High Mileage Denali 2018 with 120K..purchase?

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Taegu

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Opportunity to pickup 2018 Denali 125K showroom condition. one owner , well maintained records.
I put a deposit down on it today... Am I a fool with this many miles on it?
Totaled my Lexus GS350 & want some more protection and sitting higher..
Thoughts??
 

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Depends on the price and service history. I have a 2017 Denali with 137K on it and have had the AFM disabled since 41k. It has been a great truck for us. It did have a handful of items covered under an extended warranty, but mechanically it has been really good.
 

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That's something like 25,000/yr. If it's an early '18, possibly bought in '17, it could be even less.
 

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I would have a good independent mechanic check it out from top to bottom just to be sure everything is okay. Since it has good service records I would buy it if the price is right and if the independent mechanic gives the green light.

I generally find low mileage vehicles have more issues then the higher mileage ones.

Welcome from Miami Beach&Queens N.Y.
 

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Opportunity to pickup 2018 Denali 125K showroom condition. one owner , well maintained records.
I put a deposit down on it today... Am I a fool with this many miles on it?
Totaled my Lexus GS350 & want some more protection and sitting higher..
Thoughts??
been looking at some used k2's
you might want to verify everything works
last one we looked at the other day was pretty clean looking but..... had:
rear shocks & pump blown out
sunroof-non op
drivers window non-op
1st rear drop down video screen non-op
power rear hatch-non-op
power fold seats were questionable op
roof rack missing bolts
transmission fluid-brown color (burnt clutch packs)
might have had other issue's as well but called it wash at that point.
didn't even road test it, waste of time.

if you going to buy used, take some time to check the vehicle top to bottom otherwise you might find yourself going wtf......
 

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Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.
 

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Depends on where it has been since up north you will see rust. I would buy from Texas or S. California. I would be concerned about the transmission which usually needs replacement around 160k. I would also update the vlom with the new part and lifters if the lifter job hasn’t been done yet.
 

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