Three Row Seating Tow Vehicle / Durango

[jjackkrash]

Just now, KentC said:

 

I thought boats were expensive until I started looking at these full sized SUV's.  It's freaking crazy!

  

It is crazy how expensive they are, especially considering I just bought a loaded '16 HD 2500 GMC Denali with a Duramax for less than what a lot of these SUVs are going for used.  

[KentC]

Just now, jjackkrash said:

It is crazy how expensive they are, especially considering I just bought a loaded '16 HD 2500 GMC Denali with a Duramax for less than what a lot of these SUVs are going for used.  

Yea me too.  I bought my 16 Superduty as a leftover when the new 17s came out.  I got a crazy deal on it.  I can see paying a bit more for a HD Diesel truck, but it's way harder to drop that kind of coin on a SUV with a gas motor!  

[CharlieBeaU]

20 hours ago, jjackkrash said:

I don't think I want a Denali; its just a bit much for the wife I think.  I was looking at GL's on the net last night.  If I could find a good deal on a slightly used one that might be an option, although out-of-warrenty German turbos make me a little nervous.   

For what it's worth, we just recently bought a new Yukon Denali XL for my wife because we found out we're having another boy (total of 3 now) and needed the 3rd row. She was driving a 2014 Grand Cherokee Summit with the 5.7 hemi. The Grand was quick and fun to drive but the 6.2L LS in the Denali is simply awesome and it rides/drives really well too. It gets up and goes faster than the Grand.

My wife was nervous about the extra length on the XL but after a week she was saying things like, "it doesn't seem that big at all now that I'm used to it." Thank God 'cause I kind of talked her into it.

When towing I've always believed pretty strongly that it's not what you can pull it's what you can stop. I know our Grand Cherokee would have pulled our 23 LSV no problem but would it have stopped it, fully loaded with gear/gas/etc, in an emergency braking situation? I don't know for sure and wouldn't want to be the test subject to find out.

I love our new Yukon and would highly recommend them to anyone. Here's a pick of ours just for reference:

Edited March 29, 2017 by CharlieBeaU
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[APoko]

We're also preparing to replace my wife's Acadia as her lease is about to end.  We want to get something a little bigger and with the capability to tow the boat and our snowmobile trailer so were not always required to take my truck when we go up north or need to tow.   Luckily I work for GM and occasionally have the opportunity to bring home vehicles.  So i did a little testing with the Yukon/XL/Tahoe/Suburban.   Everything but the Denali has the 5.3 V8 and 6-spd trans and there is the option to get the 3.08 or 3.42 gears (3.42 only comes with Max Towing or Z71 packages)   My boat/trailer are pretty heavy but I would strongly recommend getting the 3.42 gears.   I tested both options and the 3.08 gear-set with the 5.3 engine struggled pulling my 24MXZ.  My truck is a Sierra Denali with the 6.2L, 8-spd, and 3.23 gears (Same as Denali FS SUVs) and it pulls the boat Awesome, the 5.3L 6-spd Yukon with 3.42 gears pulled it just OK IMHO...  

 

 

[jjackkrash]

I have been reading a bit about the all new '17 Q7's, they sound like a home run from all accounts.  They are just so expensive right now, even the few used ones that are available.  

[jjackkrash]

On the Chevy's, I like them and all, and I know they are solid, but I feel like I want some variety.  If I jump out of my truck I don't really want to jump back into essentially the same cabin.   

[Cole2001]

Has anyone checked out the new Range Rover discovery? From the pictures they look like a beautiful SUV and the discovery is a little bit bigger than the sport. One of the best features they can tow 8200 pounds. 

We love our new 4Runner so far, although if you want a third row and storage behind it's useless.

[RedWakesetterVLX]

I just bought a leftover 16 Sequioa last month and got a great deal.  I had to drive 4 hrs to get it but it was worth it. Upgraded from the 14 4Runner for size and towing cap.  I absolutely love it and I loved the 4Runner. The 5.7 is strong, its quick and surprisingly nimble for its size.  I was so close to buying a 16 Suburban but the Sequioa was much better to drive.  I got the SR5 with the premium leather package.  The interior is a tad dated IMO and it's not a good looking as the Burb/Tahoe/Yukon but overall quality and resale value is what made me pull the trigger. I was concerned with the gas miliage initially but I got 20 mpg the whole way back when I bought it and my wife is averaging 16/17 in town.  That's what I was getting with the 4Runner. All in all I wish Toyota would upgrade the styling but I have no regrets and plan on keeping for a long time. I think you should at least drive a new one with the 5.7...versus your current one. Just my 2 cents.  

 

Edited March 31, 2017 by Cazan

[nyryan2001]

I read these threads and just shake my head.  I guess I place QaQc and trouble free ownership way higher prioirty than most folks.