Thinking of getting a new Tahoe...reviews please? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Luckyone · 01-04-2008, 04:46 PM

I work for a Chevrolet Dealership. The new Tahoes are great and there is a new Hybrid coming out soon. (I don't think we've gotten one in yet) The MPG is supposed to be really good. Not to mention the base ones still have the active fuel management that drops to 4 cylinders when you don't need the power and kicks back up to 8 cylinders when you do. Also with 2007 and newer, they carry a 5 year, 100K powertrain warranty, which covers an amazing amount of stuff.

I think they're beautiful. If I could afford to fill the gas tank itself -l- I'd buy one.

AVERYxo · 01-05-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

And there's a new Hybrid Tahoe coming out early this year. I wonder how that will be?? Not sure how hybrids actually work but Chevy says they should get 21 mpg for highway. That's not much more than my 17 mpg I get now but I'm not sure how the hybrid issue works. Maybe by the time I'm ready to trade this one I have, there will more info out there about the Hybrid.

they are already out where i live! its cool..but dont think it really makes THAT big of a difference in the Tahoes.

(at least the way it was explained to us) i mean obviously there is SOME difference, benefits, etc. but like you said its not ALL that much better on gas or anything!

AVERYxo · 01-05-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Luckyone

I work for a Chevrolet Dealership. The new Tahoes are great and there is a new Hybrid coming out soon. (I don't think we've gotten one in yet) The MPG is supposed to be really good. Not to mention the base ones still have the active fuel management that drops to 4 cylinders when you don't need the power and kicks back up to 8 cylinders when you do. Also with 2007 and newer, they carry a 5 year, 100K powertrain warranty, which covers an amazing amount of stuff.

I think they're beautiful. If I could afford to fill the gas tank itself -l- I'd buy one.

the hybrids we were looking at werent as exciting as i thought they would be? ..dont get me wrong I LOVE the new Tahoe's and i think the hybrid feature was beneficial but not all that much better on gas? The warranty i thought was really great, though! Not to mention, the new body style,etc..is very nice!!

AVERYxo · 01-05-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Hey guys

The hubby and I are thinking of going and getting a new Tahoe this weekend. We get a new car every 3 years and my SUV is a 2005 so it is now just about time

To those of you who have one, do you like it? Is there anything that you DON'T like about it? What are the pros/cons? And........is it horrible on gas??

I don't work, so I don't have to "go" all THAT often, so gas isn't a huge issue for me - however I would like it to at least be DECENT for when we go out of town.

Any comments are greatly appreciated!

Hi Brooke..my brother currently has a 2005 tahoe and LOVES it!! He too, is getting the new 2008!! Tim and i looked at them also, the other weekend..cuz we were getting a car-they are SUPER nice! i really like the new body style(didnt at first..but REALLY do NOW!)

i know alot of people who have tahoes(family and friends) they all really like theirs, alot!! i have 1 client who just got a brand new 2008 and she LOVES it!! they really are GORGEOUS..if you dont mind paying gas prices(not to mention the price of the new 2008's)..i would say GO FOR IT!! the ONLY consistent complaint i have heard is, of course.. GAS!!! it is insane to fill up!!

GOOD LUCK!!

BrunoReggiemom · 01-05-2008, 07:53 AM

i drove a friends tahoe once..it was not a 2007 though REALLY nice to drive.. I love driving the big SUV's but drive 60+ miles a day so I traded in my Xterra for a used Civic... gas just hit $100 a barrel YIKES.. too much of my money was going to my car..

other than the gas they are really nice to look at / drive! good luck with the car shopping

TatumsMom · 01-05-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by miezzi

Let us know what you think! My hubby wants a Tahoe too. But I like the GMAC Acadia's too! We have another year on our Pontiac Torrent lease, and I like it, but its small for an SUV! So we want something a bit bigger! We haven't actually starting looking yet. I think the Acadia's 3rd row seats stow all the way down, but not sure. How fun! Let me know what you think!

My dad is trying out an Acadia for work to see if it will work for him and I was looking at it. The 2nd and 3rd row seats actually fold all the way into the floor making it almost a covered truck bed.

