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- October 7th, 2008
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Valentine1 Radar Detector Hidden Display
Valentine1 Radar Detector hard-wired into a 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali.
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Aston and The Denali
Aston and The Denali Originally uploaded by istargazer. Our 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali is definitely earning its keep.Last weekend, in addition to our busy schedule of birthday parties and grocery shopping, I loaded up the family to take the se
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Aston and The Denali
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- October 5th, 2008
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Chrome: How much is too much?
I know that our 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali started off with a lot of chrome from the factory. But because we first started shopping for an Escalade, when I look at the Denali now I only see the chrome that is missing :LOL: It's a long, long way from my
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Two Seventeens
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Two Seventeens, originally uploaded by istargazer. 17x8.5 ATX Thugs in blac
- October 4th, 2008
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Hardwired V1 Radar Detector
I've had our Valentine1 Radar Detector for a long time now, ever since we bought Dixie, our 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The V1 has saved me numerous times from an expensive ticket. In fact, driving without its warning arrows makes me feel like I'm drivin
- October 1st, 2008
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - 11541 km: DRL disabled
denali-front-suzuki-3 Originally uploaded by istargazer. The debate over daytime running lights is on-going with very passionate people on both sides. That being said, I'm an advocate for freedom of choice and the control as well as the respo
- September 29th, 2008
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Stealth Gray Yukon XL Denali
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - The Search for Winter Wheels and Tires
One thing that I've learned over the years is that nothing performs better in the winter than a dedicated winter tire. Since I've always believed that tires are critical to vehicle safety, it was no question that I would be buying a set of winter rim
- September 28th, 2008
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Stargazer's Garage Right Now
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - 11500 km: DENALI badge added
There are quite a few extras that that differentiate a "Denali" from a regular GMC Yukon. One of the most obvious from the outside (in case you miss the over-sized chrome grille and 20" chrome wheels) is the "DENALI" badge on the driver's and passeng
- September 27th, 2008
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - 11440 km: Chrome Mirror Covers
I knew it couldn't last long before I started getting the itch to personalize our 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali. I bought some chrome mirror covers from Ebay last week. There are a lot of different styles, but I liked this style with just the lower part o
- September 18th, 2008
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Bye, Bye, Chevron! It's not me, it's you.
Dear Chevron,There comes a time in our lives when things change. It's not always possible to stay fit and trim after you've had a child, or two, or three, or four, or five, and while you were always my first choice in terms of high-octane fun, your i
- September 11th, 2008
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Denali XL Graffiti1
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Denali XL Graffiti1, originally uploaded by istargazer. 2006 GMC Yukon XL
- September 7th, 2008
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Hey, this Craigslist thing is neat!
Lunar eclipse Originally uploaded by istargazer. When I sold my first-loved car, a 1999 Volkswagen Passat GLX, it was to a fellow VW enthusiast who knew the details and history of the vehicle. It was good for me because I didn't have to remov
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Intec Cooling Station for Wii: Thumbs Down
I've been meaning to give an update on the Intec cooling fan I bought for our Wii. This is the original post.It didn't last too long. The fan stayed on even when the Wii was turned off and the noise was quite loud when nothing else in the room was on
- September 3rd, 2008
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I Hate Tire Shine
I hate shiny tires. I really do. I've always been a person who put function ahead of form and tire shine never appealed to me. If something did not improve performance, I did not want it. Don't even get me started on heavy chrome wheels!However, our
- September 2nd, 2008
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Spotted!
When I went down to Point Roberts, WA, last Thursday, I got there quite early. Actually, I arrived at 1 PM exactly when I planned--I even saw the FedEx truck pull away from the shipping dock. But when I went inside I found out that FedEx Ground would
- September 1st, 2008
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In my dreams!
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MagMyPic.com - Fake Magazine Covers with your Photo! Novelty Magazines and Gifts!
MagMyPic.com - Fake Magazine Covers with your Photo!I found this really neat site that allows you to put your own pictures on fake magazine covers. What do you think? :biggrin:Stargazer's Garage @ istargazer.blogspot.com
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GMC Yukon XL Denali 9900 km: Weathertech Floor Liner
On Thursday I went down to Point Roberts to pick up some Weathertech Floor Liners for our 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali. For years I've read about how good they were, but I was always to lazy to order them. I usually ended up buying all-weather mats from
- August 31st, 2008
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GMC Yukon XL Denali, 9800 km: Locking gas cap and spill guard
The main reason I went into Lordco on Tuesday was to find a locking gas cap. Having done things in my university days that I'd rather not be specific about, it always surprises me when I see a modern vehicle without a locking fuel door. I've heard th
- August 30th, 2008
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GMC Yukon XL Denali First Mod, 9800 km: AVS Ventvisor
As soon as I got our GMC Yukon XL Denali home last week, I promptly removed the front license plate, the dealer badge on the rear hatch, and a couple of useless stickers on the driver and passenger windows (Police-traceable "security stickers that se
- August 28th, 2008
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Happiness Is a Warm Steering Wheel
With apologies to The Beatles, I have to admit that one feature of our 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali that I didn't think I would use turns out to be really, really--I mean, really--nice. It's the heated steering wheel.While the rain around here the last f
- August 27th, 2008
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GM Nav Disc CenterBoy, am I impressed! I knew before we bought our 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali that one of the things that I would miss would be Honda's excellent implementation of the factory navigation system. However, I discovered that even though so
- August 26th, 2008
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In the News: GMC Yukon Denali
KELOLAND.COM - Two Vehicles Still Missing After Thefts08/04/2008"The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Department is asking for help in finding those responsible for stealing four vehicles from the County Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls."All four have been taken
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In the News: GMC Yukon Denali
Dentist with Berlin office sentenced to 12 years for fraud, money laundering and tax evasion - South Jersey - NJ.com"Monday July 21, 2008, 3:09 PM"TRENTON -- A former Staten Island, N.Y., dentist, who maintained an office in Berlin Township, was sent
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In the News: GMC Yukon Denali
U-M's Grady pleads guilty to drunken driving - Michigan Wolverines Football: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio & Video - MLive.com"Grady was stopped in a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali just before 2 a.m. on July 2 near 44th Street SW and Byron Center Avenue.
