Was there anyone, males at least, that did not have that poster on the wall? lol
2021 Tahoe
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Was there anyone, males at least, that did not have that poster on the wall? lol
Horsethief
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Horsethief
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I actually really like the look of this new Tahoe. I think the front end works better here than in the pickups, at least on the Z71.
I wouldn't buy one, I'd never pay that much for a vehicle unless I hit the lotto, even then I wouldn't buy a first year GM.
The new pickups, are starting to grow on me. A guy at work got one, so now that I have to look at one everyday, I hate it a little less. I still like the lok of the previous gen better though.
IMO the sweet spot for a Tahoe is the later GMT800 models. Yes, the trans can be a weak point, however if you go into it knowing that, the trans can be rebuilt/replaced with a stronger unit. From what I've read, there are upgraded aftermarket parts to eliminate the failure point. The AFM didnt come out till the GMT900 model, so the 5.3 will be rock solid. Despite all the stores here of these dying with 100k, I see a LOT of them for sale with well over 200, or even 300k.
Honestly, if I get rid of my 5th gen, I'd be looking at an '05-ish Tahoe/Yukon to replace it with. I miss having a V8, and I don't want to be in another 20k+ vehicle.
Or, a 2500 Burb from that gen is stout too, the 6.0 V8 and 4L80 trans, which is beefier than the one behind the 5.3.
I wouldn't buy one, I'd never pay that much for a vehicle unless I hit the lotto, even then I wouldn't buy a first year GM.
The new pickups, are starting to grow on me. A guy at work got one, so now that I have to look at one everyday, I hate it a little less. I still like the lok of the previous gen better though.
IMO the sweet spot for a Tahoe is the later GMT800 models. Yes, the trans can be a weak point, however if you go into it knowing that, the trans can be rebuilt/replaced with a stronger unit. From what I've read, there are upgraded aftermarket parts to eliminate the failure point. The AFM didnt come out till the GMT900 model, so the 5.3 will be rock solid. Despite all the stores here of these dying with 100k, I see a LOT of them for sale with well over 200, or even 300k.
Honestly, if I get rid of my 5th gen, I'd be looking at an '05-ish Tahoe/Yukon to replace it with. I miss having a V8, and I don't want to be in another 20k+ vehicle.
Or, a 2500 Burb from that gen is stout too, the 6.0 V8 and 4L80 trans, which is beefier than the one behind the 5.3.
rdruss
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Can't afford to buy any new SUV no matter who makes it, but I wouldn't buy a new 2021 Tahoe even if I could afford it. New/revised from GM is a RED flag. It may be a nice vehicle but most will have problems Toyota owners won't have to deal with.
It's a road vehicle not really an off road vehicle.
It's a road vehicle not really an off road vehicle.
Mikey2020
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I for one, actually really like the look to the new Tahoes Silverados.
And the Silverado trail boss with a 6.2L v8 would be a great powerplant.
Agree with all other posters that GM reliability scares me, and I would be pretty worried about it, so much so I don't know if I could ever buy one.
Had a 2005 Chevy Colorado that seemed to always have some issue with it. Nothing ever big, just tons of little annoying things.
Plus that dash push button gear shifter on the Tahoe seems so stupid. I hate that manufacturers are going towards that and the dials and away from the levers. There is something satisfying about thumping it into gear.
And the Silverado trail boss with a 6.2L v8 would be a great powerplant.
Agree with all other posters that GM reliability scares me, and I would be pretty worried about it, so much so I don't know if I could ever buy one.
Had a 2005 Chevy Colorado that seemed to always have some issue with it. Nothing ever big, just tons of little annoying things.
Plus that dash push button gear shifter on the Tahoe seems so stupid. I hate that manufacturers are going towards that and the dials and away from the levers. There is something satisfying about thumping it into gear.
Vehicles are not investments...they are depreciating assets but your misconception is not uncommon. In general, it's a very bad idea to buy any new vehicle.
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gSwift
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Not when the used market was only 4-5k cheaper than the one brand new one i wanted and it checked all the boxes for what the options and features I wanted. Plus, I don't buy used cars unless its a classic.
With all the large incentives on new cars/trucks, it doesn't make sense to me to buy someone else's car they've been eating in, farting in and have had the dogs loaded in. But I understand what you're saying
DAW89446
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