New vehicle recommendations

[Themadangler]

I would get a 2020 in the $40 to low 50's, it's already taken a $30-40k depreciation and will easily last 10 years, win win in my book

Great point. Definitely something to consider.

 

[steiny93]

Great point. Definitely something to consider.

If you go 2020 you are in the previous body style; I'd vote 2021 or higher as the price diff isn't significant 20 to 21.

On the 21's and up; the used prices are really dropping. If you don't need a truck right now I'd wait.
On the new, inventory is increasing and price reductions are getting easier; I'd also wait.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

I appreciate your feedback. Ive never owned a diesel but worry about diesel prices at the pump. Any other diesel engine concerns other rhan that turbo? Im leaning towards the yukon xl denali with 6.2, but will consider a 5.3 suburban also as thats the current vehicle and we had no issues with it.

Diesels also don't like short trips. Another thing - the current Yukon/Tahoe has more cargo space than the 2015-20 Yukon XL/Suburban since they stretched it quite a bit...

 

[Themadangler]

Diesels also don't like short trips. Another thing - the current Yukon/Tahoe has more cargo space than the 2015-20 Yukon XL/Suburban since they stretched it quite a bit...

That's interesting to learn. My current 2014 suburban just barely fits into my garage. I'll have to compare the length of newer ones.

 

[Stbentoak]

This DMax is very happy doing regen's in town (using DEF to self clean the exhaust); my ecoDiesel isn't nearly as forgiving.

FYI, this is simply not factual. DEF is used daily as it is running to reduce NOX emissions and had nothing to do with regens. Regens are nothing but fuel and heat to burn off the DPF....

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

That's interesting to learn. My current 2014 suburban just barely fits into my garage. I'll have to compare the length of newer ones.

Newer Suburban/XL/ESV one is about 2” longer than the 2014. I had to make some changes in my garage when I got it.

 

[Themadangler]

Newer Suburban/XL/ESV one is about 2” longer than the 2014. I had to make some changes in my garage when I got it.

Thanks. I should be alright just wont be able to pass by with garage door closed.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Motion activated laser pointer on the ceiling, pointing at the edge of the speaker on the dash allows me to hit the tight parking tolerance

 

[steiny93]

FYI, this is simply not factual. DEF is used daily as it is running to reduce NOX emissions and had nothing to do with regens. Regens are nothing but fuel and heat to burn off the DPF....

I should have been more specific; but it isn't entirely not factual as.
Regens increased exhaust temps which will require more DEF in the SCR (catalytic converter) to keep the NOx numbers within spec, so in that sense, DEF is used more during a regeneration.

DEF and Regens are connected.

 

[Sean Michael]

I would like to piggyback on this thread because I had a similar question and don't think there's a need start a new topic about it.

I have a 2019 Tahoe with 36K miles, no mechanical problems so far. I've been considering upgrading to a 2023 and going with a fully-loaded High County trim (current 2019 is an LT). This isn't a need situation, I just want more options, like ventilated seats and the 6.2L motor, and the newer 10-speed transmission and IRS sounds nice. It's easy to find discussions on both generations about issues, like transmission issues with the 15-19s, lifter issues with 21s and some 22s, and seemingly more 'electrical gremlins' with the 21+ generation.

Would it be a mistake to trade in a perfectly working 2019 for a 2023? Are the newer rigs actually more reliable than the prior generation despite the issues I see posted here? I would like a newer Tahoe, but all the talk about lifter issues, the 6.2s spinning bearings and/or locking up, and the electrical gremlin talk is concerning.