OT: I am now a 'baller'

[attack eagle]

I'm onw one of those guys in a Tahoe with gigantor chrome rims... but it sure is luxurious and very very nice... picked up an `03 today.
And to be honest, other than the handling and braking, I like it MORE than the e34...

got everything I wanted but quad captains chairs.



2wd, 5.3 w/ tow package (bigger rad and trans cooler, class 3 hitch + trailer wiring), leather, dual a/c (full digital automatic + tri zone), roof rack, full power and heated seats (bottoms , recline and air lumbar+ bolster),
7 person seat config... (buckets front /3 person split bench middle/ 50-50 split bench rear) memory seats, mirrors, and radio.

Digital rear air controls + digital rear entertainment controls on center console, Full controls on steering wheel, Driver Info Center (think OBC dash display), Moonroof,Electrochromatic mirrors, tinted windows & found at least 4-5 12v outlets so far... Billet grill, debadged, Colormatched trim (door handles, fender trim, door trim)



Aftermarket DVD+ screen integrated into the 6 disc head BLOSE system+ underseat set up for PS2 thick as second video source.

Big blingy wheels (sadly, chrome 22's are not my cup of tea), I may swap for OEM 20's...
or
De-chrome and PC these in matte black AND have the speedo corrected for em.

(i was doing 53 indicated and passing people like mad in a 60 mph zone, + the 2wd `Hoe is taller than my neighbors's 99 Dodge ram 4x4 on em.)


Has 86k on it, but honestly interior looks like it has 15k, and exterior is almost as nice. I think I'll do my first mod in the am.

:)

Anyway I would have posted this in e34 Ot but I guess that is gone... & i don;t/won't go to the regular OT.

[p1zz4guy]

Uuuhhh e34 OT is in the same place it's always been ;)

Glad to hear your lovin the new ride, does this mean your leaving us for good now?? :(

[Boogieboy]

Pictures or it didn't happen!;)

[misswin]

.....nix the 22's and the chrome and throw something sweeter on there.


i think ballin rims on suv's is ridiculousness... even if they're not 4wd.

[jhower08]

So jealous! I would love to have myself a nice clean Tahoe to daily. Please post up some pics when you get the chance :)

[nmp411]

since you posted this in the classifieds, does that mean it's already for sale??



















;)

[attack eagle]

LOL sorry guys. I dunno WHAT happened. I thought I was in the main forum.
PEBKAC I suppose!

Will repost in the OT forum... unless macR wants to move it?

[T444E]

So what's the point? If you don't take it off road, obviously not since it's 2WD, why have one? You're like every other soccer mom who buys a big SUV for no purpose.

[attack eagle]

So what's the point? If you don't take it off road, obviously not since it's 2WD, why have one? You're like every other soccer mom who buys a big SUV for no purpose.
So your complaint is that I must be a poseur because I chose a 2wd for better mileage and reliability... and I chose a tahoe instead of a Suburban because I donlt need anthing THAT big?

wow... really?

Grow up.

1: it has a lot more room, is a lot more comfortable, and seats 7.
2: it can tow the camping trailer, the utility trailer, and anything else I want.
3: I wouldn't take a tahoe off road, so I intelligently bought the 2wd...

[zubbie]

I wanna see pics.

Not surprised at the lack of luv here. You sold an icon for a chevy (and for good reason I suspect)

[jessejames]

looking forward to some pictures, if you say it's clean then it must be clean :thumbup:

[madk0w]

$1500 Shipped?

[T444E]

So your complaint is that I must be a poseur because I chose a 2wd for better mileage and reliability... and I chose a tahoe instead of a Suburban because I donlt need anthing THAT big?

wow... really?

Grow up.

1: it has a lot more room, is a lot more comfortable, and seats 7.
2: it can tow the camping trailer, the utility trailer, and anything else I want.
3: I wouldn't take a tahoe off road, so I intelligently bought the 2wd...

My complaint is it's unnecessary. Get a mini van if you need 7 seats, not a massive SUV. Grow up, good one sir. Not the most over used saying ever.

