Hello everyone, I’m looking at buying a 2011 Suburban LT with Z71 package. It has 91k original miles, and it’s a one owner vehicle. It’s a slick ride, well kept, black on black. Even the heat/ac buttons on the dash look new. The vehicle has no mechanical issues and is in great cosmetic condition. It has lived in TX its whole life so no rust issues. The little dealer is asking $18.5k. That seems reasonable to me, but what do you guys think? Also, if I do buy it I’m gonna have to decide whether to keep my 2006 Tahoe Z71 with 156k miles that’s in excellent shape or sell my wife’s 2011 2WD Suburban with 153k miles. I’m thinking I will sell the 2011 just because the DOD scares me, and I feel like I could drive the 06 across the ocean if I needed to. I feel like the 06 is probably worth more as well. Neither vehicle has any leaks or mechanical issues. Just curious as to what you all think about the whole situation. TIA!
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There really isn't much difference between 96K and 156K on these trucks, though at 160K things start to happen like the fuel pump, transmission, front suspension components, rear air suspension, etc. That said, the whole drivetrain can go 400K+ with a midlife AFM delete (either electronic or mechanical) and a few weekends spent doing heavy maintenance on the stuff that wears out by then.
That said, that's a real nice Suburban. Note though that Texas is a state that doesn't require disclosing if the vehicle has ever had a salvage status, so look it over real good for any evidence of past damage. $18.5K also seems high in the current market. I'll bet you could get them down to $12-14K. I paid $24K for my 2012 XL Denali with 92K on it almost 5 years ago. According to my neighbor who's a buyer for Carmax, the auction value of these trucks has fallen through the floor over the past several months.
I have a 2012 with 140K now and a 2007 with 240K - both of which I maintain to a level that I'd drive either of them to Alaska tomorrow without a second thought. I plan to keep both going for as long as they'll last. If I can retire in 10 years without ever incurring another car payment, I'll be happy.
strutaeng
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Looks like a clean vehicle. Very low miles is always nice.
Do you need 4x4 where you live? That's probably the deciding factor. If you can delete the DOD/AFM stuff, that would make the vehicle as reliable on the engine side as a pre-AFM. But there's a good price to pay unless you DIY.
Do you need 4x4 where you live? That's probably the deciding factor. If you can delete the DOD/AFM stuff, that would make the vehicle as reliable on the engine side as a pre-AFM. But there's a good price to pay unless you DIY.
Whatever you decide, keep the 06 Tahoe.
Yeah, I have noticed that prices are going down, but I doubt I could even get him down to $14k. I’d jump for joy if I could, but I think, given the condition and history, I’m probably not going to be able to talk him down a whole lot. That won’t stop me from trying though!
I already have a 4x4 so that isn’t an absolute necessity. I would love to buy it and delete the DOD with a cam upgrade, but I don’t think that’s in the cards. At least not right now. I would have to pay somebody to do it.
Trey Hardy
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I second the above I have a 07 with close to 370,000 with a simple tune to cut the dod off my Silverado has 227,000 with the mechanical dod delete
the only reason it is priced that high is because the mileage is under 100k, anything under 100k, even 99k and all dealers add a premium. so unless it includes a warranty then hard pass. the difference between 91k and 110k is just price..... keep looking and don't worry about dod
It has 370k on the original engine with just having the DOD turned off via tune??
