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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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Replying to: dardson1 (Nov 01, 2005 7:45 pm) Technically three in the back, but I would not want to be one of them... Good point though, 3+3 vs. 2+2+2. But if you carry that many people on a regular basis, you don't want to be shoulder to shoulder the whole time. Or within hair-pulling distance. And you don't want a child in the front seat, according to the so-called safety experts. We only have three kids, but all are in toddler car seats. It is pretty difficult to fit three of these modern gigantic cars seats across a single bench. Also more difficult to get the kids loaded into those seats all in a row. Much easier to have a couple walk through the "aisle" to get to the back. We have two in the back, one in the middle, and an extra middle row seat for mom to tend to the young'uns and hand out cheerios on long trips. In my humble opinion, if you have three or four kids, the long wheelbase Suburban or Yukon XL are worth the extra money over the Tahoe/Yukon. It does fit in a (clean and organized) garage, is surprisingly easy to maneuver and park, and you have plenty of cargo space behind that third row. Also, the second row windows roll all the way down, I saw someone complain about that in their Tahoe a while back. Nearly identical fuel economy too, if you are a tree hugger. In a perfect world, I'd have second row buckets and a front row bench. There would be buckets in the middle for every day practicality, the extra front seat for occasional use, and more front knee room without that center console thing, for the long-legged freaks among us. Also, I would like to install a limo-style screen behind the front row so we can close off the noise from the children when they are being particularly rowdy. There's got to be something out there from one of the companies that makes Escalades into limos, right?... |
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Replying to: ahightower (Nov 02, 2005 10:44 am) Me too!  Don't forget it would stop flying projectiles as well. --jay |
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Replying to: ahightower (Nov 02, 2005 10:44 am)
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Replying to: dardson1 (Nov 02, 2005 7:46 pm) Does it need to be a fold flat? nope. Is a suburban better? Possibly, but its also more $$ and too long for my garage. Best part is if you don't want the third row, just remove it.
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Replying to: dardson1 (Nov 02, 2005 7:46 pm)
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Replying to: alston28 (Nov 03, 2005 8:20 am) On the other hand, having a one piece bench might make it more comfortable for a person to sit in the middle of that third row, instead of riding the split. In fact, can you actually seat three across the Tahoe third row? Is there a middle seat belt? I wonder if the 2007 Suburban/YXL will have the split seat, or stay with the one piece. |
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Replying to: jay_24 (Nov 03, 2005 6:19 am)
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Replying to: suv_jerry (Oct 30, 2005 9:48 pm) First of all, to those of you who want a folding 3rd seat - get a minivan. Amen. Regarding quality, some of the postings indicated the new extended models would be out in June, 2006. I recommend you wait for late 2007 models or the 2008 models. They will have the bugs worked out by then If you don't mind a few extra days in the shop, then go ahead with an early 2007 model. I have purchased two models with signficant improvements over the prior year but not complete redesigns - 1996 and 2003. Both had problems with the radios. Both got two replacements. If you need a new, extended model (Suburban or Yukon XL) right away, buy a 2006. By the time the late 2007's come out or the 2008's, you will have a good trade in, and you can enjoy the new model. I just picked up a 2005 2500 model with everything - including DVD player. Everything is working great after 10,000 miles. I have to agree with the people who say the 5.3 is too small. It is. I have a 6.0 liter and I think it is just barely powerful enough. Does anyone have any ideas on the new 2500 models? Will they be equipped for towing? Will they offer the big block option? The lack of a big block enging and/or substantial rear bumper could squash the large towing capacity currrently available. By the way, the 8.1 liter, while a gas hog, was a blast to drive.
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