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Ok, I will bite, what changes to steering wheel? By the way, all steering wheel controls work and all sections of the info center work.
Actually selling it.....Pulled
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Whoa whoa whoa, You can’t go back a generation!
This thing is super clean GLWS I think you’ll end up missing it tho.
This thing is super clean GLWS I think you’ll end up missing it tho.
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I know I will miss it but, I just have my heart set on doing a GMT400 rig. When I get one, I will start a Build Thread on it asap. They are so basic and the later years of 98 and 99 had all the bugs out of them and if you can find one with low enough miles and no rust, in this neck of the woods, they last forever. Still gobs of parts out there for them too.
Like my ad states, if you want a GMT800 turn key rig that you can depend on and feel confident to drive across country and back, my rig is it. I have literally addressed every system in that rig that may or may not give problems with great quality parts. The only system not addressed is the a/c system but it blows ice cold and all actuators are flawless, so I left it all alone. If I was to keep the rig, I would have eventually addressed it too but then the asking price would be higher. As my ad states, any reasonable offer will be accepted. I will be buying a GMT400 rig soon, so then this rig will be parked to protect it. By the way, as per my build thread, the sun/moon roof is perfect and all drains are perfect and all rubber seals, completely around the rig have been cleaned and lubed with proper Genuine GM lube they call for.
The first thing anyone will notice when they drive it, is that those Hellwig bars make this thing corner/curve like a dream. The most rock steady feeling I have ever felt.
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Seeing the Tahoe tomorrow and the Suburban on Tuesday if I don't do the Tahoe.
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NAFCITW !!!!!!!!!
See if you can figure out what those initials mean....
I wouldn't take one of those on a bet.....
Not saying they are not nice, but c'mon man....
See if you can figure out what those initials mean....
I wouldn't take one of those on a bet.....
Not saying they are not nice, but c'mon man....
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Ok, now that it has sunk in that I can't really be asking $33k for my rig, Or Best Offer, I am going to change the price to what I really think it is worth and what I believe would be a great deal for whoever does buy it. Just a head's up, I also will be listing it at CL and Facebook Marketplace, so it is of course, "first come, first served". If a member wants it I would hold for a period of time that we agree to and would pick up at the airport. It is a cash only sale and of course the title is clean.
The actual price I am asking is $22,000.00 Or Best Offer. Take it or leave it. Tell me I am crazy or cagey. I am completely up front with all that I have done. It is a rock solid rig and as I have said, I can prove all claims.
The actual price I am asking is $22,000.00 Or Best Offer. Take it or leave it. Tell me I am crazy or cagey. I am completely up front with all that I have done. It is a rock solid rig and as I have said, I can prove all claims.
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I knew I was missing something, it has a less than 1 year old Interstate AGM battery in it.
Does have the Corvette servo in it as well.
Also, again if you read thru the Build Thread, I have done ALL the fluid changes and the filter in the transmission, power steering fluid, both differentials, transfer case, cooling system and brake fluid.
Does have the Corvette servo in it as well.
Also, again if you read thru the Build Thread, I have done ALL the fluid changes and the filter in the transmission, power steering fluid, both differentials, transfer case, cooling system and brake fluid.
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I was not serious about my initial price of $33k Or Best Offer but am about the $28k Or Best Offer.
What about that is confusing?
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The dealer high retail or KBB does not allow for all the components and parts that have been replaced/updated. This is as close to a new 2005 as you can get, unless you find a garage queen someplace but that would still likely need work. Refer to my list in this post and my build thread. It says "Or Best Offer" for a reason. Plus, even the dealer that was working on a used rig to put on a lot, would likely not use the best of the best parts like I did.
If you want a turn key rig that you can take anywhere and not have to do ANY work to, repair wise, for years to come, then this is that rig.
If you want a turn key rig that you can take anywhere and not have to do ANY work to, repair wise, for years to come, then this is that rig.
I love the enthusiasm and pride of your rig. As someone who buys many Tahoes/Yukons projects and dumps thousands in parts, upgrades, and repairs and sells them. I aim to make 0%-20% ROI after driving them for a few years. If I break even after a few years, I’m excited.
So put yourself in the shoes of a buyer. Pay $28k for your 18 year old Tahoe with 150k miles (original engine and trans), or this 2015 Escalade with 116k miles that can be negotiated down to your same asking price. I also think this Escalade has about 180 more HP and gets 5 MPG better fuel and turns heads when driving.
Your asking about $20k too much with all the work you did.
So put yourself in the shoes of a buyer. Pay $28k for your 18 year old Tahoe with 150k miles (original engine and trans), or this 2015 Escalade with 116k miles that can be negotiated down to your same asking price. I also think this Escalade has about 180 more HP and gets 5 MPG better fuel and turns heads when driving.
