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2007 and newer Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon
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I do need the 3rd row seat since I have 3 boys to haul around...
The interior is a huge improvement, but we use the 3rd row seat quite often when pulling the boat to the lake, thus we need storage behind the 3rd row. The Tahoe virtually has zero room behind the 3rd row and even folded up, they still take up to much room. So, I'll wait for another Suburban/Yukon XL.
I don't want to start another 3rd row debate, we just happen to need the extra room and is why a Suburban will be better for us. A fold flat 3rd row still wouldn't be much help since we use the 3rd row quite a bit.
I think I heard somewhere that the new Suburban LTZ will have the same 6.0 liter engine and AWD system as the Yukon XL Denali. Will the Tahoe LTZ also get it?
I like what you are saying about the $1,500 coupon and getting high value on your trade in makes my mouth water. I stopped at a Chevy Dealer this weekend and sat in a new Tahoe and was very imopressed with the interior. My wife is gonna kill me!! (and this is her daily driver!) I like a lot of the improvement and can't wait to drive one. I wonder how long before the 6 speed is offered across the board!
Tips, hints, forum pointers? (<--mostly talking about the 1500 loyalty thing)
Edit: Forgot to add why I posted this in the Tahoe topic.
I saw the Avalanche on the InsideLine Chicago auto show section, and realized that the front 1/2 is basically identical to the Tahoe, and the rear lower half is pretty much Suburban (including suspension setups).
Wanting to get a better idea of what it was going to be like on lots but not wanting to wait for them to actually hit the lots first, and wanting to see the various '07 colors and interiors, I checked out my local dealers and saw vehicles ranging from an SLT trimmed Yukon and a Tahoe LTZ to a variety of Tahoe LTs. Both of the upper trim vehicles were fully loaded, including backup cams, nav, DVD, sunroofs, etc. And both were white with the gray colored interiors.
After getting a good look inside and playing with some of the features I found I would actually consider ordering a Tahoe. The only reason I don't is that I occasionally need to haul something, but I found out how uncomfortable I become sticking rough materials in the interior of my finely finished machines back with my Trailblazer (which is when I traded it for my truck). The Silverado, while great, is a bit long, especially considering that I don't tow or haul nearly as often as I just tote family from place to place or simply drive it to and from work. It doesn't hurt that the new vehicles are much nicer than the last generation all around, either.
So it's Avalanche for me now.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax_afv.shtml
The U.S. federal tax code defines "clean-fuel" vehicles as motor vehicles designed to be propelled by one of the following fuels:
* Natural gas
* Liquified natural gas (LNG)
* Liquified petroleum gas (LPG)
* Hydrogen
* Electricity (e.g., some gasoline/electric hybrids)
* Any other fuel that is at least 85% alcohol or ether (e.g., E85)
It appears that the Tahoe DOES qualify as a clean fuel vehicle. I was thinking like you originally, but the tax forms this year did have a seperation on hybrids, which prompted me to research it. In that web page you'll find that any "E85" vehicle does qualify for the $2000 tax benifit. But that is only up till the end of 2005. We'll have to wait and see if it is true in 2006 also.
Then there's the other issue of actually finding E85 fuel. In my town some rural areas 100 miles out have it, but I've yet to see it for sale in town. Oh well.
Chevy Rocks!
The deduction is equal to the cost of the vehicle's engine, the equipment used to store or deliver the fuel, and the equipment used to exhaust combusted gases, up to a maximum of $2,000 for vehicles places in service by the end of 2005.
The IRS site explains this slightly better: IRS
For vehicles that may be propelled by both a clean-burning fuel and any other fuel, your deduction is generally the additional cost of permitting the use of the clean-burning fuel.
How much does GM charge you for their flex-fuel engine? The answer has always been...nothing.
How many 2007 Tahoes were sold in '05? None.
From what I've read of the law effective after 12/31/05, E85 flex-fuel vehicles won't even be considered an "alternative fuel vehicle" because they can operate on gasoline. Of course, that requires reading through the 139 page document found here House technical review
And no I don't sit around reading this stuff for the forums benefit. This is apart of my profession, so to speak.
