Bought 2008 Hybrid :O 84,ooo miles

[BG1988]

needs a little work on the front fender and a few other minor things


they were trying to get me to pay 14,900 out the door I told them no way and settled at 12,896total out the door..
I found 4 dollars in the parking lot

 

[Fosscore]

Welcome.

Make sure you check out this thread for all Hybrid info.
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forums/hybrid-general-discussion.79/

 

[dnt1010]

Congrats on finding a low mileage unit. These are very nice vehicles that had a MSRP for well over 50k when new. Hybrid Battery/Engine AFM and Transmission seem to be the big cost items on these. Since you have such a low mileage unit I think you have a good chance at driving many miles without major issues if it had proper maintenance on it. My 2009 Tahoe with 202,000 miles still runs like a top I really like the old thing. I did just replace the Hybrid battery though, but that is really a "given" at its age and mileage and I only gave a bit over 6k for it knowing that was coming soon................. I would not sell it for any less than $12,896.00 Haha

 

[BG1988]

Congrats on finding a low mileage unit. These are very nice vehicles that had a MSRP for well over 50k when new. Hybrid Battery/Engine AFM and Transmission seem to be the big cost items on these. Since you have such a low mileage unit I think you have a good chance at driving many miles without major issues if it had proper maintenance on it. My 2009 Tahoe with 202,000 miles still runs like a top I really like the old thing. I did just replace the Hybrid battery though, but that is really a "given" at its age and mileage and I only gave a bit over 6k for it knowing that was coming soon................. I would not sell it for any less than $12,896.00 Haha
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Yes It's a good buy the oil is squeaky clean no Sludge or anything like that floating around
normally if there is sludge the oil it's never clean even after changing it..
silky smooth shifting from v4 to v8 to v4 etc.. i don't even notice it at all
Silky smooth shifting transmission...

the previous two owners took great care of it... the paint is still very shiny most tahoes around town I see are very worn out.

the only thing i have to replace is the belt i think they may have gotten duped into getting a elcheapo expensive one.. looks like it's glazing


it has HY2 trim package with heated seats option.

first owner had it 3 yrs -8 mo. Beverly Hills,ca
second owner had it 6 yrs-3 mo. Corona,ca

So a movie star bought it first or some rich ass
No loan on it according to the car fax report so they bought it right out


according to the serial number L 5th digit on the battery it's from 2009 so they replaced it before delivery my best guess it went flat sitting on the lot for a year.. since it entered the dealership in 2/28/2008 so this is a early production model..

I found out after doing quite a bit of research the electric motors have 184 ft./lb of torque


the only issue i seem to have is with the bose head unit I have sound but no display it's totally random.. once it turns on it stays on though. and missing storage cover in the rear

i pulled out the 3rd row and storing it in the house as i don't want it stolen..

 

[Tonyrodz]

needs a little work on the front fender and a few other minor things


they were trying to get me to pay 14,900 out the door I told them no way and settled at 12,896total out the door..
I found 4 dollars in the parking lot
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I guess hybrids have a different lower front airdam to help with mileage. Looks good. Good luck with it. Oh, and congrats on the $4 . SCORE!

 

[BG1988]

I guess hybrids have a different lower front airdam to help with mileage. Looks good. Good luck with it. Oh, and congrats on the $4 . SCORE!

it lowered the coefficient drag from 0.36 to 0.34..
=


the city mileage is great 19.5MPG (winter fuel) which is great it should increase when it changes to summer fuel to about 21 mpg


the tires on it are not by far cheap they paid 800-900$ for the set that is on it :O

high profile tires might be the reason why it gets a bit less mpg

 

[BG1988]

took a quick 180 miles trip



hitting. 19.5 city and 25.7mpg Highway

 

[dnt1010]

Great numbers on your mpg. I have just about stopped looking at mine, it shows between 17 and 18 on the electronic readout for the last 6k or so miles. I checked the readout against some manual calcs and it is actually pretty close. The 3.5" lift / oversize wheels and knobby Nitto tires (these tires howl like a pack of wild dogs) hurts my mileage, plus my driving style is a bit aggresive...... Just got back from Discount Tire they rotated and rebalanced the set, at least the steering wheel does not shake out of your hand now when driving LOL. Just an old beater ride but I do like it. Makes me smile every time I jump in and fire it up. Makes a few dollars for extra gas "not a problem"

 

[BG1988]

Great numbers on your mpg. I have just about stopped looking at mine, it shows between 17 and 18 on the electronic readout for the last 6k or so miles. I checked the readout against some manual calcs and it is actually pretty close. The 3.5" lift / oversize wheels and knobby Nitto tires (these tires howl like a pack of wild dogs) hurts my mileage, plus my driving style is a bit aggresive...... Just got back from Discount Tire they rotated and rebalanced the set, at least the steering wheel does not shake out of your hand now when driving LOL. Just an old beater ride but I do like it. Makes me smile every time I jump in and fire it up. Makes a few dollars for extra gas "not a problem"

i took a local trip that normally cost me at lest 6-9$
the fuel pump said i only punped 0.5 gallons accord to Google maps that is 24 miles. or about 48mpg and the fuel meter went back to 550miles where it normally is at. i drove 66miles its still at 540 miles range

 

[2011DenaliHybrid]

My 2011 Yukon Hybrid normally gets around 540 a tank. Not bad for the Denali 4WD trim.

