see the new 2007 tahoe???

bamachem · 01-05-2006, 07:28 AM

http://www.chevrolet.com/tahoe/2007/photogallery/

not bad, but i'm not drooling over it either.

but the thing that got my attention is that they're releasing the new 2007 model on Jan 10th, 2006... next thing you know, we'll have 2010 models available in 2008....

stupid car sales gimmicks.

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lee · 01-05-2006, 07:38 AM

i read a review of it.

i cant remember where it was (ill go home and see if it was an article in a mag or if it was online), but they made references to the truck feeling rather "loosely put together". they said it rode smoothly and quietly, and that it was comfortable and powerful, but that it just felt loose.

not sure what that means, but to me that means GM.

paddlenbike · 01-05-2006, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

but the thing that got my attention is that they're releasing the new 2007 model on Jan 10th, 2006... next thing you know, we'll have 2010 models available in 2008....

GM can't offer you a quality vehicle, so they offer you a 2007 in the year 2006.

HOJU · 01-05-2006, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddlenbike

GM can't offer you a quality vehicle, so they offer you a 2007 in the year 2006.

Every auto manufacturer offers the next years models a year early. It’s just that most of them do it in the fall, not the first part of the year. After all the “employee discounts” and other discounts that they were offering, I think they are trying to jump start business due to the bad sales year in 2005.

Don’t forget that it’s been rumored the 2007 FJ Cruiser will be out in the next month or two…

4mydogs · 01-05-2006, 08:23 AM

[quote=lee]They said it rode smoothly and quietly, and that it was comfortable and powerful, but that it just felt loose.QUOTE]

I drive a 2000 Suburban at work. We call it the Suburb.

It's all of the above, smooth and quiet and comfortable, and loose. It handles like you'd expect a mammothly heavy truck to handle. I actually enjoy driving it (I have a light foot and seldom hurry anywhere), especially on longer trips. But if I had things my way, it would be classified as a UV instead of an SUV.

JHupp · 01-05-2006, 08:38 AM

that's GM for you, real men don't wear bowties!!

snap-on · 01-05-2006, 08:53 AM

Is it me or does it look like a 1998 ford excursion with a new front end...

let me help

vs

not the best compairson but the quick and dirty search off of google to show my point.

Lance · 01-05-2006, 09:08 AM

The front looks like it takes hints from the Trailblazer.

Churnd · 01-05-2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

but the thing that got my attention is that they're releasing the new 2007 model on Jan 10th, 2006... next thing you know, we'll have 2010 models available in 2008....

stupid car sales gimmicks.

They gotta do something to get their a$$es out of the toilet

payyourtoll · 01-05-2006, 09:50 AM

great, an explorer with a chevy badge...pass.

Jonathan · 01-05-2006, 09:51 AM

I don't really mind it. I had a 95 Tahoe and that loose feeling theyre talking about is how it drives and how you feel in the truck itself. It's so big and cushy on the inside and the suspension is so bouncy and airy feeling that it feels like you gonna slide out of your seat with every turn. I think the styling looks pretty good, but I will never own another Tahoe. I'm just glad they didn't take the styling from the Avalanche front end and use it on this.

motoracer47 · 01-05-2006, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOJU

Every auto manufacturer offers the next years models a year early. Don’t forget that it’s been rumored the 2007 FJ Cruiser will be out in the next month or two…

true, although toyota is having some problems right now. notice the new rav4 did not come out early at all. also, i read on one of the autobiz sites that part of the reason toyota purchased subaru from gm was to gain more engineering personel, and it also said that subaru will be doing the redesign of one of toyotas main models very soon (im thinking corrolla) maybe the FJ was originally scheduled for an 06 model year rollout, which should have put it out already. not saying thats the case, but toyota has alot of stuff on their plate right now(especially the challenges they are facing in china, hot competion going on there, and toyota is struggling somewhat in that market) i hope the purchase of subaru will work out like they hope. im just waiting for the day when its announced that there will be no more toyota or general motors........................... toyota general motors (TGM) it willl happen, its inevitable

well, unless anti trust stuff comes into play

Dr.Feelgood · 01-05-2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snap-on

Is it me or does it look like a 1998 ford excursion with a new front end...

let me help

vs

not the best compairson but the quick and dirty search off of google to show my point.

My exact initial thought!

FilthyRich · 01-05-2006, 11:35 AM

I laugh at the new release dates on cars. What a joke.

paddlenbike · 01-05-2006, 11:50 AM

Anyone want to buy my 2008 3rd gen 4Runner for $30k?

FilthyRich · 01-05-2006, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddlenbike

Anyone want to buy my 2008 3rd gen 4Runner for $30k?

Let's just hope the 2008 Toyota doesn't come out the end of this year.

AZrocktoy · 01-05-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snap-on

Is it me or does it look like a 1998 ford excursion with a new front end...

let me help

vs

not the best compairson but the quick and dirty search off of google to show my point.

That looks to me that it is the Expedition... the Excursion is longer.

