Selling 2005 Z-71; buying newer [2017-2019] Tahoe/Yukon

[2591tdj]

Wife has been on me for a couple of years to upgrade to a newer model. I love my Z-71 and have had virtually no problems for 165k miles until the a/c went out on a trip this weekend. It’ll go in the shop tomorrow. I bought it new with every option available and recently put on new Michelin A/T2s. I have had virtually no other problems with it. It’s been a great vehicle but I’m finally starting to agree with my wife about replacing it. I’m looking to replace it with a 1-2 yr old low mileage Tahoe or Yukon 4wd.

What do I need to know about the 2017-2019 models? Any known issues or problems? Is one model year better/worse than another? Is there an AWD option rather than 4wd?

 

[CMoore711]

165K and only “major” problem has been the A/C?!?! Hell even an A/C repair is cheaper than a newer Tahoe/Yukon.

If it were me I’d fix the A/C and ride that truck out to 200K. Then put yourself in a position to purchase a 2nd or 3rd year 2021/2022 Tahoe/Yukon.

Even if you experienced another repair between now and then that was around $2.5K +/- that’d still be the better route IMO.

You’ve already owned it for 14+ years; What’s another 2 years-ish?

All that being said, I thoroughly understand how wives can be incredibly influential.

 

[z71hotness]

I've seen the Z71 Tahoe 00-06 actually go up in value for clean ones...

I'd say keep it or is there a reason to get rid of it?

 

[2591tdj]

I've seen the Z71 Tahoe 00-06 actually go up in value for clean ones...

I'd say keep it or is there a reason to get rid of it?

Not a bad idea. Sometimes I wish I had kept my 1997 4wd Tahoe when I bought this one as the trade in was less than the cost of a new ATV. We are retirement age and don’t need the expense, mostly insurance, of keeping a 3rd vehicle nor do we have space for one. I had mentioned it to my wife, who was against having a 3rd vehicle.

I’ll give it more thought. Thanks.

 

[swathdiver]

Wife has been on me for a couple of years to upgrade to a newer model. I love my Z-71 and have had virtually no problems for 165k miles until the a/c went out on a trip this weekend. It’ll go in the shop tomorrow. I bought it new with every option available and recently put on new Michelin A/T2s. I have had virtually no other problems with it. It’s been a great vehicle but I’m finally starting to agree with my wife about replacing it. I’m looking to replace it with a 1-2 yr old low mileage Tahoe or Yukon 4wd.

What do I need to know about the 2017-2019 models? Any known issues or problems? Is one model year better/worse than another? Is there an AWD option rather than 4wd?

Retirement age and your wife wants you to buy a new truck and replace your 15 year old truck. Get the new one! It'll be like hopping into a '59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz from a Model A Ford!

 

[Miami-Dade]

If you plan on doing a lot of road trips [like I do] I would go for a 2017. I would also get the extended bumper to bumper warranty just in case [like I did] for piece of mind.

Make sure you get ALL service records and take the vehicle out on the highway for a good long test run.

I would also check the dealer service reviews before buying as a lot of people [even here] have had nightmare service but there is a sprinkling of good dealers around.

All this IMHO.

 

[2591tdj]

Thanks for all the great advice guys. It’s a tough decision for me (but not for the wife) and it’s a lot of $$.

She found a 2018 with very low mileage at a non-GM dealer that they reportedly took in on trade. We can pull a Carfax but probably can’t get service records unless a GM dealer would do it for us.

Thoughts

 

[08HoeCD]

Thanks for all the great advice guys. It’s a tough decision for me (but not for the wife) and it’s a lot of $$.

She found a 2018 with very low mileage at a non-GM dealer that they reportedly took in on trade. We can pull a Carfax but probably can’t get service records unless a GM dealer would do it for us.

Thoughts

2018 model year with low miles. Not much of a gamble there.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Thanks for all the great advice guys. It’s a tough decision for me (but not for the wife) and it’s a lot of $$.

She found a 2018 with very low mileage at a non-GM dealer that they reportedly took in on trade. We can pull a Carfax but probably can’t get service records unless a GM dealer would do it for us.

Thoughts

Buying from a non GM dealer concerns me. You will probably have to find a good GM dealer to service it as I for one would not be comfortable to let them even touch it.

With that said if you get all service records and get it checked out by a good independent mechanic you might be good.

I always figure if it is traded in at a non GM dealer it must have issues. If it were me I would pass.

But that is just me. To each their own.

 

[cardude2000]

Retirement age and your wife wants you to buy a new truck and replace your 15 year old truck. Get the new one! It'll be like hopping into a '59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz from a Model A Ford!

