IIRC, you were looking for a 4Runner, as it was smaller than the fullsize offerings like the Tahoe, and would more easily handle the 4wd roads you wanted to drive.
Thoughts on a new Tahoe
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I had a '21 Tahoe and a '22 Yukon XL. Really enjoyed them both. We put 14k trouble free miles on the Tahoe and 10k on the Yukon. My wife wanted to get back to a Sequoia, so that's what we've had for the past couple years. I really liked the power of the 6.2 (both had the L87) paired with the 10 speed, but I think we're better off with the Sequoia in the long run.
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I had old one which had higher clearance and it was an issue.
That one hauling that trailer is going to scrape first average dip on an average paved road.
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Check clearance of current SIenna, between wheels, compared to my BMW:
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appreciate everyone's input! merry christmas!
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At the XMAS eve party, Jimmy showed up with a '22 Escalade ESV. He saw me staring (wasn't aware but I was) and he said this isn't the old one it's a new one. I do know how to spot the differences, but in the dark it's hard. I wonder if 2.5 y.o. is the sweet spot for used GM? But with Caddy you'd still have 1.5 years of warranty.
Again I think these models lead the class because there were never many on the lots, all throughout the pandemic until now.
I know he likes his cars and the union did get them that 43% increase lol but he said the reason for getting rid of the '18 was that the dealer wanted $1400 to fix the running boards--this one has fixed ones not electric. He's got 3 gen of these cars, the 8th, the 10th, no longer the 11th, and now the 12th. The 8th gen if I'm not mistaken is well regarded (1992-1999). I do want the 2025, but I don't really think we will be getting one. Maybe 2026 or 2027.
I did ask him what he thought about the DFM but his bro in law said what's that and the conversation turned to driving not repairs.....his dealer is the same dealer but separated/sister as our Buick GMC whom I think are terrible, but he says he feels they are ok.
Again I think these models lead the class because there were never many on the lots, all throughout the pandemic until now.
I know he likes his cars and the union did get them that 43% increase lol but he said the reason for getting rid of the '18 was that the dealer wanted $1400 to fix the running boards--this one has fixed ones not electric. He's got 3 gen of these cars, the 8th, the 10th, no longer the 11th, and now the 12th. The 8th gen if I'm not mistaken is well regarded (1992-1999). I do want the 2025, but I don't really think we will be getting one. Maybe 2026 or 2027.
I did ask him what he thought about the DFM but his bro in law said what's that and the conversation turned to driving not repairs.....his dealer is the same dealer but separated/sister as our Buick GMC whom I think are terrible, but he says he feels they are ok.
The fixed running boards were very common in the Covid Escalades due to the chip shortage. I don’t think they look right and prefer the electronic ones myself. I think there were some other shortages during that time too, air suspension, etc.
My wife loves her Tahoe, we went from a mini van in 2006 and still have the same Tahoe now, 246k on the clock. It is the last 5.3 made before the cylinder deactivation. If I had a newer one I would have that disabled as soon as I could, also the start stop feature. I assume they have that also
our oldest is almost 13 .... in five years we won't need a three row. will probably trade the Tahoe in on a 4 door wrangler, let the next guy worry about the DFM on the Tahoe so we can start worrying about death wobble 
In five years Stellantis will likely be TO BLAVE and they'll have to rebadge an Alfa Romeo as the Wrangler with IFS and IRS. But hey, DW will be no more!!our oldest is almost 13 .... in five years we won't need a three row. will probably trade the Tahoe in on a 4 door wrangler, let the next guy worry about the DFM on the Tahoe so we can start worrying about death wobble
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We have the single speed in the 2022 Tahoe and it does great with 383 PF torque feeding the 10 speed …
In our 2017 - only used 4Lo to pull someone else out …
Having owned Yukons and Suburbans in the past (albeit significantly older ones) I've always been more of a Suburban guy myself. The extra space is convenient when you need it. Used they seem to be about the same price while new the difference is like what, $3K? Which is insignificant compared to the overall price of the vehicle.
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I have a 2023 Silverado 5.3 with the DFM. It is seamless and cannot be felt by the driver. Drove up to see my son and his family about 125 miles away. 25 mpg at 75 mph.
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My Wrangler has no death wobble - even with 315’s on stock kit.our oldest is almost 13 .... in five years we won't need a three row. will probably trade the Tahoe in on a 4 door wrangler, let the next guy worry about the DFM on the Tahoe so we can start worrying about death wobble
Have you ever actually been stuck in a ditch for hours on a north Idaho forest road, 50 miles from the nearest hard road with three kids, two dogs, and a grumpy wife? I think Dante actually left that part out of Inferno because he thought it sounded a little over the top.
Cant say that I have put my family through such risks in the first place due to lessons learned from the 19th century.
you sound fun!
It seemed at one point your wife and you (and the dogs) were pretty set on a 4Runner for it's 4wd ability, reliability, and roll-down rear window. You can certainly buy and do what you want, but what changed?
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