Explaining a Nomad clutch

[Cajunrider]

My Suburban stickered $34,000 in 2001. I was looking at the 2011's online yesterday. An LT version like we have now with the same equipment stickers $49,790. That's a heck of an increase for 10 yrs. Chrome bumpers on ours......plastic on the 2011 models.

[ponch]

My 2009 LT stickered for 44K. I don't like the 6 speed auto. It wants to upshift too quickly and sometimes when I nail it, it falls flat on it's face. It has throttle by wire and traction control. My best guess is that it is tailored for fuel economy. If I put the transmission in tow mode and turn off the traction control, it's better. Also, the 5.3 is a slug on the low end. I had a 1984 K10 with a 350 and crappy 2.73 gearing and it had better low end power. Rev the 5.3 and it comes alive big time. god only knows why they put such a small engine in a 6000lb vehicle. It should have at least 3.73 gearing in place of the 3.42 and a 7.0L v-8. Something that makes torque. I would also say I don't think it's built to last from the standpoint of interior and paint. It's already showing signs of wear that have me concerned. Shoot, I had to replace the wipers after 6 months and signal bulbs have blown. A lot of cars come with LEDs now. Not GM. I just have the inclination that GM steps on its vendors to keep a price point and it shows in quality. Originally I wanted the Expedition EL, but the local dealer didn't have one, so we looked at the Suburban. I had always been a GM guy, but no more. It isn't worth what we paid for it.

I did test drive a Ford Super Crew and it was a much nicer vehicle inside than the suburban. It didn't look cheesy and was more comfortable. The impetus for getting the burb was I have 5 kids. I hate minivans and we outgrew ours as the kids are getting too big for any minivan. In few years we'll sell the Burb and get a slightly used Q7. The Audi rocks. I have a 2001 Jetta that has been absolutely solid for over 10 years, so I guess I am now partial to german engineering and yes, Ponch will be getting a a BMW soon...

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

My Suburban stickered $34,000 in 2001. I was looking at the 2011's online yesterday. An LT version like we have now with the same equipment stickers $49,790. That's a heck of an increase for 10 yrs. Chrome bumpers on ours......plastic on the 2011 models.

[ponch]

Oh yeah, it's a car not a truck. I was surprised on how tight the ergos were on the burb and how it rides too much like a car. My old K10 had much more room for the driver. If you wonder why, read here:

http://www.askpatty.com/page.php?Tit...ls_and_Wheels/
http://www.thecarconnection.com/tips...-menin-dresses

My Suburban stickered $34,000 in 2001. I was looking at the 2011's online yesterday. An LT version like we have now with the same equipment stickers $49,790. That's a heck of an increase for 10 yrs. Chrome bumpers on ours......plastic on the 2011 models.

[cyclecat]

Our Duramax is an '07, and we bought it as a left over late in the fall of '07. I do not like the new body style GM trucks so I'm glad we bought the last year of the old body style. We've put an air kit on, removed the catalytic converter, and added dual exhaust so she hauls like you wouldn't believe. The trailer weighs about 14,000 lbs. fully loaded, with the Nomads inside; put the Duramax in tow mode and it will go like stink. We can pass on hills, with the cruise on, just like the new advertisement on TV, and never lose 1 mph. Only bad part was the price, $59,000 (plus the 5% federal tax) and that was almost 3 years ago but we figure it should last a long time.

[ponch]

In 07 they had both body styles. You got lucky. I hate the plastic. I backed into a snow bank and it cracked the bumper. With the old steel bumpers nothing would have happened. Take car of that Duramax and you should see at lest 300K miles.

Originally Posted by CycleCat

Our Duramax is an '07, and we bought it as a left over late in the fall of '07. I do not like the new body style GM trucks so I'm glad we bought the last year of the old body style. We've put an air kit on, removed the catalytic converter, and added dual exhaust so she hauls like you wouldn't believe. The trailer weighs about 14,000 lbs. fully loaded, with the Nomads inside; put the Duramax in tow mode and it will go like stink. We can pass on hills, with the cruise on, just like the new advertisement on TV, and never lose 1 mph. Only bad part was the price, $59,000 (plus the 5% federal tax) and that was almost 3 years ago but we figure it should last a long time.