2008 Yukon Hybrid Owner Checking In!

Debo · March 30, 2008

Any other Yukon/Tahoe owners out there yet?

To anyone else who may be reading: Is there any way to hack into the nav interface of the Yukon? I want to replace/change some of the coloring and icons. I know this isn't normal but its just an LCD screen, there's gotta be a way to change/customize things up a bit!

So far I'm extremely pleased w/ my hybrid purchase. First thing I did was peel off those stickers along the bottom of the doors. There's like 16 different exterior hybrid indicators. I certainly didn't need two six foot ones along the runners!!!

For those who are keeping track, I'm getting 19mpg right now and I'm still learning how to drive it to maximize fuel economy. I'm taking a road trip to Vegas from Phoenix tomorrow and I'm in no rush so I will follow up this post with a trip mileage update upon my return.

The coolest thing about showing my friends the new ride: They all assume that its got some small gas engine to suppliment the electric motors so after I show them the battery only operation, I start to pull out slowly into oncoming traffic and say, "come on electricity, don't fail me now..." Then I hammer the pedal down and the 6.0L V8 takes over and their eyes get all big

I'd love to hear other owner experiences, post away!

Tucson_02Silverado · April 2, 2008

I have a couple of questions;

1. was the dealer willing to deal on the price?

2. how long does the battery power last if sitting in traffic/parkng lot with the AC on, till the engine has to come back on? (probably won't really know for a few months from now)

3. if the battery pack happens to be "dead", are you still able to just switch to engine mode and not be stranded? and for taking it in for service later?

Thanks in advance.

Debo · April 3, 2008

I have a couple of questions;

1. was the dealer willing to deal on the price?

2. how long does the battery power last if sitting in traffic/parkng lot with the AC on, till the engine has to come back on? (probably won't really know for a few months from now)

3. if the battery pack happens to be "dead", are you still able to just switch to engine mode and not be stranded? and for taking it in for service later?

Thanks in advance.

Answers:

1. I bought the car for a few hundred over invoice but I am a repeat customer of this dealer

2. I'll start paying attention to this, but the night I got it I was reading the owners manual while playing a DVD and the engine came on automatically every 15 to 20 minutes.

3. I don't know the answer to this one. My navi screen broke today so I'll ask the service people in the morning when I take it in.