2003 Envoy XL
Question:
I’m pondering the options list for a new Envoy XL. Any advice anyone can offer on the following topics would be appreciated: We’d select the optional V8 engine, and will be using the rig for trailer towing (~3,500 lb) less than 5% of the time. Most of the operation will be at altitudes of 3,000 – 4,500 ft. If we go for the 3.73 rear end instead of the 3.42, will fuel consumption suffer? Is the load-levelling suspension option likely to be worth the cost? Our old Explorer would pack a pretty good load before sagging badly in the back end, or suffering a degradation of handling characteristics. If the GM can do as well, I’m tempted to save a few bucks. The six CD player seems to be a nice option. Would it be money poorly spent if we don’t also go with the full Bose upgrade? T.I.A. Wayne
Response:
For this info, try edmunds.com town hall for opinions on this, there is a group for this truck.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m pondering the options list for a new Envoy XL. Any advice anyone can > offer on the following topics would be appreciated: > We’d select the optional V8 engine, and will be using the rig for trailer > towing (~3,500 lb) less than 5% of the time. Most of the operation will be > at altitudes of 3,000 – 4,500 ft. If we go for the 3.73 rear end instead of > the 3.42, will fuel consumption suffer? > Is the load-levelling suspension option likely to be worth the cost? Our > old Explorer would pack a pretty good load before sagging badly in the back > end, or suffering a degradation of handling characteristics. If the GM can > do as well, I’m tempted to save a few bucks. > The six CD player seems to be a nice option. Would it be money poorly spent > if we don’t also go with the full Bose upgrade? > T.I.A. > Wayne
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Response:
Wayne be very careful if you are going to order your Envoy when picking your options. As a recently retired Sales Manager of a GM store, I ran into this when I ordered the first 03 Envoy XLs. The options are grouped into packages, and they changed significantly this year. Some of the options you mentioned come in a package, and if you break them out and order them seperatley in a lesser package, you may pay more and get less! I had this happen on the first couple that I ordered for stock. I’m sorry that I can’t remember the option packages, but it seems that the load leveling and the Bose comes together in a package. Just double check on this, even if you are considering one from stock. Jerry H.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m pondering the options list for a new Envoy XL. Any advice anyone can > offer on the following topics would be appreciated: > We’d select the optional V8 engine, and will be using the rig for trailer > towing (~3,500 lb) less than 5% of the time. Most of the operation will be > at altitudes of 3,000 – 4,500 ft. If we go for the 3.73 rear end instead of > the 3.42, will fuel consumption suffer? > Is the load-levelling suspension option likely to be worth the cost? Our > old Explorer would pack a pretty good load before sagging badly in the back > end, or suffering a degradation of handling characteristics. If the GM can > do as well, I’m tempted to save a few bucks. > The six CD player seems to be a nice option. Would it be money poorly spent > if we don’t also go with the full Bose upgrade? > T.I.A. > Wayne