[Boogieboy]

So what's the point? If you don't take it off road, obviously not since it's 2WD, why have one? You're like every other soccer mom who buys a big SUV for no purpose.


So your complaint is that I must be a poseur because I chose a 2wd for better mileage and reliability... and I chose a tahoe instead of a Suburban because I donlt need anthing THAT big?

wow... really?

Grow up.

1: it has a lot more room, is a lot more comfortable, and seats 7.
2: it can tow the camping trailer, the utility trailer, and anything else I want.
3: I wouldn't take a tahoe off road, so I intelligently bought the 2wd...


My complaint is it's unnecessary. Get a mini van if you need 7 seats, not a massive SUV. Grow up, good one sir. Not the most over used saying ever.I love that there is an argument about a Chevy on a BMW forum between two guys that don't even own BMW's! :lol

[T444E]

I love that there is an argument about a Chevy on a BMW forum between two guys that don't even own BMW's! :lol

Apparently you haven't seen my thread sir. I have a 540i/6. Check your facts before you say something ignorant.

[ross1]

So your complaint is that I must be a poseur because I chose a 2wd for better mileage and reliability... and I chose a tahoe instead of a Suburban because I donlt need anthing THAT big?

wow... really?

Grow up.

1: it has a lot more room, is a lot more comfortable, and seats 7.
2: it can tow the camping trailer, the utility trailer, and anything else I want.
3: I wouldn't take a tahoe off road, so I intelligently bought the 2wd...

What's next, a Mr.T bling starter set
Just curious; how often do you tow(something the touring coudn't) or carry six passengers?

[Boogieboy]

Apparently you haven't seen my thread sir. I have a 540i/6. Check your facts before you say something ignorant.
I was kidding........nothing ignorant about it.

You have a crappy Impulse in your sig.........what was i supposed to think?:rolleyes

[T444E]

Crappy? Good one.

[p1zz4guy]

I was kidding........nothing ignorant about it.

You have a crappy Impulse in your sig.........what was i supposed to think?:rolleyes

Not to but in, but id been pretty happy with that Impulse

[325isBoosted]

My complaint is it's unnecessary. Get a mini van if you need 7 seats, not a massive SUV. Grow up, good one sir. Not the most over used saying ever.

Who are you to say its not necessary for him, and honestly how much smaller is a mini van than a tahoe? Personally i dont see him choosing a tahoe over a touring any different that you choosing to own an impusle, 90% of the people on this forum would never, but does that mean we all get to jump on your case because we dont agree with your taste in cars? Just saying I dont see what the big deal is.

[Boogieboy]

Crappy? Good one.Would SH**TY be better.....lol!:stickoutt

[T444E]

Would SH**TY be better.....lol!:stickoutt

Another clever one sir.


Who are you to say its not necessary for him, and honestly how much smaller is a mini van than a tahoe? Personally i dont see him choosing a tahoe over a touring any different that you choosing to own an impusle, 90% of the people on this forum would never, but does that mean we all get to jump on your case because we dont agree with your taste in cars? Just saying I dont see what the big deal is.


My Impulse isn't 2 tons of crap and plastic and it gets far more than 18MPG.

[VacMan]

Moved to the correct forum so that the pointless banter may continue.

[David325e]

Garrett is randomly on the warpath here. Environmentalist maybe?

I say good purchase RM. Next spring it'll be a tossup between an E30 and a Suburban for me. The utility and space, plus the looks/price of the mid 90s models is getting to me.

[4500 RPM]

Nice. Go with the GMT900 20"s, those are great-looking OE wheels. The Style 5s of Chevy trucks! Or find those BBS Denali wheels.

[Chinman]

OP, the Silverado SS came with 20'' 5 spokes factory. Those ought to bolt right up.
And put on a cat-back exhaust. The 5.3 sounds sweet when it is opened up.

[TouringGuy]

I miss your wagon AE :( BUt you should definitely keep us updated on this new project :D

[Dark Schnitzer]

Gotta love how one person can think judging another mans vehicle choice is not needed,lol.
You have no idea of the persons family size whether in height,weight or numbers let alone his towing hauling needs.:rolleyes

As a family grows,priorities change quickly. As recreation styles changes..so can the chosen vehicle.

