Food for thought

[vcode]

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!

I would buy that if it was in Wisconsin.

 

[tooleyondeck]

+1 on keeping the 06 and swapping the Burbans... While it's true that you might not NEED another 4WD, it's nice to have and not need vs need and not have. Plus the Z71 front end on the 900s (especially contrasted to the black paint) was perfection IMO.

I would say it would come down to the financial aspect. As dub mentioned, you should expect to have to do everything you would need to do to the wife's current one to that one shortly after buying it. If you are in a position to comfortably take on a payment and invest into some maintenance, I think that Z71 will be one worth keeping forever.

 

[Doubeleive]

That is a $22-24K vehicle here in the midwest all day long.....

all based on mileage, look at stuff with a hair over 100-120k for better prices, prices are dropping but interest rate is up.
aside from that you have to go and check everything to find the "one" these dealers do not care one iota

 

[petethepug]

Just noticed that truck is 11-14 so it may have the HDD digital based Navi system. On top of it still being useable, it also accepts a $49 harness to allow BT music streaming that’s fully integrated into the factory phone BT streaming already in there.

 

[IEATZ28]

Just noticed that truck is 11-14 so it may have the HDD digital based Navi system. On top of it still being useable, it also accepts a $49 harness to allow BT music streaming that’s fully integrated into the factory phone BT streaming already in there.

I need to look at that for sure! I’m sure she would love to be able to run BT!

 

[IEATZ28]

Just noticed that truck is 11-14 so it may have the HDD digital based Navi system. On top of it still being useable, it also accepts a $49 harness to allow BT music streaming that’s fully integrated into the factory phone BT streaming already in there.

Can you send me a link to the harness? I can’t seem to find anything on it.

 

[vcode]

all based on mileage, look at stuff with a hair over 100-120k for better prices, prices are dropping but interest rate is up.
aside from that you have to go and check everything to find the "one" these dealers do not care one iota

Not the mileage so much as the rust. Most trucks up here with that mileage are rusting in the seams and rear wheel houses. My 2010 has 85K miles and is just starting to bubble.

 

[Doubeleive]

Not the mileage so much as the rust. Most trucks up here with that mileage are rusting in the seams and rear wheel houses. My 2010 has 85K miles and is just starting to bubble.

that's why I always tell you guys to come buy one on the west coast, fly over, drive it home or pay to have it transported. no rust here

 

[petethepug]

As long as the Navi is the HDD or updated version where the XM module is not located in the Navi, but behind the glove box door for Tahoe, Burb & Yukon. The only exception is the Esky Navi where all 07-14 XM tuners are behind the glovebox door.

Crux BTS-GM1X Bluetooth® Interface

Stream music through the factory radio in select 2006-13 General Motors vehicles

www.crutchfield.com

Can you send me a link to the harness? I can’t seem to find anything on it.

 

[IEATZ28]

As long as the Navi is the HDD or updated version where the XM module is not located in the Navi, but behind the glove box door for Tahoe, Burb & Yukon. The only exception is the Esky Navi where all 07-14 XM tuners are behind the glovebox door.

Crux BTS-GM1X Bluetooth® Interface

Stream music through the factory radio in select 2006-13 General Motors vehicles

www.crutchfield.com

Thanks!

 

[blackelky]

if you can wait, I would sometimes there are deals but that seems like regular covid pricing

 

[IEATZ28]

So…lesson learned on this vehicle. I decided to run a Carfax on it this morning even though the dealer claims it’s a one owner with no accidents. He seems trustworthy. Carfax shows three previous owners and a major accident in 2017 with hits to the front, rear, and roof. I think it was either in a roll over or maybe a hail storm. He also said it has been in Texas its whole life. Also untrue. It lived in Colorado the New York until 2017. This is very annoying, and I’m having a hard time not being angry with the dealer over this. He’s a small mom and pop shop so I don’t understand why he’s blatantly lying. I would expect that from some of the big local dealers. Geez!! I’ll pass.

 

[Fless]

So…lesson learned on this vehicle. I decided to run a Carfax on it this morning even though the dealer claims it’s a one owner with no accidents. He seems trustworthy. Carfax shows three previous owners and a major accident in 2017 with hits to the front, rear, and roof. I think it was either in a roll over or maybe a hail storm. He also said it has been in Texas its whole life. Also untrue. It lived in Colorado the New York until 2017. This is very annoying, and I’m having a hard time not being angry with the dealer over this. He’s a small mom and pop shop so I don’t understand why he’s blatantly lying. I would expect that from some of the big local dealers. Geez!! I’ll pass.

You should wave the CarFax in his face and call him on his lying. Then write an online review and air that dirty laundry so others are aware.

 

[IEATZ28]

You should wave the CarFax in his face and call him on his lying. Then write an online review and air that dirty laundry so others are aware.

That’s very tempting. I already called him on it, and he said that’s what the Autocheck said. I didn’t respond. Super annoying.

 

[iamdub]

Stay with the devil you know.

 

[Fless]

That’s very tempting. I already called him on it, and he said that’s what the Autocheck said. I didn’t respond. Super annoying.

That's why he uses Autocheck, so he can claim ignorance. Slimy.

 

[vcode]

FWIW, this is what $18K gets you in Wisconsin. Check out the rusty rear quarters...... https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...t_M9865Lxc18R_28Coo8SMhqBgOIWy5mmq1ZPZsUjUfqA

 

[petethepug]

Wow! That sounds like some kind of parody commercial promoting CarFax, and with good reason. I’d contact Carfax with a copy of the friendly report he claims is one owner as a thank you for saving your time and money.

The best thing you can do is post up the VIN or last 8 of the vin and Google will do the rest. Every person who searches the interwebs on that VIN will be drawn to this series of threads and see the HiJinx he’s dolling out. His actions will speak louder than any words of criticism.

 

[Mosska]

Oh, I had a similar one by the way! I literally just sold it. I put something like chevy 350 exhaust headers on then to make it look more interesting and sold it. It's not really a big deal, but with a good exhaust it looks a lot better and sells easier

 

[vcode]

That’s very tempting. I already called him on it, and he said that’s what the Autocheck said. I didn’t respond. Super annoying.

You are not alone. Saw a 14 Suburban on line with 42K miles. Autocheck from dealer was clean but for some reason they also had a Carfax. Carfax said there was odometer tampering and it had at least 242K miles. Dealer never responded to my e-mail.