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Any thoughts on getting a better fit?
I also had a clicking when the HVAC was on - dealer had to replace the blower motor.
Had a metallic squeek going over roads. Dealer had to replace a part in the rear brake.
Barry B
What did you do, climb in over the door sills and lower your third seat faster than he could use his power seat clicker?
Show him how a heavy, old fashioned rear axle is better than an independent rear suspension as a deep water mooring?
Denigrate his rack and pinion steering as just too nouveau for words?
Compare the cost of rebuilding a two valve head 15 years down the road when the vehicle is on its fourth owner with the cost of rebuilding a more easy breathing, modern three valve head (after all that third valve is about $10)?
Compared an interior taken straight from a pick up truck to brushed stainless?
Compared manually opening a tail gate with a power rear door?
Compared your fixed running boards that put nice stains on your trousers from December through March with his power deployables?
I'm truly puzzled. Please advise.
PS There are no "former motor heads." We're motor heads until the last processional ride in a Coupe de Vulgar.
Off-road, the Denali has not received much attention because it really does not have the ground clearance, skid plates, and low range gearing to be considered a "true" off-roader. With a 6.0L and plenty of torque, my guess is it would do quite well off-road; but who wants to take a $50K vehicle and risk scratch & dent? I have driven in soft sand, dirt and mud and found the Denali fully capable in this environment.
Barry
why?
1. Pushrod engines - Instead of improving efficiency and gas mileage, they lower both of them because of their lack of overhead cams, Variable Valve Timing and/or Variable Induction System. plus they are too harsh and accelerate slowly
2. Poor crash tests - Silverado, which is based on Suburban or the other way around, got only a MARGINAL in crash tests scores
3. Lack of airbags and safety features - ONLY side airbags are available, nope..no side curtains here! also the Traction Control System and Stability Management System isn't as advanced as the Japanese
4. Poor build quality - why are u paying 50K for a Suburban with fake wood inside?? call it Escalade!..not worth it, believe me..ive had experience..also, the GM "parts bin" gives the same materials and plastics from the low-quality Suburban/Tahoe to the Escalade/Denali..NOT WORTH IT!
So why buy Japanese?
1. New Infiniti QX56 - the size of an Escalade with a sexier interior with the latest in safety, technological, and mechanical features..better gas mileage too..better overall resale value and much higher-quality at a couple-of-thousand dollars less
2. Toyota Sequoia - higher quality and STILL BUILT IN US..wow! was it a miracle or what? more safety features too
3. Nissan Pathfinder Armada - new and capable of everything
**remember this: even the 2004 Lincoln Navigator has more sophistication in it! It just needs a more powerful engine..
tidester, host
tidester, host
You'd rather pay for the repairs?
My oil light comes on around 4000 to 4500 miles. Been using Mobile 1.
Lot's of in town driving. 25 to 35 MPH. Lately, been using only "3" instead of "O". MPG went from 11.5 to 15.
I've also been using Amoco 89 octane.
While I know that no SUV currently made is completely trouble free, I would prefer to purchase a Toyota Sequoia or Nissan Armada because they appear (based on posts) not to have the various problems that GM SUV's are subject too. However my wife really likes the looks of the Denali XL over the Sequoia or Armada (can't argue with her on that point),which may or may not rule out a purchase of either of those two.
Would welcome your options before I place my order for a white 2004 Denali XL with a sunroof, middle row captain chairs and rear DVD system (MSRP $53,560 - gotta love that Supplier Discount).
I look forward to your posts.
Thanks,
Another option (if you are concerned about reliability) would be a lease - your down side is limited and you can buy the SUV at the end of the lease if you have a keeper.
My '01 Denali has 50k miles and I have all service records which show a repair history of an alternator belt adjustment and a replaced 6-disc CD unit.
Hope this helps you decide. Either way you end up with a great ride.
I think portability in a navigation system would also be an advantage, although I've only used a rig with a navigation system in it once. I'm not a big fan of navigation systems in a car. A boat on the other hand...