Purchase Options - HELP!!

[aged1985]

I've been in the market for a new Tahoe for a few weeks now and have settled on two. Both have perks and negatives so I need the collective wisdom of the group to help me decide.

**Both are the same price**

2017 Tahoe Premier 2x4 (117,000 Miles) - Private Seller
-Is super nice and has only had two owners. The most recent owner has had it for 5 years and has kept up on service.
-Only ONE magnetic shock has been replaced.
-Still has the original transmission.
-Zero accidents
-Interior/Exterior is flawless

2020 Tahoe LT 4x4 (125,000 Miles) - Small Town Private Dealer with 85% great reviews and 15% neutral/negative. They have an overall good reputation.
-Has had three owners, and just had a new transmission put in by AAMCO Transmissions.
-Interior leather is flawless, Exterior is close to excellent.
-Has been in one small MVC in the past.
-Standard maintenance records.

I need advice on which one I should go with. I've yet to drive either as they are on opposite sides of the state that I live. So I wanted to get feedback here first before making a game plan. I will also be getting an extended warranty though Endurance or similar.

Thanks!!

 

[Tahoe14]

Test drive both and pick the one you like best.

 

[OR VietVet]

Get a rust free GMT800, even if you have to fly to get it, and make sure to see great paperwork/documentation for repairs/maintenance. You will be money ahead.

Have the best seats, by the way.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Either way, it is not uncommon to need to put ~$5000 into these trucks for routine maintenance/repairs at that mileage, no matter how they look, condition-wise. So, add that amount to your purchase price.

IMO, you need to see AND drive BOTH, before making a final decision, as usually the driving experience one will be significantly better than the other when you actually drive and ride in the truck.

 

[OR VietVet]

If you buy without driving, you sometimes talk yourself in to "feeling" the ride is good enough.

 

[Hey you]

If one has the surround view (gods eye view) when in reverse... I would go for that! I upgraded from my 15, to a 21 and regret
not getting that option.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum, from Oregon.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Walterboro SC.

I vote for the 2020 because the 2017 will need a new transmission in the near future. I would also have it checked out buy a good independent mechanic or Chevy-GMC dealership who has a good rating from top to bottom just to be safe. But that is just me.

 

[Hey you]

B4 I traded my 2015, with about 150K, I did a tranny flush with filter, and it was running great. Would you need a new tranny???
Having either of these checked is good advice, along with a thorough test drive.

 

[ZKWBQD]

I've been in the market for a new Tahoe for a few weeks now and have settled on two. Both have perks and negatives so I need the collective wisdom of the group to help me decide.

**Both are the same price**

2017 Tahoe Premier 2x4 (117,000 Miles) - Private Seller
-Is super nice and has only had two owners. The most recent owner has had it for 5 years and has kept up on service.
-Only ONE magnetic shock has been replaced.
-Still has the original transmission.
-Zero accidents
-Interior/Exterior is flawless

2020 Tahoe LT 4x4 (125,000 Miles) - Small Town Private Dealer with 85% great reviews and 15% neutral/negative. They have an overall good reputation.
-Has had three owners, and just had a new transmission put in by AAMCO Transmissions.
-Interior leather is flawless, Exterior is close to excellent.
-Has been in one small MVC in the past.
-Standard maintenance records.

I need advice on which one I should go with. I've yet to drive either as they are on opposite sides of the state that I live. So I wanted to get feedback here first before making a game plan. I will also be getting an extended warranty though Endurance or similar.

Thanks!!

Reviews are more or less useless nowadays. I would just look at the vehicles and make your decision based solely on that.

 

[Tahoe guy]

Easy. Go with the 2020 since it has a brand new transmission and 4x4

I have a 2018 Premier 4x4 with 132k miles that I absolutely love but those transmissions typically go out in the 125-150 mileage range.