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RON ROBERTS- Friendly GMC (Oregon) 1-800-219-1462
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S. Florida
Autoride Suspension: does anyone have any comments good or bad on how well this works or if it simply provides an opportunity to make another trip to the mechanic?
Locking Rear Differential: thinking about the 4:1 axel ration and wondering if the combination of the two will be a good idea. Or if the 4:1 is even necessary given the additinal torque the engine has.
We are often in snow and off road fishing.
Thanks in advance for the comments
Any suggestions as to where to get the 'brightest' replacement backup lights will be most appreciated??? Are different makes/brands brighter than others???
I agree, and have used aux units on last 3 vehicles,(all had dark tint glass). For more info, suggest you go to delphi.com/GMSUV/messages, where I had previously posted info and pics on units which I have installed on my '01' XL. I believe it is under "aftermkt accys", and look for the attachment icon.
Mike/DFW
Suggest the 3.73 locking rear end unless you are towing monsterously heavy trailers.
Consider the 8.1 engine if you are going 3/4 ton. I love the responsiveness and power. The small penalty in gas is worth it.
I think it is the best, most versatile vehicle I have ever owned. I am thinking of selling my 1999 Ford Ranger 4x4 and my wifes 1996 Lumina LS, 3.4 litre DOHC and getting my wife a new suburban.
I am wondering how do the new 2001 compare with the 1988.
How does the 2001 compare in safety, reliability, cargo and passenger capacity ???
Is the 2001 safer than the 1988 ?
Can the 2001 carry 4x8 sheets of plywood and 12 foot long boards like the 1988 ?
Are the 2001's reliable and will they go for the 200,000 mile mark without a lot of expensive repairs ?
Can a do it yourselfer perform most of the maintenance on the 2001 ?
How much should I pay for a new 2001, 4x4 with the basic features which I would assume include power windows, doors, a/c, CD stereo, etc ??
All input appreciated. Thanks in advance
Does anyone know if I can order either painted or unpainted flares for my truck? and, if so, from where?
Also if flares aren't avaiable are there any chrome trim kits to attach to inside of wheel wells?
Thanks for any help.
I appreciated the help on replacement halogen backup lights and just ordered a set.
Thanks,
Eric
I have heard/read that the sunroof option therefore requires manual rear air control.
Lots of Torque - Even though I haven't done so yet, I am sure that I will be able to tow in 4th gear with the 2001. I could not tow in 4th with the 2000. It would constantly downshift, even in tow haul mode on level terrain. With the 2000 in 3rd gear, I was turning 3000+ rpm at 65 mph. This was a bit high and got tiresome on long trips.
Great Acceleration - The 2000 would bog down in 4th gear on a grade, even without anything in tow. This meant frequent downshifts while driving in hilly country. The 2001 accelerates nicely in 4th gear with no need to downshift.
Stiffer Steering - The 2000 had variable speed power assist steering which meant my wife could turn the wheel with one finger, even at stopped conditions. The 2001 has power assist, but not variable speed. This means considerably more effort to turn the wheel at stopped conditions (i.e. parking). I like the stiffer feel once you are moving, but my wife does not like the extra effort at low speed.
Slightly Stiffer Ride/Handling - Surprisingly, the 2001 rides almost as comfortably as the 2000. The most noticeable difference occurs when you go over a deep depression or bump (like a speed strip) at slow speed. You get a pretty good side to side jossling with the 2001. At normal travel speeds on good road, there is essentially no difference in ride or handling.
Noisy Engine - The 8.1L engine lets you know it is under the hood, while the 5.3L was quiet. The 2001 is definitely more noisey.
It's a Compromise - There is no doubt that the 2000 provided a more comfortable ride than the 2001. We really had to struggle with the idea of trading, and if it were up to my wife, we would probably still have the 2000. I based the decision to trade on what I saw as the long term effects of towing with the 2000. At a price of nearly $40K, I plan on keeping this Suburban for the same 12 years I kept my 1988. The drive train on the 2000 clearly fell short while towing, even though that represents only 15-20% of our miles. I feel that I would have eventually run into problems as a result of the towing wear. I am a lot more confident with the heavier vehicle and drive train and am looking forward to towing this camping season. I think we did the right thing in buying the 2001, but there are definitely compromises. Hope this helps.
Also, if I am not mistaken, all of the post I see about the cold air problems are on Yukon, I don't remember seeing one about SUBS.
One last thing. Is the low financing % a reginional thing. I am treated like an idiot when I ask my local dealers about it?
BTW - Love the ride so far - only 1K miles -and no problem with cold feet. I have the SLT, Autoclimate Control with Autoride and the 1sd package.
Does anyone know if I can order either painted or unpainted flares for my truck? and, if so, from where?
Also if flares aren't avaiable are there any chrome trim kits to attach to inside of wheel wells?
Thanks for any help.
Phone 740-264-5504
Fax 740-264-9937
I'm looking at a used 1/2 ton 2000 Sub LT w/ 10k miles but no Autoride. I test drove it at a dealer last night and then drove a twin vehicle with Autoride (different color, more miles, more money... go figure). Could NOT tell the difference in the ride on these brief test drives. I'll be pulling a 5000 lb. boat during summer months, but probably not any long distances. Based on previous posts, I'd really like to have the Autoride, but is it truly critical on a 1/2 ton with occasional towing? Does the Premium Suspension that comes on the LT do any actual load-leveling?
Also, my VERY brief experience with these 2 trucks didn't produce any cold feet. It was snowing, blowing and below 20 degrees. Not a reflective sampling, but thought I'd add the $.02 worth to the great mystery.
All advice welcome. Thanks!
I purchased and installed a Bugflector II on my 2001 Suburban. You can get one in almost any color to match the color of your vehicle. It installs very easily using existing holes in the hood. I purchased mine locally but you can get this product from several sources including J. C. Whitney. See also Cliff Martins webssite for aftermarket accessories. http://suv.s5.com/
Regards,
fcornay
When I called the dealer and told him I was buying through the Car bargains program, he was most cordial (this was a dealer who had told me they were not discounting Yukon XLs at all). They treated me like I paid full price. This is a great program. I heard about it on the Today show in December, 2000. They said that the average saving people realize when they use Car bargains is $931.00 (net savings, ie, including the 165 you have to pay for the service). Better than the savings is the fact that all the stress and hassle of having to "wear down" that invisible manager in the back room is gone. I love it.
And oh, by the way, I absolutely love my Yukon XL. It is a beautiful vehicle. I'm 48 and this is the first time I've been able to order and get exactly the vehicle I wanted. It took only 5 weeks for it to arrive, five weeks, that is, after the date I ordered it.
My main reason for writing this is to tell about this Carbargains.org. It's a non-profit wing of the Federal government's consumer protection division.
Not hardly. They say they are "supported entirely by subscription payments and donations from individual consumers who subscribe to our magazines, and by fees for our information services and books".
Nothing personal duanekelderman, but I'm always a bit suspicious when anyone mentions a site or dealer more than once in their message:-).
Steve
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