Not to mention...its quite possible that the newer Yukon gets better mileage overall ??:cool

[535ipower]

http://performancetrucks.net/forums/ its like a bimmerforums but for trucks and they get a little wilder with performance mods. Used to belong to it for a while cool guys.

[Sam Son]

can we get some pics of the sucker?

[E34nication]

Congrats on the purchase AE. Be sure to keep us all updated on what you do with it. Huge fan of the Tahoes.

[Caveit77777]

My complaint is it's unnecessary. Get a mini van if you need 7 seats, not a massive SUV. Grow up, good one sir. Not the most over used saying ever.

But minivans are ugly as hell....

[e34 life]

Touring is gone?!?! Nooooooooooooooooooo

no e34 totally means i cant crash at your pad now when i drive back!

[mikemxbike4]

Tahoes are total crap!




























JK. I had 2 Chevys (s10 and Silverado x-cab) and they were both great reliable vehicles

[nismoracer65789]

But minivans are ugly as hell....
+1
congrats on the purchase

[TGreene]

Moved to the correct forum so that the pointless banter may continue.

Thanks

Our family has had two Suburbans, 95 and 02. The 95 was a tank, a true truck. We put 200k miles on it in a few years because of long commutes to school, and went through a three transmissions. The build quality on the 02 is noticeably nicer. The interior is surprisingly nice, and nothing on the car is falling apart except for a common problem with the steering column or something (~100k miles, so far.) Besides changing fluids, I think the only thing to have gone on the car are the tires. Very impressive.

I would never DD one though. The feeling when you push the pedal down is horrible. All of that gas totally wasted. I can't justify driving it unless I am hauling something that absolutely will not fit in the other cars or I have more than 5 people. It is a ridiculous machine unless you make use of all the seating, hauling, or towing capabilities on a regular basis.

Being an M30 driver, it might be somewhat hypocritical looking down on daily driving these SUVs, but when I am giving it gas at 4k RPM I am smilling in the 535i and crying in the Suburban.

[ILoveMPower]

Some mad mofo'z in this thread!

[Husky]

Good choice! My family had the minivan vs. SUV choice a while back, and they went with the van. Honestly... the van holds as many people, but not nearly as comfortably, cost about the same, and can't haul anywhere NEAR as much trailer. I'm not saying van's are bad(I still love ours), but for certain people there is a definite need for the SUV, and for others there isn't! And the ones that can't justify it, those are the ones that should probably end up with the van. And from the sounds of it, if you'd bought a van, you'd need to buy a truck too, to haul the trailers.

[tonyroc14]

:needpics:

[skylinergtr]

congrats on the purchase. My preference: Ford>GM

[attack eagle]

What's next, a Mr.T bling starter set
Just curious; how often do you tow(something the touring coudn't) or carry six passengers?
YESSSS! Where can I get a Mr.T starter set? :lol:lol
Strangely, I have been listening to a lot of Run-DMC, NWA and og Ice Cube since i got it. :devillook

I promise decent pics IF it isn't raining tomorrow. Just barely washed it at 11:30 tonight.
all i have is one cell phone pic I snapped yesterday from the worst angle... ugly taillights, I know.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/Tahoe/IMG00368.jpg

needs LED tails :) (did you ever think you'd hear me say such a thing? I didn't!)

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=270&pictureid=1895


And yes it is already debadged, w/ colormatched handles, and a billet grill.

Skyliner: M-I-L has expedition, didn;t like it...
the new f150 crew isn;t bad other than it is like driving like a water bed while standing on a pogo stick,
but I liked the 6 person seating option on the `Hoe + there are a LOT more parts out there.
I'm a GMC/Dodge guy myself.

[bustedbmw]

^^^^Blah, it does nothing for me. Hope you enjoy it though.

[Binjammin]

Moved to the correct forum so that the pointless banter may continue.

:rofl Didn't you swear this forum wouldn't break you? :shifty


Gotta love how one person can think judging another mans vehicle choice is not needed,lol.
You have no idea of the persons family size whether in height,weight or numbers let alone his towing hauling needs.:rolleyes

As a family grows,priorities change quickly. As recreation styles changes..so can the chosen vehicle.

