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I ordered my LS with leather in September and received it in November from Ostrom Chevrolet in Montebello, CA. I got it for $1000 over invoice using the Costco Membership Discount... at the time, the best honest price in So CA. We're getting 17 mpg average and so far no problems except you really have to slam the rear cargo lift door to turn off the "cargo door ajar" light on the dash. Thanks to this Edmunds Town Hall, I got a safe car that meets my family's transportation needs, at a good price.
The truck comes with an in dash radio/CD player and a cassette deck in the console.
I'd like to add a CD Changer unit... # of discs is unimportant.
Dealer has a GMC 12-disc unit that must be mounted horizontally ON THE FLOOR behind the seats.
Mounting the CD player on the floor is not practical for me ... (I bought the truck to put stuff in it!!)... I asked about the 6-disc changer that goes into the center console and is mounted vertically.
(I saw one on a Chevy Suburban.)
Dealer "guesses" that unit is not compatible with ONSTAR on my vehicle.
Does anyone have any information or experience that can help me find a CD Changer for the console?
I'd rather not install an aftermarket RF unit...but will if that's all that's out there.
If you have part numbers... that would be fantastic!
Thanks!!
Mechanically they are the same... Obviously grilles, headlights, and badging are different, as are some of the moldings. Fender flares are different.. with Chevy having wide moldings and the GMC narrow ones.. the GMC's look more like a lip molding.
Inside.. the leather is most definitely different. The GMC's leather is of slightly higher quality. The leather is of a different stitch pattern as well. (check the brochures and compare.)
The Denali and (new) Escalade have different upholstery stitch patterns as too. I am nt certain about the Z71 Suburban.
I was told that the headliner material is different, but have not been able to confirm.
I would not have ordered that option but it was on
the Yukon when I purchased it GMS. Since I did not test drive one with no Autoride I cannot say if it matters much. The 3/4 ton model doesn't have the self leveling feature of the 1/2 ton does
but towing a 6500 lb. travel trailer with a tongue weight of 800 lbs makes practically no difference in how my Yukon XL rides. Surprised me at comfortable it is. Just my 2 cents worth.
I have extended warranty, so I'm not particularly concerned. Hope this info is helpful.
Mike/DFW
1.)Does the Black bumper of the XL Denali get scratched or is the chrome bumper on the Yukon XL more durable. I really like the look of the XL Denali, but not sure if the extra money is worth having the truck all one color.
2.) It seems as though the truck still really has a lot of problems. My biggest concern is when my wife and kids are in the truck that they are in a dependable truck. The room in the XL is great I have three kids and a very big dog. Is the Window cracks more or less than other cars.
If I decide to get just the Yukon XL instead of the XL Denali, what type of options should I get with this truck. Also does the CD player fit into the middle console and will the dealer put this in.
Please give me your honest opinions about this truck. I was really excited until I started reading the bulletin boards. I am ready to go once I get a little more info.
A. 6.0 Engine All Wheel drive $1500
B. Bose Stereo $500
C. In dash CD Chgr $500
D. 17” Wheels $400
E. Mich Cross Terrain Tires $300
F. Interior enhancements $500
E. Exterior trim enhancements $250
Total $3950
Notes:
A. Includes 6.0 engine, heavy duty transmission, transmission temperature gauge, engine oil cooler, all wheel drive, heavy duty radiator
F. Includes upgraded leather trim and console, heated rear seats, wood grain trim, trip computer
I felt the difference between what I was paying for the increased content Vs what I was getting was a reasonable buy even though the price increase is several hundred more than the value of the added content. I felt the drive train, stereo, and tire/wheel enhancements were the key upgrades. I also understand that people could argue with the values I placed on the items. But, this is how I decided to buy a Denali XL over a standard Suburban/Yukon XL.
1800 miles and I love my Denali.
go for the denali picked mine up last week the high output 6.0 engine only availble in the denali is excellant also the awd only availble in denali is incredible i was doing 40mph around turns in 1 inch of snow with out the slighest indication of wheel or tail end slipping the ride is great , don't worry about the bumpers and no i do not think u can put the cd changer in the location that it is in on the denali u only live once, go for the denali and you will never look back
Extended warranties are like anything else, the price on them can be negotiated.
However, for my new 2001 Suburban 4wd 1500LT. The A/C indicator light just won't stay on during the winter. No matter how many times the A/C button was pressed. According to the local Chewy service manager, the compressor will only kick in automatically if outside temperature is hot enough? Is this true? Can I override this smart A/C feature'? Appreciate all inputs.
Has anyone had any personal experience with this new tire????
Thanks
I do have 1 small annoyance, though. In addition to the cold air draft from under the glove box, (wife covers her legs while on long trips), I find that my front auto-climate control has intermittent wide temperature swings while trying to maintain a setpoint. On a long trip, I find that the warm air from the dash vents, becomes very cool, then back to warm, almost every 10-15 minutes. The problem exists, regardless of the temperature setpoint. It does actually help to keep me from getting drowsey though! Has anyone else had this problem? I will take it into the dealer soon, & am wondering if this is a common complaint, or just my vehicle; & what the cause might be, if others have had this fixed on their YXL.
DISCJOCKEY1 msg 526 I do not have any movement in any of my seats while accellerating or on decel. I'd get that checked out!
Mike/DFW
1. There seems to be a lot of Yukon XL's on the dealer lots in California. So how much should I expect to pay over invoice?
2. Does the 6.0 3/4 ton give you a lot more power than the 1/2 ton? The H.P. is only 15 points different.
3. What kind of mileage should I expect with the 6.0? City/Hwy?
4. Is Autoride worth it?
I appreciate any information from those of you who are in the know.
That having been said, my 3/4 ton 4x4 with 8.1 engine and Autoride is amazing. It's still a high capacity truck and is suspended with that in mind, but the ride and handling is reminiscent of many properly designed sedans. (By this I mean performance sedans, not "floating down the road" American luxo-barges.) I always feel in control of the vehicle and quick lane change and avoidance maneuvers are a real pleasure compared to previous Suburbans I have owned. And it pulls and controls my 10,250 pound travel trailer with ease.
By the way, last tank of mixed city-highway (not towing) driving was 11.9 MPG. (Don't have towing MPG numbers which are meaningful yet.) Impressive for a vehicle weighing over 7500 pounds. I couldn't be happier.
Mileage:
14.5 mpg city or highway (doesn't seem to matter)
11.5 towing my 4000 lb bass boat
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