buying 23 suburban LS diesel maybe

[yutuyu]

I have a 22 LS Duramax, superb mileage even if it’s a 4x4 model (around 6.5-6.8L/100km)
No smell nor noise.
Go 100% for that LS Suburban, you won’t be disappointed!

 

[Canadiansteelman]

I am going to check out a new Suburban tomorrow, lowest trim (LS), diesel. Is there any reason to not get it, assuming I can get it for around MSRP? I like the Z71 but they are impossible to find. Can I just put some AT tires on it and good to go? This one has the 20 inch wheel option already applied. I am willing to replace the wheels too with 18 or 17 or whatever is more reasonable if needed.

I'm coming from 25 years of owning gas Z71 Silverados so this will be quite a change. I have always wanted a Suburban though. I am going to either just put all the seats flat and throw a full size mattress back there or maybe take the seats out and build a platform. The back seats will probably never be used.

I spend a lot of time in the snow in Tahoe in the winter. In summer I tow a 3500 lb boat 3-4 days a week about half an hour each way to the water.

If I don't get this I am also looking at maybe a Ford Expedition Max. $10k more for heated/cooled seats and a way nicer screen/dash and leather. Not as nice looking as the Suburban.

Neither one has the good cruise control or auto hold or any good tech really. Kind of annoying since all the foreign cars have all that on every trim.

Just looking for any input you guys might have. Thanks.

I have a 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate with the Duramax diesel. Just love it. It replaced a 2022 Yukon Denali with the 6.2L. 6.2L was great but I like the diesel much better. Mileage is incredible at 27 MPG average so far. I expect it will get better once it's broken in. Drove it to Florida on I75 average speed of 75 MPH and was getting around 27 MPG. Can't beat that! Very quiet and powerful especially in hilly terrain. Engine torque is great! We love our Yukon, so much better than the previous generation.

 

[Canadiansteelman]

Not happy with my 21 Tahoe diesel
Smelly and the gas consumption is not as good as advertised
It is great only on highway
I am getting 12.5L/100km combined
I was expecting better
But main concern is the Tahoe became too noisy when it is idealing and dealer doesn’t do anything about it

You have something wrong with your engine as this is not normal for this diesel. My son has one of the early 3.0L diesels with lots of miles on it and it's very quiet, clean burning and economical. My Yukon 3.0L gets an average of 8.5L/100KM and my son consistently gets around 9.0 L/100KM one his GMC 1500 pickup. Both engines are clean burning, quiet, economical and powerful.

 

[ZKWBQD]

I am going to check out a new Suburban tomorrow, lowest trim (LS), diesel. Is there any reason to not get it, assuming I can get it for around MSRP? I like the Z71 but they are impossible to find. Can I just put some AT tires on it and good to go? This one has the 20 inch wheel option already applied. I am willing to replace the wheels too with 18 or 17 or whatever is more reasonable if needed.

I'm coming from 25 years of owning gas Z71 Silverados so this will be quite a change. I have always wanted a Suburban though. I am going to either just put all the seats flat and throw a full size mattress back there or maybe take the seats out and build a platform. The back seats will probably never be used.

I spend a lot of time in the snow in Tahoe in the winter. In summer I tow a 3500 lb boat 3-4 days a week about half an hour each way to the water.

If I don't get this I am also looking at maybe a Ford Expedition Max. $10k more for heated/cooled seats and a way nicer screen/dash and leather. Not as nice looking as the Suburban.

Neither one has the good cruise control or auto hold or any good tech really. Kind of annoying since all the foreign cars have all that on every trim.

Just looking for any input you guys might have. Thanks.

You couldn't GIVE me any diesel vehicle. I don't like the noise, or the smell. Perhaps things have improved recently, but I had to wait 8 months to get a Tahoe.

 

[Stbentoak]

You couldn't GIVE me any diesel vehicle. I don't like the noise, or the smell. Perhaps things have improved recently, but I had to wait 8 months to get a Tahoe.

You are severely out of touch with today’s reality. You would have probably waited longer for a Dmax…but you know why people do?
Because it’s the best choice for this vehicle….

 

[StephenPT]

You couldn't GIVE me any diesel vehicle. I don't like the noise, or the smell. Perhaps things have improved recently, but I had to wait 8 months to get a Tahoe.

When my dad saw my Yukon XL diesel for the first time he said “I thought you said you got a diesel?” Yeah - it’s that quiet.

 

[Fireman591]

I have a 2022 Suburban High Country with the Duramax 3.0. We love it. Low 20's in the city, around 30 highway and low 20's towing a utility trailer around 4000 pounds.

 

[Ingeinge]

Hey guys here is an update. I gave up trying to find a diesel even though I wanted one. The only two I had found sold before I could even try to buy them. I found a white z71 5.3 gas with the luxury package on the chevy site and put a deposit to hold it until it arrived at the dealer. I bought it yesterday. This tranny is so smooth compared to my 2010 and 2014 6 speed silverados. Those things clunked into gears so hard.

One funny thing is it has the following gap settings even though it doesn't have adaptive cruise. So the settings do nothing apparently. Kind of weird but whatever.

 

[tom3]

Also need to consider the price increase for diesel fuel. Commonly getting 21 mpg on regular gas would need to compare @ 31 mpg on fuel oil. Other considerations of course but also need to weigh the cost of the vehicle too. If I were in a moderate climate, drive a lot of highway miles, and had the money I'd probably go with a diesel myself.

 

[StephenPT]

One funny thing is it has the following gap settings even though it doesn't have adaptive cruise. So the settings do nothing apparently. Kind of weird but whatever.

The button controls the distance at which it will alert you that you’re following too close. When turned on a little green car icon will show in the upper LH corner of the cluster. When you’re following too close it will change to orange and alert you based on your gap setting. Congrats on the new rig!