2013 Yukon XL - 131k miles for $25k - buy?

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Davek30

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Hey everyone, new to the forum. Ive went thru the sticky posts but that was dealing with more of the 07-09s it seemed. We’ve been a single minivan family for the last six years and we are now looking for a bigger vehicle to accommodate four kids between the ages of 9-4, preferably a Yukon xl, suburban, Escalade, or navigator L. Used is quite expensive in our area but we just test drove a 2013 XL Denali with 131k miles for about 25k out the door, no warranty, and not willing to budge on price, so we left.

It is extremely clean, single owner was used as a corporate vehicle, and was originally bought and serviced at the same dealership. When we test drove, I couldn’t feel any issues. No vibration, tugging, slipping of gears, etc when we drove on city roads and expressway. We are very apprehensive with buying a 2013 since its already 8 years old, and 25k seems crazy for that old of vehicle, but its what the market says with the supply chain and inventory issues.

I am looking to see for this mileage if there are upcoming problem areas like the transmission or major drivetrain issues? In order to get me to 200-250k miles, what problems should I expect?

I am not a car guy and don’t want to be fooled by a nice looking vehicle that’s going to be in the shop for endless repairs.

When the dealership got the vehicle, this is what the carfax said they did..

  • Steering/suspension checked
  • Two wheel alignment performed
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Air filter replaced
  • Engine oil/fluid leak checked
  • Brake rotor(s) resurfaced
  • Engine oil cooler line(s) repaired/replaced
  • Front brake rotor(s) replaced
  • Four wheel alignment performed
  • Tires rotated
Thank you very much for the help!

Here is the actual listing...
https://www.sheboygangm.com/used-Sheboygan-2013-GMC-Yukon+XL-Denali-1GKS2MEF3DR372851
 

wsteele

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Frankly in this market, that seems like a pretty good deal. I think given its pedigree (if it checks out) and if you can take it to a mechanic you trust to do a pre-purchase inspection. I think if I was in the market for a Suburban/XL and it checked out, I would likely buy it.
 
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I think the price is high, but then again I haven't been looking lately and apparently there is some used car market price surge going on in some areas recently.

That being said, I bought my 2012 almost 3 years ago (8/2018) with 105k for 24.7k. It was a single owner who originally purchased from the dealer I bought it from, and who also traded it in on a new model.

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Just my opinion but that seems very high

Why would they do a 2 wheel alignment then a 4 wheel alignment ?
 

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Wow, I must be really out of touch. I came here to say that the price seems high, like black tar ****** high.
 

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