Besides, reviews don't make tax law. Most taxes are based on suggestion rather than law. If there's a way, it will be found. Think positive sebring, postive.
I do think there should be some incentives for flex-fuel vehicles. And oh yeah, apply the gas-guzzler tax to all non-business use vehicles regardless of size. Haha, like that would ever be fair :confuse:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060224/sc_nm/bizfeature_energy_ethanol_dc
I'm definately going to remember that GM was a major player and a start for E85 when it starts to become extremely popular.
If you don't mind me askin', what didjuh have to pay for the 100,000 mile extended warranty? Did it have a 5 year time limit? :shades:
For an example, we got a 80,000 6 year on my wifes HHR, They wanted $3000 for it, I talked them down to $1000. Warranties are usually hugh money makers for companies. First, they've got 3 years of investing they can do on the money (original warrenty time) at which time they've made more than enough to cover just about anything for a car, of which very few have work done anyway. Then they have themselves negotiated lower prices for work done, so it's much cheaper for them to pay for it anyway.
Basically, pick a number and tell them what you want to pay. If they don't bite, tell them you've already got something else where for about that amount. Car dealerships hate to loose sales, on anything. If you can't get them to deal on that, don't buy. Shop around and you can find better. My credit union has warranties at almost the price I negotiated with the dealer, with no negotiation needed.
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Congrats on your new Yukon, what a beaut of a car!
2,500 Nisan Armadas were sold in February.
7,292 Ford Expeditions
2,868 Toyota Sequoias
7,924 Durangos
Only one to out sell it for the year is the Explorer(29,559). For February the Explorer(17,559) and Escape(15,583) out sold the Tahoe(28,524) but only by a few units.
I am not following your numbers here......can you clarify?
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Not sure what you mean by "so little interior room"? If you are coming out of a different type vehicle, maybe then.
I drove a new 4wd Yukon today and really thought it was nice. Interior was great and roomy to me, but I am used to our 99 Yukon. The brakes were a big improvement over our 99 and the 06 I drove a couple of months ago. Didn't play around with the stereo, power mirrors etc., just took it for a quick spin down the freeway. Feels powerful, excellent ride and did not notice the DOD. I did figure out that there are 2, 5.3 liter engines available on the 2WDs though. The one that will burn ethanol is rated one mile per gallon less on the highway.
Question...Could someone explain to me the pros and cons of 4WD vs all wheel drive (Denali). All opinions appreciated.
For years we have bought HOndas and have been used to the MSRP or higher pricing. What kind of discount on MSRP is reasonable to expect on a Tahoe?
For such a large vehicle there is not proportionate passenger space.
Also, what kind of deals are people getting on the SLT's? Anyone paying invoice or closer to MSRP? Any input would be great. Thanks.
With these quality products now out there why would anyone w/o grammar school age kids want to drive a minivan?
I actually did check out the 3rd row seats even though they won't be on my order form. There just isn't sufficient cargo space behind them, which is more important to me than 3rd row seats.
The 4WD system with the t-case typically has three settings. 2-HI for highway, 4-HI for highway with poor road conditions and 4-Lo for off road deep mud, steep grade type use.
The beauty of AWD is that you don't have to mess with turning it on or changing modes. It is always there but there is a small sacrifice of fuel economy, probably less than 1MPG at highway speeds.
If you dont go off road but drive on slippery roads during winter, AWD is the way to go.
If you want to go off road, 4WD is best.
Watch out for towing capacities with AWD, they may not be as high as the 4WD models.
We just drive in the snow occasionaly, and every once in a while get in some sand/loose dirt but never any serious offroading (anymore). We have had four, 4WD trucks or SUVs in a row and will have another by summer.
The loaded SLT Yukon that we looked at stickered at $50k so will wait to see what the Denalis are before deciding.
For February 15,431 Tahoes were sold, making it third behind the Explorer and Escape.
Good luck on getting any discount on the new 07 Tahoe. This vehicle is still new and demand is a lot higher than the supply. May be in 6 months or a year may be? I read some article that mentioned GM is getting 40K for each on the average.
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