Talk me out of it or into it
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thanks everyone. Some great comments to think about. We do like our tahoe, but AFM, MRC, things like that have me concerned. I didn't want that stuff but my truck came with it as the wife wanted the premier model.
To me its not really about the cost of repairs, but more the inconvience of it having issues during a trip or whatever. I don't know much about the 3.5 EB, but those who have it on the other forums love it especially for towing. And we do plan to move up to a bigger boat with a dry weight of 4200lbs. So with gas/gear and tandem trailer come in about 6200-6400 lbs.
To me its not really about the cost of repairs, but more the inconvience of it having issues during a trip or whatever. I don't know much about the 3.5 EB, but those who have it on the other forums love it especially for towing. And we do plan to move up to a bigger boat with a dry weight of 4200lbs. So with gas/gear and tandem trailer come in about 6200-6400 lbs.
Sounds like a 6 cylinder Duramax engine in a Tahoe or Suburban for 2021, is in your future.
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I'm at 31700 miles right now so I will let the group know if anything happens, I do the regular maintenance and I kind of expect the mag ride shocks to go first. I try to stay on top of the warranty items and have had all of the recalls done. Take it to the dealer right before the warranty ends and have then thoroughly go through the entire vehicle to find and fix anything they see. Recently they found leaking oil cooling lines, leaking pinion bearing, vacuum assist in the braking system and their have been about 20 service bulletins since manufacture, I would not say these trucks are without problems for sure but if you stay on top of the stuff above the bugs get worked out at little to no cost to you. At that point all that should be left is regular maintenance, tires, wipers, filters etc. I may opt for a 2021 in 2-3 years after we all see what the next generation goes through. I expect to put on a 100,000 miles before I let mine go.
I had a 98 Ford truck for awhile (5 years) bought it with low mileage 36000 miles. After 60,000 miles it started to go downhill and never stopped. Such a lemon. GMC has always been a solid performer for me but so has Toyota. Right now I am into GMC and Chevrolet and pleased with the results. Good luck with your Tahoe.
I had a 98 Ford truck for awhile (5 years) bought it with low mileage 36000 miles. After 60,000 miles it started to go downhill and never stopped. Such a lemon. GMC has always been a solid performer for me but so has Toyota. Right now I am into GMC and Chevrolet and pleased with the results. Good luck with your Tahoe.
Garandman
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We had a Transit T250 with 3.5 EcoBoost. Far stronger than our 5.3 Tahoe with max towing, and got substantially better mpg than our V8 Express van. Folks seem to forget just about every diesel on the market is turbocharged.
We don’t tow over 6,000 and the Tahoe does a great job with that.
The Tahoe platform is one of the vehicles most often driven over 200,000 miles. Ours has 50K and runs beautifully.
Don’t see the wisdom of eating a bunch of depreciation for a new truck, then selling it with barely more than break-in mileage. Brand-specific forums always amplify problems: owners seldom log in to post “All is well.”
Lt Belspur
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I have a 2016 Tahoe Z-71. Just turned 72,000 miles. The only issues I had was the A/C Condenser and the Brake Vacuum Pump and the XM Antenna.
I did buy the Ally extended plan.
I am seriously looking at the 2021 Diesel Tahoe. Disappointed that the Z-71 does not have the Diesel Option.
I did buy the Ally extended plan.
I am seriously looking at the 2021 Diesel Tahoe. Disappointed that the Z-71 does not have the Diesel Option.
James Ward
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Keep the Tahoe. Your worries of the unknown future are illogical. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. These vehicles are great and last a very long time if you maintain them. That’s the reason you can get such a great trade in value on it!
Also, have you been following Ford? They could be headed towards bankruptcy or at the very least significant financial distress. I wouldn’t buy anything from them right now till they figure out what they want to do going forward. (They should probably stop producing all vehicles except the Mustang and F150, but who knows).
Keep the Tahoe, maintain it, and if in the future you get the itch to buy something new, talk the wife into letting you make your own decisions on what truck to drive! (In a nice voice, lol).
Of all posts, this to me makes the most sense. You don't know of any problems as of yet, and everything has worked out OK so far. So why would you decide now that your Tahoe won't keep working OK for your future ? Right now you have the towing ability you need, and with a V8. Do you think with a Turbocharged V6 it will stay that way ? Ford doesn't put a V8 in the SUV lineup, so you are talking about getting a pickup, which if you decide on carrying people besides the boat, your going to have to get a Crew Cab pickup. That means getting a larger truck than you now have, why ? Grat you I have had my Tahoe for two years now, (It was a lease and a rental before I got it and with 62872 miles on it it is still very comfortable and reliable truck. Could I trade it in. . . Sure, for what ? You NEVER are given as much as you think when you trade in anything ! this has been proven many times over by marketplace investigations ! A dealership NEVER loses a penny, Trust me I know !
