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#23 of 72 my new Tahoe (02) by dardson1 Mar 25, 2002 (10:35 pm)
first 1600 miles I'm getting very, very close to 15mpg city driving. Everyone on the Tahoe/Yukon thread kept telling me it would, but I didn't believe it til I got mine. I''ve been driving easy but even so it's pretty darn good all things considered. I love the Tahoe.
#24 of 72 new tahoe by tblazer503 Jun 18, 2002 (1:55 am)
the tahoe is supposed to get revamped in the next couple of years according to rumors ive heard. expect a new hydroformed frame, and some of the trailblazers features... im looking forward to it... plan on trading up in a few years.. =o) (hopefully it wont look like an avalanche.)
#25 of 72 #14 of 23 too bad by dardson1 by anonymous02 Sep 27, 2002 (2:05 pm)
"For many of us who drive SUV's the TB/Envoy is the perfect size. I personally do not need 8 or 9 chairs."   No kidding, same here.   "I don't tow much or drive off-road at all."   Then why bother with an SUV?   " What I want is a fairly luxurious car where I can lay down the seats and carry all the stuff I seem to need a big wagon to carry. Minivans don't really work. The ability to fold the seats and have a flat cargo area (without removing the seats) ain't there on a minivan."   How about a station wagon? Or a full size van? Too bad you can't get the Country Squire wagon.
#26 of 72 anonymous02 - minivans by ianshaw Oct 09, 2002 (11:49 am)
I must respectfully disagree with your characterization of mini vans. Have you looked at a the Honda Odysee? The back seats fold completely flat into the back floor.   I am in the process of finding a replacement for my 02 Tahoe. I am having a real hard time justifying not buying an Odysee. The price is considerably less than a Tahoe, the Odysee is much more practical and spacious than my Tahoe, it gets better gas mileage, it has better access to the middle seats (to get at the new baby) and it has much better fit and finish than my Tahoe etc. etc. Of course, it won't pull as big a load (but I only have a 2000 lb tent trailer) and there is no 4x4.   I did go drive a Trail Blazer (extended version) and an Envoy XL. I was very impressed with ride quality and thought the engine power was adequate - but not stellar. But, I think they have a lot more work to do in the back end. The third row seats do not fold nicely into the floor and do not make a reasonably flat storage area. Also, I noticed significant fit and finish problems with the interior head liner and the exterior panel tolerances. Plus, the price wasn't much different than a Tahoe or Yukon. The Envoy would cost me 32.5k and a Yukon would cost me 34K. I think I will stick with the Yukon/Tahoe (even if the ride quality is not as good).
#27 of 72 ianshaw by anonymous02 Oct 09, 2002 (12:53 pm)
That wasn't me who said that about minivans. That was dardson1, who I was quoting (see the quote marks?).   A Wrangler will pull 2000# (I do it), have 4x4, and give easy access to a baby. PLUS, it is a convertible! PLUS, it is inexpensive! PLUS the power IS stellar!
#28 of 72 ianshaw by anonymous02 Oct 09, 2002 (12:53 pm)
Before you look at the Trailblazer/Envoy, go read the last 400 threads in that forum here on Edmunds. You'll soon change your mind.
#29 of 72 anonymous... by tblazer503 Oct 09, 2002 (1:50 pm)
If you will notice, many of the posts are by a few people. I would say about 10 or so. Read back about the same amount and on the same token you will find about 30-40 peole who had no issues. =oP
#30 of 72 Wrangler - anonymous02 by ianshaw Oct 09, 2002 (1:53 pm)
Ah yes - the Wrangler - Why didn't I think of that!!!   Sorry for addressing the wrong person! Also, sorry for not reviewing the last 400 threads in the Trailblazer/Envoy forum. I assume they must give grim accounts of all the shortcomings of those vehicles?
#31 of 72 by steve_ HOST Oct 09, 2002 (3:04 pm)
It's rather the nature of the beast with discussion forums I'm afraid. Not too many happy drivers show up to "vent" in proportion to the ones having problems. Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
#32 of 72 Chevy's poor quality, useless GM Protection Plan by alahiri Oct 09, 2002 (4:57 pm)
I have full no deductible GM Protection Plan on my 99 Blazer. The plan obviously does not cover tires and batteries.   Early this week the alternator shorted and completely destroyed the battery. GM only paid for alternator --- even though it is the alternator that killed a brand new battery.   Also, I am taking this 3 and 1/2 and 47,000 miles old Blazer to mechanic almost every month now. Transmission leaks, shorted alternator, fuel line contamination problems, broken sit recliner lever, weather stripes falling off, rattling interior, and the list goes on and on.   GM Protection Plan, my no deductible complete plan, that I bought for $1700 does not cover most of the expenses. On top of this GM roadside service advised me to call AAA for roadside assistance --- what a joke! My Protection Plan is supposed to include roadside assistance up to 5 yr/ 75000 miles.   Anyway, I am not too upset. I have paid off fully for this vehicle and I wish to hang on to it. But, GM and the uncooperative Chevy dealers are making my life difficult. Chevy dealers I know love to take the side of GM whenever I request them to check if the protection plan could cover a little more.   Reliability also is an issue now. If the vehicle starts breaking down too often, I will trade it in for an import. GM will lose a loyal customer, who has driven 3 GM cars, for good. I can't help. I'm really in no mood to allow GM to force extremely poor reliability and customer service on me any more.   My advice will be to stay away for GM vehicles.

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