Yukon Denali or plain Yukon

hotmom76 · 10-15-2007, 09:14 AM

First, I am not here to get any remarks about global warming and how SUVs are killing the environment.

Ok, we are getting an SUV cuz the sedan is just not cutting it when it comes to chauffeuring kids around.

It is between the Yukon Denali and the regular Yukon.

The Denali is just cool, but expensive. The regular Yukon is good, but not flashy.
I like flashy.

So, what you buy if money wasn't an issue? If you could afford the Denali, would you get it even though it is extravagant??

Or would you get the Yukon and save your other money for things like retirement and swimming pools in the back yard??

Thanks.

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 09:14 AM

is this the only truck youre considering?

CutLoss · 10-15-2007, 09:16 AM

two females...in the misc....talking about trucks....

Joshimo · 10-15-2007, 09:16 AM

I loved driving the denali when i worked at a GMC dealership.. although the 6.2 liter in the nali will definitely suck up a lot more gas than the 5.3liter, even with active fuel management. They're both nice trucks though.

NYY · 10-15-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeCutGirl

is this the only truck youre considering?

Yukon's aren't trucks, they're SUV's. Some what of a difference.

Anyway

I'm not a big fan of SUV's but if I were in the market for one I'd go with the new Highlander. Deprecitation is bitch though. But the Denali does look nice.

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Roca

Yukon's aren't trucks, they're SUV's. Some what of a difference.

Anyway

I'm not a big fan of SUV's but if I were in the market for one I'd go with the new Highlander. Deprecitation is bitch though. But the Denali does look nice.

ehh sorry... if its not a car, im calling it a truck... if my terminology bothers you... well deal with it

KFX · 10-15-2007, 09:37 AM

Father has a Yukon XL very nice...only thing I dont like is the wheels, but those can be swapped out for some 22's.

-bt11 · 10-15-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hotmom76

First, I am not here to get any remarks about global warming and how SUVs are killing the environment.

Ok, we are getting an SUV cuz the sedan is just not cutting it when it comes to chauffeuring kids around.

It is between the Yukon Denali and the regular Yukon.

The Denali is just cool, but expensive. The regular Yukon is good, but not flashy.
I like flashy.

So, what you buy ifmoney wasn't an issue? If you could afford the Denali, would you get it even though it is extravagant??

Or would you get the Yukon and save your other money for things like retirement and swimming pools in the back yard??

Thanks.

Pretty sure you just answered your own question

hotmom76 · 10-15-2007, 09:41 AM

I am also considering the Lexus RX and the GMC Acadia (it is a crossover SUV).
But Husband wants a Yukon, but I can overrule him because I will be paying the car note.

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hotmom76

I am also considering the Lexus RX and the GMC Acadia (it is a crossover SUV).
But Husband wants a Yukon, but I can overrule him because I will be paying the car note.

well what are you looking for? luxury? power? status?

i picked up an infiniti fx45 back in february... its a crossover suv as well- v8 4.5L 320hp... it could be faster [but i go reallllly fast

]... its not my daily driver but its an awesome truck... you could get the 35 which is a v6 and cheaper and get the sport package if you want the 20" wheels, etc...

GrumpyTX · 10-15-2007, 09:44 AM

I would go with the regular Yukon.

My wifes suburban was the most loaded suburban the dealership had sold that year. Big mistake when you have kids. Between hauling the kids around and all their sports gear, all that flashy interior does is make it cost more to replace stuff if/when it gets broken or torn. The difference between her custom leather seats and the factory original leather was $400 for a replacement of nothing but the fabric.

My thoughts are, at least from now on since I have learned a few things, is to buy something that doesnt cost as much when the kids are little because they will find ways to tear it up. I am very picky when it comes to my vehicles I drive and just the wear and tear on my wifes vehicle from the kids bothers me. If I had paid $20,000 less for the "stock" suburban, it would not bother me as much.

hotmom76 · 10-15-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyTX

I would go with the regular Yukon.

My wifes suburban was the most loaded suburban the dealership had sold that year. Big mistake when you have kids. Between hauling the kids around and all their sports gear, all that flashy interior does is make it cost more to replace stuff if/when it gets broken or torn. The difference between her custom leather seats and the factory original leather was $400 for a replacement of nothing but the fabric.