Stepping up lot of times is stepping back. I'm sure that a V6 turbocharged engine is fine, but why ? If you tow a lot and a V6 is going to be pushed harder with the current load, or harder than your present 5.3 V8, then a V6 it's going to develop problems (sorry Ford guys), but it's simple mechanical logic that a V8 naturally aspirated engine isn't pushed as hard than a V6. More moving parts = more things to wear out. I'm not saying this because I own a V8 Tahoe, it's only recall was a ECM reflash. But look at the Tahoe, if it were or was a problem vehicle, why would police departments across the country use it ? I know that a ford explorer are used quite often , but what is their pursuit vehicles ? Tahoes.
If you are worried about problem in the future, wait till they actually develop, then think about jumping ship. I really think that the problems to worry about aren't anywhere in sight yet. If you worry about transmission problems, put on a larger trans cooler. If you think there are lots of other problems, where are the statistics ? We have Tahoes here that are pussing 350.000 miles and still sounding like new. You can do whatever you like, but running because the sky is falling guess what, it Ain't ! Good luck and calm down. just enjoy the present day, that is where you live.
Also, have you been following Ford? They could be headed towards bankruptcy or at the very least significant financial distress. I wouldn’t buy anything from them right now till they figure out what they want to do going forward. (They should probably stop producing all vehicles except the Mustang and F150, but who knows).
Keep the Tahoe, maintain it, and if in the future you get the itch to buy something new, talk the wife into letting you make your own decisions on what truck to drive! (In a nice voice, lol).
Of all posts, this to me makes the most sense. You don't know of any problems as of yet, and everything has worked out OK so far. So why would you decide now that your Tahoe won't keep working OK for your future ? Right now you have the towing ability you need, and with a V8. Do you think with a Turbocharged V6 it will stay that way ? Ford doesn't put a V8 in the SUV lineup, so you are talking about getting a pickup, which if you decide on carrying people besides the boat, your going to have to get a Crew Cab pickup. That means getting a larger truck than you now have, why ? Grat you I have had my Tahoe for two years now, (It was a lease and a rental before I got it and with 62872 miles on it it is still very comfortable and reliable truck. Could I trade it in. . . Sure, for what ? You NEVER are given as much as you think when you trade in anything ! this has been proven many times over by marketplace investigations ! A dealership NEVER loses a penny, Trust me I know !
Stepping up lot of times is stepping back. I'm sure that a V6 turbocharged engine is fine, but why ? If you tow a lot and a V6 is going to be pushed harder with the current load, or harder than your present 5.3 V8, then a V6 it's going to develop problems (sorry Ford guys), but it's simple mechanical logic that a V8 naturally aspirated engine isn't pushed as hard than a V6. More moving parts = more things to wear out. I'm not saying this because I own a V8 Tahoe, it's only recall was a ECM reflash. But look at the Tahoe, if it were or was a problem vehicle, why would police departments across the country use it ? I know that a ford explorer are used quite often , but what is their pursuit vehicles ? Tahoes.
If you are worried about problem in the future, wait till they actually develop, then think about jumping ship. I really think that the problems to worry about aren't anywhere in sight yet. If you worry about transmission problems, put on a larger trans cooler. If you think there are lots of other problems, where are the statistics ? We have Tahoes here that are pussing 350.000 miles and still sounding like new. You can do whatever you like, but running because the sky is falling guess what, it Ain't ! Good luck and calm down. just enjoy the present day, that is where you live.
KATfishing
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My '08 Yukon Denali feels ancient after reading your post. Mine has 162K on it, and as some folks on here know from recent posts, it wasn't until this fall that I was double hit from a transmission followed by front diff failure, but that was OVER 150K of driving. Unless you are really having issues with it, I would keep driving it and take care of it. You're just getting started. 36K is like BRAND NEW in my world.
Bigkevschopshop
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36k miles... yeah something may happen, something may not happen to 236k... If you know a vehicle, know the service history, and there has been no signs of an issue, keep it man, maybe wait for 21 to come out, drive one and make a decision. Honestly I am at 135k on my 2012... 1 broken motor mount is the worst repair I have had to make..... Did it at a buddies shop and was super easy with right stuff. I would'nt get a v6 ford anything... 5.0 v8 is about their only motor that is made to last anymore.. Turbos are cool etc, but more failure points for sure. towing with a v6 can suck. You are not towing very much out of your requirements for your vehicles, if you towed every day of the week or every weekend all year, then I would highly suggest a truck or a 2500 burb... I think if you switched you would kick yourself in the ass later, but that's my opinion.
