2010 Yukon XL 3/4 ton vs 2007+ Tundra
Found a local Yukon XL 2500 6.0L 6 speed with 175k miles listed for 11k - From my research I see curb weight is around 6500 with towing capacity of 9600. I was originally looking at a 2007+ Tundra ...
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My 2008 2500, which is identical to the one you're considering, has a payload rating of 2088 lbs. Roughly 6500 curb weight, and 8600 GVWR.
I know Toyota is known for their quality, but the 2500 GM trucks are really HD pickups disguised as SUVs. For example, the rear axle, while rated in these trucks at 5500 lbs, is actually rated to 8600 lbs by American Axle. It's the 10.5" full-floater. The limiting factor on the rear axle rating is actually the tires. And everything else - transmission, engine, suspension, brakes, frame - is larger/stronger compared to a half-ton truck.
I'd take the Yukon over the Toyota every day and twice on Sunday.
PS - my 2500 Burb is at 177k miles, and it is still PERFECT - everything works as it should, all major components are still original, and I've spent a total of $23 in repairs over the last 4 years/50,000 miles. And I beat the snot out of this truck. Heck, it's been at least 70,000 miles since the last brake job!
I know Toyota is known for their quality, but the 2500 GM trucks are really HD pickups disguised as SUVs. For example, the rear axle, while rated in these trucks at 5500 lbs, is actually rated to 8600 lbs by American Axle. It's the 10.5" full-floater. The limiting factor on the rear axle rating is actually the tires. And everything else - transmission, engine, suspension, brakes, frame - is larger/stronger compared to a half-ton truck.
I'd take the Yukon over the Toyota every day and twice on Sunday.
PS - my 2500 Burb is at 177k miles, and it is still PERFECT - everything works as it should, all major components are still original, and I've spent a total of $23 in repairs over the last 4 years/50,000 miles. And I beat the snot out of this truck. Heck, it's been at least 70,000 miles since the last brake job!
