Hey Hawkeye...That's a GREAT price for the 6/90 GMPP! I paid $1,540 (plus tax) for a total of $1,647.80 for my 5/75 plan!!!
Do you live in the state of Florida by any chance? I was told that the price of these plans are regulated by the Insurance Commissioner here in Florida...But it sounds like you even got a better deal than me!!
Hopefully I too will be refunded a few hundred bucks. We'll see.
Not only no coin holders, there's no place to put jumper cables, tools, flares, etc. Of course it does have a console that you can practically live in but no provision for CDs. Go figure. :confuse:
rockin_ltz: If you ever need a GMPP go to www.gmoutlet.com and speak to Allen Black. This guy and the his dealership are the real deal. Straightforward and honest - a nice change from the normal dealers around here. They are based out of PA - I live in Texas.
1.Use the control remote (point it on the infrared receiver of the DVD player) to turn it on without having to eject the DVD. 2.You can play the DVD and use the headphones while playing the radio on the car speakers
I bought one at the local Target and dropped it in the abyse that we call a console.
As for jumper cables, I put mine under one of the second row seats. They are hidden and out of the way there. One other place would be where the jack goes but thats not easy to get to.
Another feature missing for a few model years now is the lock on the console. I carry my .40 cal in there and am very uncomfortable with not being able to lock it up.
Also, in my old pre-2004 model the headrests used to move forward and backwards. That was a REALLY nice feature that they removed to improve profit.
Sure, GM is adding some very visually appearling features, but it seems all the really cool features are disappearing. It's time to speak up. GM holds surveys and such thorughout the country and a select few are invited to participate. If you are one of them, come here and jot down some notes to take with you. Maybe when they get it in writting they will listen. I would have gladly paid another 50 bucks for the better headrests and 10 for the coin holder and console lock.
I could not agree more. I am building a raised cargo floor (2-3 inches) for 2 reasons: 1. to store cables, tow strap, tools, flashlight, etc. 2. to get rid of the stupid 3rd row seat guides. They had a perfectly functional system in the 04, why did they see fit to ruin the cargo area with this plastic? Keep an eye on Console Vault they are designing a secure console liner for the o7, had one in my 04, it was great. George
twernst10, the model # for the unit i've read about is SIR-GM1. some of the specs i've seen indicate it is for "2003 & newer" GM vehicles. other specs indicate "2003-2006" as you have apparently seen too. it might be good to check with your local audio/stereo installers or electronics store - or even the GM dealership. this is the sort of thing i would personally pay a shop to install. please let us know what you discover and how you like sirius/sir-gm1 if you do get it. best regards...
Hi, just wanted to report that I had dealer replace the door handles on my LTZ with GM Chrome Door handles. Money well spent!!! $150 part + $80 labor. I think they are much better than the taped-over types.
I just changed my stock 20" wheels with some new aftermarket ones. Problem is the Tire pressure sensors are located in the old valve stems, and now the TPIC light is on. Went to dealer and they said there is no way to bypass or disconnect Tire Pressure sensor system. Has anyone else experienced this and came up with a fix or solution without changing valve stems out?
went to discount tire and for $20 per wheel, they took the sensors from my 17" wheels and placed them in the new 20" wheels - went ahead and purchased free replacement certificates for the tires as well
The second row is not removable, but folds flat (or close to it). The third row is removable, if you have it. I'm not aware of any current SUV that can remove the second row. Then again I'm not sure about the captain chair models (2 seats in second row).
So my wife and I went up to the GM dealership to look at the 07 Yukon after doing a LOT of homework and research. I get the supplier pricing ($200 below invoice) and in Aug the rebates were -$3000 off of that. So we could not find one that had what we wanted to they looked around and then said they would "build/order" one for us.
So placed the order on Aug 5th...they cashed out deposit the next day. This was a "Time Sensative Order" since the rebates ended on Sept 5th and they had NO idea what they would be...
A week and a half go by and a girl from the dealership calls to confirm the options I wanted and "make sure" I didn't want white wall tires??? And ordered the car the next day!!!
They call to let me know the Yukon is ready for pick up on Sept 8th...3 days after the rebates drop! As if they didn't know. I went up to pick up my deposit check...they would not honor the original rebate price...tryed to sell us on the car...and now want to "hold" the car until Oct 2nd when the rebates will change again.
They order the car 1.5 weeks late and the car shows up 3 days late...not their fault they claim. :mad:
Tykel, I too ordered my 07 in August while the $3000 rebate was in effect and fear that when mine gets finished I'll have no to no incentives available. I think I resigned myself to this when I purchased it. I used to sell Jeeps so I know that if the factory isn't giving any cash the dealer probably won't. But I was wondering if they told or indicated to you what the Oct 2nd change might be. With gas prices dropping by the day I fear that incentives might "hide" away for a little while. Any way they are begining to build mine today, and it is my girlfriend's B-day so today is a pretty good day.
