Life after the 360...

northcreek

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I want my Denali to outlast me but, have to be prepared for its' demise. My criteria for a replacement is similar size, V8 engine, conventional 4x4 drivetrain layout.
Looking at a new Denali at $77k is way out :eek: . Thought Range Rover but, the reliability of those is horrible :no: .
Now I'm leaning towards the Jeep Grand Cherokee with a Hemi. The Summit model seems to be what I would want. Anybody have ant thoughts on any of this...Mike.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Summit-4x4-/371371218057?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5677731489&item=371371218057
 

gmcman

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The standard Tahoe is a great SUV, honestly if I were looking for a full-size, I would opt out of the Denali.... too much $$$ for the trim level.

I really like the new JGC, that's a hard one to pass up. If I went away from GM, that would be my first choice.
 

Mooseman

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Is there anything that makes you think that the Denali's demise is coming soon?
 

SnowBlazer

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Get a Grand Cherokee SRT8. It's jeeps version of the SS
 
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MDBT

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Keep an eye on the recalls and consumer reports, that JGC is not faring well in terms of reliability.
 
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northcreek

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Mooseman said:
Is there anything that makes you think that the Denali's demise is coming soon?
Naw...it runs/drives great but, there is always the chance of a Deer...err..Moose jumping out in front of me :biggrin: mike.
 

northcreek

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SnowBlazer said:
Get a Grand Cherokee SRT8. It's jeeps version of the SS
Yeah, I looked at those to but, they get the mileage of an H1 Hummer and besides the 5.7 Hemi has a respectable 360 HP :yes: Mike.
 
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northcreek

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MDBT said:
Keep an eye on the recalls and consumer reports, that JGC is not faring well in terms of reliability.
Are you saying that you have read reports that it is not faring well :confused: Mike.
 

fletch09

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northcreek said:
Naw...it runs/drives great but, there is always the chance of a Deer...err..Moose jumping out in front of me :biggrin: mike.
yep, never know when those animals are gonna go suicidal :biggrin:
 

RedRocketZ28

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Similar size and V8 only gives you the few options you listed. As far as looking at a new Denali, I assume you mean the Yukon? Why not get the cheaper version and get a Tahoe or a Yukon without the Denali package?
 

northcreek

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RedRocketZ28 said:
Similar size and V8 only gives you the few options you listed. As far as looking at a new Denali, I assume you mean the Yukon? Why not get the cheaper version and get a Tahoe or a Yukon without the Denali package?
Yeah, I had a 97 2 door Tahoe Sport and loved it, wished they still made a 2 door. A Tahoe is a concideration. I guess I just like saying "DENALI"....Mike.

They should be making this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Tahoe-2-DOOR-/311396930839?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4880b41517&item=311396930839
 
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MDBT

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northcreek said:
Are you saying that you have read reports that it is not faring well :confused: Mike.
Yes, anecdotal evidence from 2nd party sources and a cousin's durango with a new transmssion in the first 12 months certainly doesn't help but it's the JGC's inclusion in "least reliable" lists and something like 14 recalls for the 2014 model year that raises real concern. I'm not saying you shouldn't get one I only mean to help provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for you.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/10/the-10-least-reliable-cars/index.htm
http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/jeep-grand-cherokee-and-liberty-recalled-for-fire-risk-209346
http://www.autoblog.com/jeep/grand+cherokee/recalls/
And of course, the Hack recall:
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33650491
 
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