I think I'm going to barf

[Sludgy]

Originally Posted by tor07

It might be 14k over a base Yukon, but it's only a few thousand more than an equivalent Yukon.

I'm not even sure the 4.3 would have helped with mileage if it was used instead. If you look at the Silverado or the Sierra that use the 4.3, it actually gets less mileage than the larger 5.3 in 4wd models. Most of that has to do with weight, not to mention very old design.

Don't knock it just because of its price or because it's in an SUV. It gets good mileage out of a gas hungry vehicle, while still being able to tow 6k lbs and carry 8 people. And no, I'm not saying you can do all that and still get good mileage.

Here's a bad comparison:

Lexus LS 600h L: 20city-22hwy
GMC Yukon Hybrid 2WD: 21city-22hwy
GMC Yukon Hybrid 4WD: 20city-20hwy

I'm sorry, I just can't get over this gas pig at such a ridiculous price. If I were ever to buy a Yukon, I'd be buy a base version anyway. They're already well equipped. Who needs all the geegaws and leather?

If GM had half a brain, they'd offer base Yukons (and pickups) without the pantywaist options.

And if the 4.3 was geared correctly, it would get better mileage than the 5.3...... Who needs the 5.3 (or 6.0) when the electric motor about doubles the 4.3's torque off the line?

[GasSavers_SD26]

Originally Posted by Sludgy

And if the 4.3 was geared correctly, it would get better mileage than the 5.3...... Who needs the 5.3 (or 6.0) when the electric motor about doubles the 4.3's torque off the line?

Well, right...

But a use for an SUV like that is also pulling something. Boat, travel trailer, etc. An electric motor would get you off the line, which is a short term thing, but sustaining motion at 70MPH with a vehicle that doesn't have good aerodynamics pulling extra weight and potentially more area to pull through the wind.

Again, back to resale. Someone's gotta be the person that buys it new and then used. It's ok if you're buying it on the used side cheap.

And leather? Well, some people don't like 755's or CLK's.