I am at a loss to figure out why your dealer would want to jerk you around like that. My dealer went out of their way to make sure I got all the rebates possible including the military rebate I did not even realize I was in line for. I guess they wanted to keep my future business.
It all comes down to management. You can find a dealership with great management and you can find a dealership with poor management. Also, it depends on the relationship between management and the salesman. If they aren't on the best terms, management isn't going to go the extra mile to help out the salesman to keep his customer satisfied. Sounds pretty sad, but it happens all the time.
Tykel, in all fairness, please post the dealership that is jerking you around. The only way to effect these folks is to get the word out that they are crooks.
On the flip side, when someone finds a good dealer, we should post them too.
I will start. I purchased my 2007 from Showcase Chevrolet in Dallas, Texas (next to the Galleria). It is my second vehicle from them. They have always treated me fairly and have ALWAYS been interested in my business. I highly recommend them.
Do not go to Westside Chevrolet in Katy, TX. Can you say LOUSY?? They sold me a Tahoe with a dent in the hood and a scratch above the rear left weel well. They would not switch the Tahoe out and told me I had to come back on a Tuesday when the "dent man" was there to pull it out. I live in Austin, so they couldn't even arrange something at a dealership there. I had to take time off work, drive 2 hrs to katy to have it repaired and then drive back.. They SUCK!!
Hum...did you notice the damage before you purchased? Why didn't you buy one that was 'perfect'? You should have worked out the details before you bought the Tahoe.
Sounds like it's a two hour drive to the dealer so if you have to go after work, chances are the light isn't that good. Best to pick up a new car in the bright daylight, but it's not always possible. Probably the best practice is to insist on washing your new car in the dealer lot before giving them the check and find every little ding that way (you know you're going to wash it the first week anyway!). :shades:
Ladies and Gents, Just had to share the good news, I called my salesman today ( he has been on vacation the last 5 days) to see if everything was on track for the build of my 2007 Tahoe LT3 w/ everything. When he said, "Well, I just got in and don't see anything here. Oh wait, you ordered the Tahoe, right? The Dark Blue Tahoe?" To which I said jokingly, "No I ordered the Green one." He said, "Oh well I guess this isn't yours then, no seriously it just came in yesterday; it is here and can be picked up whenever you want. I just need to get it prepped and get the paperwork done. Are you transfering tags?
Oh yeah, yesterday was my girfriend B-day and the day my other baby came in. I just asked my boss if I could leave a little early to go get it, he said I cooooooould. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTT. I just need to see if the dealership will give me close to what I want for my trade, otherwise I am heading to CarMax and selling it there tonight. I will let you all know tomorrow how good it feels; also for those interested in the Nav/DVD bypass I think I may get it put in this weekend. Will let you know how it works afterwards. Hot Dam, I am one happy guy right now.
I have had my 2007 Yukon Denali for 1 week now and I can tell you it is awesome. She is black with ebony interior. I ordered her the first week of June and she just came in. I ordered the power assisted running boards, rear bench seat(for my son) NAV & rear DVD, 20" rims. I think the only option I didn't order was the engine block heater (I live in Texas).
I had a 2002 Yukon Denali that was black with the tan interior and I must tell you that compared to the 2007, it drives like a wagon. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 2002, but it wasn't until I test drove the 2007's that I realized the improvements that GM had put into the new models.
I want to thank everyone that has posted for so many months as this has helped my anal personality find out more information than the dealership could give me on my order.
I must post my few comments about things that I read that I have & have not found to be true in my new Denali:
Paint.....Door Jam paint looks good, however I too also notice the primer in the engine bay. Probably would have never noticed in my 2002, however there is so much open space in the bay of the 2007 that it is easy to see the engine compartment walls.
Headrests that move???....mine have a button on the R hand side that allow me to move my headrest forward and backward
Seats are more uncomfortable than the previous model.....I must agree with this one....Previous model seats are more comfortable, however they did not hold up well to the daily dragging in and out my rear end over the leather and wear is quite evident. The new seats remind me of my wife's Lexus and a Volvo that I used to own. The underlying foam is stiffer than previously used that I am assuming will hold up better over time (we shall see).
Gas mileage....only 380 miles....not enough to make an educated assessment...will get back with you.
XM Radio...this is my first car with this, and I haven't spent a lot of time with it, but I am noticing that sometimes it doesn't seem to want grab all of the channels or let me go back to the XM Menu...probably user error.
MP3 Disc Scanning.......By the time it reads the disc, I am almost at my destination. This seems to take a while. It beats regular CD's however, I assumed it would be faster. I am going to get an IPOD Stereo Interface installed soon and keep it mounted in my center console, this will hopefully be a faster option.
