2018 Expo VS 2021 Tahoe test drive.
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Deadman
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Ya the pre-21 GM's do nothing for me..... Especially that 1950's style rear axle! lol
jastevenson
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Which rear suspension did you drive in the Tahoe. They have 3! Steel springs And regular shocks, steel springs with magnetic shocks, and air suspension.
The higher end ones cost crazy money, so I’d be keen to see a vase springs vs base springs comparison.
The higher end ones cost crazy money, so I’d be keen to see a vase springs vs base springs comparison.
Deadman
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This was a High Country, so it had Magnaride. Magnetic shocks.
It was a little firmer than my CCD Expedition Max, but the lateral stability was 100X improved. I'm waiting until the air suspension comes out and then I'll grab a XL Denali with it.
I did order an aftermarket front sway bar for my Expedition now, so that MIGHT fix the annoying lateral stability in bumps. If that truly and completely fixes it, my wife would probably buy a Platinum Expedition. The sway bar results will dictate her selection.
carymccarr
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Momentum probably. People just rolling their old lease into a new one etc. plus the interior of the ‘15-20 Denali is pretty nice compared to the expy IMO.
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I have driven several generations of Escalades that our company owns
Recently drove a 2020 model
Typically driven about 60 miles on I-44 in Missouri
They are very anemic, downshift frequently on every hill & are very noisy
Our tuned 2018 Expy with the HD tow would blow their doors off
Have now owned 6 3.5L Ecoboost vehicles
Tuned them all
They are SOOO!!! much better than the 6.2L gm V8's
If GM would put the dual turbo blackwing V8 with the 10spd trans & a 3:73 axle ratio in their Escalades that would be a phenomenal improvement
Recently drove a 2020 model
Typically driven about 60 miles on I-44 in Missouri
They are very anemic, downshift frequently on every hill & are very noisy
Our tuned 2018 Expy with the HD tow would blow their doors off
Have now owned 6 3.5L Ecoboost vehicles
Tuned them all
They are SOOO!!! much better than the 6.2L gm V8's
If GM would put the dual turbo blackwing V8 with the 10spd trans & a 3:73 axle ratio in their Escalades that would be a phenomenal improvement
carymccarr
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I have driven several generations of Escalades that our company owns
Recently drove a 2020 model
Typically driven about 60 miles on I-44 in Missouri
They are very anemic, downshift frequently on every hill & are very noisy
Our tuned 2018 Expy with the HD tow would blow their doors off
Have now owned 6 3.5L Ecoboost vehicles
Tuned them all
They are SOOO!!! much better than the 6.2L gm V8's
If GM would put the dual turbo blackwing V8 with the 10spd trans & a 3:73 axle ratio in their Escalades that would be a phenomenal improvement
The 6.2 and eco 3.5 have similar torque and HP and at 50-60MPH (passing speed) the 6.2 pulls ahead.
Pretty sure a tuned 6.2L would destroy a stock expy.
The 3.5 is a nice engine, don’t get me wrong but no matter how much fake engine noise ford pumps into the cabin there’s no beating the sound of the 8’s IMO.
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Zig10
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I loved the handling and the air suspension for towing in my '16 Yukon XL. Also really liked the dual row flip-down entertainment screens in the rear, as well as the extra room in the cargo area AND the 33 gallon fuel tank.
My '18 Expy pretty much wins in every other category for me, though, and the new GMs don't have a high enough towing capacity for me to consider them anymore.
My '18 Expy pretty much wins in every other category for me, though, and the new GMs don't have a high enough towing capacity for me to consider them anymore.
Aesthetically and certain function, maybe but for ease of use, comfort and quality, Nope!
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