Your asking about $20k too much with all the work you did.
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None of the used rigs you deal with have been gone through like mine has. Tell me I am wrong. I get your point and respect that, I do. But I disagree and that is why mine says Or Best Offer. I don't see that phrase anywhere on your ad. I am the one who knows what is in this rig and how dependable it will be. The buyer has to buy in to that and be looking for the more comfortable of the two rigs we are talking about. Mine is way more comfortable for sure. The engine and transmission on mine is also capable of 300k miles or more. That averages out to $186 for every 1000 miles of dependability at the full asking price. That price goes down with a negotiated better price for the buyer. I know what I have and anyone that has read my build thread knows what I have and only they can see the value, if they choose to.
It would be like renting a completely dependable vehicle for $186 a month for the next 150k miles. That is cheap.
It would be like renting a completely dependable vehicle for $186 a month for the next 150k miles. That is cheap.
I put hundreds of hours in recon in my trucks. I count the labor as free and only factor in the parts.
I will end by saying this. If you can get more than $8k for your ride, put all that profit in the lottery, because your the luckiest person I know.
I will end by saying this. If you can get more than $8k for your ride, put all that profit in the lottery, because your the luckiest person I know.
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I don't care how much your truck has been gone through. It could have a brand new crate motor (which it doesn't), a brand new transmission (which it doesn't) with a 100k warranty along with a pristine interior and zero rust... you still are not gonna get anything close to $20-$30k for that thing. You literally must be smoking crack or something, no offense but it's offensive for you to ask $33k or even $28k like you are. You're lucky if you get anything over $8k, maybe $10k-12k if you're VERY lucky and find the perfect buyer. Best of luck to you though, let us know how this works out for you.
My .02 from my sector of the country, Socal. In Socal this would be a $$low teen's rig and would probably sell for that much. If I saw something like this for $4-6 I would buy it in an instant, drive it a while and then flip it for an easy double the money. I think the value of this Tahoe is extremely market location sensitive.
With a new Tahoe selling for ~$70k, I don't get the bashing from un-interested parties who are not buyers. Rising tides raise all ships. This is the LAST generation of Tahoe that was ultra-reliable and not bogged down with a bunch of technology bullsheet that keeps you wedded to the dealership and praying your warranty covers the repair costs. Looking at all the engine problems on current '21+ rigs and even 07+ with the DoD and AFM bullsheet.
I have seen a few of this gen, GMT800 Tahoe, Denali, Escalade sell for big money on BringATrailer.com auctions and they have continually surprised me at their final sell price, but maybe OrVietVet is just ahead of the curve and sees what is coming ahead. You might give BringATrailer a try and see what the market will pay for this very clean, last of the best GMT800 Tahoes.
Good luck with the sale.
With a new Tahoe selling for ~$70k, I don't get the bashing from un-interested parties who are not buyers. Rising tides raise all ships. This is the LAST generation of Tahoe that was ultra-reliable and not bogged down with a bunch of technology bullsheet that keeps you wedded to the dealership and praying your warranty covers the repair costs. Looking at all the engine problems on current '21+ rigs and even 07+ with the DoD and AFM bullsheet.
I have seen a few of this gen, GMT800 Tahoe, Denali, Escalade sell for big money on BringATrailer.com auctions and they have continually surprised me at their final sell price, but maybe OrVietVet is just ahead of the curve and sees what is coming ahead. You might give BringATrailer a try and see what the market will pay for this very clean, last of the best GMT800 Tahoes.
Good luck with the sale.
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@balln2k11: you can tell me how crazy I am and how I don't have a chance in hell and how I would be lucky to get $10k to $12k for the rig but one thing I never ever will put up with is telling me I "literally must be smoking crack or something". As a Vietnam Vet, I will not even accept that phrase in jest. You can say "no offense" but you have already been offensive. Do not do it again, please...
I have thick skin and you can call me all kinds of things, including late for dinner, but being tied to a scourge of drugs that is killing the US of A along with all the other crap going on, well I got to draw the line somewhere. Thank you for understanding..
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By the way, do ANY of the complainers know what the phrase "Or Best Offer" means? I mean, C'MON MAN ! If you say it isn't worth the at least $28k and say is worth way less, then make an offer but just like I did justify why I am asking what I am asking, with pictures, posts in the Under Construction Build Thread and complete documentation of the quality parts and the typed out parts list from me, you also have to justify your thoughts about why I am "bat shit crazy". Just saying it is not a justification. Anyone can do that. Make your best offer and justify that offer. Back up why you think you know what that rig is worth, better than I do.
