When I had my old 2002 suburban in Hawaii I only got 10 to 13 mpg. And like he said there is no highway mpg there. Also I averaged less than 10k miles per year while I lived there so you don't drive nearly as much. I have owned my Yukon XL Denali for 9 months and put over 25k miles on it so far.
2011 Yukon Denali vs 2011 Yukon/2011 Tahoe
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Gurrzt
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I own a Denali that is 2 RWD, I'm sure you can find one on a lot somewhere. For the vehicles you mention, and considering the weight, the 6.2L is the way to go.
mike1944
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I bought my 2010 Denali new when I lived in Southern California. Figured the resale value with AWD would be better but doubted I would need it.
Then I got caught in the snow/ice in Yosemite - pulled right out when others were slipping and sliding around; went down a dirt road in Northern California National Forest - pulled right through the mud and muck and a couple of streams; caught in the snow/ice in Yellowstone - same result.
Now I live in beautiful Oregon. It snows up here. AWD worth it to me. Would not be without it.
My driving is almost 100% highway and the meter tells me I'm getting plus or minus 17 MPG.
52k miles and no repairs. Love all the toys. At my age I need those heated/cooled seats, and that heated steering wheel is great!
6.2 is worth every penny when you are pulling into highway traffic.
Then I got caught in the snow/ice in Yosemite - pulled right out when others were slipping and sliding around; went down a dirt road in Northern California National Forest - pulled right through the mud and muck and a couple of streams; caught in the snow/ice in Yellowstone - same result.
Now I live in beautiful Oregon. It snows up here. AWD worth it to me. Would not be without it.
My driving is almost 100% highway and the meter tells me I'm getting plus or minus 17 MPG.
52k miles and no repairs. Love all the toys. At my age I need those heated/cooled seats, and that heated steering wheel is great!
6.2 is worth every penny when you are pulling into highway traffic.
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