Center Console not locking.....this needs to be addressed by GM....I too carry a firearm in my vehicle, and I typically lock it up anytime someone else is going to be in my car(carwash, valet, etc). I saw the center console lock vault that someone recommended, however for me...it seemed cumbersome to handle while I was driving. At the end of the day, I will probably quit carrying a gun in my car anyway since my son is now 3 and likes to open drawers etc. Back to the safe it goes.
Fit and Finish complaints.....it's only been a week, but I don't have one. Materials are top notch (A Bentley it is not...but it didn't cost that much either). The finish is really tight, no visible gaps on the interior...(try prying off the trim around the radio....I finally gave up and will take it to a professional to install my phone mount). Flawless leather, stitching, carpets.
Power retractable mirrors....great feature (especially if you have ever whacked your shoulder squeezing between 2 cars in your garage)
Mud Flaps......this had to be some kind of oversight or will be a 2008 item. Due to the design, all kinds of road crap is thrown up onto the sides. Still trying to figure out how I am going to handle this. With the Power Retractable Running Boards it kind of slows me down for options. I you guys hear of anything, please pass it on.
HomeLink....has a much better range than my 2002.
Sun Visors....2002 model had a slide out that let you extend your visor to catch sun coming in at the 'crack' and also an extra visor for the front when your visor is on the side. 2007 model only has one visor with no slideout or extra visor. My morning commute always has the sun coming in on the drivers side, just out of the range of normal visor.
Exhaust....I know many have upgraded, and I can only imagine how sweet it sounds, but I am still loving the way the standard exhaust sounds.....Nothing beats the sound of an American V8.
I know it is long winded, but my wife has tired of hearing about all of the cool stuff I have noticed about my new ride and I needed to share with someone. Thanks again for all else that have shared. :shades:
I'm came of an 02 Tahoe to my now 07 Denali XL of 2-3 months. Rate the truck a 8 out of 10 and overall very happy.
My gripes:
Little low on power during acceleration, obviously its a size issue but my tahoe had the 4.10 gears or something and acceleration was a lot more instant feeling compared to the Denali's even though it has a larger engine.
No storage compartments. How about a place for the rear seat headphones? How about a CD or DVD holder, sunglass holder, coin holder? How about "ANY" storage compartments in the back? It's borderline criminal.
No unlock button for the doors at the tailgate anymore.
Some driveline clunk while going 5-10 mph in parking lots.
Some piston slap or similar noise when engine is cold.
CD's can not be played up front while a DVD is playing (at least with Nav system).
Fake wood is so glossy is shows scratches easily. They polish out easily with Mothers plastic polish though.
Floor matts are the thinest I've ever seen, and this is a $50K vehicle?
Overall a huge improvement, but there are some things I miss that were on the old truck. Hoepfully they address some of these in future releases as some like the lack of storage are laughable.
I came up with nearly the same list for my Avalanche. Since I have the 4.10 rear end it seems snappy enough off the line though (way more than the 04 Silverado w/3.73s). I also haven't noticed any piston slap, but I have had the driveline clunk. Everything else is pretty much spot on, as I guess it should be, given that the front 1/2 of the two vehicles is nearly identical, and the back lower portion is the same as the Suburban. I bought Catch-All carpeted mats for in the Av, but not because the factory mats seemed thin to me (never really considered them much at all- factory mats haven't ever been all that impressive to me).
Thanks for the tip on the plastic. I've used a plain wet towel (water only) to wipe smudges and such off, then followed up with a dry towel to prevent the inevitable water spots on the gloss. But until your post I hadn't seen anyone mention how to deal with those scratches. (My wife's van has the same type of "wood" and already has a couple I can use this to take care of! )
Dear Host I posted early this morning about what a wonderful experience I had with a Dealer here in N. VA and how great my particular Salesman was. Did you remove my post? If so could you repost with out Salesman's name. I was really just trying to share with everybody the great sales and service experience I had. People need to know about the good dealers out there. I would know I used to sell Jeeps, but made a career change and haven't looked back.
Please check your email. I can't repost for you but the message was sent to you for editing. Per the Rules of the Road link on the left, we frown on posting names of individuals because we wind up with shill posts and fake testimonials. Posting dealer names and location is fine.
I didn't know you used to sell Jeeps - there are a few ex-salespeople around the discussions.
I need to replace front rotors and don't know what the torque specs are for caliper and if their are any specific instructions on which bolt to tighten first.
