Considering selling my Tahoe

[DaUsedMCR]

Ditto what others have said regarding your asking price. $9k is just too steep. You probably wont get any phone calls at that price. Return the truck to stock as much as possible and ask the KBB, or Edmunds, or NADA private party excellent condition price.

Regarding your options for replacement vehicles, if you are a student and seriously dont have much money, stay away from the european cars. Mini Coopers are fun, but they are expensive to maintain. Their insurance costs will be higher. Just some experienced advice, if you want something more reasonable cost wise, then buy a Honda Civic, or Toyota Carolla, or somethng similar.

Insurance should be cheaper and so will gas. Otherwise, if you can, get a job (or higher paying job if you already have one, or another job) to help pay the costs. But your best bet is to get an inexpensive japanese car or american car. It wont be sexy, but it will stretch your pennies further.

I actually don't have most of the stock parts. The only stock parts I have still are the exhaust manifolds. But the stock exhaust i recycled and ypipe with cats, intake box and sway bars have been sold. It would cost a lot for me to try to find parts and have them reinstalled.

I've already asked my insurance agent and the mini is actually a bit cheaper per month than the Tahoe. My mechanic is actually a Mercedes specialist and knows European cars. I kind of have my eyes fixed on the Mini, but im also looking at Cobalt ss, SRT4 neons, Jetta 1.8t, sentra spec v, and corolla xrs. My parents have 2 corollas, an 05 and a '13, and i dont fit in either of them too well (im 6'5"), and i read online that Mini's are very spacious for tall people, and the review was by a guy who was 6'11".

and with the price, like i said, im going to bring it down until people start asking about it. I have already brough it down to $7500 on Craigslist. If someone on here is interested, or knows someone who is, Im more than willing to negotiate. Ill gladly come down if someone shows real interest.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3266008608.html

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

Just so you know....the srt4s get the same gas mileage as a Tahoe and also need 91octane

True story

 

[doylee4693]

hey daused,about to grab a 2001 tahoe in great condition fully loaded with 66k miles for 9g.Hes had it up for 6 weeks on autotrader and craigslist and only one other guy out of state showed interest.Im guessing you will see 5k or even 4500.As far as youre choice for vehicles,the v dub had turbo issues and people report that its inpossible to erase check engine light ,the mini has bad tranny issues,the vspec is of terrable quality,and the neon or cobalt I dont know much about,however my buddys 07 cobalt was not good.The corrola xrs is in a class of its own and you will be lucky to find one.All the cars you mentioned are cars ive thought about getting in the past.Good luck with sale I love that color!!

 

[DaUsedMCR]

In what world does the tahoe get the same mpg as the srt4? here are mpg figures from actual owners that say differently about the neon:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=17111&id=19568&id=19408&id=19641

i did my mpg calculations on a trip to vegas in august and i got 18.5 mpg, mostly highway and who knows how the valets drove it, so there are some variables. the srt4 gets better than that city and much better freeway. i also want the mini the most because it gets the best mpg from the cars im looking at and it gets good reviews for space for tall people. as as for the 91 octane thing, i have the BB 91 tune, so im used to that. plus isnt 91 better for your car? burns more completely right?

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

In what world does the tahoe get the same mpg as the srt4? here are mpg figures from actual owners that say differently about the neon:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=17111&id=19568&id=19408&id=19641

i did my mpg calculations on a trip to vegas in august and i got 18.5 mpg, mostly highway and who knows how the valets drove it, so there are some variables. the srt4 gets better than that city and much better freeway. i also want the mini the most because it gets the best mpg from the cars im looking at and it gets good reviews for space for tall people. as as for the 91 octane thing, i have the BB 91 tune, so im used to that. plus isnt 91 better for your car? burns more completely right?

ok im talking REAL world..not magazine racing

I know of a couple guys that own SRT4's right now that get between 10-15mpg REAL WORLD!

 

[DaUsedMCR]

ok im talking REAL world..not magazine racing

I know of a couple guys that own SRT4's right now that get between 10-15mpg REAL WORLD!

maybe crazy tuned and being floored everywhere racing...

 

[DaUsedMCR]

Lowered the price down to $5995. I've gotten a few offers for trades, but for other SUV's like Mercs and BMW's, which I'm not interested in. Am i still asking too much? I put that I'm open to negotiations.

KBB for my truck: https://www.kbb.com/chevrolet/tahoe...5|true&mileage=217000&pricetype=private-party


CL Ad: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3345968988.html

 

[erikrichard]

Why not keep the truck and buy a 60 mpg motorcycle for your commute with your extra "trading up" cash? seriously, these trucks are a tough sell right now due to gas prices. There are probably a bunch in your area with less miles that aren't selling either.
I will reiterate what others have said, the mods you've made aren't helping the cause. Except for the bigger swaybar, all of them are a turn off for me - but then I'm old.

 

[Jonah52]

I get a consistent 13 mpg with my Denali. My dad and I have run numbers on newer pickups with smaller v-8's (in the 18mpg range). Even at a generous 5 mpg difference, plus title costs, plate cost, insurance, and sales tax, it will take you atleast 1.5-2 years to really break even. If the Tahoe is taken care of as well as you say, I'd say your stupid to get rid of a vehicle in "great" condition. It is not worth it in the long run unless you drive a crazy amount of miles each year. Keep your Tahoe, maintain it and drive it. It's paid for. Do you really wanna take on a car Liam during college, that will most likely last al through college? Why not just drive the Tahoe for free and gas and save your money towards a house? Food for thought...I'm 18 and was in the same boat. A paid off car is a good car.

 

[doylee4693]

I think the truck will sell for 4500 MAYBE 5000.If youre looking to sell then just keep lowering price untill you generate interest.glws