Unless he goes MRC with 22’s. then the ride will be worse than a model T’s

 

[swathdiver]

Thanks for all the great advice guys. It’s a tough decision for me (but not for the wife) and it’s a lot of $$.

She found a 2018 with very low mileage at a non-GM dealer that they reportedly took in on trade. We can pull a Carfax but probably can’t get service records unless a GM dealer would do it for us.

Thoughts

@Galante

Thoughts Pete?

 

[2591tdj]

@Galante

Thoughts Pete?

I passd the 2018 with very low mileage at a good price. Carfax reported that it was wrecked with moderate damage in April and that the non-GM dealer bought it at auction earlier this month. Not willing to pay that kind of $ for one that’s been wrecked. So, the hunt continues.

Had the a/c compressor replaced on the 2005 with a new one for $850. Repairman asked if I would consider selling Tahoe to him because it was in such great shape. I may keep it even if I do buy a newer one. Wife continues her on-line search for a replacement.

 

[petethepug]

Smart move to keep the OG ride after purchasing a new one. The value factor of a paid for, reliable vehicle really shows itself when a new stablemate comes home.

There seems to be a certain period that all newly acquired vehicles have when hidden deferred maint and concealed shoestring repairs show up. Allowing a CPO or Service Contract to fix them as they bubble is a PITA unless you have another vehicle to get around in. You’re also more apt not to allow a half assed repair to occur because your not over a barrel with a rental of loaner car.

It’ll shock the shit out of you if you go to eBay, purchase a new steering wheel, replacement for worn/broken control parts like knobs or controls in the dash. Having a pro detail the interior, then clay and polish your paid for ride means a potential upcoming sale will get top dollar PLUS. You’ll know if you just want to keep it to lower your Ins rates or lessen potential wear on the new ride.


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[YukonXLMan]

Retirement age and your wife wants you to buy a new truck and replace your 15 year old truck. Get the new one! It'll be like hopping into a '59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz from a Model A Ford!

I sold my 2001 Yukon XL with 311000 miles on it and got a 2017 Yukon XL SLT 4 wheel drive. Absolutely worth it! Love the truck! Got it from a GMC dealer as a certified pre-owned vehicle. You pay significantly less than a new one, plus they upped the warranty to a hundred thousand miles on most items. I would absolutely repeat the purchase. That being said, they're still not cheap and being on a retirement budget should give you mood to pause. If you are taking really good care of your truck, which it sounds like, you've barely broken it in. Good luck with your decision.

 

[Loibip2]

I passd the 2018 with very low mileage at a good price. Carfax reported that it was wrecked with moderate damage in April and that the non-GM dealer bought it at auction earlier this month. Not willing to pay that kind of $ for one that’s been wrecked. So, the hunt continues.

Had the a/c compressor replaced on the 2005 with a new one for $850. Repairman asked if I would consider selling Tahoe to him because it was in such great shape. I may keep it even if I do buy a newer one. Wife continues her on-line search for a replacement.

I'd call out that eff-in "non GM dealer" about the reportedly "traded in" Tahoe...private party FTW!

 

[GTNator]

I sold my 2001 Yukon XL with 311000 miles on it and got a 2017 Yukon XL SLT 4 wheel drive. Absolutely worth it! Love the truck! Got it from a GMC dealer as a certified pre-owned vehicle. You pay significantly less than a new one, plus they upped the warranty to a hundred thousand miles on most items. I would absolutely repeat the purchase. That being said, they're still not cheap and being on a retirement budget should give you mood to pause. If you are taking really good care of your truck, which it sounds like, you've barely broken it in. Good luck with your decision.

300k miles, wow, love it!


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[hcvone]

My 2019 rst with the 10 speed has been great so far, so much better than the 6 then the 8 speed transmissions of the past

 

[2591tdj]

Well, she won. We now own a 2019 Z-71 Tahoe and the 2015 Z-71. This new one is nice! I did get OnStar messages that I need to take it in for service within 7 days due to malfunctioning anti-lock brakes and traction control. We’re on vacation so I’ll have to wait a few days.

 

[YukonXLMan]

Well, she won. We now own a 2019 Z-71 Tahoe and the 2015 Z-71. This new one is nice! I did get OnStar messages that I need to take it in for service within 7 days due to malfunctioning anti-lock brakes and traction control. We’re on vacation so I’ll have to wait a few days.

You can hit your OnStar button and request they run vehicle diagnostics on your new ride to see if any other items are showing up or if they can provide you any further detail. it just takes them a few moments and the results can be emailed to you.

 

[YukoninTexas]

We are in a similar boat with being in the process of purchasing a 2018 Yukon with just shy of 24k miles. It's from a non-GM dealer because it's Carvana. We are supposed to pick it up this week and we leave out on a road trip the following week. Anything we should look out for?