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In the News: GMC Yukon Denali
Cryptomundo ยป Mystery Man Named"An Atlanta newspaper has identified the Indiana man who says he was the middleman in a $50,000 deal to buy the body of Bigfoot." "Lett said he then followed the two men to a house on nearby Poston Road, where another
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In the News: GMC Yukon Denali
OK, so I know this is an old story, but over the last couple of weeks I've subscribed to Google Alerts about the "Yukon Denali" and some interesting items are turning up.Busta Rhymes Busted for DUI - TMZ.com"According to the NYPD, the rapper, driving
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Denali in the Wild
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- August 24th, 2008
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It's here
Denali XL Graffiti 5 Originally uploaded by istargazer. This is our new ride: a 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali in Stealth Gray Metallic. It's an unusual bluish-grey, but I'm glad we got it because I saw 3 other Denali's today, all of them black.Sta
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GMC Yukon XL Denali
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Denali XL Graffiti 3, originally uploaded by istargazer.
- August 21st, 2008
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Today is the day
I've been spending the last few days cleaning up our 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI to get ready for the trade-in. It was interesting seeing them transform from being our own customized and personalized family vehicles int
- August 20th, 2008
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Driver Information Center
The GMT900-series platform introduced for the 2007 model year is General Motors' latest generation of full-size SUVs and trucks. These vehicles include the Chevy Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade. Another thing that they share in commo
- August 19th, 2008
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - 10-way power seats and reverse-tilt mirrors
Some vehicles we've seen seem to put the front passenger in "Economy" class by not providing the same power-seat options as the driver. The 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali has 10-way power seats for both driver and passenger. This includes power lumbar supp
- August 18th, 2008
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2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali in Stealth Gray Metallic
The 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali has a 6.2L V8 engine with 380 hp and 417 lb.-ft of torque.Stargazer's Garage @ istargazer.blogspot.com
- August 17th, 2008
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Introducing the 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali
And a new chapter has begun. Stargazer's Garage @ istargazer.blogspot.com
- August 15th, 2008
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T-Rex at the Oregon Zoo
Overheard at the 0:29 mark:"These aren't real, right?"Stargazer's Garage @ istargazer.blogspot.com
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T-Rex at the Oregon Zoo
Overheard at the 0:29 mark:"These aren't real, right?"Stargazer's Garage @ istargazer.blogspot.com
- August 13th, 2008
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2008 Toyota Sequoia Review - Rates 8 out of 10 - The Car Connection
2008 Toyota Sequoia Review - Rates 8 out of 10 - The Car ConnectionIt looks more and more like the 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is emerging as our top contender. It has a lot of things going for it and only a few downsides for us (only 7-passenger se
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Other Expert Reviews for 2007 Cadillac Escalade Page 1 - The Car Connection
Other Expert Reviews for 2007 Cadillac Escalade - The Car ConnectionDuring my research I've found a lot of different site, but I like The Car Collection because it puts all the reviews into one location and summarize what everyone is saying about the
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2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD: Long-Term Road Test - Car And Driver
2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD - Long-Term Road Test/2007 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade/Cadillac/Buying Guide/Car and Driver - Car And DriverI've asked a car broker to get me a price of a 2007+ Cadillac Escalade ESV imported from the US and am waiting to he
- August 7th, 2008
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Road Trip 2008: Aston and Martin?
On our way down to Seattle on the I-5, I saw this in my rear view mirror, an Aston Martin DB9:You can imagine my envy seeing this DB9 (a fellow Canadian) passing us by with some open road ahead:I especially love the Aston Martin Vanquish which I thin
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Road Trip 2008: Honda Odyssey Fuel Consumption
We went on a 3-night road trip to Portland, Oregon at the end of July and here's a summary of the fuel consumption in our 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring.Total distance: 1842.6 km (1144.9 miles)Total fuel used: 203.2 L (53.7 US gallons)Total cost of fuel:
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We almost did it!
We almost made the deal yesterday to trade-in both our STI and Odyssey for a brand new Cadillac Escalade ESV. It had just about every option except two: No power retracting running boards and no 22" rims. (UPDATE: Looking more closely at the spec she
- August 6th, 2008
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Road Trip 2007 : Honda Odyssey Fuel Consumption Revisited
Motel Cafe Lounge Originally uploaded by istargazer. 2006 Honda Odyssey Fuel Consumption - Road Trip 2007: Vancouver, BC to Thunder Bay, ON to Washington, DCI was working on calculating the fuel consumption data for our 2006 Honda Odyssey Tou