Not to mention...its quite possible that the newer Yukon gets better mileage overall ??:cool

I've got to imagine that all this hate isn't for what he got, but for what he got rid of.




can we get some pics of the sucker?

Why do you want pics of Rick? :confused


YESSSS! Where can I get a Mr.T starter set? :lol:lol
Strangely, I have been listening to a lot of Run-DMC, NWA and og Ice Cube since i got it. :devillook

I promise decent pics IF it isn't raining tomorrow. Just barely washed it at 11:30 tonight.
all i have is one cell phone pic I snapped yesterday from the worst angle... ugly taillights, I know.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/Tahoe/IMG00368.jpg

needs LED tails :) (did you ever think you'd hear me say such a thing? I didn't!)

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=270&pictureid=1895


And yes it is already debadged, w/ colormatched handles, and a billet grill.

Skyliner: M-I-L has expedition, didn;t like it...
the new f150 crew isn;t bad other than it is like driving like a water bed while standing on a pogo stick,
but I liked the 6 person seating option on the `Hoe + there are a LOT more parts out there.
I'm a GMC/Dodge guy myself.

Expeditions are just giant rolling fails. Congrats (I think) on the new truck, I hope it's what you're looking for anyway, you certainly seem pretty happy with it which is all that matters.

What happened to the Jetta? :D

[zubbie]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/Tahoe/IMG00368.jpg



needs a drop, m5 skirts and smileys..:buttrock

[KBHumphrey]

As a fellow E34 and Tahoe owner, welcome. I have a 2007 blackout special, with the 20" stockers. Tough to find a smoother riding monster rig. Noticeably better even than your platform, which I also had once.

Plus, I apologize to no one when I hammer the gas during my solo Starbucks run because the Hoe runs on the blood of baby harp seals...

[VacMan]

:rofl Didn't you swear this forum wouldn't break you? :shiftyHe posted it in the Classifieds. I merely put it into the correct place so he could get a proper reaming (or props) from his ex-E34 friends.

BTW, people bagging on minivans don't have kids or have never owned one. My wife's Sienna is the most useful vehicle I've ever owned, and loading kids/groceries/strollers/stuff in and out of it is far easier than in any trumped up SUV and gets better fuel economy doing it.

That said, there is definitely a huge need for a larger SUV for some people. My Dad tows a 26' boat from MN into Canada on a regular basis with 5-6 people and all the supplies you'd need for a week in a remote area on Lake of the Woods. You're not going to do that in anything but a large SUV or a Winnebago.

[Stir Fry A Lot]

^^^^Blah, it does nothing for me. Hope you enjoy it though.

:rofl @ your sig. Nice UAV (Urban Assault Vehicle) btw. My mother in law has one and its a lot of fun to drive.

[Binjammin]

He posted it in the Classifieds. I merely put it into the correct place so he could get a proper reaming (or props) from his ex-E34 friends.

Well, it's not e34 related, it's labeled OT, and yet it got put in the e34 forum. Not complaining mind you :D


BTW, people bagging on minivans don't have kids or have never owned one. My wife's Sienna is the most useful vehicle I've ever owned, and loading kids/groceries/strollers/stuff in and out of it is far easier than in any trumped up SUV and gets better fuel economy doing it.

That said, there is definitely a huge need for a larger SUV for some people. My Dad tows a 26' boat from MN into Canada on a regular basis with 5-6 people and all the supplies you'd need for a week in a remote area on Lake of the Woods. You're not going to do that in anything but a large SUV or a Winnebago.

Oh my god, I *LOVE* minivans. I grew up in a family that loved Caprice wagons, and I still do love them. From there my folks graduated to an Astrovan RalleySport (Really, lol!) but they never owned anything like a Dodge Caravan. It's a pity, I so love driving those things, when they're in good shape. They cruise all day long on the highway at 90-110 with the AC on, they get decent milage for the size of the van/engine combo, they're pretty safe in impacts...

