2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab AWD- QUESTION

[petethepug]

Bummer it was a polished turd. Patience prevails.

 

[Doubeleive]

Update: First, I want to thank everyone who chimed in here. Unfortunately, this mission was a bust. Went down this afternoon to look at this rig and sad to say it was in pretty bad shape. Massive oil leak underneath and soiled everywhere , shift points felt weird, interior smelled like BO plus allot of other cosmetic flaws. If it were in better shape, I’d consider. BUT!!! The good news is a found an 09 Z71 in nearly perfect condition! Will post a pic in the morning it’s been one hell of a long day.

that's too bad, typically pickups carry a slightly better resale value because of there usefulness, and typically unless they have every bell & whistle they tend to have less maintenance overall. but if it's beat up and overpriced then not worth it.
the 6.2l is a beast over the 5.3l

 

[swathdiver]

No 2007-2013 Sierra Denali had AFM. That alone is the reason to buy one over an SLT.

Pretty much any of these trucks you buy these days are going to need work. They’re all 12+ years old. They’re going to have multiple leaks, worn suspension, broken interior pieces, etc. I wouldn’t buy one without the expectation of spending a few thousand on it to get it up to ***** unless you’re one of those people who can drive around a car falling apart around you. Be patient and find a good starting point, but it will very likely still need work. I think it’s worth it considering how much the new ones cost but I’m in the minority.

No 6.2 Sierras or Silverados had AFM, they all used the L92 (2007-2008 Denalis) or L9H motor.

We always budget several thousand dollars for repairs and maintenance. I used to run daily searches for 6.2 pickups and just recently came across several with between 36K and 100K miles.

 

[intheburbs]

I bought my 09 Sierra Denali back in 2015 with 70k miles for $24k.

It's been good, but a bit of a money pit - front axle halfshafts, front bearings/hubs, front suspension, new (unique to the Denali) front diff.

It's a hoot to drive, but a 26-gallon tank, needing premium fuel, and ****** gas mileage all conspire to temper one's enthusiasm.