hey guys..nice to be here..new guy need opions

[ltzhoe08]

i currently lease a 08 ltz which my wife drives..i was thinking of buying it out and keeping it for myself...it has 23000 miles and the buy out is 34000.. just looking for opions on if i should buy it or not...and if these trucks last a long time...always wanted one but this is my first...thanks again

 

[felixgun]

I bought my 2008 LTZ with 20k miles exactly one year ago for 34.9k and it was 38k on the dot after Tax Title and License. At the time, I got a phenomenal deal, so it's pretty comparable to your deal. This is my 2nd tahoe and I love it, my next vehicle will most definitely be a Denali though.

 

[07Burb]

They will last a long time assuming that it's properly maintained and taken care. The powerplants in them have a history of going virtually forever. If I was you, I'd research via KBB, NADA and local for sale ads to find out how much 08 LTZ's with 23k miles are going for in your area to see how much they are worth in your area. If they are in the $34k range then it's probably not that out of line.

 

[ltzhoe08]

i always wanted one.. and i feel now is my chance..she is in great shape and i take care of it..just gonna be my toy and need it ti last long time

 

[07Burb]

She'll definitely last ya as long as you take care of her

 

[ltzhoe08]

my truck is same as urs felix..color and model...only thing i had go wrong was the door locks...3 out of the 4..but thats really it

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you have any thoughts on an extended warranty?

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anyone ever buy one or dont feel need for warranty

 

[07Burb]

Isn't your current warranty 5 year 100k miles? You should have a long time before you have to worry about it. Myself, I don't get extended warranties only because of the infrequency of needing to use them. When something comes up that needs fixed I just dip into my Emergency Fund so it's kinda like a self warranty without paying another company for the same service With that said, there's nothing wrong with getting an extended warranty if you're just wanting that piece of mind.

 

[ghoster]

With that said, there's nothing wrong with getting an extended warranty if you're just wanting that piece of mind.

I ended up buying one for my wifes peace of mind. She has this strange misconception that I am going to keep a vehicle for longer than the standard warranty runs. In the last ten years I haven't kept a vehicle more than 3 years, so I don't know why she would think I would start now. Maybe its just wishful thinking on her part.

 

[ltzhoe08]

i'm more worried about the little things then major...little things warranty is only good for 3 yrs... i say this cause i had to have 3 door locks replaced..i'm sure it will add up anything else stupid happens

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and if i buy it out i do plan on having it a long time....and i just wanna thank you guys for ur opinions and time...i was on tahoeforum.com... wat a joke..you guys responed more to me in first 10 min i joined here then whloe time i was on there

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noone on tahoeforum. talks to each other..you get no help.. some random guy named shaggy sent me a message about this forum..very glad he did.. ..that other one is a waist of time if you ask me...

 

[07Burb]

...some random guy named shaggy sent me a message about this forum..very glad he did.. ..that other one is a waist of time if you ask me...

said "random guy" owns/runs runs this forum

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I ended up buying one for my wifes peace of mind. She has this strange misconception that I am going to keep a vehicle for longer than the standard warranty runs. In the last ten years I haven't kept a vehicle more than 3 years, so I don't know why she would think I would start now. Maybe its just wishful thinking on her part.

My attention span is short enough that the 2 1/2 year mark seems to be the point I get bored and am ready to move on to something different. At least with the ones I drive every day. I try to keep the wife's around longer because she doesn't care to change the often and her's are the nicer rides anyway