Jester1023
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This question covers two different generation Tahoe’s/Yukon’s so I put it in the 07-14 section it could have gone in the previous generation section as well!So I am currently running around in a 04 Yukon with 182k miles on it this vehicle does not have 4wd it’s much like the Denali awd but it does have 4lo so it’s essentially equipped with part time 4wd
At first I was not too keen on this but I rather like it I bought this vehicle from a friend of mine who buys and sells a lot of older tahoes & Yukon’s it was and still is in good shape synthetic for its whole life I’m at a point right now though that I need to make a decision it’s starting to develop some rust on one of the rockers along with paint that’s starting to chip,peel,crack & flake among other issues though not major it’s starting to develop some quirks the instrument cluster is no longer fully lit,my air bag sensor needs replacing along with my fuel tank sensor I’m eventually going to need tires sooner than later so I need to make a decision soon on what direction I need to go.
The truck has run good other than routine maintenance I’ve changed brake lines had to replace an injector put a new cat in & swapped out a power window master switch so it’s not a lot but with 182k I probably need to move on from this vehicle before i start sinking more money into it as some of the fire mentioned can add up quickly especially with rust starting to develop and having to start fixing paint that’s starting to well crack peel & flake!
With that being said I reached out to my buddy & he has an 05 Tahoe with 120k on the clock for 7k I did come across another Yukon this one being an 09 4 years newer but 127k and 4K more and it’s through a dealer.my buddy knows the dealer as he buys & sells a lot and knows him personally so if I wanted to go this route I can and not be overly worried about getting taken for ride as my friend knows him as he occasionally sells him vehicles he sometimes picks up at auctions I’m just not sure I want to absorb a payment right now it would be easier as 7k is a big chunk of $$ to come up with in one shot I’m hoping I get a decent amount back with my taxes which I usually do!I already got the ok from the wife she wants another vehicle too but right now she’s content with her highlander she loves driving my Yukon though she says she always feels so safe in it.
Anyway I believe the 09 is AWD black it’s a flex fuel vehicle.the Tahoe i dont have a bunch of info on it just yet I only reached out to my buddy tonight to get his thoughts on looking for another vehicle and he mentioned the 05 not sure what trim or color it is yet all I have is the mileage I really like the color of the Yukon black and like the AWD I don’t do towing or off roading but living in the northeast we get the occasional snow storm like we got hit with today the Yukon cut through the weather & drifts like butter with no slippage whatsoever so I know what having a part time vehicle is capable of I’m assuming the Tahoe is a locking 4wd but I’m not sure not sure about it being flex fuel capable either which to me I’m not really sure of the pros & cons of flex fuel having never owned a flex fuel vehicle.
One thing I will say about the Yukon that I really don’t necessarily care for is the second row is bucket seats sure it gives you easy access to the third row but I’m yet to use it in three years the third row that is in my current Yukon I like having that seperation from the back area so I prefer a bench seat for the second row it’s not a deal breaker but it’s something to think about.the one thing I worry about with getting the older albeit only by 4 years Tahoe is development of rust spots but there is no way around it up here in the northeast for less mileage and money I think the Tahoe is the smart move but I do like the drivetrain of the Yukon and the few little extras that it has over the Tahoe not sure if it’s worth 4K more though I wouldn’t have to come up with a big bulk of money but on the flip side if I go through a dealer to finance only minimally I’d have to throw full collision on and I’m not sure I want to lock myself into another car payment as I just got done paying off my wife’s highlander
What are your guys thoughts
thanks
At first I was not too keen on this but I rather like it I bought this vehicle from a friend of mine who buys and sells a lot of older tahoes & Yukon’s it was and still is in good shape synthetic for its whole life I’m at a point right now though that I need to make a decision it’s starting to develop some rust on one of the rockers along with paint that’s starting to chip,peel,crack & flake among other issues though not major it’s starting to develop some quirks the instrument cluster is no longer fully lit,my air bag sensor needs replacing along with my fuel tank sensor I’m eventually going to need tires sooner than later so I need to make a decision soon on what direction I need to go.
The truck has run good other than routine maintenance I’ve changed brake lines had to replace an injector put a new cat in & swapped out a power window master switch so it’s not a lot but with 182k I probably need to move on from this vehicle before i start sinking more money into it as some of the fire mentioned can add up quickly especially with rust starting to develop and having to start fixing paint that’s starting to well crack peel & flake!
With that being said I reached out to my buddy & he has an 05 Tahoe with 120k on the clock for 7k I did come across another Yukon this one being an 09 4 years newer but 127k and 4K more and it’s through a dealer.my buddy knows the dealer as he buys & sells a lot and knows him personally so if I wanted to go this route I can and not be overly worried about getting taken for ride as my friend knows him as he occasionally sells him vehicles he sometimes picks up at auctions I’m just not sure I want to absorb a payment right now it would be easier as 7k is a big chunk of $$ to come up with in one shot I’m hoping I get a decent amount back with my taxes which I usually do!I already got the ok from the wife she wants another vehicle too but right now she’s content with her highlander she loves driving my Yukon though she says she always feels so safe in it.
Anyway I believe the 09 is AWD black it’s a flex fuel vehicle.the Tahoe i dont have a bunch of info on it just yet I only reached out to my buddy tonight to get his thoughts on looking for another vehicle and he mentioned the 05 not sure what trim or color it is yet all I have is the mileage I really like the color of the Yukon black and like the AWD I don’t do towing or off roading but living in the northeast we get the occasional snow storm like we got hit with today the Yukon cut through the weather & drifts like butter with no slippage whatsoever so I know what having a part time vehicle is capable of I’m assuming the Tahoe is a locking 4wd but I’m not sure not sure about it being flex fuel capable either which to me I’m not really sure of the pros & cons of flex fuel having never owned a flex fuel vehicle.
One thing I will say about the Yukon that I really don’t necessarily care for is the second row is bucket seats sure it gives you easy access to the third row but I’m yet to use it in three years the third row that is in my current Yukon I like having that seperation from the back area so I prefer a bench seat for the second row it’s not a deal breaker but it’s something to think about.the one thing I worry about with getting the older albeit only by 4 years Tahoe is development of rust spots but there is no way around it up here in the northeast for less mileage and money I think the Tahoe is the smart move but I do like the drivetrain of the Yukon and the few little extras that it has over the Tahoe not sure if it’s worth 4K more though I wouldn’t have to come up with a big bulk of money but on the flip side if I go through a dealer to finance only minimally I’d have to throw full collision on and I’m not sure I want to lock myself into another car payment as I just got done paying off my wife’s highlander
What are your guys thoughts
thanks
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