Denali's demand a premium?

[nick112288]

So in looking for my new family vehicle I've more or less decided on a Yukon XL Denali. I want the 6.0 and really like the creature comforts it offers.

I can find a few in my budget of 8000ish, but I noticed if I bump it to 10,000, there are tons. But the thing is they are in the same shape and same miles as the ones that are 8000 or less, plus blue book puts them at 8000 or less.

Do they really demand that much of a premium, or are they just hopeful dealers and individuals who are hoping someone will bite at that price?

I've got no problem paying blue book for a vehicle, but definitely will not pay 2,000+ over the blue book

 

[fiatdale]

They do get a premium over a standard Yukon for sure. Cant always go by bluebook. The GM SUV market has been on fire the past 8ish years and they're getting crazy money used, no matter the miles or condition.

 

[adventurenali92]

Damn 10k is cheap! I spent $15k for my 2006 Denali xl a year and a half ago! What mileage range are you finding for 8-10k?

 

[nick112288]

Damn 10k is cheap! I spent $15k for my 2006 Denali xl a year and a half ago! What mileage range are you finding for 8-10k?

The 100 to 120k range

 

[adventurenali92]

That's still cheaper than when I was searching. When I was looking everything in that mileage range was still going for $11-13k roughly. But then again I'm in California and everything here is more expensive. Either way $10k is definitely worth it for that amount of miles on a Denali. I have no regrets on buying my Denali. It drives great, has all the interior creature comforts I want, and the motor is fantastic. I love my 6.0!

 

[mikemc422]

If you don't mind me asking, where do you live that you're finding them for that little? For under $10k I can't find a Denali, let alone a Denali XL, with under 250k miles and no problems (I'm fine with some normal wear, but I'd still like it to look and run nice)... I'm down in FL, and I know that trucks are a little more expensive here, but usually no more than $1k... I'd definitely consider traveling a bit for a nicer truck, or a better deal on a truck... My landlord recently sold her 06 Denali XL AWD with 317k, (I believe) the 6.0 (maybe the 8.1?), and all the options and American Racing rims for $13k, and only had it listed for a week before it sold (she listed it at $14)

 

[06LTZ]

Having just done this same search about a month ago, I can tell you they are worth a bit of a premium. I'm with you though, I only was willing to pay high blue book if the miles were reasonable.

My budget was also 10k. I looked at several but the issues I ran into was high mileage and poor upkeep. I had actually found one I liked but the paint was sun damaged pretty bad (common on these, I've learned). The dealer pretended to not notice the paint literally peeling off on the roof and hood. I can handle mechanical issues but I didn't want to get into paint and body.

Of course, what the heck do I know? My budget was 10k and I paid well past that once I found the Suburban LTZ knowing it was a rare find and had under 100k miles. However I don't regret it, I love that truck and drive it all the time. The 6.0L is awesome and I appreciate the AWD and all the creature features.

 

[nick112288]

If you don't mind me asking, where do you live that you're finding them for that little? For under $10k I can't find a Denali, let alone a Denali XL, with under 250k miles and no problems (I'm fine with some normal wear, but I'd still like it to look and run nice)... I'm down in FL, and I know that trucks are a little more expensive here, but usually no more than $1k... I'd definitely consider traveling a bit for a nicer truck, or a better deal on a truck... My landlord recently sold her 06 Denali XL AWD with 317k, (I believe) the 6.0 (maybe the 8.1?), and all the options and American Racing rims for $13k, and only had it listed for a week before it sold (she listed it at $14)

No problem, I'm actually looking nationwide. Also searching a couple different auto listing sites (are we allowed to mention names?)

Also this is going off pictures and descriptions. They could be total junk on the underside, and mechanical wise

 

[adventurenali92]

@nick112288 , no problems with mentioning names lol. I used cars.com to score my ride and it was an incredibly helpful tool to compile all the used vehicles near me that were worth looking at! @mikemc422 , the Denali was not offered with the 8.1 V8. It more than likely was the 6.0. Some of the early gmt800 platforms had the 5.3, but only a a handful.

 

[nick112288]

@nick112288 , no problems with mentioning names lol. I used cars.com to score my ride and it was an incredibly helpful tool to compile all the used vehicles near me that were worth looking at! @mikemc422 , the Denali was not offered with the 8.1 V8. It more than likely was the 6.0. Some of the early gmt800 platforms had the 5.3, but only a a handful.

Cars.com is where I've found most of the Denalis. In fact for some reason cars.com has more specialized models (Denali and 2500) vs autotrader which has mostly regular models