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Re: flat-fold third seat [jay_24]
by 4rider
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Nov 03, 2005 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: jay_24 (Nov 03, 2005 1:41 pm)
"About a month ago I saw the results of a Honda Accord that rear-ended a Tahoe. The Accord for the most part looked totalled. Airbags deployed, total front end pushed back into the engine. I'm not sure but I think there was a scratch on the Tahoe's bumper. (meaning no visible damage as I passed by"
True. It is no sweat if hit by a Accord or most passenger cars in non high speed situations. I guess this is one of the resons we drive giant SUVs.
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- #138 of 3125
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Re: Great Info on 2007's!!! [brozowski]
by dieselone
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Nov 03, 2005 (5:34 pm)
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Replying to: brozowski (Nov 03, 2005 1:33 pm)
I agree on the 5.3, unless GM has found a way to get more low rpm torque, the 5.3 just isn't strong enough for a Suburban. A 6 speed trans could possibly help by offering more gear ratios. It's adequate for hauling people, but once I put my 5000lb boat on back and start hitting the hills, it gets weak fast.
The main reason I went with a Suburban over the Tahoe was the extra wheel base for towing stability and the extra room behind the 3rd row which comes in handy when someone needs to sit back there and I need cargo space as well.
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- #139 of 3125
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Re: flat-fold third seat [jay_24]
by nedzel
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Nov 04, 2005 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: jay_24 (Nov 03, 2005 1:41 pm)
I suspect that part of the reason for that was because the Accord was braking, thus causing its front end to dive. The Accord already has a relatively low front end. Combine that with some dive and the hood of the Accord hit the undercarriage of Tahoe...
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- #140 of 3125
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Re: flat-fold third seat [nedzel]
by jay_24
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Nov 04, 2005 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: nedzel (Nov 04, 2005 7:13 am)
and a steel bumper and big heavy hitch.
--jay
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- #141 of 3125
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Re: flat-fold third seat [jay_24]
by ahightower
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Nov 04, 2005 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: jay_24 (Nov 04, 2005 9:05 am)
One time I rear-ended a Jeep Grand Cherokee in a Geo Metro. Only going about 5 mph, but it wasn't pretty. Jeep had a little scuff, my hood was all wrinkled up. Stupid Geo. Maybe that's why I chose a Yukon XL, repressed anger about being crammed into a Geo through my college years.
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- #142 of 3125
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Re: flat-fold third seat [jay_24]
by 4rider
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Nov 04, 2005 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: jay_24 (Nov 04, 2005 9:05 am)
"and a steel bumper and big heavy hitch. "
Amen.
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- #143 of 3125
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Re: Stop the press...... [neumie2000]
by brianthomas
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Nov 11, 2005 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: neumie2000 (Sep 21, 2005 4:24 am)
Just saw a load of the new body style on I40 in Arkansas on Tuesday. I drove along side for about a half mile. They were all Tahoes. They really look smaller but it is likely just an ilusion with the new styling.
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- #144 of 3125
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Re: Stop the press...... [brianthomas]
by ahightower
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Nov 11, 2005 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: brianthomas (Nov 11, 2005 8:16 am)
I thought there was one behind me on the road yesterday. Turns out it was a new Trailblazer. I think they look too much alike.
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- #145 of 3125
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Re: Stop the press...... [ahightower]
by brianthomas
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Nov 11, 2005 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: ahightower (Nov 11, 2005 11:25 am)
They do look a lot alike. The Trailblazer is what I thought they were till I got closer.
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- #146 of 3125
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2007 Tahoe
by tahoefour
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Nov 11, 2005 (12:49 pm)
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GM will not start building the new style until December 5th.
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