MB GL vs Yukon/Suburban?
08-09-2016, 12:07 PM
#16
It's hard to beat having the bed of a pickup truck to throw wheels, tires, greasy crap, ... in without having to worry about getting things dirty. With a featherlight or Trailex open a 1/2 ton crew can is hard to beat. For most any enclosed I'd want a 3/4 diesel. I'd think towing in a crosswind with an enclosed and an suv would be an adventure I'd rather not take.
. Since it's secured and really only used for track weekends, I just leave my track stuff in it - its nickname is the shed.Agreed on the enclosed, 3/4 ton oil burner is the way to go. There is a reason even old Excursion diesels fetch ridiculous prices and the gassers can't be given away.
-Mike
08-09-2016, 01:31 PM
#17
08-09-2016, 07:49 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
I own a 2015 gl350 and a 2015 ford F150 with the v6 ecoboost. I tow a 20 ft cargo mate (steel enclosed) with car, wheels etc totaling approx. 7000 lbs. After years of successful towing with the GL (had a 2012 previously), I got the F150 because I was tired of dirtying the GL, which my wife likes to drive.
bottom line, the GL is great as a tow vehicle, even with a load approx. 500 lbs below max capacity.
bottom line, the GL is great as a tow vehicle, even with a load approx. 500 lbs below max capacity.
08-11-2016, 11:22 AM
#19
Check out Laura GMC for the best prices in the country on Yukon Denalis. If you can get your local dealer to come close its average of 15-17% off msrp.
08-16-2016, 11:45 AM
#21
I have been using a '99 Tahoe (2Dr, 4WD) which has been adequate for towing a steel open and 997. On the way to the Glen this weekend it was clear the Tahoe was not going to make it so we found a uHaul and rented a new Ram 1500, V8, 2Dr, 2WD. It was like a dream come true relative to the 'old' Tahoe. Power, stability, downhill speed maintenance, etc. The RAM had no brake controller (surge on trailer), only a 'toe haul' button on the dash and it held speed down 3-4% grades no issue.
So, the question is how would a new Tahoe/Yukon compare to the RAM?
Same question for other possibilities like Jeep GC/Diesel, Cayenne, Taureg, GL, MLE ,X5, etc.
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So, the question is how would a new Tahoe/Yukon compare to the RAM?
Same question for other possibilities like Jeep GC/Diesel, Cayenne, Taureg, GL, MLE ,X5, etc.
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08-16-2016, 12:02 PM
#22
Drifting
I have been using a '99 Tahoe (2Dr, 4WD) which has been adequate for towing a steel open and 997. On the way to the Glen this weekend it was clear the Tahoe was not going to make it so we found a uHaul and rented a new Ram 1500, V8, 2Dr, 2WD. It was like a dream come true relative to the 'old' Tahoe. Power, stability, downhill speed maintenance, etc. The RAM had no brake controller (surge on trailer), only a 'toe haul' button on the dash and it held speed down 3-4% grades no issue.
So, the question is how would a new Tahoe/Yukon compare to the RAM?
Same question for other possibilities like Jeep GC/Diesel, Cayenne, Taureg, GL, MLE ,X5, etc.
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So, the question is how would a new Tahoe/Yukon compare to the RAM?
Same question for other possibilities like Jeep GC/Diesel, Cayenne, Taureg, GL, MLE ,X5, etc.
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