Looking at 2009 Denali

[DonnyJones]

It belonged to my boss. I have been driving it mostly since June 2016 and bought it in December 2016. I put probably 2/3 of the miles on it since they bought it in 2013 new. Currently it has only 18500 miles on it. Very happy with it as is the wife for her daily driver and my weekly washer....lol

Sweet deal you got there. Too bad I couldn't find a deal like that haha. Except I would like 4WD up here by me in the sticks of Wisconsin.

Been looking for a long time but either too overpriced or sold right away up here. Now that my Jeep is done for, I need to find something soon haha.

 

[03_GMC]

The white one seems well priced. It's worth a look especially since it's close to you. Drive it and see what it'll end up costing. Trucks are nice but these Yukons are made for our wives and trust me from experience don't make you wife daily a truck with kids. Get her what suits her best. Also that dealer may negotiate after you come in and spend time with the vehicle. With your Jeep in bad shape you need to get something. I would stay away from that black one.

 

[DonnyJones]

The white one seems well priced. It's worth a look especially since it's close to you. Drive it and see what it'll end up costing. Trucks are nice but these Yukons are made for our wives and trust me from experience don't make you wife daily a truck with kids. Get her what suits her best. Also that dealer may negotiate after you come in and spend time with the vehicle. With your Jeep in bad shape you need to get something. I would stay away from that black one.

Lol. My wife has a skinny minny we just purchased a few months ago. That is her car/family car when we go on trips. I wouldn't have to worry about her driving this vehicle too often, which is why I keep trucks in mind. She has a 2015 Kia Sedona, which I'll admit, does ride very nice on the highway.

I did a quick calculation on the white one. I plugged in 29k out the door and I'm looking at 357 a month. Not sure how I'd swing that with the Mrs. lol. Plus insurance will be an extra 26 a month as well.

Too bad its not black interior, that would be my preference. It does look very clean though.

 

[DonnyJones]

I haven't forgotten yet, still looking for a vehicle. Been out of town the past 2 months and haven't had much time. Although it's now getting down to the wire that I need to find something very quickly.

The white one for 30k is sold now. The black one for 25k that had the check engine light on is still for sale, listed at 24,500.

I did stumble across a couple others while looking and would like to get your thoughts on these.


Choice 1:
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...d=true&filtersModified=true#listing=165626378

Choice 2:
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...d=true&filtersModified=true#listing=168512819

Choice 3:
https://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/5990602417.html

Choice 4:
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/6026689860.html

 

[PatDTN]

Is 4WD even an option with the Denali? I see the first vehicle at least has AWD and I did a quick search on the differences and advantages. I like to use low range 4WD in rough conditions because I feel like it gives me much better control. That's not an option with AWD is it?

Anyway, personal preference would be to find something with 4WD.

 

[DonnyJones]

Denali's are all AWD. Their is no 4WD function switch on a Denali to switch to 4 high or 4 low.

 

[03_GMC]

I like #1. Go see and report

 

[kwOH]

Id go with number 3. I just bought an 07 a few months ago, not an XL tho but 1 owner with 107,000 miles for around $18k, you can always get them down a little bit too with a private seller and/or cash. Also of course at least get it for blue book value according to your area.


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[DonnyJones]

Id go with number 3. I just bought an 07 a few months ago, not an XL tho but 1 owner with 107,000 miles for around $18k, you can always get them down a little bit too with a private seller and/or cash. Also of course at least get it for blue book value according to your area.


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Choice 3 according to blue book, is worth $17,819 in excellent condition. So i think 20k is a little steep. I'll offer him 16,500 and he will probably tell me to take a hike lol

 

[kwOH]

Choice 3 according to blue book, is worth $17,819 in excellent condition. So i think 20k is a little steep. I'll offer him 16,500 and he will probably tell me to take a hike lol

Its hard for someone to expect more than blue book unless they can somehow show why theirs is better than everyone else's. Their probably askin 20 becuz they know its worth 18 and that leaves room for negotiation. In the end, it all comes down to what you want, as in color, year, features, previous owners, mileage, service records, then take your best shot at it and see what you come up with.


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[adventurenali92]

Just a heads up I think the 2007-2014 denali was offered in 2WD and AWD so make sure to verify these are AWD when you look at them. I agree it sucks they weren't optioned with 4WD with selectable transfer cases. I prefer that so I can turn it off when I don't need it. And 4lo would be bice, although even when I had it in my previous 4x4 durango I never found myself in situations needing it. The AWD in my 2006 has been quite capable in the dnow where i live. And it handles well going around the windy mountain roads which I like. So thats something to consider when thinking about your options.

 

[DonnyJones]

option #3 is now gone as well

 

[DonnyJones]

I have been able to use a van from work and the wifes car here and there so I haven't purchased anything yet. I have a little time to look for something.

I know you all recommended the XL but I came across this today on craigslist and it seems like a killer deal, depending upon how it looks in person.

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/6051080179.html

 

[Fosscore]

Hard to believe it's been 4 months since you started looking. Lol

Looks good and low miles.
Your luck is soon to change for sure. Funny typo the OP spelled it Danali.

 

[DonnyJones]

Hard to believe it's been 4 months since you started looking. Lol

Looks good and low miles.
Your luck is soon to change for sure. Funny typo the OP spelled it Danali.

Haha yeah I hear you on that. I was out of done for almost 3 months so stopped looking. Didn't think my Jeep would take a shit on me as fast as it did. I need to get something here shortly though before the wife yells at me for always taking her skinny minny lol.

I would like a Denali but they are getting hard to find up here, otherwise way overpriced.

 

[03_GMC]

I have been able to use a van from work and the wifes car here and there so I haven't purchased anything yet. I have a little time to look for something.

I know you all recommended the XL but I came across this today on craigslist and it seems like a killer deal, depending upon how it looks in person.

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/6051080179.html

I think you should offer him more than he is asking. I mean it is a Chevy Denali after all. That is the most rare of rare Denali's.

 

[DonnyJones]

I think you should offer him more than he is asking. I mean it is a Chevy Denali after all. That is the most rare of rare Denali's.

Here is that same lady/guy who had the chevrolet denali ad on craigslist. They now have it listed on Cars.com. It looks pretty clean from the pictures. Might be able to get for 28 possibly? Would have to talk to them.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/697092076/overview/

Only downfall is its not an XL

 

[DonnyJones]

KBB comes back with 27,200 Private Party sell in good condition. 28k for very good and just over 30k for Excellent. I think the asking price of 30k is a little high. Try for 27k?

 

[DonnyJones]

Might have finally found one!! I made contact with seller and he will let it go to me for 26k. Thoughts?

https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/cto/6067021722.html

 

[Fosscore]

Looks pretty good in and out initially. Mileage isn't too high and the price seems in the ballpark you are looking for. I guess find any faults when you test drive it. Could be a winner.