Thanks Dave....I would have gone on for years quietly complaining to myself about that one. I didn't realize it would do that. Another delightful suprise..... :shades:
Thanks 07denali for your experience and tips on dealing with plastic scratches in the trim. My 2002 Denali had a lot of power, and the 2007 is still so new (380 miles) that I am not ready to really get on it. I hear you on the storage...... I have not heard the driveline clunk or the piston slap, but I will now be on the lookout for it. DVD & CD...obviously a pain...does anyone know if there is an IPOD interface available yet? I know I can plug it in, but I want to use the stereo controls. Floor mats....I want a thick carpeted mat, along with a cargo mat, and a full length mat for my bench 2nd row. however I ordered the Lloyds carpet sample from Stylin Concepts and the colors didn't match with the Ebony. Any suggestions? Thanks :shades:
For the full length second row mat, go to USSpeedOnline for the CatchAll mats. My cashmere matches just perfect. They are custom made for your make and model. I also got the front mats and put them right over the stock mats. They are easily cleaned. The best price is here too. I, too, could go on and on about how much I love my Tahoe. Such an improvement over my 03 Z71. This is my 4th Tahoe, and the best, by leaps and bounds. I'm willing to overlook any minor annoyance like lack of storage, no coin holder, or not being able to use the cd while my son uses the DVD (I listen to XM anyway)because there are so many improvements. Have fun!!
Go with tony20fan's suggestion. That's where I got my CatchAlls in the Avalanche-
I wanted black (figured that was what matched ebony), but their choices only go up to charcoal. So I called to place my order, and was told that charcoal is the right color. I also verified that if they didn't match I could send them back for a full refund. Fortunately, as you can see, charcoal is what I needed, and what you want.
Thanks Steve, I will check my email and make the edits. I was unaware of the policy but now that I know I will follow it. I am very happy with my 07 LT 3 w/ all the bells and whistles. But more importantly since I was on the sales side I really wantedd to share how great my dealer and salesman were. I know how hard it can be to deal with salesman and GSMs; so I was "completely satisfied" with my sales and delivery process. Any way I look forward to future post and continued use of the knowledge I find here. Thanks to all for the help so far.
Ok, So I clean out my 2003 Jeep Liberty LTD, which by the way treated me great in the 3 1/2 years I owned her, and pack everything up I want to move over to the new Tahoe. Get the Girlfriend and head over to the Dealer, Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA. Once we arrive I am greeted by my salesman, he sits us down at his desk and gets me to fill in some info on my trade. He has another customer right now but starts the process of my trade evaluation anyway. I am so anxious I can't sit still and spend the next 45 min pacing around the dealer floor or hanging out outside. All the while my girlfriend is busy working from her blackberry and papers she brought from the office. My salesman takes my Jeep for a drive and over to the Used car Dept. I inform the GSM that the Jeep is actually in my girlfriend's name(speeding ticket last year forced me to "sell" it to her) and was this going to be a problem for trade in purposes. His reply was not a problem just we would have to buy it from her if she isn't on the title for the new one. So I talk it over with her and we agree to add her name to the new title, she wasn't paying anything so no sweat for her. My Salesman comes back we a number that is fair but a little low for trade and suggests we go to CarMax to sell if they are giving us a lot more. I had the trade appraised CarMax end of July for $1000 more than he was offering but also added 3000 mi since then. So it is now 6:45pm and I tell my Salesman ok we are heading out there and will be back around 8:30 to finish the deal. He sighs and says "8:30?!?! Ok." To which I reply well look if you bump my trade by $500 I won't go. Now I sold cars and I know that my trade is worth more than either CarMax or Dealer is giving; but both are fair offers, not insulting. So he "asks" the GSM and the GSM wants to get out earlier than later so he says, "Cowboy up lets get it done."
So, We finish the paperwork with my Salesman and he takes us to the FM and she says the the GSM told her to sell anything I want for $100 over cost. You know it is nice when you don't have to bicker, banter, or argue over what is fair for all involved. So I got an extended 5y/75K mi warranty at a good price and they make a little money. I will recommend Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA to all.
My Salesman helps us move stuff over from the Jeep to the Tahoe when I discover that the cargo cover doesn't fit, he tries it and realizes it is for a Suburban not a Tahoe. He says he is sorry and the guys in prep should have caught it; we agree on a "We OWE" sheet for a new one and everybody is again happy. I finish with a walk around and my Salesman is following me around with his hankerchief cleaning every spot I touch.
I show my Salesman how top operate the remote start on my Jeep, and he shows me how to operate the remote start onmy new Tahoe. I truely believe he wanted to see us happy and was thankful for our business.
So, I drove to work yesterday after spending 15min in our driveway just playing with her. What a dream to drive I can't wait to read every manual cover to cover. I kept my girlfriend up last night because I wanted to read the small feature booklet before I went to sleep.
With 80 miles on her I am very happy and am looking forward to installing the NAV/DVD bypass. Will update after that intstall and test.
