Is this Tahoe a good deal?

[tahoenewb]

Hi. I'm looking to buy this Tahoe and I'm a little spooked by the carfax report. Any thoughts?

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...0987&minPrice=15000&listingId=313077880&Log=0

carfax is here:

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=ARN_0&vin=1GNFK13007R337383

Thank you in advance!

 

[Peaches]

Is the steering wheel the only original part? Jesus. I'd personally steer clear of that.

 

[Denali0229]

I wouldn't sweat the carfax. Doesn't look bad. My Denali had an accident on the carfax but when I went to look at the truck, I couldn't tell what side was hit or where the damage was. After I bought it, I tracked down the original owner and asked him about the truck and accident. He said someone backed into it and it was minor damage. He took it to a body shop and removed the damage and paint, nothing big. The air bags never deployed either. Made me feel much better about the purchase. I got the service records for the truck too and the owner had little things replaced like bulbs, handle, dash and a few minor stuff. it was super clean and in great shape when I got it. I also feel I got a great deal. I could probably sell it now for $3-4k more than I paid for it. I think that truck is a good deal. Maybe offer them $23k?

 

[Steedog]

This vehicle looks fine.

 

[randuff]

Fyi

I just ran a GM Vehicle Investigation on this vehicle and I noticed a few things you may want to know.

1. This was originally a FLEET vehicle.

2. 09/20/2007 B17914 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction I2000 - GM INSTALLED MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR CUCV VEHICLES ONLY 4,202 MI

I am not sure what they replaced for the CUCV (Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle) although this may be why front half axle was replaced. I could not pull up the original invoice either to see it.

3. Vehicle was originally delivered to Federal Prison Industries in Bastrop, Tx so the truck could have some nice upgrades but who knows.

 

[jcg2188]

The mileage is nice and low but it looks like its been in and out of the shop. I say if your in no rush to buy keep looking!

 

[tahoenewb]

Thanks randuff,

Is this info available online? I only found a login only site. Thanks.

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Bellis--

I was hoping you could add a little more to this comment. I'm honestly not a huge truck buff, but this one speaks to me. I only see the slight lift and and ranch hand as not stock. What am I missing? thanks.

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A little background--

Thanks all the help. Last month I turned 40. My mom died a few weeks ago. I'm changing career directions, and I unavoidably had to sell my house... the only home my kids (3 and 5) have known.

Some decide to go through a mid-life crises, but mine came to me. My answer is to buy a Tahoe and drive from Texas to Montana. It's a new chapter, and I want something bad ass to deliver me there. What I don't want to be stranded on the side of the road in Colorado.

 

[mattah]

Wish you the best of luck man, It not easy going though any of those things.

 

[2007tahoe]

I paid about 3000 less for my 2007 lt3 with 51,000 but it is 2 wheel dive. That was 2 years ago!

 

[07Burb]

IMO keep the search going

 

[Big Bad Allis]

I would look for something else. A lot of strange items on this one. Between the Car Fax (not reliable) and the GM Vehicle look up and the unknown you might be buying problems. Another this is it's 5 years old and has less than 50K on it. Not always a big deal but on a Fleet vehicle it may be. Could have even had a replaced odometer.

 

[Peaches]

Thanks randuff,

Is this info available online? I only found a login only site. Thanks.

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Bellis--

I was hoping you could add a little more to this comment. I'm honestly not a huge truck buff, but this one speaks to me. I only see the slight lift and and ranch hand as not stock. What am I missing? thanks.

Honestly, it just looks like a problem. It's had so much replaced on it, you can find one with no problems for the same price. Besides all that, it was a fleet vehicle. No. I know that some are in good condition, but don't start out with a truck with a lengthy history of being in the shop. I hate the adage, "when you buy used, you're just buying someone else's problems." However, that truck looks like it fits the bill, it's someone else's problem, don't make it yours.

For reference, I got an '08 Yukon with 38K for $24 and change. You CAN find a MUCH better deal.

 

[Sheriff]

Broken motor mounts would send me walking away from this Tahoe.

There's too many other Tahoes on the market to jump at this one.

 

[randuff]

Thanks randuff,

Is this info available online? I only found a login only site. Thanks.

It is not available online. I work at a Chevrolet dealership so I have access to this type of info.

 

[Steedog]

Skip this vehicle, give me 25 stacks, and I'll find you a real nice white hoe. If a white one is what you want.

 

[edgaranah1]

I would pass too.

 

[tahoenewb]

Thanks all. I actually looked at it in person today. It was like most here said... a bunch of problems. It shook when I accelerated, the 4x4 service warning was on, and it just had a lot of steering play... or course, that could have been the lift. I have to admit though, when I first saw it, I was excited. It just looked bad ass.

Unfortunately, I'm not just looking for fast prom date...

 

[Peaches]

That sucks, but better that you found out now, than on the side of the road. Keep looking, Texas has lots of Tahoes for sale.