Buy a 2003 Yukon Denali or 2005 Yukon Denali

[merdoc]

This is my dilemma. My local dealership has a 2003 Yukon Denali (Garnet Red/tan, 67k, sunroof, rear captain seats, tow pkg, one owner) for $13200 firm, and a 2005 Yukon Denali (white/gray, 84k, sunroof, rear bench seats, factory NAV, factory DVD, tow pkg, one owner) for $16200 firm. Both cars have been maintained by dealership. Which one to purchase? And why?

Thanks

 

[Physh1]

The rear bench will easily fold down for more cargo...I don't think you have that option with captains chairs so if storage/cargo is important...03

The 05 has nav & dvd BUT with the price difference you could easily upgrade the 03 with a nice double din (like pioneer 4200) and get nav & still be way under the 05 asking price.

03 has lower mileage...

Not many changes in the trucks from 03 on...

I say 03...

Cameron

 

[DenaliAK]

I'd go '03 for the same reasons mentioned. Price still seems a bit high to me. I got mine about 2 years ago for a couple thousand less.

 

[07Burb]

IMO....price is too high on both. Move on unless they are willing to negotiate

 

[blueflamed03]

prices on SUV's are going back up...say offer $15K on 05. Then its a couple years newer, has NAV,etc. (newer also is resale value)

BUT, the 03 with that low of miles is a great deal...

 

[merdoc]

Besides the E-Fans, and I believe upgraded brakes, are there any more differences that make the 05' a better year? Do the E-Fans and brakes make that much of a difference? I understand color is a matter of preference, but which is a more desirable color? What would be a fair dealership price for either truck?

 

[alxs210]

03!

 

[07Burb]

prices on SUV's are going back up...say offer $15K on 05. Then its a couple years newer, has NAV,etc. (newer also is resale value)

BUT, the 03 with that low of miles is a great deal...

They're going back up even with gas prices on a steady rise??? Just wait til gas hits $4 again this summer. They'll tank like a rock then go grab a deal on one!!

 

[blueflamed03]

yup, seeing locally here, stock 04's with 120K and up going for $14K.

 

[07Burb]

yup, seeing locally here, stock 04's with 120K and up going for $14K.

Wow!! They'd have my 07 sky high down there then!!! That is close to insane to me....