5l V8. Petrol. 8 seats (plus huge luggage) all for £40k
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Just got back from 10 days in the US. Hired a Yukon XL. Stupidly huge SUV but fully loaded with every conceivable toy, 8 large seats plus boot/trunk space to carry 5 full size suitcases.
Have to say, I loved it. Even if its 5.3l, 350bhp V8 didn't exactly make it swift with 3.5 tonnes to lug about, but a huge American toy that offered stupid levels of VFM and capability.
New cost, $50k before discount.
Have to say, I loved it. Even if its 5.3l, 350bhp V8 didn't exactly make it swift with 3.5 tonnes to lug about, but a huge American toy that offered stupid levels of VFM and capability.
New cost, $50k before discount.
The Yukon and Suburban have almost completely replaced the venerable Lincoln Town car as the private hire and Uber limo of choice in NY.
They're great for the US but just too big for over here but I can definitely see the attraction for large families. More toys and gadgets than you can shake a stick at in the cabin but decidedly old tech underneath. I love them though when I''m over there, so much better than the hideous yellow cabs.
They're great for the US but just too big for over here but I can definitely see the attraction for large families. More toys and gadgets than you can shake a stick at in the cabin but decidedly old tech underneath. I love them though when I''m over there, so much better than the hideous yellow cabs.
that puts it into LGV territory. 
Not long back from the USA myself.
I hired a full sized SUV for the two weeks. I was expecting a Chevrolet Suburban but ended up with a Ford Expedition. Great for the American roads, but far too big for over here. Averaged 16 mpg over the two weeks.
I hired a full sized SUV for the two weeks. I was expecting a Chevrolet Suburban but ended up with a Ford Expedition. Great for the American roads, but far too big for over here. Averaged 16 mpg over the two weeks.
Edited by Terzo123 on Tuesday 8th November 16:39
hornetrider said:
Beast. Any more pics? What's the interior like?
Interior is actually OK. The last one we hired, 2yrs ago, was very low rent, this one was good. Not up to German standards, but easily up to Japanese standards. We were offered an Infiniti. I opted for the Yukon because we wanted the Yank Tank, and having seen them, the interior was worse than the Yukon (and the exterior even worse!)Didn't really take any more pictures apart from these two when we picked it up.
edit to add... No actual shots of interior, but exactly the same as this:
Edited by Ares on Tuesday 8th November 16:51
trickywoo said:
flatso said:
An LPG conversion would make it attractive in Europe as well
Continental I assume as I wouldn't fancy taking that in a multi-story car park or parking it at a busy supermarket.hondansx said:
All hire cars are great when you're on holiday... back in the real world i bet it's pretty rubbish.
In the States earlier this year my transfers were by a guy in one of the Infinitis. It was cosy but seemed really cheap inside in terms of materials.
This wouldn't be rubbish in whatever the real world is....but it would be too big for UK roads, and UK parking spaces. I'm looking at setting up an office over there. If I do, this will be a strong contender to have as a truck for out there.In the States earlier this year my transfers were by a guy in one of the Infinitis. It was cosy but seemed really cheap inside in terms of materials.
The Infiniti was surprisingly cheap inside, the yanks versions (Suburban & Escalade all share the same interior) have taken a leap forward in the past 2 years. Still not Germanic build quality but a lot better.
Had a Chevy Surburban as a rental earlier this year. We'd booked a Tahoe but the woman on the rental desk gave us a Surburban because there was 5 of us.
Great car. Loads of toys with cameras and sensors everywhere. Air conditioned seats were a bonus for hot weather and electric tailgate was useful. V8 might be old tech but it had cylinder de-activation which helped bump the economy up slightly. Not that it was a concern when it only cost $50 to fill.
Took a lot of stopping once it was rolling though!
Great car. Loads of toys with cameras and sensors everywhere. Air conditioned seats were a bonus for hot weather and electric tailgate was useful. V8 might be old tech but it had cylinder de-activation which helped bump the economy up slightly. Not that it was a concern when it only cost $50 to fill.
Took a lot of stopping once it was rolling though!
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