Congratulations on your first car! I have a 2003 Yukon that I bought with 93,000 miles on it and I have had almost no problems. It is extremely dependable in snow and even on ice as I found out earlier this week. I drive approx. 20K per year for work plus my own personal stuff and I average about 16.5-18 MPG with CITY/HWY combined. My average oil change is every 4500 miles and costs me about $40. Other than routine maintenance, i have nothing to report bad. Parking is a snap... the Yukons and Tahoe corner great for a large SUV. Also, these things are big enough that you'll feel safe on the road. I hope this helps you out!!