2017 Tahoe Premier vs Yukon Denali---which would you buy and why?

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Everyone’s definition of ‘barely broken in’ is different. Is 20k barely broken in? Mine has 20k and it’s only depreciated $10k from the selling price.

20k is barely broken in. Even still The dealer would laugh you out if you expected 55k for trade in. Mine is a mid model year 2015 Denali XL Fully loaded and id be surprised if I could fetch 35 grand realistically at trade in. Not that it’s all about money and not trying to come across as rude although at Times I do just saying a denali has lost a lot more than 10 grand in a year and a half.
 
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20k is barely broken in. Even still The dealer would laugh you out if you expected 55k for trade in. Mine is a mid model year 2015 Denali XL Fully loaded and id be surprised if I could fetch 35 grand realistically at trade in. Not that it’s all about money and not trying to come across as rude although at Times I do just saying a denali has lost a lot more than 10 grand in a year and a half.

True. I’d probably get maybe 50k.

You’re entitled to your opinion by I’ll take KBB and Edmunds experience/data over yours.
 

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Depends how much you drive, with the miles I put on it dropped like a rock. My truck was mid 70s new and is now probably worth around 35 to 40 grand *Not trade in* I’m talking that’s what the dealer would sell it for. Trade in maybe 32ish grand. 60k miles on it. I see one year old tahoes all the time for $20,000 less than new barely broken in. Value is perceived by the consumer and after owning one I don’t see 70 grand in value anymore for a new one again.
Unfortunately I have to disagree. I too thought the same thing, until I started shopping around for a replacement. Looking at the prices of the new Lincoln's and top of the line Expedition Max's I have decided to keep my Denali once it comes off lease. This because every nicely equipped full sizes SUV that can tow more than 5000# is in the $70K ballpark.
I'm starting to think my $76K Denali for $68K was a deal. lol
 

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Unfortunately I have to disagree. I too thought the same thing, until I started shopping around for a replacement. Looking at the prices of the new Lincoln's and top of the line Expedition Max's I have decided to keep my Denali once it comes off lease. This because every nicely equipped full sizes SUV that can tow more than 5000# is in the $70K ballpark.
I'm starting to think my $76K Denali for $68K was a deal. lol

I came from Ford vehicles in a ford family wouldn’t mind the new expedition here. I just wish they’d put their damn 6.2 in one. That’s why I love the GMC.
 
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I came from Ford vehicles in a ford family wouldn’t mind the new expedition here. I just wish they’d put their damn 6.2 in one. That’s why I love the GMC.

I agree but I’m excited to drive the expy/navi

More horses, torque and towing than the GMC’s.
 

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I agree but I’m excited to drive the expy/navi

More horses, torque and towing than the GMC’s.

They do win in all those aspects and I’m excited to test it too. but have you ever driven a Ford with their 6.2 Boss? Im a fan of bigger displacement. It’s the most aggressive sounding V8 I’ve ever driven. Sounds way better than my 6.2 theirs screams when it’s up at 6 grand and there is just nothing like that deadly powerful sound. Might have to grab an older raptor to nab one. As far as towing the ford always had the upper hand. A 5.4 Triton expy base can tow more than my Denali.
 
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They do win in all those aspects and I’m excited to test it too. but have you ever driven a Ford with their 6.2 Boss? Im a fan of bigger displacement. It’s the most aggressive sounding V8 I’ve ever driven. Sounds way better than my 6.2 theirs screams when it’s up at 6 grand and there is just nothing like that deadly powerful sound. I might just have to go buy an older Raptor or a newer F-250 to nab one.

Haven’t no. I love my 6.2L in the Denali and with a catback it sounds great. I hate the stuttering and lurching that the drivetrain has though.

It’s really amazing they are getting 450hp out of a 6.
 

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There’s that Ford 6.2 growl I’m talking about. But anyway yes the V6 power is impressive. I’m sure GM will counter with something soon.
 

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Part of me just doesn't know if I would feel satisfied driving a 6 cylinder turbo toy hauler.
I've owned several turbo and supercharged vehicles. But a 6 cylinder turbo truck...just lifeless.
A truck is supposed to be loud and raunchy and just sound like it tows.
 

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