As some of you know, we just had our second child a few weeks ago. My fiance was unhappy about her 06' Maxima SE because it turns like crap, has a difficult time making it up our driveway without scraping, and she wanted more room. We looked at the new 07' Yukons a few months ago and she fell in love but found it too expensive at 52K.

Anyways, I went to the dealership about a week ago and ended up trading in my GTO for a new 07' Yukon. It's pretty much fully loaded minus a sunroof and NAV- too options she didn't want. I did add a rear seat 10" DVD player, a Denali front grill and chrome door handles.

She was out shopping when I brought it home so I backed it in the garage and put a big red bow on it. When she got home and opened the garage, I could read her lips saying "What the f***?" It was absolutely priceless!





My Daughter enjoying the new ride!








Before I bought the Yukon, I looked at the new Acadia's. The interior is pretty much the same although they are said to have more room. I just knew she would not like the exterior because it doesn't look tough enough. I tend to agree with her. Anyways, the Yukon rides and turns great. With cyclinder deactivation, the truck is rated at 16-21 mpg which is pretty good. Also, we plan to get a boat next year so the towing capacity of 7,700 lbs is nice. And before you ask, there was no way in hell she was going to drive a minivan!

 

^^^^ Great gift....how much did you get off the sticker of the Yukon? I was at the GMC/Caddy dealer two weeks ago and they were advertising 5K off the Yukons and 3K off the Escalades. My wife is very similar to yours and wants to upsize...although we'd definitely the Denali or Escalade. I do want to drive the Acadia since it is the same size as the Denali (with MUCH better MPG- 17/24).

Let me know how the third row not folding into the floor does you....that may be a dealbreaker to me....I can't believe that GM did not engineer it better. I don't want my 120lb wife having to worry about taking the seats out or losing room to just being able to roll the 3rd row up against the 2nd row.

I'd pay to see my wife open up the garage to see her new ride in there as a surprise too!!!!!

 

Awesome Xmas! So the Maxima is your now?

 

I haggled to about 11K off MSRP. Red tag was about 2K off. The Denali and Escalade are very nice with the 6.1 L and 6 speed tranny but I didn't want to pay that much.

I wasn't worried about the second row captains chairs folding because they are going to have carseats attached permanently for the next few years. The third row is no problem. With just one latch, they are easily folded flat or up against the 3rd row. They can be taken out if needed but that would require a little muscle.

 

Yep, the Maxima is mine and I've been driving it for the past week. It has 11K miles on it and I am very impressed that there is not a single rattle. The car rides great and some of the features are nice to have. I love the electric tilt and telescope heated steering, the auto dimming side view mirrors, and the stereo sounds great. Gas mileage is nice too, as is the fact that I was tired of my hour commute in a 6 speed.

Anyways, I'll probably keep it until June or so and then trade it in for an 07' G35 or M35.

 

Good going bro. Nice job

 

It looks so warm in Houston! Great gift.

PS, you're her fiance, she's your fiancee.

 

nice gift. i drove an 07 tahoe for a few days two weeks ago, they're an awesome improvement over the last gen gm fullsize suv's.

 

Hey Ash, tell me if the Yukon is similar to the Tahoe, in which for the 3rd row seating SUCKS ASS!!! Like there is NO leg room at all, from what I experienced.

 

Nice work but 52k for yukon?? Since when they rasied the price that much? Have you thought of any other SUVs? You could got X5, ML 350, or etc. I'm trying to bash on you or anything but just a thought. Btw, I hoping to do the samething for my wife, when I get marry. Good work..

 

52k....jeez...such better SUVs for that price.

 

Nice ride! I still wish they would use a console shifter instead of the column shifter.

 

Damn Ash, totally !!!

 

I got it for 39k and feel pretty good about that. It wasn't an issue of what is better- it was a gift. She liked the Yukon so that's what she got. That's how gifting works. Personally, I would have gotten a Honda Odyssey. If she would've liked the X5 or ML-GL, I would have gotten her one of those.