I'm trying to find a cargo mat to cover the entire cargo area when the 3rd row seats are removed. My dealer says GM only has a cargo mat for the small area behind the third row seats. Can anyone help me. I'm trying to cover the whole area to accomodate my very messy dog!
Hopefully, this link works to get you to the YUKON page. If not, go to PremierMotoring.net and work your way to the "Floor & Cargo Mats", and make sure you get the right type/size. Specificallly for a 3 row vehicle with 3rd row removed.
sffullmoon - I simply purchased the cargo mat for an '07 Tahoe LT (they don't come with the third row seats) and it just sits in over top of the tracks and all in the back with the seats out. It is made from a kind of heavy plastic/vinyl and has a curled lip all the way around to help keep everything on the mat when you take it out as well. Hope that helps!
sffullmoon, As an FYI, I removed my third row seats because I need to haul items in the back more often than I need to make more room for people. I purchased the cupped rubber/vinyl cargo mat from my GMC dealer for $55.00. It has worked out great and has never allowed liquids or other unwanted mess to get on the carpeting in the cargo area. There are many options available that have been discussed in this forum in past months. I would send a picture, but I haven't figured out how to attach a photo into this forum.
I requested pricing on a LT3 w/ 20" wheels (RCS Option), I get 1 reply from 4 dealers. He gives me a great price and then in a subsequent e-mail says he forgot to price the RCS with it. I ask him for the price w/ RCS and he doesn't answer, just says I need to get one with the 3rd seat and power liftgate. I've seen all I need to see from that guy. I think I read that the current $2,000. rebate runs thru 10/2/06. Anyone hearing that they may up the rebate (back) to $3,000.? I know a local dealer that has 46 LT3s and LTZs sitting on his lot. Roadready
Thanks much for the info. I ended up ordering two: one carpet for the dog and one protective for when I'm hauling stuff. From the description on the website it sounds like they'll do the trick.
My buddy and I just installed it, and we can't get it to work at all. When I recieved the kit the #1 "switch" was down and all the rest were up. In the directions it says to set all "switches" to the up position. I tried loads of different combinations and none seemed to work. Does anyone remember the "switch" setting on the box. I did the optional install with the "clips" to allow navigation inputs while driving. I really want to get this done this weekend while my buddy is here. I need some help from you all. BTW I followed the directions printed and from the website. Please help............
just looked at mine(haven't installed it yet) and you're right - all are in the up(off) position except the first one which is down(on). the directions indicate this first position is only necessary to mess with if you want the aux power(orange wire) activated.
i'd double check the connections and make sure your wire taps are actually "tapping" and making a good connection and that all the other connections are snug
Yes the directions say set all switches to the up position. That's all I can suggest. Maybe you should give Coastal a call for help.
Now maybe you (or someone else) can help me with my install. I tried today to pull off the plastic trim around the radio and could not get it off. The top popped right off (next to the radio) but when I got down next to the climate control panel it seemed to be attached there firmly - almost like it was part of the climate control panel itself. Any hints how to get the trim off?
Anyone know how to stop the exit information from popping up and taking up 1/2 the screen when your on the highway and following the nav directions? Its driving me crazy.
Yeah Gregg, It is a pain to pull off. I actually found a wood/wax carver with a small thin blade and wrapped it in tape. There are like four clips that hold it on the side. It may be 2 or 3 on either side. I started in the bottom right corner and then worked my way along the bottom and then up the sides. For some reason the middle one felt like it held tighter than the rest. But with some pulling, and patience I was able to pop the last one off. I had a buddy help just to make sure I wasn't doing anything stupid, like just grip and rip. Thanks to all for the ideas, I called and emailed Costal yesterday, but I don't think I'll get a response until Monday or Tuesday.
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Do you live in the state of Florida by any chance? I was told that the price of these plans are regulated by the Insurance Commissioner here in Florida...But it sounds like you even got a better deal than me!!
Hopefully I too will be refunded a few hundred bucks. We'll see.
2.You can play the DVD and use the headphones while playing the radio on the car speakers
As for jumper cables, I put mine under one of the second row seats. They are hidden and out of the way there. One other place would be where the jack goes but thats not easy to get to.
Another feature missing for a few model years now is the lock on the console. I carry my .40 cal in there and am very uncomfortable with not being able to lock it up.
Also, in my old pre-2004 model the headrests used to move forward and backwards. That was a REALLY nice feature that they removed to improve profit.
Sure, GM is adding some very visually appearling features, but it seems all the really cool features are disappearing. It's time to speak up. GM holds surveys and such thorughout the country and a select few are invited to participate. If you are one of them, come here and jot down some notes to take with you. Maybe when they get it in writting they will listen. I would have gladly paid another 50 bucks for the better headrests and 10 for the coin holder and console lock.
So placed the order on Aug 5th...they cashed out deposit the next day. This was a "Time Sensative Order" since the rebates ended on Sept 5th and they had NO idea what they would be...
