Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > Lounge


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-06-2017, 09:19 PM
TOM K TOM K is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Pittsgrove,N.J.
Posts: 309
Thanks: 2
Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts
Default 2018 GMC Yukon XL OR 2018 Ford Expedition

Need to buy a new tow vehicle. I have always purchased a new Yukon Xl 2500. You can't get a 2500 anymore. I don't want a pickup. My trailer and car wt. is about 8,000. The new 2018 GMC Yukon XL 1500, comes with a 5.3 V8 engine 355 hp-383 torque with a 6 speed transmission with a 342 rear. max tow 8000. lbs. The new 2018 Ford Expedition El comes with a 3.5 eco boost V6 400hp-480lb torque, 10 speed trans. tow rating 9300 lbs. Any ideas?
__________________
1968 Gibb/Harrell Nova (Tuned) SOLD
1969 Copo Camaro (Wallace Chevrolet)
1969 El Camino 396/325 4 speed
1969 Corvette 427/435 4 speed (Duntov)
1970 Yenko Deuce (Automatic) SOLD
1970 Yenko Deuce (4 speed) (11,000 miles )
2023 Corvette Z51
Reply With Quote
Click here to view all the pictures posted in this thread...
  #2  
Old 09-06-2017, 09:38 PM
Canuck's Avatar
Canuck Canuck is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 1,866
Thanks: 215
Thanked 650 Times in 215 Posts
Default

Tom
The largest engine in the Yukon XL is the 5.3 however if you buy the Denali edition you get the 6.2 L V8. The 2018 will have a 10 speed trans. I am not convinced the Ford Ecoboost is tough enough in the long term. I see you are living on the East Coast and may encounter a trip across the Appellation range or into the Great Smokeys and you will wish you had the V8.
I have a 2003 Yukon XL 2500 with Quadrasteer. Its the best dam towing vehicle on the planet, The Quadrssteer feature is the reason I still have it and not bought something Newer.
__________________
1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner.
1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, under resto.
68 Charger R/T, Bullitt Replica
68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth
www.vancouverclassiccars.com

Last edited by Canuck; 09-06-2017 at 09:41 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-06-2017, 09:45 PM
TOM K TOM K is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Pittsgrove,N.J.
Posts: 309
Thanks: 2
Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts
Default

The 2018 Denali comes with the 6.2 and a 10 speed trans, but you only get a 3.23 rear. The max tow rating is 8100.
__________________
1968 Gibb/Harrell Nova (Tuned) SOLD
1969 Copo Camaro (Wallace Chevrolet)
1969 El Camino 396/325 4 speed
1969 Corvette 427/435 4 speed (Duntov)
1970 Yenko Deuce (Automatic) SOLD
1970 Yenko Deuce (4 speed) (11,000 miles )
2023 Corvette Z51
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-07-2017, 01:09 AM
Bill Pritchard Bill Pritchard is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Valley of the Sun, AZ
Posts: 5,814
Thanks: 1,237
Thanked 1,498 Times in 719 Posts
Default

I can't comment on the towing ability, but last November I bought a new 2017 Ford Expedition (not the EL) with the 3.5 Ecoboost V6 and I have been very pleasantly surprised at the power it has. I traded in a 2010 GMC Yukon with the 5.3, and before that I had a 2002 Tahoe with the 5.3, so I am quite familiar with that engine, and I had no problems with it. This is only the second Ford product I have owned in my life, and thus far I am very happy with it.
__________________
Bill Pritchard

73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-07-2017, 04:16 AM
Big Block Bill Big Block Bill is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Elk Grove Village Illinois
Posts: 1,479
Thanks: 1,915
Thanked 689 Times in 288 Posts
Default 2018 gmc

I tow a 8000 lb. Cobalt boat with a 2015 GMC Denali XL and get 11.5 mpg and it has a 6 speed transmission. I too purchased nothing but a 2500 Suburban with a 454 or 496 but when they switched to a 6.0 it sounded like a circus organ shifting All the time. You will be VERY happy with a 2018 GMC Denali XL. When not towing it gets 23 mpg! And I own a gas station!

Bill
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-17-2017, 05:09 PM
x77-69z28's Avatar
x77-69z28 x77-69z28 is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: long island, new york, usa
Posts: 2,120
Thanks: 2,902
Thanked 394 Times in 225 Posts
Default

I have been driving denalis since 03. My last lease was a 2015 Yukon XL, NOT a Denali. I had so many problems with the underpowered 5.3, and 6 spd auto, that GMC ended up buying it back and putting me in a 16 Denali. I would stay away from the 5.3 6 spd auto.
Buddy
__________________
69 camaro Z-28 burnished brown X-77 bought 1978
70 camaro Z28 forest green M40 black vinyl roof PROJECT
99 camaro SS Hugger Orange 6speed no t-tops 1 of 54
11 cts-v black diamond edition wagon 556hp GONE
15 camaro Z/28 white AC brand new
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-17-2017, 07:10 PM
COPO COPO is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Atlanta, GA & the Middle East
Posts: 2,996
Thanks: 387
Thanked 358 Times in 189 Posts
Default

Another vote for Yukon Denali. 420 HP, 460 LB-FT torque. Love mine.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-17-2017, 09:13 PM
TOM K TOM K is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Pittsgrove,N.J.
Posts: 309
Thanks: 2
Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts
Default

COPO, Do you tow with it? if you do ,what is the total weight of trailer and car? Is it a XL? Thanks Any info would be great. Tom
__________________
1968 Gibb/Harrell Nova (Tuned) SOLD
1969 Copo Camaro (Wallace Chevrolet)
1969 El Camino 396/325 4 speed
1969 Corvette 427/435 4 speed (Duntov)
1970 Yenko Deuce (Automatic) SOLD
1970 Yenko Deuce (4 speed) (11,000 miles )
2023 Corvette Z51
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-17-2017, 10:36 PM
Big Block Bill Big Block Bill is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Elk Grove Village Illinois
Posts: 1,479
Thanks: 1,915
Thanked 689 Times in 288 Posts
Default Tow Vehicle

Buy the Denali XL, you won't be sorry. Just my very biased opinion. LOL

Bill
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-18-2017, 02:12 AM
Tommy's Avatar
Tommy Tommy is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 1,671
Thanks: 71
Thanked 89 Times in 41 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Block Bill View Post
I too purchased nothing but a 2500 Suburban with a 454 or 496 but when they switched to a 6.0 it sounded like a circus organ shifting All the time.
Bill
Transmissions continuously shifting is unbelievably aggravating. I'm dealing with it on my new work truck too.


Tommy
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 02:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.