 

I agree... it just looks nicer.

 

The third row seating is not the best. I'm 6'4" and could probably ride back there for an hour max. For kids, it's great and that's what it will be used for. The second row captains chairs recline so it's pretty easy to make more legroom.

 

I love those new Thahoe/Yukons. Nice ride

 

Great work on that price then....amazing how they were going for sticker just a few months back....makes me think more and more that I might be able to justify the Escalade if I can get a loaded one for 50K or so...otherwise it'll be a new Sequoia (interested to see those), Denali, or a new QX56 (intersted to see how they're updated).

I'd be doing exactly what you're doing on seating...two kids seats in the captains chairs and 3rd row for grandparents/friends/etc. Let me know how it works for you over time....I'm still not enthused that the 3rd row does not fold flat.

 

Heh...I thought this stuff only happens in commericals

Nice work

 

You're finacee is a little young













J/K

That's an awesome truck. One day I want to be able to buy a new car for my wife like that.

 

sounds you got yourself a good deal and what husband you are. willing to buy x5 and ML...I want to be just like you.

 

what a great husband. your wife must of been very happy and surprised.

 

Ash update us later on your MPG on it. I really want a grey Tahoe but the gas mpg scares the hell out of me, especially since I am driving a civic

 

Great xmas gift! The new yukon is a great car

 

great gift ashburner - i would have paid to see the look on your fiancee's face when she saw the Yukon parked in the garage with a bow on it. Congrats man, enjoy the ride.

 

Awesome. The New GM fullsize SUV are really nice. I love the looks. I am sure she will love it and the Maxima is a nice ass car to man, but not the power of a GTO

 

So how much you get for the GTO? Why not trade in the Maxima.. wouldnt it have been better in terms of resale value? I just hope you didnt lose too much on the GTO.

Either way, that was really nice of you to buy her this thing. Nice work man and i also hope you feeling better health wise.

 

What is the new new Acadia's?

 

I didn't get enough, but mainly because it had been in an accident.

I thought about trading in the Maxima but really, I need 4 Doors. Getting 2 car seats in and out of the GTO was a pain in the ass. Besides the fact that I have a long commute now and driving a 6 speed in stop and go can be frustrating. Also, the GTO hasn't been the same since the accident.

Anyways, I've kinda been wanting a 4-door that was comfortable, sporty, and more economical. The Maxima was right under my nose!!! And I must say, I really enjoy driving it This just makes me want a 07 G35 even more. She will be making the payments so I'll just wait until I'm bored of the Maxima.

 

ashburner!

one day when i'm married, i'd love to do something like that for my wife.

 

Great deal. How did she like it?

 

So if the maxima turns like crap then how does she think the yukon turns?

 

dam if that's not a cool gift, i'm sure ur wife is loving it, however i find it hard to believe the new ride out turns a maxima, or any other sedan for that matter.

 

The Yukon turns better than the Maxima.

 

Yeah, she loves it.

Check the specs... the Yukon has a 39 ft turning circle and the Maxima is 40 ft. While trying to park in the real world, it is that much more obvious.

 

So what's the difference between the Envoy and the Arcadia, and what is Denali all about?

(Sorry I don't know much about trucks, I thought Denali was actually a model, I guess its not...)

 

Envoy is a older truck based SUV (think Trailblazer, Saab 9-7x, and Buick Rainer) while the Acadia is a brand new car-based CUV (along w/it's siblings the Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave). The Acadia will be the same interior size as a Tahoe/Yukon but smaller on the outside and look a bit smaller than the Tahoe/Yukon. The Acadia seems to be meant for people who want a large vehicle but don't need the truck capabilites (and truck negatives like MPG and handling) and don't want to drive a minivan. A CUV is aimed to slot btwn a minivan and a SUV.

A Denali is just the highest end trim level of a GMC. They have Denali's for the Envoy, Yukon, Sierra (think Chevy Silverado). No word yet on a Acadia Denali but you can bet that it'll be on it's way....likely for the '08 model year.

 

Oooh, thanks.