Pulled the trigger 2018 RST Tahoe

[Undeserving]

Does the 6.2L make that much of a difference?

I recently put 1000 miles on a new Escalade and was greatly disappointed in the 6.2 I figured it would but heads and shoulders above my 5.3 in my 17 Sub, not the case. Yeah it was a bit quicker but I was in a regular Escalade versus my bigger Sub so a lighter vehicle. Honestly I think a 3.73 rear gear or similar would make all 5.3 feel much quicker. The 3.07 or whatever they come with are great for government mileage reporting but ridiculously bogg down these trucks in real day to day driving. My Z71 has 3.42 but I wish it was ever lower.

 

[Stresst]

I recently put 1000 miles on a new Escalade and was greatly disappointed in the 6.2 I figured it would but heads and shoulders above my 5.3 in my 17 Sub, not the case. Yeah it was a bit quicker but I was in a regular Escalade versus my bigger Sub so a lighter vehicle. Honestly I think a 3.73 rear gear or similar would make all 5.3 feel much quicker. The 3.07 or whatever they come with are great for government mileage reporting but ridiculously bogg down these trucks in real day to day driving. My Z71 has 3.42 but I wish it was ever lower.

What year "new" Escalade?

 

[Undeserving]

What year "new" Escalade?

It had 100 miles on it 3 weeks ago at National Car Rental so I woukd say whatever is out as new now. I didn’t look for door jam tag to determine date of manf.

 

[Stresst]

It had 100 miles on it 3 weeks ago at National Car Rental so I woukd say whatever is out as new now. I didn’t look for door jam tag to determine date of manf.

Some people say they just bought a new Escalade while its a 2015 with 80k......

 

[TopGunMaverick]

Its a pretty truck and the only colors imo are black or white, I’m bias towards the black but RST are hard to come by. Grats!!!

About to pick up a 2018 Denali XL and rid myself of this 2015 Denali POS

 

[WillCO]

Yes sir, sticker was 79k. Its loaded.

My insurance went DOWN from my 07 Escalade,,,,go figure

They have an astounding ability to predict outcomes in large sample sizes. My guess is that the average driving behavior of people who buy Escalades (versus Tahoes) weighed larger on the premium than the value of the vehicle.

 

[Boatguy272]

They have an astounding ability to predict outcomes in large sample sizes. My guess is that the average driving behavior of people who buy Escalades (versus Tahoes) weighed larger on the premium than the value of the vehicle.

And the fact my Escalade wheels kept getting stolen !!!

 

[GTNator]

And the fact my Escalade wheels kept getting stolen !!!

What kind of wheels were they? OEM?

 

[swathdiver]

I recently put 1000 miles on a new Escalade and was greatly disappointed in the 6.2

Torque Management.

 

[Boatguy272]

What kind of wheels were they? OEM?

Yes, the 7 spoke factory wheels

 

[Rumblur]

Great choice - I bought the same thing. Absolutely love it.

 

[Jorge1313]

Oh MY YOU PAID THAT MUCH FOR A CHEVY????? Hey don’t feel bad I too paid a lot for Same RST LOL I Look it everyday and say the same thing..... did I jump the gun too... lol look at this way less theft than an Escalade and also better lower insurance . And also fast fast suv I still haven’t stepped on mine

 

[GTNator]

And reasonably priced parts.