2009 Tahoe LT thoughts

[OR VietVet]

While I am still keeping my 2002 Tahoe, I came across a 2009 Tahoe LT with 147k miles on it that I think could be gotten for a great price. I have to get a closer look on it this weekend, is about 50 miles away, but the supplied pics look very good. He wants $13,750 for it but I really think I can get it for about $2000 to $2500 off that price.

Any thoughts about what I should be looking for when I see it and drive it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Big Mama]

Same kind of drive train stuff as your 02. The GMT900 has some common issues with cracked dash bad camera mirrors not folding appliqués coming loose emission hoses and vent valves. I’m sure more folks will add their .02 cents. I still really like my 07.

 

[OR VietVet]

The guy I talked to, before I go see him tomorrow, said there was plenty of room for negotiations on this rig.

https://corvallis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/corvallis-2009-chevrolet-tahoe-4x4-4wd/7011142152.html

 

[kbuskill]

The guy I talked to, before I go see him tomorrow, said there was plenty of room for negotiations on this rig.

https://corvallis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/corvallis-2009-chevrolet-tahoe-4x4-4wd/7011142152.html

Maybe just the pics but the drivers rear door seems slightly darker than the rest of the truck... possible accident???

Just something to look at closer when you go see it.

 

[akbrener]

almost the same rig you have now, alot more plastic panels inside that may rattle, pay attention to how the AFM transitions from 8-4-8, also the 6 speed may feel a bit different than your older tahoe so pay attention to the smoothness of shifts etc.

Its at a legit dealership? I would get a carfax and hopefully some maintenance records if available. 147K isnt bad for the 5.3 if it has been properly maintained.

 

[OR VietVet]

The guy I talked to said the Carfax will be ready and I plan on a long roadtest with it. I know the AFM kicks in under lighter loads but is there a minimum and maximum speed to look for it, feel for it and will the engine noise be significantly different? The roadtest and dash crack inspection will be major parts of the look see.

 

[akbrener]

dont get too wrapped up on that dash crack, a bare bones LS or a top of the line LTZ and maybe even Escalades get it. it will add an extra rattle or 2 but not much the dealer will do about it. willl be cracked above the instruent cluster and probably at the forward corners of the air bag.

in my 08 AFM comes in above 35 mph I think, and basically any time you are cruising at light throttle it will switch, if the exhaust is stock you may not even really hear it. it will also kick in and out on the highway, you may see the RPMs jump a bit as it cycles in and out. just make sure there arent any extra vibrations you can feel when it changes.

 

[OR VietVet]

I actually looked at a 2008 after work today and it had 2 dash cracks in the spots you just pointed out. They were no longer than 2"-3" and very thin. I could barely feel them when I ran my fingers over them. I will be very observant for the 2009. The 2008 seller wanted $12,750 for it and it had 137k miles. Dark grey in color with black leather. It was an LTZ. Had 20" wheels that looked stock. I am going to roadtest it this coming Tues or Wed. The center console cover for the cup holders worked fine when I touched the detent button for it to open but the smaller one closer to the dash was broke where it just flopped around. Had a scuff or two but no dents. Had Goodyear tires, was dark so did not look real close at the kind of tire. The tread was 3/4. Missing the 3rd row seats but the guy had ordered replacement seats for that. I know I can talk him down as well. I like the silver better than the grey but will see what happens. The engine compartment had not been detailed because he just got it yesterday and it was as clean as mine in my 2002.

 

[Doubeleive]

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD 4dr 1500 LT w/1LT
VIN: 1GNFK23019R102175

 

[Doubeleive]

engine is LMG, built in Arlington I believe, more

 

[OR VietVet]

Wow! How do you find this stuff? Thank you.

 

[Doubeleive]

Wow! How do you find this stuff? Thank you.

when I was shopping for my 2018 Silverado, dealers would never put the information I wanted to know, so after quite a bit of searching I found this GM vin decoder on another forum
it will let you run a few then it will start asking if you are a robot and ask you to enter a capt-ya, when it does that just choose the speaker and have it tell you the code words much easier then clicking boxes over and over, I am sure I entered a couple hundred vins in my search.
https://chevroletforum.com/forum/vindecoder.php?

 

[Doubeleive]

also that truck has the backup camera displayed in the rearview mirror, you can buy a adapter that will move it back down to the aftermarket pioneer that has been installed, those usb power ports are aftermarket also, otherwise it looks pretty good from the outside appearance anyway.

 

[OR VietVet]

Hell, I am old enough. I deserve 2 Tahoe's. I am curious in the differences of the rigs and the handling and if I like the 2009 or the 2008 I looked at tonight and I drive the 2008 on Tuesday or Wednesday and compare, I may decide to get one of either of those and sell my 2002 when I am completely satisfied with the one I may pick. I know I can sell my 2002, if I want to, to 2-3 members at my American Legion. We shall see. Thanks for the info. I hope the seller remembers the old saying, "Money talks and ******** walks". I can pay cash but am always willing to walk away. So far from what I saw of the 2008 and the pics of the 2009, they are both in better shape than what I found during my search about 1.5 months ago. Here is the CL ad for the 2008.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/d/eugene-2008-chevy-tahoe-ltz-4x4/7016408826.html

 

[Doubeleive]

Hell, I am old enough. I deserve 2 Tahoe's. I am curious in the differences of the rigs and the handling and if I like the 2009 or the 2008 I looked at tonight and I drive the 2008 on Tuesday or Wednesday and compare, I may decide to get one of either of those and sell my 2002 when I am completely satisfied with the one I may pick. I know I can sell my 2002, if I want to, to 2-3 members at my American Legion. We shall see. Thanks for the info. I hope the seller remembers the old saying, "Money talks and ******** walks". I can pay cash but am always willing to walk away. So far from what I saw of the 2008 and the pics of the 2009, they are both in better shape than what I found during my search about 1.5 months ago. Here is the CL ad for the 2008.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/d/eugene-2008-chevy-tahoe-ltz-4x4/7016408826.html

hmm thought that might have the 6.2 and 6spd, but nope 5.3 and 4spd

 

[OR VietVet]

Yea, I looked but it was a 5.3. I am not going to sit back and hang my hat on only going for a 6.2 engine. Besides the displacement, what is the advantage of the 6.2?

 

[iamdub]

That '08 is identical to mine except mine is 2WD and has the moonroof. Drive 'em all, but keep in mind that the '08 has the 4-speed and the '09+ have the 6-speed which is worlds better in city driving and it's a stronger trans. This may not matter to you if you don't tow much and are fine with the 4-speed's gearing. Both transmissions have much more potential with a good tune.

 

[mikeyss]

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/780273194/overview/?aff=share_email

I found this one too, but the miles are a bit high. Clean and taken care of according to Carfax.

 

[Doubeleive]

Yea, I looked but it was a 5.3. I am not going to sit back and hang my hat on only going for a 6.2 engine. Besides the displacement, what is the advantage of the 6.2?

more fun to drive! but the 6.2 is thirsty, there are some 2wd 6.2l out there that aren't as bad though

 

[mikeyss]

My 6.2 isn't too thirsty, maybe because I have 4X4 not AWD. I get better mileage in my 6.2 than my 06 Sierra Denali 6.0 (I blame the 4:10's, 4 speed auto, and AWD though). However, before I got the SD, I had an 05 hoe with 5.3 and my 6.2 still did 1-2 mpg better.