denali gmc : I'm going to look at one later this week and am wondering if there isany word out there on it?-- Best regards, Norman Hirsch Phone: 212-304-9660 NH&A Fax: 212-304-9759577 Isham St. # 2-B E-mail: New York, NY 10034 USA URL: They're very nice looking, and pricy! $44,000 in the Phoenix area....Didn't look real close, because I was gagging at the price... You can buy a Cadilac for almost the same price.....From: ()Subject: Re: GMC Denali Newsgroups: Date: 1998/04/15 But who would want a Cadillac when you could have the same amount of luxury, ormore, plus four wheel drive and a lot more room for luggage. The Denali I sawhere in Denver was 42,000 fully loaded with a rear locking diff. (I don't quiteknow how it operates, no buttons or switches). But if you never use thesefeatures, I would go with the BMW 540i for around the same price :-)Well it's not a Cadillac. The Dealer was also a GMC Truck dealer so hehad the vehicle. I would agree, if you wanted a four by then there are others that would do just as well and if you want luxury there are others as well.
denali gmc : I wouldn't buy one, but I think some one who has more money than they know what to do with will buy it. I have a 1984 GMC Jimmy (big) and an S15 1988 GMC Jimmy and they are just fine. Pull the boat and put in the water, and does well on off road..... Picked mine up a few days ago, love it. It drives much nicer thanaregular 4dr yukon. Doesn't feel as floaty, but rides smoother. Seats areway improved over the regular ones. If you don't mind the price it's agreat truck.Has anyone taken delivery of the new GMC Denali? Are you satisfied? Ihave been waiting for delivery since November and hope its worth the wait.I took a look at the Denali I ordered (the first the dealer received)and decided to keep my 1996 Yukon.On Mon, 27 Apr 1998 22:11:44 -0400, "Terry Bennett" wrote:The GMC Denali I ordered came in today (after an innumerable wait). After test driving it, it's still at the dealer and available for sale(to someone with less brains then cash). $42,361.00 ) plus freight.
denali gmc : Anyone out there pulling 7200+ lbs with a 2002 Denali? If so how doesit perform? Is 7200+ lbs to much for this SUV?Im currently trying to decide between 3/4 ton Yukon and a 1/2 tonDenali. I know the 3/4 ton would do a better job towing, but the 1/2ton Denali would have a much better ride. I'll only be towing ~10% ofthe time. I don't tow in any moutains, most flat to hilly roads.The Denali's tow rating is upto 8500 lbs. Is this enough to comfortlypull 7200+ in flat - hilly terrain?I assume you are looking at the Yukon XL and not just a Yukon.I have a 2002 Suburban K2500 (3/4 ton 4x4) 8.1L 3.73 which is the same asthe Yukon XL except for some trim. I am pulling a 26RS Outback that weighsin at 4800 empty. I traded a 99 Yukon which was rated at 6800 gvwr. When Itook it to the scales it weighed 6200 with my family and fuel. Adding thetongue weight and some gear threw me over the limit. The Suburban weighs6900 lbs with my wife and I and an empty tank, but the gvwr is 8600. Iweighed it before I bought it. For the most part I cannot tell the traileris back there. I do find that on the small Indiana hills it does shift downto third, but I can maintain 60-65 mph with no problem. The ride is not badwith or without a trailer and is much beter than the Yukon was because ofthe difference in wheel base.
denali gmc : Check out the Chevy Trucks Trailering Guide(never found one for GMC, butthey are the same) you must be looking at a 5.3L with the 4.10 rear end. Youwill also find the following warning in the guide:Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle,except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating plus driver. Theweight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce themaximum trailer weight your vehicel can tow. Weigh it before you buy it -you will be shocked how much it really weighs when you add options andDenali plastic.Based on my experience you will end up getting a 3/4 ton. The only questionis if you get it now or later. My trailer is around 6000 loaded. If I wasgoing to pull 7200+ I would be looking at a 3/4 ton extended or crew cab.Don: Does your 8.1 L show signs of the piston slap problem? AlanKing never did acknowledge this problem here in this newsgroup.According to the 2002 GMC Trailering Guide, the GMC Yukon Denali is a1/2 ton model(116 in. wheelbase) with the 6.0L V8 and a 3.73 rear gearratio. The maximum trailer weight is 8200 lbs. Notes to the YukonDenali indicate the following:
denali gmc : Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle,except for any additional option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers andcargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow.I am not towing with a Denali, so I can not relate hands oncapability. However, based on my personal preferences, the Denali hastoo short of a wheelbase. I would also ask if the 7200 lb trailerweight is the loaded weight or base dry weight. If by any chance it isthe base dry weight, you will be close to exceeding the tow rating,when loaded with your personal stuff, placed either in the Yukon orthe trailer.The brochure indicates a tow rating of 8,400 lbs. The owner's manualindicates 8,000 lbs. The GCWR is 14,000 lbs and GM publishes avehicle weight of 5,820 lbs. So with vehicle gassed and loaded, I'dguess the true GM tow rating is around 7800 lbs.How much + is 7200+? I tow around 6000 lbs with my Denali XL and forthis weight, it is a great tow vehicle. I think you'll have adequatepower with the 6.0 engine and 3.73 rear end and assuming you don'tcare if you might nuke the tranny, the real issue will be stabilityand brakes. 7,200+ lbs is a big load and as much as I love my Denali,if I had to tow that kind of weight, I'd go for the 3/4 ton, 8 liter,4.11 rear end Yukon XL (which won't ride anywhere near as nice as theDenali).
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