6.2 Tahoe For Sale
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swathdiver
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Thus far I've found 532 2009 4WD 6.2 Tahoe LTZs, 1 2009 4WD 6.2 Tahoe LS and 136 2009 RWD 6.2 Tahoe LTZs. I found 49 2008 RWD 6.2 Tahoes, all Janesville production and all seem to be LTZs.
So @iamdub, don't forget about those 2008s. Then there are the RWD 2009 Yukon Denalis with the L9H but if I remember right, you don't appreciate their good looks as much as I do!
In the used car world, I'm not always seeing a premium let's say between a Denali and a LTZ or an SLT and the short ones are selling more than the long ones. At our house, we're looking to add a short one to the stable and we kind of settled on, if it is to be a Yukon, either an XFE or a Denali. Both RWD. figuring a ten year life cycle for an already ten year old truck, the Denali may be less expensive to operate in the long run due to it not having AFM and likely requiring an overhaul or deletion. Of course the XFE gets better mileage, by about 3-4 mpg on the highway as that will be its primary use. The XFE has the simpler suspension and can only get cooled seats on the 2010 models but still few and far between. Denalis on the other hand, are everywhere.
So @iamdub, don't forget about those 2008s. Then there are the RWD 2009 Yukon Denalis with the L9H but if I remember right, you don't appreciate their good looks as much as I do!
In the used car world, I'm not always seeing a premium let's say between a Denali and a LTZ or an SLT and the short ones are selling more than the long ones. At our house, we're looking to add a short one to the stable and we kind of settled on, if it is to be a Yukon, either an XFE or a Denali. Both RWD. figuring a ten year life cycle for an already ten year old truck, the Denali may be less expensive to operate in the long run due to it not having AFM and likely requiring an overhaul or deletion. Of course the XFE gets better mileage, by about 3-4 mpg on the highway as that will be its primary use. The XFE has the simpler suspension and can only get cooled seats on the 2010 models but still few and far between. Denalis on the other hand, are everywhere.
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What piques your interest on there?
I spent over 2 years looking for the two I have. The Tahoe LTZ's are generally listed for a more than a Denali or Escalade. My wife and I both like the Tahoe's looks better than a Yukon but I just couldn't see paying more for a Tahoe than a Denali when you get so much more with a Denali and even more with the Escalade. The short wheel base is definitely more desirable, I found a lot of great deals on XL's and ESV's but neither of us really wanted to drive something that big. The 6.2L AFM doesn't seen to be as problematic as it is in the 5.3L but that could just be because there are a lot more 5.3L's out there. The Denali I ended up pulling the trigger on for my wife has 176k miles on it and I pulled the spark plugs and they showed no signs of oil consumption. I will say though, I think the 2008-2009 interiors feel better quality. I would have preferred a second earlier truck but I don't like the goldish silver offered before 2010.
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my wife is coming to the end of her lease on a 16 crv. it has been great and reliable, but now with a 19 month and a 3 year old, 2 car seats eat up all the space. they are small to begin with. so i have been hunting for a tahoe/yukon. i really dont want awd, i prefer 4wd so i have been focusing on tahoes and yukon slt. i really want the 6.2 without afm (so 2009) but they have beem very hard to find. i see a couple posted above, but ine with 4 plus owners and an accident isnt what im really looking for. im also not paying 25k for one of these either. this will be for the wife, so teally the 5.3 would work. but from what im reading, the 6.2 is a better platform. i would love to avoid afm as well.
a nice 13/14 one owner ltz in diamond tricoat would be one sweet rig....but again roulette with the afm. could always start saving for a cam/lifter fund.
a nice 13/14 one owner ltz in diamond tricoat would be one sweet rig....but again roulette with the afm. could always start saving for a cam/lifter fund.
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I forget about the 2WD Denali and, yes, I don't like the front end as much as I do the Tahoe's. Those headlights just look like big eyes, giving it a goofy happy face. It's not all that bad and if I found a RWD 6.2 Denali that wasn't red or with a dirt-colored interior for a really good price, I'd consider it.
Must be your lucky day. Would you look what came up, did have three owners but low mileage.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...ampleListingsViewDetailsCTA#listing=250150228
134,000 miles is not exactly low miles... If it was 60K, yeah, but not 134... That is average for a 2009...
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Too funny Chris, that's EXACTLY what my wife wants, red with cocoa/light cashmere interior! LOL She doesn't care for Victory Red, but likes the other two, Red Jewel Tintcoat and Sonoma Red Metallic.
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Dealers put a huge premium on those with under 75K miles, like an extra $10K or more. Of course, that's an extra few years of service life.
The gears were creaking in my head yesterday and I had a thought. Since we're looking to buy an 10-11 year old truck, how much money would it take to keep going for another ten years with regards to replacement/repair/overhaul of its major components?
I assigned a $4000 to all types for the transmission and $1500 each to the front and rear differentials and transfer case. Assigned $3000 cost for those with AFM to either repair or delete the system. Then assigned a $150 cost for those with ZW7 suspension, $500 for those with Nivomat shocks (ZW7/G65) and $1000 for those with Z55/G69.
My own truck came out near the top, $11,650 while a RWD 2008-2009 6.2 Tahoe or 2008-2009 Denali came out the least at $6500.
Of course, this assumes that all those things will have to be replaced after purchase and life is not always like that, some of it may have been done already. Maybe the ramblings of a crazed mind?!
The XFEs came out to $8650. That 4x4 LTZ Tahoe came out most expensive at $12K using that logic.
My bad I mistakenly copied the wrong link.
Does 66027 miles fit the low mileage category?
https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1GNFK33259R176089/2009-chevrolet-tahoe/
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The one I saw in your link had 147K and was just under $15K. My '08 had 147K on it and was $15,000 when I bought it three years ago. If I could get $10K for it now, I'd possibly spend the $5K (or less if I could talk 'em down) to get the 6.2 and 6-speed. I'd have to switch up my game and lift it since it's 4WD, but I'm not against that.
Just thinking out loud...
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That one is really nice!! The price isn't too bad either. At those miles, just the suspension and motor mounts would need to be checked out.
I am looking to sell/trade my wife’s ‘09 Tahoe withe the 6.2. It’s Greystone Metallic, loaded LTZ, RWD, buckets, CAA and very well taken care of. 107k miles (20k in the last year and it’s not a good commuter car now).
Dealer lowballed me, and I told them it was rare but they didn’t blink. Any thoughts or outside parties that I can interest?
Dealer lowballed me, and I told them it was rare but they didn’t blink. Any thoughts or outside parties that I can interest?
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swathdiver
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Post up as many photos as you can Bryan, start another thread for it too, someone will bite. It's a great commuter car IMO, very comfortable too.
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Man... It's ashame I don't need a second one.... Lol.