Shelby&Seymour · 01-05-2008, 09:25 AM

I really like the looks of the Tahoe. A very sharp vehicle. I would love to get a new vehicle this year, and probably will get something a little smaller. I kinda like the FJ Cruiser by Toyota. (In BLACK, of course)

fannie · 01-05-2008, 10:47 AM

I don't have a Tahoe, but I have to say that I absolutely LOVE my Honda Pilot. It seats 8. Currently there are 7 of us and another on the way. We have plenty of room. We used to have a minivan and got this Pilot in Aug. We have much more room than we did in the van. It gets fabulous gas mileage, the 2nd and 3rd row seats fold completely down flat. You don't have to take them out and mess with that. It drives so smoothly and you would never know it's an SUV by the way it drives. Also, the 4 wheel drive is amazing. I don't have to push a button or anything. It automatically kicks in on me when I need it. Even with all the ice and snow we've had, I've never slid. Great security when I'm loaded up with kids. Oh, and if you have to buy used, Honda certifies all of their used vehicles until 100,000 miles!

Jenn218 · 01-05-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

My dad is trying out an Acadia for work to see if it will work for him and I was looking at it. The 2nd and 3rd row seats actually fold all the way into the floor making it almost a covered truck bed.

I am going to have to look u pthe Acadia....I am sure I have seen/heard of it, but I can't think of what it looks like.....

miezzi · 01-05-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

I am going to have to look u pthe Acadia....I am sure I have seen/heard of it, but I can't think of what it looks like.....

They are sharp looking! They don't look as big as the Tahoes, but are just as big and roomy!

http://www.gmc.com/acadia/acadia/index.jsp

AVERYxo · 01-05-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

My dad is trying out an Acadia for work to see if it will work for him and I was looking at it. The 2nd and 3rd row seats actually fold all the way into the floor making it almost a covered truck bed.

i just saw those the other day.. they are VERY nice!! i like them!!

01-04-2008, 04:46 PM	#16
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	I work for a Chevrolet Dealership. The new Tahoes are great and there is a new Hybrid coming out soon. (I don't think we've gotten one in yet) The MPG is supposed to be really good. Not to mention the base ones still have the active fuel management that drops to 4 cylinders when you don't need the power and kicks back up to 8 cylinders when you do. Also with 2007 and newer, they carry a 5 year, 100K powertrain warranty, which covers an amazing amount of stuff. I think they're beautiful. If I could afford to fill the gas tank itself -l- I'd buy one. __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

01-05-2008, 07:53 AM	#20
BrunoReggiemom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Norriton, Pa Posts: 89	i drove a friends tahoe once..it was not a 2007 though REALLY nice to drive.. I love driving the big SUV's but drive 60+ miles a day so I traded in my Xterra for a used Civic... gas just hit $100 a barrel YIKES.. too much of my money was going to my car.. other than the gas they are really nice to look at / drive! good luck with the car shopping __________________ Bruno & Reggie's Mamma myspace.com/brunothedawg

01-05-2008, 09:25 AM	#22
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	I really like the looks of the Tahoe. A very sharp vehicle. I would love to get a new vehicle this year, and probably will get something a little smaller. I kinda like the FJ Cruiser by Toyota. (In BLACK, of course) __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

01-05-2008, 10:47 AM	#23
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	I don't have a Tahoe, but I have to say that I absolutely LOVE my Honda Pilot. It seats 8. Currently there are 7 of us and another on the way. We have plenty of room. We used to have a minivan and got this Pilot in Aug. We have much more room than we did in the van. It gets fabulous gas mileage, the 2nd and 3rd row seats fold completely down flat. You don't have to take them out and mess with that. It drives so smoothly and you would never know it's an SUV by the way it drives. Also, the 4 wheel drive is amazing. I don't have to push a button or anything. It automatically kicks in on me when I need it. Even with all the ice and snow we've had, I've never slid. Great security when I'm loaded up with kids. Oh, and if you have to buy used, Honda certifies all of their used vehicles until 100,000 miles! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!