A week and a half go by and a girl from the dealership calls to confirm the options I wanted and "make sure" I didn't want white wall tires??? And ordered the car the next day!!!
They call to let me know the Yukon is ready for pick up on Sept 8th...3 days after the rebates drop! As if they didn't know. I went up to pick up my deposit check...they would not honor the original rebate price...tryed to sell us on the car...and now want to "hold" the car until Oct 2nd when the rebates will change again.
They order the car 1.5 weeks late and the car shows up 3 days late...not their fault they claim. :mad:
I too ordered my 07 in August while the $3000 rebate was in effect and fear that when mine gets finished I'll have no to no incentives available. I think I resigned myself to this when I purchased it. I used to sell Jeeps so I know that if the factory isn't giving any cash the dealer probably won't. But I was wondering if they told or indicated to you what the Oct 2nd change might be. With gas prices dropping by the day I fear that incentives might "hide" away for a little while. Any way they are begining to build mine today, and it is my girlfriend's B-day so today is a pretty good day.
I guess they wanted to keep my future business.
On the flip side, when someone finds a good dealer, we should post them too.
I will start. I purchased my 2007 from Showcase Chevrolet in Dallas, Texas (next to the Galleria). It is my second vehicle from them. They have always treated me fairly and have ALWAYS been interested in my business. I highly recommend them.
I'm just curious about why you bought a Tahoe with a dent in the hood and a scratch above the left wheel well.
tidester, host
More potential buyers will see likely see your good/bad dealer reports if you post them in the Chevy Tahoe: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences and Chevy Suburban: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences discussions.
Just had to share the good news, I called my salesman today ( he has been on vacation the last 5 days) to see if everything was on track for the build of my 2007 Tahoe LT3 w/ everything. When he said, "Well, I just got in and don't see anything here. Oh wait, you ordered the Tahoe, right? The Dark Blue Tahoe?" To which I said jokingly, "No I ordered the Green one." He said, "Oh well I guess this isn't yours then, no seriously it just came in yesterday; it is here and can be picked up whenever you want. I just need to get it prepped and get the paperwork done. Are you transfering tags?
Oh yeah, yesterday was my girfriend B-day and the day my other baby came in. I just asked my boss if I could leave a little early to go get it, he said I cooooooould. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTT. I just need to see if the dealership will give me close to what I want for my trade, otherwise I am heading to CarMax and selling it there tonight. I will let you all know tomorrow how good it feels; also for those interested in the Nav/DVD bypass I think I may get it put in this weekend. Will let you know how it works afterwards. Hot Dam, I am one happy guy right now.
I have had my 2007 Yukon Denali for 1 week now and I can tell you it is awesome. She is black with ebony interior. I ordered her the first week of June and she just came in. I ordered the power assisted running boards, rear bench seat(for my son) NAV & rear DVD, 20" rims. I think the only option I didn't order was the engine block heater (I live in Texas).
I had a 2002 Yukon Denali that was black with the tan interior and I must tell you that compared to the 2007, it drives like a wagon. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 2002, but it wasn't until I test drove the 2007's that I realized the improvements that GM had put into the new models.
I want to thank everyone that has posted for so many months as this has helped my anal personality find out more information than the dealership could give me on my order.
I must post my few comments about things that I read that I have & have not found to be true in my new Denali:
Paint.....Door Jam paint looks good, however I too also notice the primer in the engine bay. Probably would have never noticed in my 2002, however there is so much open space in the bay of the 2007 that it is easy to see the engine compartment walls.
Headrests that move???....mine have a button on the R hand side that allow me to move my headrest forward and backward
Seats are more uncomfortable than the previous model.....I must agree with this one....Previous model seats are more comfortable, however they did not hold up well to the daily dragging in and out my rear end over the leather and wear is quite evident. The new seats remind me of my wife's Lexus and a Volvo that I used to own. The underlying foam is stiffer than previously used that I am assuming will hold up better over time (we shall see).
Gas mileage....only 380 miles....not enough to make an educated assessment...will get back with you.
XM Radio...this is my first car with this, and I haven't spent a lot of time with it, but I am noticing that sometimes it doesn't seem to want grab all of the channels or let me go back to the XM Menu...probably user error.
MP3 Disc Scanning.......By the time it reads the disc, I am almost at my destination. This seems to take a while. It beats regular CD's however, I assumed it would be faster. I am going to get an IPOD Stereo Interface installed soon and keep it mounted in my center console, this will hopefully be a faster option.
Center Console not locking.....this needs to be addressed by GM....I too carry a firearm in my vehicle, and I typically lock it up anytime someone else is going to be in my car(carwash, valet, etc). I saw the center console lock vault that someone recommended, however for me...it seemed cumbersome to handle while I was driving. At the end of the day, I will probably quit carrying a gun in my car anyway since my son is now 3 and likes to open drawers etc. Back to the safe it goes.
