Yukon or expedition?
Posted by Bakernation225@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 5 comments
Shopping for a 3rd row suv right now. Comparing 2 poor options but I’m willing to roll the dice considering the vehicle is for my fiancée who stays in town.
I’ve narrowed it down to a 2018 gmc Yukon Denali (6.2l, 10-speed) 116k miles, excellent condition and maintained well, and 2018-2020 Ford expedition (3.5l tt, 10r80 ). With both vehicles come reliability concerns from the power train. The Yukon is a reserve, so loaded with every option available from that year, haven’t narrowed down a specific expedition as there are a ton to choose from. Anyways, thoughts and comments are welcome. Seems like either way I go, I need to have 7k stashed away for a transmission rebuild or engine failure.
InternationalBite690@reddit
Yukon hands down. The issues GM has with these is very well-known. That makes parts readily available and it means almost any shop has done those repairs. All of that means if you find yourself needing repairs, you should be able to go anywhere to get them done and it shouldn’t cost you a kidney to do it.
CommonBubba@reddit
As much as I hate to recommend an eco-boost, by 2018 Ford had corrected of the problems from the earlier versions. The same goes for the ford version of the 10 speed transmission. GM has so many engine problems right now, they have one run out of replacements.
As with most modern engines, a good maintenance history is worth it’s weight in gold.
Binford6100User@reddit
Do you need to tow or drive off road at any level?
If not, there are more reliable people movers. In particular those that don't look bad, have 7 seatbelts, and don't require the impending doom of an engine/transmission rebuild.
If you truly need an SUV (or just want one, that's fine too), I would look hard at a Nissan Armada and/or is fancy Infiniti sibling. They're tough as nails, relatively inexpensive, and also don't require the impending doom of transmission repair.
Bakernation225@reddit (OP)
Believe me I know I know those qx80/armadas are a great option. I’m hooked on ford/gm, but that’s why I’m here. Hard buy as I can’t find any 2020+ in my area that are in budget, and the 2019 looks great but has the SAME EXACT interior, infotainment and software as my 2012 g37 did😂
Binford6100User@reddit
No arguments there.
If I had to pick, I would go GM. Like the interior and styling better, plus I'm just more familiar with the brand as a previous owner of both a Yukon and a Sierra