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Replying to: sdron (Mar 05, 2006 8:15 pm) The 4WD system with the t-case typically has three settings. 2-HI for highway, 4-HI for highway with poor road conditions and 4-Lo for off road deep mud, steep grade type use. The beauty of AWD is that you don't have to mess with turning it on or changing modes. It is always there but there is a small sacrifice of fuel economy, probably less than 1MPG at highway speeds. If you dont go off road but drive on slippery roads during winter, AWD is the way to go. If you want to go off road, 4WD is best. Watch out for towing capacities with AWD, they may not be as high as the 4WD models.
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Replying to: 06lly (Mar 06, 2006 9:09 am) We just drive in the snow occasionaly, and every once in a while get in some sand/loose dirt but never any serious offroading (anymore). We have had four, 4WD trucks or SUVs in a row and will have another by summer. The loaded SLT Yukon that we looked at stickered at $50k so will wait to see what the Denalis are before deciding. |
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Replying to: 06lly (Mar 03, 2006 11:08 am) For February 15,431 Tahoes were sold, making it third behind the Explorer and Escape. |
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Replying to: bbug1 (Mar 04, 2006 9:23 pm) Good luck on getting any discount on the new 07 Tahoe. This vehicle is still new and demand is a lot higher than the supply. May be in 6 months or a year may be? I read some article that mentioned GM is getting 40K for each on the average. jt
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Replying to: crzyaim (Mar 05, 2006 4:21 pm)
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Replying to: jnt (Mar 06, 2006 6:29 pm)
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Replying to: sdron (Mar 06, 2006 7:03 pm) |
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Replying to: sdron (Mar 06, 2006 7:03 pm)
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Replying to: sdron (Mar 05, 2006 8:15 pm) However- in general, AWD systems are typically full time. i.e. you're always driving around in AWD. This is good in some ways for handling and general traction on slipperier surfaces such as snow and gravel, as all 4 wheels always have power to them. HOWEVER (and this is a biggie), there are typically no locking differentials. So, if you are slowly travelling on a rocky, steep dirt or ice covered road, and one or two wheels lose traction, they may spin, with power not being diverted to the wheels that have traction. Or- depending on the AWD system- there may be a delay before the differential will lock, or the ABS system will kick in and assist. With a good 4WD system and locking differentials (front, center and rear), if any one wheel has traction, then the vehicle will move. I've been plagued with this issue- as there are many fine new AWD crossover SUVs on the market these days, and so many of them don't have any off-road ability (which I need). So, I'm nearly forced to go with a truck (such as a tahoe/yukon, or Envoy) that has a 'real' 4WD system. |
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