Just bought an ‘18 Yukon Denali

[15YUKON]

How would you compare the ride of your 2015 Denali with your old Expedition? I’ve heard several folks on here say their Yukon Denali’s drove smooth in the first year or two of ownership and then became rough suddenly. That might be a fluke though.


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Well in short i love both. It’s going to be a slightly confusing explanation. The Expedition felt little bumps in the road more noticeably than the GMC for sure which could get annoying, however when hitting large bumps like a speed bump in a construction zone the Expedition faired better and took the force more smoothly with less bounce through the cab. The Expedition feels a bit more confident while towing as well, felt like it was on tracks, mine had the 5.4 so not sure what the 3.5 feels like in it. The 5.4 wasn’t the fastest motor but it moved that truck just fine.

 

[cardude2000]

I know what they start at. You won’t find many of these ‘base’ models on dealers lots.
Most of what’s discussed here are trucks way above the base models.
Add a few options to a 4wd Denali or Tahoe LTZ, you could be quite a bit over $70K. And, I was just thinking of the ‘17’ models. I’m sure the ‘18’ is going up.

You want a capable, 8 passenger, 4x4 with a solid V8, a Tahoe nicely fits the bill for ~$50k. Not sure why you’re taking about a loaded denali if you don’t want ‘all the extras’ as you claimed.

And who cares if it’s not ‘on the lot’. Go order one. It’s easy.

 

[Mike M]

You want a capable, 8 passenger, 4x4 with a solid V8, a Tahoe nicely fits the bill for ~$50k. Not sure why you’re taking about a loaded denali if you don’t want ‘all the extras’ as you claimed.

And who cares if it’s not ‘on the lot’. Go order one. It’s easy.

i don’t totally disagree with you,but the way it’s going that base model will be pushing $70K in about 8 years. The ‘extras’ don’t justify the cost difference between the base and the loaded models.
IMO, just way too much technology.
An example is a outside rear view mirror. With all it’s features today, could cost you over $500. to replace at the dealer. Vibrating seat to signal lane departure ? Who needs it ? It’s all crap.
By the way, my neighbor tells me that the tech. in the seat of his 2015 Denali makes them very uncomfortable on a ride more than 2 hours.
I guess what I really want is a new truck that looks like the Denali, without all the bells and whistles, for around $55K.
I won’t hold my breath.

 

[NYisles1]

i don’t totally disagree with you,but the way it’s going that base model will be pushing $70K in about 8 years. The ‘extras’ don’t justify the cost difference between the base and the loaded models.
IMO, just way too much technology.
An example is a outside rear view mirror. With all it’s features today, could cost you over $500. to replace at the dealer. Vibrating seat to signal lane departure ? Who needs it ? It’s all crap.
By the way, my neighbor tells me that the tech. in the seat of his 2015 Denali makes them very uncomfortable on a ride more than 2 hours.
I guess what I really want is a new truck that looks like the Denali, without all the bells and whistles, for around $55K.
I won’t hold my breath.

Your current $50k would be worth closer to

i don’t totally disagree with you,but the way it’s going that base model will be pushing $70K in about 8 years. The ‘extras’ don’t justify the cost difference between the base and the loaded models.
IMO, just way too much technology.
An example is a outside rear view mirror. With all it’s features today, could cost you over $500. to replace at the dealer. Vibrating seat to signal lane departure ? Who needs it ? It’s all crap.
By the way, my neighbor tells me that the tech. in the seat of his 2015 Denali makes them very uncomfortable on a ride more than 2 hours.
I guess what I really want is a new truck that looks like the Denali, without all the bells and whistles, for around $55K.
I won’t hold my breath.

Agree with your neighbor about the seats. Can’t stand mine.

But your arguing for something that exists. You can definitely get a Yukon for 55k. When you say you want it to look like a Denali, you mean the grill? The chrome trim?

 

[Serg-214]

You can get a Yukon SLT Premium which just about looks like a Denali. Ive seen some 17s going for 54-56k. Even a pretty loaded Tahoe LT for under 55k easily. There's a couple of dealers in the Dallas area that have some new leftover '16 LTZ Tahoe/Burbs for 54-58k.

 

[GTNator]

You can get a Yukon SLT Premium which just about looks like a Denali. Ive seen some 17s going for 54-56k. Even a pretty loaded Tahoe LT for under 55k easily. There's a couple of dealers in the Dallas area that have some new leftover '16 LTZ Tahoe/Burbs for 54-58k.

Yup, THIS is your solution. You get a front that looks almost like a Denali, I think it even looks better in certain color combinations.

 

[cardude2000]

that base model will be pushing $70K in about 8 years.

I didnt realize you were arguing about what the price of the 2026 tahoe may be.

My bad.

 

[Mike M]

You can get a Yukon SLT Premium which just about looks like a Denali. Ive seen some 17s going for 54-56k. Even a pretty loaded Tahoe LT for under 55k easily. There's a couple of dealers in the Dallas area that have some new leftover '16 LTZ Tahoe/Burbs for 54-58k.

Thanks. I get it. I know there are deals out there. I’m just trying to make a point about mfrs. pricing, and what they’re turning these vehicles into.
Yesterday a friend told me he bought a Ford F-350 Dually - loaded.
Listed for $81K. In 2004 he bought pretty much the same truck. It listed then for $35K.
All these mfrs are up to the same games.

 

[cardude2000]

Thanks. I get it. I know there are deals out there. I’m just trying to make a point about mfrs. pricing, and what they’re turning these vehicles into.
Yesterday a friend told me he bought a Ford F-350 Dually - loaded.
Listed for $81K. In 2004 he bought pretty much the same truck. It listed then for $35K.
All these mfrs are up to the same games.

In 2004 the base 350 was $23K, thats $31K today.

The base price of a 2017 is $32K

The base prices have literally not budged though they've figured out how to extract more $$$ and margin from the high end stuff.

 

[Serg-214]

Thanks. I get it. I know there are deals out there. I’m just trying to make a point about mfrs. pricing, and what they’re turning these vehicles into.
Yesterday a friend told me he bought a Ford F-350 Dually - loaded.
Listed for $81K. In 2004 he bought pretty much the same truck. It listed then for $35K.
All these mfrs are up to the same games.

I hear ya...back in 07 my Tahoe was about 37k. 10 years later just about every trim is damn near double the price.
What are the new redesigned ones gonna cost in 2-3 years? 90-120k?