Complete 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Pricing

[Perian]

Source: Kelly Blue Book

Link: http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.n...let;Tahoe;2007

Availability: http://gmbuypower.com/nvlNearbyDlr.b...ignoreBAC=true

[Perian]

I can not believe that the side air curtains are optional.

I can get side air curtains (AND SIDE THORAX BAGS) standard on a ten thousand dollar Hyundai, but I have to pay extra for the curtains and CAN'T EVEN GET thorax bags on the 2007 Tahoe.

Maybe no one will notice.

[mbukukanyau]

Originally Posted by Perian

I can not believe that the side air curtains are optional.

I can get side air curtains (AND SIDE THORAX BAGS) standard on a ten thousand dollar Hyundai, but I have to pay extra for the curtains and CAN'T EVEN GET thorax bags on the 2007 Tahoe.

Maybe no one will notice.

Simply becouse you do not get Airbags standard on a Tahoe does not mean its not competitive.

[Perian]

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Simply becouse you do not get Airbags standard on a Tahoe does not mean its not competitive.

You're kidding right?

The lack of air curtains on the GM minivan line made them so non-competitive that GM went to an extreme and "invented" rear side seat airbags covering the middle seats as an attempt to be semi-competitive.

We all know how well those are selling.

[plane]

Originally Posted by Perian

You're kidding right?

The lack of air curtains on the GM minivan line made them so non-competitive that GM went to an extreme and "invented" rear side seat airbags covering the middle seats as an attempt to be semi-competitive.

We all know how well those are selling.

The Tahoe is not a CSV. That comparison is, at best, far-fetched.

Do you have any doubt that the '900s will be rated five stars without the extra air bags you covet?

[Rayzilla]

Originally Posted by Perian

I can not believe that the side air curtains are optional.

I can get side air curtains (AND SIDE THORAX BAGS) standard on a ten thousand dollar Hyundai, but I have to pay extra for the curtains and CAN'T EVEN GET thorax bags on the 2007 Tahoe.

Maybe no one will notice.

Just because they're optional doesn't mean every truck won't have them. We told our inventory guy to order them on all vehicles where they're available.

Maybe this is giving GM too much credit, but more people read the "Options" half of the Window Sticker than the "Standard" half, thus making the option side curtains stand out more. Plus, online you have to physically choose the option which makes it stand out more. Not many people look at the "Standard Equipment" tabs online either. (Yes I hear the "Why not put them all on the "Options" list blah blah).

Again...maybe I'm giving GM too much credit here...

Besides, Side Curtains are only one safety feature available on the Tahoe: Tire Inflation Monitor, Dynamic Rear Proportioning, ABS, OnStar, Beefy Structure, Crumple Zones, Daytime Running Lamps and so on - who else offer ALL of those? GM needs to tout it's "Safety Before, During and After" more than it has been - WAY more.

[darknight9]

I'll tell you what, I would rather be hit in the flank riding in a Tahoe than any Hyundai! The Accent/Rio twins "need" them to be even passable in side tests. I guess necessity is the mother of "standard equipment" in this case.

[Havasavana]

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Simply becouse you do not get Airbags standard on a Tahoe does not mean its not competitive.

I agree with Perian. There is NO excuse for this head-in-the-sand mentality. And there is NO doubt that these side bags save lives and avoid and reduce injuries. Certainly the other safety features are of great value. But surely a fairly high percentage of people who consider the Tahoe are very concerned with safety. Just to lose a few of these customers hurts, and among those potential buyers who will turn away because of this lack, the word will get around to their friends and the idea will continue that GM goes only part of the way in safety. I've been hoping GM would be more agressive with safety features and even put all possible side bags on the next generation Savana/Express. Guess I can forget the fantasy.

[Perian]

Originally Posted by Havasavana

I agree with Perian. There is NO excuse for this head-in-the-sand mentality. And there is NO doubt that these side bags save lives and avoid and reduce injuries. Certainly the other safety features are of great value. But surely a fairly high percentage of people who consider the Tahoe are very concerned with safety. Just to lose a few of these customers hurts, and among those potential buyers who will turn away because of this lack, the word will get around to their friends and the idea will continue that GM goes only part of the way in safety. I've been hoping GM would be more agressive with safety features and even put all possible side bags on the next generation Savana/Express. Guess I can forget the fantasy.

Good post.

It's 2006 people.

Anyone shelling out $33 to $50 thousand on a new Tahoe (or any other GMT900) will not be wondering IF it is equipped with every available safety feature - they will be expecting it. Period.

[newdoc]

Priced out a tahoe LT comparable to an Ford Expy E/B we have been eyeing. Actually MSRP comes very close when compared with nearly same equipment. I realize this is a brand new Tahoe design but contrary to some posters, this is not the second coming of the SUV. This is coming from a long time GM supporter.

I'll give the 07 Tahoe the edge on the Expy but I still want to see real life MPG's with the DOD, yes the third row flat is important to my family and I can get an Expy with a $3500 rebate and invoice price today.

Maybe Ford won't be so eager to offload the Expy when the redesign hits this fall and GM maybe won't overshoot production numbers on the Tahoe versus demand.

I still think this leaves GM in a pickle with gas prices going nowhere but up by summer.

[Buick61]

Pricing is pretty darn good. Factor in the inevitable rebates, and you have a bargain.

It seems like there are two kinds of people on this board: those who rationalize away the need for standard side and roof rail airbags, and those that have intelligence.

[paul8488]

Are there really NO thorax bags available? I can't believe that. That's a glaring oversite, even in such a big vehicle. And it's all-new, so it's not like they were concerned about retrofitting a vehicle at the end of its life. I'm less concerned about them being optional, as not every vehicle that offers them has a 100% take rate... so people clearly don't ALWAYS insist on them. However, NOT having them as an option on a brand new 2007 vehicle is absurd.

[TorchRedCorvette]

Originally Posted by Buick61

Pricing is pretty darn good. Factor in the inevitable rebates, and you have a bargain.

It seems like there are two kinds of people on this board: those who rationalize away the need for standard side and roof rail airbags, and those that have intelligence.

Own a 2004 Tahoe Z71,30k miles,every avail option. KBB trade in around 25k.

New LTZ,equipped the same (plus 20 inch wheels/tires) over 50k.

Was thinking that GM would price the loaded one BELOW the 47k sticker of the 2004.

This is where I think they will have trouble (selling to the brand loyalists) due to the low residual value of the previous body style,despite the improvements. (Mainly the interior plastics/dash/door panels)

Is it REALLY worth double? What happens if the 10k discounts start on the 2007,and those who buy now get stuck?

[GMonAcomeback]

I think it's ridiculous to fault Chevy for making them optional. My family has a 2004 Tahoe and we specifically didn't want the extra air bags. A family friend just had an accident in a 2006 Honda Civic and relpacing the air bags is more costly than the repair damage itself. I guess some people just plan on wrecking their vehicles more than others.

[Buick61]

Originally Posted by GMonAcomeback

I think it's ridiculous to fault Chevy for making them optional. My family has a 2004 Tahoe and we specifically didn't want the extra air bags. A family friend just had an accident in a 2006 Honda Civic and relpacing the air bags is more costly than the repair damage itself. I guess some people just plan on wrecking their vehicles more than others.

!! That's why you have insurance! It covers those types of costs, so why would you care?

You're freakin' telling me that you value the money you (actually the insurance company) would save on airbag replacements more than the safety and well-being of you and your family???

Nobody plans on wrecking anything. That's such an absurd conclusion. Accidents are called accidents for a reason.