Lost my beloved 2001 to Hurrican Ian

[YukonBill]

My 2001 Yukon SLT 4WD with Autoride and Denali wheels was a special order for me. She was 22 years old and 124K on the clock. Truck was black with light interior. There was not a scratch or a door ding. Paint and Interior looked as new.
In 22 years the only repair I did was to replace the fuel gauge sender. There we no oil leaks, It did not use any oil and still ran
as good as the day I brought home. I did all repairs and maintenance myself. I was in Ca. at the time the storm hit Florida so there was nothing I could do to save her. She ended up in 12 feet of salt water and actually floated out of my garage for about 150 feet. I arrived in Florida 10 days later and found the center console and door panels full of water. The water inside only reached the top of the console. The dipstick was about 1.5 inches over the fill mark. Insurance declared the truck a total loss. I have been looking for a replacement but have found it is nearly impossible to replace a vehicle like that.

 

[adventurenali92]

Sorry to hear about the loss mate!! Really sucks losing the truck you love! Hopefully you can find a replacement!

 

[OR VietVet]

Sorry to hear about that. It sucks.

 

[Bill D]

My 2001 Yukon SLT 4WD with Autoride and Denali wheels was a special order for me. She was 22 years old and 124K on the clock. Truck was black with light interior. There was not a scratch or a door ding. Paint and Interior looked as new.
In 22 years the only repair I did was to replace the fuel gauge sender. There we no oil leaks, It did not use any oil and still ran
as good as the day I brought home. I did all repairs and maintenance myself. I was in Ca. at the time the storm hit Florida so there was nothing I could do to save her. She ended up in 12 feet of salt water and actually floated out of my garage for about 150 feet. I arrived in Florida 10 days later and found the center console and door panels full of water. The water inside only reached the top of the console. The dipstick was about 1.5 inches over the fill mark. Insurance declared the truck a total loss. I have been looking for a replacement but have found it is nearly impossible to replace a vehicle like that.

Sorry to hear. Do you receive Hemings motor news daily emails? There are cherry early GM 2000’s trucks listed from time to time that could make your day. There were 20 pages of trucks listed today so here’s just the first extremely cherry example of a 1996 GM Suburban…almost perfect!

https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1996-chevrolet-suburban-336485

 

[YukonBill]

Thanks guys. Being a retired diesel mechanic and doing all the maintenance and repairs over the years I feel like I had a bond with that Yukon. I am also an owner of some classic cars. Funny how we get attached our vehicles.

 

[corvette744]

Thanks guys. Being a retired diesel mechanic and doing all the maintenance and repairs over the years I feel like I had a bond with that Yukon. I am also an owner of some classic cars. Funny how we get attached our vehicles.

Even though insurance claimed it a total loss were you not offered to keep it.Illinois i could of kept it for pennies on the dollar.Who know what you might of had to do but i would of kept it and did it all myself anyway.Yes it becaomes a salvage title but its yours again and with proper drain and refill of everything and cleaning electrical connections for weeks it might be just fine.

 

[YukonBill]

Florida would not give me the option to keep it. When I first opened the doors there was already mold growing on the the seat bottoms. If it had not been salt water I would have propbably kept it and not made a claim on my insurance.

 

[Stbentoak]

I'm in Ft Myers and the majority of these vehicle were hauled by Coparts. Thery are in fields either in Clewiston or Port Charlotte and are available to be purchased via online auction to out of state buyers only with salvage titles. We have seen hundreds hauled from our location. Some were swamped and some it barely touched the floor pan. We tried to find a few that we knew were drivable and would be good buys, but they never surfaced. We think the drivers know the good ones and they get put to the side for "Better deals" to certain buyers.

 

[YukonBill]

Yes, It was Copart that towed my Yukon away.

 

[SRQYukon]

I'm selling mine, but not as pritine or low mileage as yours. One owner, 225K, lots of mods (see my sig), but needs paint work, A/C repair and new steering box. PM me if you want to chat about it. I'm in Sarasota

 

[YukonBill]

SRQ, I really would like to find a Yukon with lower milage and one that need no body or paint work.
I appreciate the offer though.

 

[SRQYukon]

I figured as much. but never hurts to ask. Thanks

 

[RAMurphy]

Thanks guys. Being a retired diesel mechanic and doing all the maintenance and repairs over the years I feel like I had a bond with that Yukon. I am also an owner of some classic cars. Funny how we get attached our vehicles.

Sorry to read about the loss of your Yukon. Your absolutely right about getting attached to our vehicles.

 

[TollKeeper]

They are out there.. Just gotta find them..

Like this clone to yours..

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d165644b-b056-4529-82a1-c9ce924af16f/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

There are a few more out there..

GMC Yukon Denali from 2000-2006 - AutoTempest.com

AutoTempest used car search engine results for GMC Yukon Denali from 2000-2006

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I think I would be trying to find a Escalade. Same truck, just fancier.

Like this..

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/f7e9adad-f190-46a1-8745-cd0cb2417670/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

Or others..

Cadillac Escalade from 2000-2006 - AutoTempest.com

AutoTempest used car search engine results for Cadillac Escalade from 2000-2006

www.autotempest.com

Just be mindful. Not all Denali's, and not all Escalades, came with AWD. If its not that big of a deal to you, than the options open up a little bit.

I just bought and sold a 85k mile Escalade last year, so there are options.

Edit: You living in Florida, try to find a 2004-06 Escalade Platinum. They came with heated and cooled seats and heated cooled cup holders!

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[Fast_AT4]

Be thankful you were not here...was not fun in my area at unreported 190mph.

 

[YukonBill]

That wind can be devistating. On the Island they recored 170 mph wind guts. They believe there were 2 tornados that touched down. At the high point we had a 16 foot storm surge .

 

[YukonBill]

As I recall in 2001 Denali's with four wheel drive were all wheel drive. This is why I bought the SLT because it was not all wheel drive.

 

[corvette744]

They are out there.. Just gotta find them..

Like this clone to yours..

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d165644b-b056-4529-82a1-c9ce924af16f/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

There are a few more out there..

GMC Yukon Denali from 2000-2006 - AutoTempest.com

AutoTempest used car search engine results for GMC Yukon Denali from 2000-2006

www.autotempest.com

I think I would be trying to find a Escalade. Same truck, just fancier.

Like this..

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/f7e9adad-f190-46a1-8745-cd0cb2417670/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

Or others..

Cadillac Escalade from 2000-2006 - AutoTempest.com

AutoTempest used car search engine results for Cadillac Escalade from 2000-2006

www.autotempest.com

Just be mindful. Not all Denali's, and not all Escalades, came with AWD. If its not that big of a deal to you, than the options open up a little bit.

I just bought and sold a 85k mile Escalade last year, so there are options.

Edit: You living in Florida, try to find a 2004-06 Escalade Platinum. They came with heated and cooled seats and heated cooled cup holders!

2004 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition AWD-100% Carfax-Like New! | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2004 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition AWD-100% Carfax-Like New! at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

And dont go by the autocheck report there all wrong 90 percent of the time.Only go by the car fax and a good visible inspection-by you or a mechanic.

 

[YukonBill]

I absolutely agree with that !

 

[Rocket Man]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Hoping you can find something to help you overcome.