Comments on: Cars for Big Families: GMC Yukon XL or Chevy Suburban [video]

By: mike

mike — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:41:57 +0000

hey it dont really matter what u pick its up to u what u want i own a 92 yukon and its a grate truck rides grate. much power for towing and all that so the best of luck

By: psabilla

psabilla — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:24:35 +0000

Hey Chuck,

Thanks for stopping by and reading.

As the article states, there is a difference between fact and perceived fact. The map above is an attempt to show that worldview. We decided on a Suburban because we got a good deal on one from my buddy’s dad, Mark Graban and, it has 9 seat belts, which was a requirement.

While there is a difference between perception and fact, in most cases, we act on perceived fact: one cannot be truly objective, from my experience.

Thank you for your thoughts.

By: Chuck Bride

Chuck Bride — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:51:59 +0000

This specific example just goes to show how far “perceptions” distort REALITY.

The REALITY is that the GMC YukonXL and the Chevrolet Suburban are built on the SAME assembly line, using the exact same parts.

The same engines, transmissions, brakes, axles, drivelines, chassis, body panels, wiring, steering, etc.

Every recall and TSB that General Motors issues for the Suburban, is likewise equally issued for the GMC YukonXL (and a host of other vehicles built on the same platform, like the Hummer H2, the Avalanche, the Escalade, etc).

As such, there can be no REAL difference in reliability between the two vehicles… only a “perceived” difference based on perceptions promogulated by the uninformed.

The only difference between the GMC YukonXL and the Chevrolet Suburban is in the form of decoration and trim… ie front grill, headlight design, badges, etc. These parts are inconsequential to reliability.

Good luck with your analysis, but it borders on mental paralysis.

By: carlota abilla

carlota abilla — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 01:30:14 +0000

Pete,

I do not know anything about cars, but I voted based on your perceptual map. I hope you make the right decision. I know you prefer american cars. God luck!

mama

By: james

james — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:26:45 +0000

OK. Why did folks vote Chevy vs. GMC? They are the same company right??? It is really not a choice at all. I would imagine that they share a lot of components with each other.
My vote is to get a couple of pedi-cabs and let your kids pull you along! C’mon Peter, you work hard and provide a good life for your kids. It is time for them to give back to you guys! Hmmmmm…probably not an option.
I vote neither simply because I don’t trust General Motor’s products. I don’t trust Ford or Chrysler either though. What about Toyota? Think Sequoia or mini-van. Or, Missy suggests a schoolbus! Those are tres’ cool!
Good luck with your decision and let us know!

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:58:08 +0000

Pete! I voted for the Suburban… It’s the classic. When I think Suburban, I think “Lock and load!” I think, “Sound off… Angie… Denae… etc.” I think of Christmas caroling. When I think of the Yukon, I think of my little cousin from Atherton on his 16th birthday…
The suburban is a family vehicle… the Yukon is for spoiled teenagers and yuppies…
So, I guess my perception map has Yukon in the upper right, Suburban right smack dab in the middle.

It will be cool to see what you guys end up with… and what happens to the old faithful ford station wagon!

Later!

By: scott

scott — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:19:11 +0000

chevy!