Just how reliable is your domestic truck (Suburban/Excursion/Tahoe/Expedition, etc.)?

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07-05-2008, 03:56 PM

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Thanks, Mark. See, I want something that is going to last beyond 100,000 miles.

2001 Yukon XL 256,000 miles changed oil every 3,000 miles NO problems.

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07-05-2008, 04:03 PM

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Three quarter tons and one tons are for doing actual work, like towing.

And for people with few teeth

Because the ride of those pack mules will knock your fillings out along with your remaining teeth and not to mention will also irritate your hemorrhoids

My rig is is less than 5000lbs so the 9800lb Armada tow rating works great. Just towed from New Orleans to Cincinnati and back and got 14 mpg doing 70-75mph the entire way on 87octane regular.

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07-05-2008, 04:09 PM

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Half tons are for urban cowboys and soccer moms.

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That is why I have an F-150....trolling for Soccer Moms.

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07-05-2008, 04:10 PM

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And for people with few teeth

Because the ride of those pack mules will knock your fillings out along with your remaining teeth and not to mention will also irritate your hemorrhoids

My rig is is less than 5000lbs so the 9800lb Armada tow rating works great. Just towed from New Orleans to Cincinnati and back and got 14 mpg doing 70-75mph the entire way on 87octane regular.

You need to take a ride in my (or anyones) 3/4 ton Siverado LT(3?). I can assure you the ride is quite pleasurable and not the slightest bit harsh.

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07-05-2008, 04:12 PM

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You need to take a ride in my (or anyones) 3/4 ton Siverado LT(3?). I can assure you the ride is quite pleasurable and not the slightest bit harsh.

3/4 ton trucks have come a long way in the ride department. They ride better than 1/2 ton trucks did some years ago.

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07-05-2008, 04:14 PM

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You need to take a ride in my (or anyones) 3/4 ton Siverado LT(3?). I can assure you the ride is quite pleasurable and not the slightest bit harsh.

I've been in one recently and it was still way stiffer than a 1/2 ton platform. I'm guessing you've never rode through the streets of New Orleans? A 3/4 ton vehicle will beat the living crap out of you on those roads. Not hating on your truck at all, I grew up on a farm and know the difference of the 1/2 vs 3/4 ton very well. For a REAL work truck 3/4 ton or better is mandatory however there are some great 1/2 ton platforms out now that can work and be nice drivers too.

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07-05-2008, 04:42 PM

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Eddie and anyone else interested,

I just got done validating experience for those registered and forwarded my comments to the registrar. There are 32 registered. I sent emails questioning experience to several. Once that is resolved, we'll have between 25 and 32 confirmed, so there is room for about 20 more. Please join us.

This is for the D.E. that is concurrent with the Zone 2 Club Race at VIR August 8-10. We will have one advanced solo/instructor level run group (read black/red) and will have ten runs throughout the weekend.

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Serious question... Will the racers be allowed to run with us? or will it only be those who came to DE?
I have some concerns about the DE session being used as a tuning session for the racers...PM me if you want to.
Also, ten run sessions?? Care to explain.

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07-05-2008, 05:52 PM

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Thanks for the continued comments, folks. I really appreciate it. I'm looking at a new Sequoia. Interest-free for 60 months . . .

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07-05-2008, 06:05 PM

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The new Sequoias look VERY nice inside & out. Sweet drivetrain too.

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07-05-2008, 06:14 PM

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"Will the racers be allowed to run with us? or will it only be those who came to DE?" No way. We will be D.E. only and controlled by wrist bands. Check out the roster. Lots of friendly names.

Don

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07-05-2008, 06:15 PM

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The new Sequoias look VERY nice inside & out. Sweet drivetrain too.

You're still here. I got me a 95 f-350 dump body. Saves a bunch of time unloading. Gotta get a couple of rocking chairs up top! Rides like crap no a/c, but plenty of heat.

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07-05-2008, 06:16 PM

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You're still here.

LOL you expected a different outcome, Mr. Soprano?

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07-05-2008, 06:20 PM

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LOL you expected a different outcome, Mr. Soprano?

no, trying to get to 300 without pissing any body else off today.

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07-05-2008, 06:40 PM

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Thanks for the continued comments, folks. I really appreciate it. I'm looking at a new Sequoia. Interest-free for 60 months . . .

I don't think you can go wrong with that Mark.

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07-05-2008, 06:59 PM

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The new Sequoias look VERY nice inside & out. Sweet drivetrain too.

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I don't think you can go wrong with that Mark.

Thanks, guys. It's pretty sweet and is well set-up for somone who works on a laptop in a truck. Much better power than my 2002. Bluetooth phone thing, backup camera, NAV and tons of storage space are some pluses. Minuses are an incredibly plasticky interior and the vagaries of a new model engine/new model year.

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