Hello everyone. I've been reading on the forums for a while now, and have read quite a bit on the 2015-2020 Yukon's. The answers to my questions are probably out there somewhere, but I am mostly "fishing" for some personalized encouragement.
I currently own a 2002 Suburban LT 2500 4WD 8.1L. It is the best damn truck I've ever owned. I love this truck, but it is aging. The rust is getting to be a bit much (I live in Central Michigan), and I am looking to get into something more modern with a nicer look and feel to it. (I am already well aware of the fact that I will indeed regret this decision). I've narrowed it down to a Yukon XL Denali. Mostly because of what comes standard on the Denali. I want it to feel as close as possible to my Suburban. Bigger engine, locking differential (will never own another truck without it), selectable 4wd, etc.,
Issue is, I refuse to spend any more than $20-23k on a vehicle (and preferably $18-20k), which puts me into the 2015-2017 year range, and 115-140k mile range. I have too many other hobbies (sports car, boats, lake house, etc.,) to be able to spend any more than that. My intentions are to find one down south somewhere out of the rust belt and fly to pick it up.
Question 1. Is buying a 10 year old 130k mile Yukon just asking for trouble? I'm not really in a position right now to make a $5-10k repair without it hurting a little. (I know this is a possibility on any used car).
2. Could it be a case that by 130k miles most of the problem areas have been addressed at least once? Or is that just wishful thinking?
Thanks for any insight or words of encouragement. My other option is to go with a cheaper F-150 and call it good, but I am not really a pick-up kind of guy.
