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Hi Tony,

Yeah that is a great website and good resource.

Both the 6.2 and the 5.3 are solid engines ... don't know about the 4.8 which is in some Tahoes but that's underpowered anyway so I'd stay clear of it. If gas mileage is a concern, and it is for most of us, and you can do without some of the Denali accessories/options not available on the Tahoe, I would recommend the Tahoe. Not only because of the smaller engine but because the Denali is an AWD vehicle as opposed to the Tahoe which is a 2wd/4wd switch. If you're looking at a 2wd Denali then of course disregard this because it doesn't apply. But driving a 6.2 in full time AWD is a fuel inefficient as it gets. Plus Tahoes are cheaper and one can swap for some of the Denali accessories down the road.

Other than that the styling differences between the Hoe and the Nali are a matter of personal taste. Some folks like the front end curvy design of the Yuk, others the more straight lines approach of the Hoe.

Hope that helps a little. :)

---------- Post added at 02:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:11 PM ----------

Just to clarify ... by saying the Hoes are 'cheaper' I mean you'll be able to get a newer one with less miles on it for the same price as a Nali and spend less fueling it. :waytogo:
 

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Thx never knew about that site. Let me ask this. I'm on a budget of 30k with not a lot of wiggle room for hundreds of dollars of something were to break. I could work some overtime jobs to make it up though.

I drive 64 miles round trip to work and car pool so I only drive maybe once or twice a week.

Would you go all out and look for a denali with the 6.2 or just get a tahoe Yukon. Car payment will be exactly what I pay now aslong as I stay under 30k plus mpg may be the same as I put premium in my car now with an avg of 18 mpg.

I'm sure these motors are good for 150-200k and this will be the last vehicle we buy for years.

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Not to pry but if you're going to be that stretched to where if you're to buy this vehicle that you won't have any wiggle room for money to make repairs as they are required (and they WILL be required at some point) why not by something a little cheaper that you can actually afford??
 
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Ok reading it again I guess my main issue isnt having the money to pay for the repairs. I'm looking at I wouldn't want to buy a car and right after fix something.

The truck will mostly be driven for family trips and on my srt I've put on 20k in the last three years.

I could make the repairs I'm sure I'm more concerned with having a car payment along with repairs. That goes with any car . I will look into after market warranties but I've have been lucky to nver have owned a car with more than 50k. Which is why I'm willing to go a little higher mileage for a much nicer car if I'm going to hold on to it for years. If that makes sense.

I almost pulled the trigger on a acadia and traverse but after reading on the forums they don't get much better mpg nor as reliable.

Thx soul I love the look of the hoe front more than the Yukon. I had a 07 Yukon a couple years ago great ride. Should have kept it but I didn't so now I'm back again.

I live in phx so it almost never snows so I don't need awd and I don't tow so probably won't need the big engine. I now just need a dealer to work on the price of a hoe.
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Looks nice to me...
 
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Lol yeah the running boards look a little lame.

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Meant to ask also does the 6.0 go into v4 mode too? What's the best mileage you have squeezed out. I have all highway to work and can cruise control no problem.

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