Fit and Finish complaints.....it's only been a week, but I don't have one. Materials are top notch (A Bentley it is not...but it didn't cost that much either). The finish is really tight, no visible gaps on the interior...(try prying off the trim around the radio....I finally gave up and will take it to a professional to install my phone mount). Flawless leather, stitching, carpets.
Power retractable mirrors....great feature (especially if you have ever whacked your shoulder squeezing between 2 cars in your garage)
Mud Flaps......this had to be some kind of oversight or will be a 2008 item. Due to the design, all kinds of road crap is thrown up onto the sides. Still trying to figure out how I am going to handle this. With the Power Retractable Running Boards it kind of slows me down for options. I you guys hear of anything, please pass it on.
HomeLink....has a much better range than my 2002.
Sun Visors....2002 model had a slide out that let you extend your visor to catch sun coming in at the 'crack' and also an extra visor for the front when your visor is on the side. 2007 model only has one visor with no slideout or extra visor. My morning commute always has the sun coming in on the drivers side, just out of the range of normal visor.
Exhaust....I know many have upgraded, and I can only imagine how sweet it sounds, but I am still loving the way the standard exhaust sounds.....Nothing beats the sound of an American V8.
I know it is long winded, but my wife has tired of hearing about all of the cool stuff I have noticed about my new ride and I needed to share with someone. Thanks again for all else that have shared. :shades:
Try it.
Dave
My gripes:
Little low on power during acceleration, obviously its a size issue but my tahoe had the 4.10 gears or something and acceleration was a lot more instant feeling compared to the Denali's even though it has a larger engine.
No storage compartments. How about a place for the rear seat headphones? How about a CD or DVD holder, sunglass holder, coin holder? How about "ANY" storage compartments in the back? It's borderline criminal.
No unlock button for the doors at the tailgate anymore.
Some driveline clunk while going 5-10 mph in parking lots.
Some piston slap or similar noise when engine is cold.
CD's can not be played up front while a DVD is playing (at least with Nav system).
Fake wood is so glossy is shows scratches easily. They polish out easily with Mothers plastic polish though.
Floor matts are the thinest I've ever seen, and this is a $50K vehicle?
Overall a huge improvement, but there are some things I miss that were on the old truck. Hoepfully they address some of these in future releases as some like the lack of storage are laughable.
Thanks for the tip on the plastic. I've used a plain wet towel (water only) to wipe smudges and such off, then followed up with a dry towel to prevent the inevitable water spots on the gloss. But until your post I hadn't seen anyone mention how to deal with those scratches. (My wife's van has the same type of "wood" and already has a couple I can use this to take care of!
Sincerely,
twernst10
I didn't know you used to sell Jeeps - there are a few ex-salespeople around the discussions.
Consider sharing your customer service experiences in Customer Service: The good, the bad and the ugly!.
tidester, host
I hear you on the storage......
I have not heard the driveline clunk or the piston slap, but I will now be on the lookout for it.
DVD & CD...obviously a pain...does anyone know if there is an IPOD interface available yet? I know I can plug it in, but I want to use the stereo controls.
Floor mats....I want a thick carpeted mat, along with a cargo mat, and a full length mat for my bench 2nd row. however I ordered the Lloyds carpet sample from Stylin Concepts and the colors didn't match with the Ebony. Any suggestions?
Thanks :shades:
I, too, could go on and on about how much I love my Tahoe. Such an improvement over my 03 Z71. This is my 4th Tahoe, and the best, by leaps and bounds. I'm willing to overlook any minor annoyance like lack of storage, no coin holder, or not being able to use the cd while my son uses the DVD (I listen to XM anyway)because there are so many improvements. Have fun!!
I wanted black (figured that was what matched ebony), but their choices only go up to charcoal. So I called to place my order, and was told that charcoal is the right color. I also verified that if they didn't match I could send them back for a full refund. Fortunately, as you can see, charcoal is what I needed, and what you want.
Same as you, not sure if the charcoal would do it. But your pics say it all. Thanks again. :shades:
I will check my email and make the edits. I was unaware of the policy but now that I know I will follow it. I am very happy with my 07 LT 3 w/ all the bells and whistles. But more importantly since I was on the sales side I really wantedd to share how great my dealer and salesman were. I know how hard it can be to deal with salesman and GSMs; so I was "completely satisfied" with my sales and delivery process. Any way I look forward to future post and continued use of the knowledge I find here. Thanks to all for the help so far.
Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA. Once we arrive I am greeted by my salesman, he sits us down at his desk and gets me to fill in some info on my trade. He has another customer right now but starts the process of my trade evaluation anyway. I am so anxious I can't sit still and spend the next 45 min
pacing around the dealer floor or hanging out outside. All the while my girlfriend is busy working from her blackberry and papers she brought from the office. My salesman takes my Jeep for a drive and over to the Used car Dept. I inform
the GSM that the Jeep is actually in my girlfriend's name(speeding ticket last year forced me to "sell" it to her) and was this going to be a problem for trade in purposes. His reply was not a problem just we would have to buy it from her if she isn't on the title for the new one. So I talk it over with her and we agree to add her name to the new title, she wasn't paying anything so no sweat for her. My Salesman comes back we a number that is fair but a little low for trade and suggests we go to CarMax to sell if they are giving us a lot more. I had the trade appraised CarMax end of July for $1000 more than he was offering but also added 3000 mi since then. So it is now 6:45pm and I tell my Salesman ok we are heading
out there and will be back around 8:30 to finish the deal. He sighs and says "8:30?!?! Ok." To which I reply well look if you bump my trade by $500 I won't go. Now I sold cars and I know that my trade is worth more than either CarMax or
Dealer is giving; but both are fair offers, not insulting. So he "asks" the GSM and the GSM wants to get out earlier than later so he says, "Cowboy up lets get it done."
So, We finish the paperwork with my Salesman and he takes us to the FM and she says the the GSM told her to sell anything I want for $100 over cost. You know it is
nice when you don't have to bicker, banter, or argue over what is fair for all involved. So I got an extended 5y/75K mi warranty at a good price and they make a little money. I will recommend Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA to all.
My Salesman helps us move stuff over from the Jeep to the Tahoe when I discover that the cargo cover doesn't fit, he tries it and realizes it is for a Suburban not a
Tahoe. He says he is sorry and the guys in prep should have caught it; we agree on a "We OWE" sheet for a new one and everybody is again happy. I finish with a walk around and my Salesman is following me around with his hankerchief cleaning every spot I touch.
I show my Salesman how top operate the remote start on my Jeep, and he shows me how to operate the remote start onmy new Tahoe. I truely believe he wanted to see us happy and was thankful for our business.
So, I drove to work yesterday after spending 15min in our driveway just playing with her. What a dream to drive I can't wait to read every manual cover to cover. I kept my girlfriend up last night because I wanted to read the small feature booklet before I went to sleep.
With 80 miles on her I am very happy and am looking forward to installing the NAV/DVD bypass. Will update after that intstall and test.
Here's a link for the place I got mine.
http://premiermotoring.net/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=2143&sid=5iRDJe1V- C2nQ97X-11106581017.d0
Hopefully, this link works to get you to the YUKON page. If not, go to PremierMotoring.net and work your way to the "Floor & Cargo Mats", and make sure you get the right type/size. Specificallly for a 3 row vehicle with 3rd row removed.
Dave
I simply purchased the cargo mat for an '07 Tahoe LT (they don't come with the third row seats) and it just sits in over top of the tracks and all in the back with the seats out. It is made from a kind of heavy plastic/vinyl and has a curled lip all the way around to help keep everything on the mat when you take it out as well.
Hope that helps!
As an FYI, I removed my third row seats because I need to haul items in the back more often than I need to make more room for people. I purchased the cupped rubber/vinyl cargo mat from my GMC dealer for $55.00. It has worked out great and has never allowed liquids or other unwanted mess to get on the carpeting in the cargo area. There are many options available that have been discussed in this forum in past months. I would send a picture, but I haven't figured out how to attach a photo into this forum.
I think I read that the current $2,000. rebate runs thru 10/2/06. Anyone hearing that they may up the rebate (back) to $3,000.? I know a local dealer that has 46 LT3s and LTZs sitting on his lot.
Roadready
Tom - Franklin, MA
i'd double check the connections and make sure your wire taps are actually "tapping" and making a good connection and that all the other connections are snug
this is all i got - hope it helps :confuse:
Now maybe you (or someone else) can help me with my install. I tried today to pull off the plastic trim around the radio and could not get it off. The top popped right off (next to the radio) but when I got down next to the climate control panel it seemed to be attached there firmly - almost like it was part of the climate control panel itself. Any hints how to get the trim off?
-- Gregg
Boston, Mass
It is a pain to pull off. I actually found a wood/wax carver with a small thin blade and wrapped it in tape. There are like four clips that hold it on the side. It may be 2 or 3 on either side. I started in the bottom right corner and then worked my way along the bottom and then up the sides. For some reason the middle one felt like it held tighter than the rest. But with some pulling, and patience I was able to pop the last one off. I had a buddy help just to make sure I wasn't doing anything stupid, like just grip and rip. Thanks to all for the ideas, I called and emailed Costal yesterday, but I don't think I'll get a response until Monday or Tuesday.