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3125 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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link title "The Hydra-Matic 6L80 debuts in the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac STS-V and Cadillac XLR-V. It will be featured in 25 different 2007 model-year vehicles, including several of GM’s new full-size sport utility vehicles." So the new Tahoe might start with a 4 speed but be updated later? or maybe its optional?
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The new Tahoe look is growing on me. It needs wheel flairs and better looking wheels. I don't like the plastic covered bumpers because no matter how hard you try when loading stuff in and out they will eventually get scratched or dinged. I need a full size SUV because I tow and one mistake hooking up and the plastic bumper cover will be scared for life. I wish GM would make all seating options available on all models (LS, LT, Z71). I want an LS with heated cloth seats and 2nd row buckets. GM's leather looks awful after a year and I've always been disappointed they only offer tan and light gray leather in the full size SUVs (but you can get dark gray leather in pickups - what gives?). Has anyone seen pricing on these things yet? Can ytou imagin what a loaded Tahoe with new features such as power folding seats, heated 2nd row seats and a backup camera is going to list for? The cost of these SUVs with basic features is ridiculous. This year Tahoe tip the scale of $50,000. Who pays $50,000 for a Chevy everyday driver? That’s almost as far out there as paying $60,000 for a VW! PS: To all of you wanting 3rd row fold flat seats: BUY A MINI VAN! |
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Replying to: stanwict (Oct 27, 2005 1:14 pm) Amen brother. NO plastic bumper on Tahoes or any truck please. Rugness and durability are of essence on trucks and truck based SUVs. The invention of platic bumpers is a dream for body shops and a nightmare for car owners. "PS: To all of you wanting 3rd row fold flat seats: BUY A MINI VAN! " Right on again. The 3rd seat on a Tahoe or my Suburban is not easy to acess and certainly not for middle aged adults. I still dont understand why a 3rd seat is needed on Tahoes while Suburbans are always more suitable for haulig more than 5 people. A fold flat 3rd seat is basically a good idea. However, it wont be a good idea if this requires changing into Independent rear suspension, A independent suspension is by nature much more complex and much less durable. Unless it is Hummer H1 like which is great but not pratical for a regular SUV. The CV joints and the boots are much more suspectible to damages. And most of, the ride is not always better simply because of having independent suspension. |
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Replying to: 4rider (Oct 28, 2005 9:52 am) GM Also, as has been mentioned, Edmunds has a great article on the recent "unwrapping". Edmunds I have been tortured between a great deal on a 2006 or wait for the 2007; definitely waiting on the '07. We have to wait until June before the extended versions are on sale though. I think people lured into the recent sales bonanza will be bummed out when the new models arrive. I'm all about safety for the four kids and this is the vehicle I want my family in. Having never owned a GM SUV I am very leery of quality, especially considering a first year model. Any words of comfort from experienced GM SUV owners?? |
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Replying to: 4rider (Oct 28, 2005 9:52 am) Because I have 3 kids and a camper. I also take 2 of their freinds to school in the morning. 3rd row is great for kids. Fold flat would be nice, but far from a deal breaker for me. A `burban is too long to fit in my garage. Simple, dependable, good mpg, with suspension and power to take the family camping. --jay |
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Replying to: jay_24 (Oct 27, 2005 5:01 am) The people on here calling this a "catch up" vehicle are delusional. Catching up to what? The interiors are far better than anything short of the Navigator or Lexus GX. The powertrains are potent and have class leading technology. The overall feature count is impressive. I dont know what vehicles in this price range are on par with the new Yukon and Tahoe. The Armada would be the closest thind, but one look at its plasticky interior tells you Nissan cut some corners to save money. An IRS is the only thing that could've made these trucks better than they are already. For the record I like the Denali's front end. I saw the trucks in motion on Autoline Detroit on Speedchannel and they looked good. |
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Replying to: suv_jerry (Oct 30, 2005 9:48 pm) Well, being a first year model, there will likely be some quality issues. However, my experience with a 2003 Z71 Tahoe (which I bought new and ran up 65k on the clock in two and a half years) was, overall, very good. I had fewer problems with it than the GS400 it replaced. I had about the same number of problems as a RX300 my wife currently drives. I had MUCH FEWER problems with the Tahoe than I had with an Audi A6. The truck was the most comfortable vehicle I've ever driven. Was it mechanically perfect during those 65k? Nope. Was it dependable? Absolutely. In my case, it was a great truck! |
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What's funny to me. . . everyone's upgrading to the second row buckets as it makes the third row more easily available. Pretty simple math. . . in an upscale Tahoe (front buckets) and optional second row buckets . . . you can get 2 up front, 2 in the second row, and 2 in back . . . that = 6. The lowly bench and second row standard seat available in a base LS delivers exactly the same passenger capacity and you still have room in back for luggage. I agree with a previous poster. . . .the architecture of a minivan (huge doors and low step-in) make them superior people movers. Who cares if a Tahoe has a flat-fold third seat. They don't work well in these trucks. I wish GM would make an upscale Tahoe with a bench option. BTW. . . I recently bought an '06 2wd Z71. I discovered I could get something dressed up like an LT (in the Z71) without the manditory 3rd seat. love my Tahoe
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Replying to: suv_jerry (Oct 30, 2005 9:48 pm) My son drove his 4WD 2002 Tahoe for 265,000 miles with only replacing tires and brakes. It had the "ticking" engine but it only got so bad and then never got any worse. The engine was quiet when it was warm, even with 265,000 miles. He was religious about oil changes (3000 to 5000 miles). He traded it for an '05 which he likes even better, again no problems. |
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