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Replying to: ahightower (Sep 29, 2006 10:58 am) I was confronted with the same decision. I have a father-in-law that works for GM and a brother-in-law that works for Ford. So I get employee pricing no matter which way I buy. I'm a Ford man myself and have a Super Duty. When I started looking at a second vehicle I was leaning towards the Ford. I contacted my Ford salesman and had him send the order sheets on the EL. To my disbelief you couldn't get the vehicle with a limited slip/locking rear end. This was the deal sealer for me. Pulling a boat out of the water, driving in snow or wet conditions, off road it can make a difference. I don't care about the gas mileage so I opted for the new 6.0L (L76) w/DOD which has more HP, (66 HP & 15 lb/ft torque). I realize that I'm buying a full size SUV and I'm not going to get the gas mileage of a Honda Civic. I know that the EPA estimates are just that, estimates and the standards were set many years ago when the speed limit was 55 Mph. I also know better then to believe a "car salesman". The DOD works fine. Could improvements be made? I think so. I was at the NASCAR race this weekend at Kansas and got to set in the EL and I too was not impressed with the interior. The gear shift on the console s*cks. The dashboard leaves a lot to be desired. I have always believed that GM has a better interior then Ford and it seems to hold true. You can tow more with the Ford then the GM 1/2 ton, but it isn't’t that much more. It tows my bass boat just fine. The 6 speed transmission would be nice though. I'm getting tired of typing and I'm sure you are getting tired of reading. So I’m going to end with this; which ever you decide to buy do your homework and don't rely on the on a car salesman. The internet is a great place to do research. Be sure to ask questions, check facts and don't expect unrealistic numbers. I bought the Chevrolet ½ ton Suburban LTZ with all the fixing’s. |
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Replying to: greggboston (Oct 01, 2006 6:28 am) Joe |
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Replying to: valvestud (Oct 01, 2006 7:12 pm) Was it as easy to install? Did you do the nav overide? Any problems?
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Has anyone had any problems with this product? I have seen on a different site that they are hard to deal with customer service is this true?
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Replying to: tenyearpro (Oct 02, 2006 8:11 am) Yes. Was it as easy to install? Yes, once panel is removed. I used tape covered putty knife. The clips hold very well, but they do break loose. The bottom center is the hardest. Did you do the nav overide? No, but I understand it works well. When in override, the screen will flash every 10-15 seconds so the GPS can catch-up. Any problems? See my other posts related to volume control. This may be only on Denali units with NAV and/or rear DVD |
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Replying to: tenyearpro (Oct 02, 2006 8:14 am) See my other posts I have seen on a different site that they are hard to deal with customer service is this true? Yes, they are hard to get hold of via phone. They respond pretty well via email. If you see my other posts, I finally was able to speak to one of the principles related to actual operation and some of the problems inherent to working with new car electrical systems. |
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Replying to: tenyearpro (Oct 02, 2006 8:11 am)
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| Anyone else notice that GM has totally changed the mounting bracket on the 07 wipers. No more running to your local department store for spare or winter blades, looks like GM has the monopoly on this mount, at least for now. If you know where I can purchase winter blades for the 07 Tahoe, I would love to here from you, they come in real handy here in the north east. GM does not have a part number for winter blades, yet. thanks George | |
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Replying to: ahightower (Sep 29, 2006 10:58 am) FYI, Motor Trend does a comparison between the Suburban and Expedition EL in the November issue. Unfortunately, for us GM owners the test drivers chose the Expedition in a split decision over the Suburban. Yet,in the buying guide portion of the same issue the Suburban (and Tahoe) rated 4.5 stars,the Expedition 4 stars, the Yukon, Yukon XL 5 stars, and the Escalade 4 stars. For whatever its worth. FYI Norm, New Hampshire |
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Replying to: valvestud (Sep 29, 2006 7:48 pm) from "NAV TV" I can find the internet site but it does not talk openly about it as does Coastaletch. My device only allows the DVD to run. You have to add an external switch, which was placed neatly under the dash easily accessible. It does not allow for XM Scolling or NAV input once up to speed. I originally didn't think of this option until reading about the device from Coastaletch. The one from Nav TV works fine you just click the switch and the video is on. The volume controls all operate normally. This option was 750 installed. It is not a plug in type there are a few wires to isolate. www.navtv.com |
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