Go for a good deal on a 2007, or wait to find a 2009+?

[07Burb]

I've always been leary of buying a rental vehicle. People beat the crap out of those things!

 

[ShawnQ]

I've always been leary of buying a rental vehicle. People beat the crap out of those things!

Exactly! I know I drive them hard...and I'm probably more conservative than most, so who knows.

Anyone know if leases still exist on new vehicles? Id consider leading a new one too I suppose...

 

[07Burb]

Exactly! I know I drive them hard...and I'm probably more conservative than most, so who knows.

Anyone know if leases still exist on new vehicles? Id consider leading a new one too I suppose...

I know they still do but I've heard they've tightened up who they lease to. You probably won't have any issue qualifying if that's what you choose to do.

 

[afishinado]

Understand wife (or anyone else) wanting those niceties. I was just pointing out $25k is a lot of scratch to spend on a 5 year old Tahoe IMHO.. How sure are you the previous owner(s) didn't beat the snot out of it? How much factory warranty on that 5 year old truck will you have? I have no trouble buying a rental car that still has at least a years bumper to bumper factory warranty. I don't care how bad they beat it for the first 15,000 miles, they aren't hurting it, most people that rent these are adults, not morons anyway.

 

[ShawnQ]

Understand wife (or anyone else) wanting those niceties. I was just pointing out $25k is a lot of scratch to spend on a 5 year old Tahoe IMHO.. How sure are you the previous owner(s) didn't beat the snot out of it? How much factory warranty on that 5 year old truck will you have? I have no trouble buying a rental car that still has at least a years bumper to bumper factory warranty. I don't care how bad they beat it for the first 15,000 miles, they aren't hurting it, most people that rent these are adults, not morons anyway.

It still has 56k and 14 months on the power train...and I would add 4\48 extended GM protection plan.

 

[afishinado]

It still has 56k and 14 months on the power train...and I would add 4\48 extended GM protection plan.

If it works for you, that's cool... I haven't spent any significant money on any of the 3 I've had (95, 99, 02), bought all of them with 30kish miles, started looking for replacement at 170kish.. Why I keep buying them! Best of luck to you.

 

[GM Customer Service]

First off, I'm new here!

My Wife wants a Tahoe...she currently has a Nissan Rogue AWD, and it's a little too small.

So, if she wants a Tahoe, I'll be there to make sure it's a nice one. I'm looking at Z71 Hoes from 2007-2011

I know the 2009 got the 6spd trans. However, I'm having trouble finding a decent deal on a 2009+ in my area. All of the ones I am finding are black, or even Z71 2WD...and we don't want another black vehicle. We want 4x4 as well.

My question is - if I find a really nice 2007 or 2008 with low miles and the right price, would you STILL pass on it and wait for a 2009+ just due to the 6spd vs 4spd trans?

Is there any other major reason to go for a 2009+ vs a 2007-2008?

Thanks in advance,
SQ

Welcome to the forum! Any luck on finding the right vehicle yet? Have you checked out GM's 'Certified Used' website? I would start there you can search your local area or surrounding areas for the vehicle that you would like. Keep us updated on your search!
Breanne
Chevrolet Customer Service

 

[gnarpow]

Just my opinion but I would never buy a rental car. Beyond having the snot beat out of them, when (not if) they are in a finder bender (small or large) the rental car company has them repaired at the bodyshop they contract with. These shops use the cheapest materials available when repairing these cars. They rarely use a direct to metal primer, the clearcoats are cheap, meaning little or no uv protection and will probably last about 5 years on average. They don't use oem body panels, rather cheap aftermarket replacement, and if possible will sling the old panel full of filler before replacing it.
I work in the industry and see rental car repairs every day. I would never buy one.

 

[Djay762]

I would be very leary with that 07. The whole issue that they have with oil consumption would freak me out.

 

[07Burb]

I would be very leary with that 07. The whole issue that they have with oil consumption would freak me out.

Mine doesn't seem to have much of a problem with that