped off in Tampa Friday which is only an hour from the Sarasota dealership.

I really like the Lamdas... too bad they have a gutless (for over 5000lbs), timing chain eating, water pump leaking V6. They're racked with a host of other problems too. Mine was stellar though, not one prob.

 

[undy]

We picked up the new Denali yesterday... schweeeet!!!

Time to look at an Edelbrock E-Force supercharger....

 

[Kenric]

So just yesterday I filled up and for the first time I could get an accurate reading on MPG, having also filled up the previous time.

I got 16.2 MPG both calculated myself and on the DIC.

This was mixed driving and with about 800 on the odo.

I am happy as hell since I would have probably only gotten about 17 to 17.5 max MPG on the Acadia we traded in.

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[undy]

The new ride...

 

[NathanJax]

looks good!

 

[soulsea]

That's a deliciously yummy denali.

 

[undy]

Thanks guys.