Had a 09 Tahoe 2WD Hybrid and seemed to get only about 520 a tank.

 

[kind16]

Nice deal and good MPG.

 

[wjburken]

Nice deal and good MPG.

You might want to read up on some more of his posts before you tell him he got a good deal. Just beware. There is some scary stuff.

 

[Rocket Man]

Hasn’t this thing self destructed yet?

 

[BG1988]

You might want to read up on some more of his posts before you tell him he got a good deal. Just beware. There is some scary stuff.

well yeah it's been in a bad accident I mean if the air bags deployed[at some point in time] then yes... with bolts and tampered with Air bag Control modules (Factory wax seals have been tampered with)

bad buy...
if it was only 6k-7k then it would have been a decent buy.. i would not have paid 12.9k for it total if I knew about this accident

I have a pending claim with the dealers bond i also tact on the scam product they added on for 1,200$



but every turn around the corner was a issue waiting for me and is never ending...




from title issues
engine getting damaged at a chain shop...

a lot of stuff was electrical issues solved by replacement of the very weak 4 year old 12v+battery....and a loose connection of one of the battery posts... the hybrid is heavily dependent on the 12volt system...


the engine ran great tell it ran out of oil with in 164 miles
(chain shop forgot to tighten the filter and drain plug) ...



yeah the engine still runs but as the days go by and the sound of it is getting worse and worse..
you can hear a bit of knocking as well... heavy valve chatter and knocking sound upon start up(have not figured out which cylinder though but this chatter and knocking is on bank1)
this was not previously present as an issue.. before the oil leaked out.. it was pretty quiet as a kitten sometimes i had to check to see if it was in autostop or running

this same chain shop also disconnected my map sensor as well (physically disconnected these are car connectors they just don't come loose they are a pain in the butt to disconnect them plastic connectors)


the next day while driving it the engine stalled out feet away from the train tracks as a PASSENGER train was coming they were about 1miles to 1 miles 1/2 away going about 60-70mph...



I had people claim "hey it should have sprayed everywhere" THAT is total BS as a NORMAL house faucet is 50 PSI and can drip fast or slow.. DOES your leaking faucet spray everywhere as it;'s leaking.... remember 50 PSI is 50PSI same as the engine oil PSI thank you very much


50PSI of air, 50PSI of water and 50PSI of oil is 50 PSI at the end of the day


"mic drop"

 

[soulsea]

My 2011 Yukon Hybrid normally gets around 540 a tank. Not bad for the Denali 4WD trim.

Had a 09 Tahoe 2WD Hybrid and seemed to get only about 520 a tank.

@NathanJax or @07Burb , with Trevor's approval (or not) please correct the spelling of 2011DenaliHybid's username ... I'd like the ocd seizures to stop now.

Thanx.

 

[Rocket Man]

well yeah it's been in a bad accident I mean if the air bags deployed[at some point in time] then yes... with bolts and tampered with Air bag Control modules (Factory wax seals have been tampered with)

bad buy...
if it was only 6k-7k then it would have been a decent buy.. i would not have paid 12.9k for it total if I knew about this accident

I have a pending claim with the dealers bond i also tact on the scam product they added on for 1,200$



but every turn around the corner was a issue waiting for me and is never ending...




from title issues
engine getting damaged at a chain shop...

a lot of stuff was electrical issues solved by replacement of the very weak 4 year old 12v+battery....and a loose connection of one of the battery posts... the hybrid is heavily dependent on the 12volt system...


the engine ran great tell it ran out of oil with in 164 miles
(chain shop forgot to tighten the filter and drain plug) ...



yeah the engine still runs but as the days go by and the sound of it is getting worse and worse..
you can hear a bit of knocking as well... heavy valve chatter and knocking sound upon start up(have not figured out which cylinder though but this chatter and knocking is on bank1)
this was not previously present as an issue.. before the oil leaked out.. it was pretty quiet as a kitten sometimes i had to check to see if it was in autostop or running

this same chain shop also disconnected my map sensor as well (physically disconnected these are car connectors they just don't come loose they are a pain in the butt to disconnect them plastic connectors)


the next day while driving it the engine stalled out feet away from the train tracks as a PASSENGER train was coming they were about 1miles to 1 miles 1/2 away going about 60-70mph...



I had people claim "hey it should have sprayed everywhere" THAT is total BS as a NORMAL house faucet is 50 PSI and can drip fast or slow.. DOES your leaking faucet spray everywhere as it;'s leaking.... remember 50 PSI is 50PSI same as the engine oil PSI thank you very much


50PSI of air, 50PSI of water and 50PSI of oil is 50 PSI at the end of the day


"mic drop"

OMG THERE IT IS

 

[wjburken]

@NathanJax or @07Burb , with Trevor's approval (or not) please correct the spelling of 2011DenaliHybid's username ... I'd like the ocd seizures to stop now.

Thanx.

Maybe he chose to leave out the “r” and go with 2011DenaliHybid because he bought it at an auction by having the High Bid?

 

[wjburken]

@kind16, I told you to be careful, it can get scary!

 

[wjburken]

OMG THERE IT IS

I’m surprised he didn’t go into his skills and abilities as a precision driver and a mastery of geometry.

 

[07Burb]

@NathanJax or @07Burb , with Trevor's approval (or not) please correct the spelling of 2011DenaliHybid's username ... I'd like the ocd seizures to stop now.

Thanx.

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