Input on Denali Requested

[913]

Hey everyone, new member here, I am going to look at an '06 Yukon XL Denali tomorrow. It's loaded with about 54k on the odo. The pictures look clean, black with tan interior, the asking price is $23k. I figured I'd ask the opinions of folks who know these vehicles better than me.

Anything to look out for? Thoughts?

TIA,
Dane

 

[vjr021]

drive it at 35-45 mph with steady throttle inputs, listen for grinding on th front end..

also check for clunking when in/out of gear put in R, then back to D see if it clunks.

with that low of miles there shouldn't be much wrong.

 

[Narco]

price seems kinda high

 

[pittmanb8]

As long as it is in great condition (which a 2006 Denali should be). Sounds like a pretty good deal. I got my '04 Yukon XL Denali w/ 33k miles this summer for $17,500. So your is slighter higher mileage but newer. I would say low $20s (ie $20k-23k) is a good deal.

Might be worth taking to a mechanic to look it over. Like said before, check clunking in gears, grinding / moaning in the front end, make sure the air ride suspension work (ie compressor comes on), ALL automatic a/c controls (heat and cool), etc. These things are expensive to replace so best to make sure it all works before you purchase.

 

[BlackDenali]

Air-ride, Hubs, All Electronics, Transmission are problem areas but the price seems kinda high. I'd offer around $18k and if not keep looking

 

[jdpromo33]

nice low miles though. I'm guessing its probably in great shape.

 

[913]

Thanks for the info guys, we drove it this afternoon, it was in decent shape, normal wear and tear. The comp (unless it was reset recently) only showed 500-someodd hours on the engine.

But the wind noise from the windshield was horrendous.... After driving that I drove an '07 Denali XL with about 48k on the odo. MUCH nicer, but about 10k more.

I think I am going to look for a 4x4 tahoe or yukon with leather. Keep the price down a bit.

 

[Repo503]

Odd I've never really noticed much wind noise from the windshield...occasionally from the side mirrors.

 

[Yuk_Nali_6.0]

Never heard of that either.

 

[BlackDenali]

But the wind noise from the windshield was horrendous

Never heard/noticed this complaint.....

Are you sure it wasn't coming from the antenna