**Tofer** · 01-05-2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snap-on

Is it me or does it look like a 1998 ford excursion with a new front end...

let me help

vs

not the best compairson but the quick and dirty search off of google to show my point.

i see lots of differnces.. the ford doesnt ahve the on-star antenna, the middle window is made up of 2 windows (main one and a little wing). the ford has runningboards. the ford has duel 5 spokes rims. it had smaller tail lights. the ford has orange turning signals on the mirror. the chevy has bigger door handles too.

what were you smoking when you thought it looked like a ford... GOSH

4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 01-05-2006, 01:46 PM

Doesn't this play with the re-sale values?

The employee discount will take a toll on resale values when people try to sell them because they didn't pay "full price" so dealers know this, and the public may forget, but I don't think it helps in the long run.

I lost a year off my inspection on the XRunner because I had to get it registered in '05. Now I have to go to inspection in Nov. 2009 and not Nov. 2010.

JHupp · 01-05-2006, 02:50 PM

yeah, that is a pic of the expedition, not the excursion. I LOVE the excursion, and it figures ford stops making it, any info if the new taho has Independant all the way around like expedition, if so, its basically just a big mini-van.

Toys-R-Us · 01-05-2006, 03:27 PM

whats with ford suv's almost vertical c-pillar? it makes it look...slow/standing still. looks better raked, like the 4runners.

Paul H. · 01-05-2006, 04:14 PM

I read somewhere that GM rushed all of their newly redone suv's up one year because of fear of having a really bad 2006. Makes me wonder how this will relate to quality.

kyle_22r · 01-05-2006, 11:00 PM

it's just another stupid suv if you ask me. detroit has been headed down the tubes since the 80s....

SLC Punk · 01-07-2006, 08:18 AM

What is the deal with all the Chevy front ends looking like crap!

CynicX · 01-07-2006, 10:43 AM

I like it....Probably wont have one in the drive way but I do like the new design...

whats the big deal with the release date? my step sister and husband bought an 06 lexus hybrid 400h in feb or march of 05...

01-05-2006, 08:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
4mydogs Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch, SC Posts: 1,400	[quote=lee]They said it rode smoothly and quietly, and that it was comfortable and powerful, but that it just felt loose.QUOTE] I drive a 2000 Suburban at work. We call it the Suburb. It's all of the above, smooth and quiet and comfortable, and loose. It handles like you'd expect a mammothly heavy truck to handle. I actually enjoy driving it (I have a light foot and seldom hurry anywhere), especially on longer trips. But if I had things my way, it would be classified as a UV instead of an SUV. __________________ 1995 SR5 V-6 4WD Limited, 180k miles, 31X10.5 BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Downey 1.5HD rear coils, 9" Doetsch MV-12s, Hella 1000 fog lights, Alpine XM/CD head unit, and rear window dog drool. That which you manifest is before you. -- Enzo

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snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	Is it me or does it look like a 1998 ford excursion with a new front end... let me help vs not the best compairson but the quick and dirty search off of google to show my point. __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers Last edited by snap-on; 01-05-2006 at 08:57 AM.

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lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	i read a review of it. i cant remember where it was (ill go home and see if it was an article in a mag or if it was online), but they made references to the truck feeling rather "loosely put together". they said it rode smoothly and quietly, and that it was comfortable and powerful, but that it just felt loose. not sure what that means, but to me that means GM.

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Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,743	I don't really mind it. I had a 95 Tahoe and that loose feeling theyre talking about is how it drives and how you feel in the truck itself. It's so big and cushy on the inside and the suspension is so bouncy and airy feeling that it feels like you gonna slide out of your seat with every turn. I think the styling looks pretty good, but I will never own another Tahoe. I'm just glad they didn't take the styling from the Avalanche front end and use it on this. __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed

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4-RUNNIN' FREAK Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NNJ Posts: 3,951	Doesn't this play with the re-sale values? The employee discount will take a toll on resale values when people try to sell them because they didn't pay "full price" so dealers know this, and the public may forget, but I don't think it helps in the long run. I lost a year off my inspection on the XRunner because I had to get it registered in '05. Now I have to go to inspection in Nov. 2009 and not Nov. 2010. __________________ '02 4Runner - '06 XRunner Breakdancing www.BadgeYourRide.com Check this out Multi-Touch Interaction Research http://mrl.nyu.edu/~jhan/ftirtouch/ Highest Xmax 6.5" subwoofer made Total Posts: 32,218 (75.35 posts per day) [/center] [/color] Still A Neon

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JHupp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,159	yeah, that is a pic of the expedition, not the excursion. I LOVE the excursion, and it figures ford stops making it, any info if the new taho has Independant all the way around like expedition, if so, its basically just a big mini-van. __________________ Jason '06 F250 Super Duty Daily Driver '01 Toyota 4Runner Sport 265/75/16 BFG ATs, OME 881s w/ spacers front, OME 891s rear, SS roll bar, and some other stuff. Out of Commision njttora.com

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Toys-R-Us Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NH Posts: 1,243	whats with ford suv's almost vertical c-pillar? it makes it look...slow/standing still. looks better raked, like the 4runners.

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CynicX Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,371	I like it....Probably wont have one in the drive way but I do like the new design... whats the big deal with the release date? my step sister and husband bought an 06 lexus hybrid 400h in feb or march of 05... __________________ 06 Subaru WRX

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