They're cheap, they haul damn near anything, but the best part? You never get pulled over driving a minivan like a douche. I guess the cops just don't want to deal with some psycho mom and her 10 screaming kids. :dunno

For long trips hauling stuff? Minivan ftw.

[E34nication]

Minivans are also great because they typically have a ton of cupholders... 07 Honda Odyssey I want to say you could safely have 14 beers open at a time. :)

[ross1]

Bin says; "You never get pulled over driving a minivan like a douche"

Well, I guess I've raised(lowered?) the bar.
Got a 13 over $75 revenue generator ticket in the old Caravan this month. Typically this thing is invisible. No dubs on it or nuthin'

[bustedbmw]

:rofl @ your sig. Nice UAV (Urban Assault Vehicle) btw. My mother in law has one and its a lot of fun to drive.

Whats wrong with my sig? :confused

[BBatt98]

Do you have the hood popped in that picture or is that just the Chevrolet fit and finish at its finest? :D

[Binjammin]

Bin says; "You never get pulled over driving a minivan like a douche"

Well, I guess I've raised(lowered?) the bar.
Got a 13 over $75 revenue generator ticket in the old Caravan this month. Typically this thing is invisible. No dubs on it or nuthin'



I lol'd!

[kipwinger]

Minivans are also great because they typically have a ton of cupholders... 07 Honda Odyssey I want to say you could safely have 14 beers open at a time. :)


Safely = no spillage.



I think that we may be on similar patterns of thought.

[jbondbmw]

Do you have the hood popped in that picture or is that just the Chevrolet fit and finish at its finest? :D

:rofl:

[Stir Fry A Lot]

Whats wrong with my sig? :confused

just laughing at the guy you quoted.

[bustedbmw]

just laughing at the guy you quoted.

Yea, I couldn't help myself on that one. :devillook

[mikemxbike4]

Yea, I couldn't help myself on that one. :devillook

I can't see the quote.

[Boogieboy]

You should get some M-Pars for it...lol!:stickoutt

[Elekta]

break that bitch in with a trip to austin....

[E34nication]

Safely = no spillage.



I think that we may be on similar patterns of thought.

absolutely what I was talking about. Definitely same page.

[attack eagle]

What happened to the Jetta? :D

Gave it to the wife, put the alpine and ipod adapter in it for her, she gets 29-30 mpg on her daily commute and enjoys it.

A couple of quick snaps before i head out to yet another meeting...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/Tahoe/tahoe1of1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/Tahoe/tahoe1of1-2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/Tahoe/tahoe1of1-3.jpg

[jessejames]

too much chrome on the bumpers (obviously oversold by the wheels) for my taste
I have to admit that it's a sharp vehicle, however, I'm looking forward to it's future!

[attack eagle]

I agree, I think the wheels might need to be dechromed and painted to match the truck, or a contrasting color like matte black... if i don;t swap them back to some Chevy 20s or 08 escalade 18" takeoffs.

I really hate the wheels, shrug, but what are you gonna do? turn down a great truck over a set of wheels?

[4500 RPM]

I like it a lot, like I said. Any way to get that rake taken care of? I guess lower the rear? My '03 Xterra had that rake and it drove me nuts.

I don't really like the overall design of these wheels, and they wouldn't look good in any color.

[mikemxbike4]

Paint or powdercoat wheel centers white to match the color and you're set

[BBatt98]

The wheels arent THAT bad....Ive definitely seen much worse.

[attack eagle]

ohhh yeah. I've seen a LOT worse around here.
F'ing rent-a-tire Blang blang... seems the uglier they are, the more the Rabbits (hippity hoppity followers) like em.

Heck Escalade 22s would be nice and I wouldn;t have to buy new tires... they really are not that 'thin' of a sidewall @ 305/45/22. About the same thickness as a 265/50/17?
4500:
part of the rake is that it is sitting nose down in my sloped driveway... I wouldnt mind dropping it an inch or two in the rear with drop coils, but it rides nice now and I don't want another touring fiasco where I trade ride comfort for looks.

Actually thinking of cranking the torsion bars up and lifting the front a little instead since that would help with tire clearance also. I'll have to look at that this weekend. I have airtools so no biggie to crank em a little :)