My thoughts are, at least from now on since I have learned a few things, is to buy something that doesnt cost as much when the kids are little because they will find ways to tear it up. I am very picky when it comes to my vehicles I drive and just the wear and tear on my wifes vehicle from the kids bothers me. If I had paid $20,000 less for the "stock" suburban, it would not bother me as much.

THank you! This is the kind of advice I needed.

Ausswolf · 10-15-2007, 09:50 AM

I'd probably prefer Denali (yes Mount McKinley) to the plain ole Yukon territory of Canada. And unless your living in either of these places do the planet a favour and buy a car. How big is your family that you need a truck? seriously... americans ay.

Get Bit · 10-15-2007, 09:54 AM

I have an 07 Yukon Denali with every option available. It is a very nice rig and with the new 6.2L it runs well. Even with the weight of the truck and having 380 hp it is averaging around 16.5 mpg. It will get better once we get some more miles on it.

Before we bought it, I drove several large suv's, including the Armada, H2 hummer, etc.. Still went back to the Yukon.

5x10 · 10-15-2007, 09:57 AM

if money isnt an issue, the dneali hands down
or if it really isnt an issue, go with the cadillac escalade

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 5x10

if money isnt an issue, the dneali hands down
or if it really isnt an issue, go with the cadillac escalade

the denali is the same price range as the escalade anyway, no?

escalade actually beat the range rover

hotmom76 · 10-15-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ausswolf

I'd probably prefer Denali (yes Mount McKinley) to the plain ole Yukon territory of Canada. And unless your living in either of these places do the planet a favour and buy a car. How big is your family that you need a truck? seriously... americans ay.

There is a lot of kid paraphernalia that goes along with the kids. And an infant car seat is a bitch to deal with in a car. It barely fits in mine.

And we have a big ass boat to tow around.

And two Labradors that need to go to the vet.

So, do I qualify for an SUV now?

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hotmom76

There is a lot of kid paraphernalia that goes along with the kids. And an infant car seat is a bitch to deal with in a car. It barely fits in mine.

And we have a big ass boat to tow around.

And two Labradors that need to go to the vet.

So, do I qualify for an SUV now?

you shouldnt have to explain yourself... you like what you like...

hotmom76 · 10-15-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeCutGirl

the denali is the same price range as the escalade anyway, no?

escalade actually beat the range rover

I was meaning to look into the escalade. I think I am stuck on the Yukon because I have always wanted one.

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hotmom76

I was meaning to look into the escalade. I think I am stuck on the Yukon because I have always wanted one.

new escalades are gorgeous... but the yukon is just as nice... now go get yourself a denali

5x10 · 10-15-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeCutGirl

the denali is the same price range as the escalade anyway, no?

im not sure, but if your right, i would take the escalade all day long

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 5x10

im not sure, but if your right, i would take the escalade all day long

theyre lower in the listing.... same range

http://www.edmunds.com/finder/type.s...202d202435354b

sawalke4 · 10-15-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeCutGirl

is this the only truck youre considering?

spoon pic?

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sawalke4

spoon pic?

huh?

5x10 · 10-15-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeCutGirl

huh?

wow, didnt realize they were so closely priced
Op, you need to drive both before you buy
i bet you will like the caddy

wannabe, he doesnt believe you are a girl, hence the need for a pic of you with a spoon in your hand

Newbtime · 10-15-2007, 10:24 AM

chevy's interior is built from dollar store materials.

eddie bauer expedition if you want a large SUV... or a king ranch

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 5x10

wow, didnt realize they were so closely priced
Op, you need to drive both before you buy
i bet you will like the caddy

wannabe, he doesnt believe you are a girl, hence the need for a pic of you with a spoon in your hand

why a spoon? lol

5x10 · 10-15-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldtime

chevy's interior is built from dollar store materials.

eddie bauer expedition if you want a large SUV... or a king ranch

lol
cant believe some one is recommending a ford over a gm product

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Originally Posted by WannaBeCutGirl

why a spoon? lol

hell if i know

Newbtime · 10-15-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 5x10

lol
cant believe some one is recommending a ford over a gm product

go to a chevy dealer and sit in a 50 thousand dollar tahoe, then go to a ford dealer and sit in a 50 thousand dollar king ranch expedition and let me know.

fords build quality has greatly improved in the last few years, can't say that about chevy, aside form the corvettes their cars feel cheap and plasticy....

WannaBeCutGirl · 10-15-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 5x10

lol
cant believe some one is recommending a ford over a gm product

hell if i know

Ohhhh ok

btw domestics suck, k bye!