Hello all, need help

[chilleblanco36]

I'm in the market for a Tahoe or Yukon. What i need advise on is:

Do I buy a 98000 mile 2010 Tahoe LT loaded for $20k or do I buy an 08 LTZ 4X4 with 118k miles, both with 5.3L For about the same price.

Then I find an 08 Denali AWD with the 6.2L and 140k miles for $14k?

Which is the better buy considering all in great shape? Better to have 6.2 or 5.3?

Thanks in advance

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[adventurenali92]

It really depends on what features you want and can't live without. On the question of 5.3 vs the 6.2, the answer lies in what you do with the truck. Do you drive mostly highway miles? Or city? Do you do any towing? If so how much weight do you pull and how far do you go?
I opted to buy a denali setup as the bigger motor option gives me plenty of power to tow 6000lbs of sea ray speed boat when necessary. The AWD handles fantastically around the windy mountain roads where I live, as well as its extremely capable in the snow which I get plenty of where I live. The air ride setup in the back makes towing alot smoother for me. These were all features I couldn't get together in a tahoe or slt yukon. They were features necessary for my lifestyle. But not everyone has those needs, so it all comes down to what features best suit your needs.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Jay, welcome to the forum from Georgia Dawg country. From what you listed, I see no other choice except the 98 for far less $$, and in my opinion the better choice than 5.3. JMHO and good luck, post picture of your choice later.
David g.........

 

[chilleblanco36]

No real towing needs except the occasions when I take my mustang to the track.

Either will handle that. I guess the question boils down to should I go with the lower mile 5.3 for more money vs the higher mile 6.2 that probably will gets less gas mileage. Which engine would I see issues with first?

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[HiHoeSilver]

It would be between the 2010 and the Denali for me. Is the 2010 4wd?

 

[chilleblanco36]

No, it's 2WD. The 2008 is.

The 2010 will need a real good carpet cleaning and possibly a windshield repair. Has a small crack right in the center. Guy said it has been there for years.

With that said, should I be concerned about 140k miles on the 6.2L? I plan on driving whichever daily and on family trips

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[HiHoeSilver]

In that case I think you need to assess the condition of the 118k motor vs the 140k motor. If properly maintained, either the 5.3 or 6.2 are pretty much bulletproof engines.

 

[chilleblanco36]

Well the 2010 is a 2 owner vehicle with 98k miles. The seller bought it CPO, and his wife has driven it since 50k miles. He's asking 20k

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[kbuskill]

The 6.2L won't have AFM which is a plus in my book. AFM has crap lifters that like to go bad.

 

[chilleblanco36]

Afm?

Nevermind. I googled it

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[kbuskill]

Afm?

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Active Fuel Management = V8 to V4 mode.

It cuts 4 cylinders off under certain driving conditions to "save fuel".

It causes way more issues than it is worth or will save you in fuel economy.

You can turn AFM Off with a tuner or a range device but with the mileage on those trucks, if the AFM has been active, the potential damage may already be done.... Just my opinion... YMMV

If you do get one with AFM do yourself a favor and get a Diablo sport tuner or something of the sort and turn it off to hopefully save yourself the money and headaches later on down the road.

 

[chilleblanco36]

That's scary. Sounds like I need to lean more towards the 6.2L.

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[kbuskill]

That's scary. Sounds like I need to lean more towards the 6.2L.

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Some people never have problems, some do. I am always leary about how well someone else maintained and serviced their vehicle. If the oil was changed religiously then the AFM may be fine, if not and those lifters are sludged up then it is a ticking time bomb waiting to go off.

On a positive note, if you are into tinkering and modifying and getting more power then when the lifters go bad and take the camshaft out then you will have a great excuse to install a bigger camshaft and eliminate all the AFM crap.

 

[chilleblanco36]

Something to think about. I'm liking the fact that I can get the Denali for $13,900 though.

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[chilleblanco36]

And here it is.

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[chilleblanco36]

So, would you guys feel comfy buying the Denali with plans of daily driving and family trips occasionally at 140k miles vs the well maintained 2010 Tahoe LT with 98000 miles?

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[kbuskill]

So, would you guys feel comfy buying the Denali with plans of daily driving and family trips occasionally at 140k miles vs the well maintained 2010 Tahoe LT with 98000 miles?

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Double check on the AFM and see if that truck has it. I know the Silverados didn't have it until 2014 but maybe the SUVs are different. I just don't want to give you bad info that you base your decision to buy on.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

So, would you guys feel comfy buying the Denali with plans of daily driving and family trips occasionally at 140k miles vs the well maintained 2010 Tahoe LT with 98000 miles?

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Definitely a big difference in miles. Do you have any desire for having 4 or awd? That would be a biggie for me.

 

[chilleblanco36]

Doesn't matter here in the south. Snow is hit or miss.

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[HiHoeSilver]

The 6.2 is a beast, and, when cared for, can easily double (and then some) the miles that are on it now.