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Replying to: csprick (Apr 19, 2007 6:33 pm) |
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Replying to: hardin_thicke (Apr 19, 2007 4:09 am)  ). The site I'll send the link for includes pictures in at least one of the topics covering the subject, so it'll be easier to understand. But here's the basics so far as I've found (having to search those forums to find the posts where I read about it- I have actually been debating doing the woodgrain lidded console replacement thing in my Av). 1) Remove anything from the large rectangular area (including the cupholder assembly- it just snaps out). 2) Gently, but firmly lift up on the rear edge of the large rectangular bin. The clips should come out of the holes they fasten into (clips run around the edge of the assembly just under the 'lip' that overlaps onto the console itself). I believe that's all there is to it. But I'll send you a private message in your CarSpace area once I find the relevent post(s) at the other site.
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Replying to: jerrywimer (Apr 20, 2007 3:40 am) 
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I am considering a new Yukon vs Yukon XL. The XL will fit in the garage but without all that much room behind it. How much room does it need behind it for the liftgate to open? Also, I can't seem to verify mileage on the XL. Does anyone know if there is much difference? Thanks for any thoughts! Kim
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Replying to: kimdvm1 (Apr 21, 2007 3:58 pm) |
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Hello all with opinions! I am ready to buy but anguishing over which vehicle. I currently have 185,000 on my 2000 Denali and it has been a great vehicle. I love my SUV, but wanted better fuel economy. For months, I thought I was going to buy an Acadia or Enclave. Then I test-drove an Acadia immediately followed by the Denali. I realized then I am just not ready to give up the luxurious ride and space of the big SUV. I also found out how much I hate the FWD format when accelerting or turning fast. So, until gas gets over $4 a gallon I will bite the bullet and keep an SUV.... In deciding between Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, and regular vs XL, I would love some more advice from this forum; 1) Any of you with the AFM engines have a heavy foot in the interstate and willing to report your fuel economy? (I currently get 12-13 mpg with my Denali. It could probably be 15-16 on the interstate except that we typically drive 80-85 mph, and probably aren't going to change. Before anyone starts railing on my, let me say I drive on low-traffic roads, I have driven approx 800,000 miles, and never been in an accident). The Denali doesn't come with AFM. I could theoretically get a Yukon/Tahoe and add all of the options that are on the Denali. I would like to buy the AFM even if it saves me just 1-2 MPG, but I wonder if it really will because of the way I drive. 2) Anyone else really compared the ride of the Denali to a Yukon/Tahoe with autoride suspension? The salesman told me they should be the same, but it seemed to me the Denali ride was still much better. 3) Thoughts on the AWD vs the 4WD in serious snow? My Denali was the last year they made it with real 4WD, so I am concerned that a new Denali won't do as well. We don't get many blizzards in Indiana, but it costs me a lot of revenue to miss work. Even 2-3 days a year of serious snow is worth a lot to me. It looks like the Yukons only have 0.1 inches more of ground clearance than the Denali, so that isn't significant. 4)Am I understanding correctly that nothing from the factory is configured so that you can listen to a CD while your kids are watching a DVD in the back?! Stupid SH** likes that makes me wonder who is smoking what when they design these things... why can't they offer the 6-disc CD changer in the center console like my 2000 Denali has... I admit we are starting to use our MP3 more than CD's but to leave that out of a $40,000+ vehicle is infuriating. 5)I understand why GM doesn't offer bluetooth (though it again annoys me) and I love the OnStar safety features. The plans they offer of adding hands-free phone service with Verizon are a little unclear to me. For those of you with such a plan, how much extra are you really paying to use the Verizon phone account this way? Does it limit anything else such as family plans, etc? 6)More thoughts on Yukon vs Yukon XL... sure I can live with the regular length but would always like more. I can squeeze the XL in my garage but am more concerned about parking. The only place the Denali gives me trouble is in city parking garages, which I rarely use. I am also wondering if anyone puts a dog behind the folded-forward 3rd seat. The mat behind the 3rd seat wouldn't come up to it when it is folded forward, which could leave the dog hair (or also anything that gets spilled back there) to be a real mess. I wouldn't be taking the 3rd seats out often as we will sometimes be picking up extra kids. This practicality is what originally had me looking at only fold-flat 3rd rows and now has me thinking about a longer vehicle so we can still get dogs/groceries/etc on a mat. Share your thoughts/regrets with me on the XLs.... |
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Replying to: kimdvm1 (Apr 22, 2007 5:43 am) |
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Replying to: jerrywimer (Apr 20, 2007 3:40 am)
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Man, everyone seems to be so concerned with the MPG. Think about crazy the discussion is... Sure, a little Civic could get 15MPG better and would save me half the gas as the Tahoe. Half the gas at 15k miles per year is only 500 gallons saved per year ($1500/year or $125/mo.) Who driving a Tahoe or Yukon says it's not worth the extra $125/mo? The ride, safety, capacity, and towing power, and overall coolness factor are well worth twice that per month! Heck, the difference in depreciation alone is nearly 3 times that cost, but that never seems to come up. Whether I get 12 or 18MPG with the Tahoe, I could care less. The difference in gas cost shouldn't even be a factor in a $50k vehicle.
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Replying to: shawnhackett (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 am) Your figures are for 15,000 per year; I drive twice that. Further, who knows where gas prices are going. If they go up to $4, it certainly won't be a good time to try to trade in a big SUV... at that point you are stuck paying high pump prices or getting an extra vehicle for commuting. Yes, there are plenty of other considerations which is why we are on this forum and not the compact car forum.
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