Buying Question

[chasescott66]

So I am actively searching for an older Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade and came across this one from a dealer close to me. What do you all think?

https://www.kiaofcleveland.com/vehi...mc-yukon-xl-denali-chattanooga-tn-id-32872994

 

[mikeyss]

Good price, check for rust and look at all 4 shocks. If the shocks leak, you're looking at 2k for repairs. The rear has air bladders, see if they're blown out. When you start it, listen for a buzz in the rear - that's the air compressor, it should run for a few seconds. When it's cold and you start it, you will hear some piston slap - thats normal till it warms up. Make sure ALL tires match with the SAME tread, if they mis-match, run away screaming!! Good luck

 

[Tonyrodz]

Good price, check for rust and look at all 4 shocks. If the shocks leak, you're looking at 2k for repairs. The rear has air bladders, see if they're blown out. When you start it, listen for a buzz in the rear - that's the air compressor, it should run for a few seconds. When it's cold and you start it, you will hear some piston slap - thats normal till it warms up. Make sure ALL tires match with the SAME tread, if they mis-match, run away screaming!! Good luck

If all that checks, how could you go wrong with the 6.2? Good price too.

 

[OR VietVet]

Rust would be my biggest worry.

 

[chasescott66]

Going to look at it either today or tomorrow. Got them down to $6350. There is a leak that they are checking on though first. So that makes me a little nervous. I will check all of the things mentioned above, thanks for the great advice. My mom knows the GM at the dealership, so I am believe they will take care of me. Will definitely be on the lookout.

 

[chasescott66]

Rust would be my biggest worry.

That was going to be the first thing I looked for.

 

[OR VietVet]

Get them to put it on a lift and allow you to look under it for rust or anything else that may be obvious.

If they won't, sick your mom on them.

 

[chasescott66]

Get them to put it on a lift and allow you to look under it for rust or anything else that may be obvious.

If they won't, sick your mom on them.

Great idea, I will do that.

 

[PPV12HOE]

Get them to put it on a lift and allow you to look under it for rust or anything else that may be obvious.

If they won't, sick your mom on them.

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[Brian Wilson]

When i bought mine they had it warmed up and inside a dark shop. She didnt really want me to stop for gas on the test drive so i could check it out. She said it was against the rules to put gas in it on a test drive. Then i had to pull it right back into the dark shop. Boy was i surprised when i finally bought it and started it up the next day. Sounded like a duramax with a high idle.