Looking at 2009 Denali

[Fosscore]

Blackbear tune is for sure worth it. Custom tuned to what you want especially if you do the in person tune. Cost is approx. $350 last I remembered, but you can email them direct for that info and when and where they will be.

Here is my BB tune write up for my 06 Tahoe in my build thread to give you some idea. Scroll down near the bottom of the page.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/fosscores-2006-tahoe-build-thread.65729/page-8

 

[03_GMC]

Blackbear tune is for sure worth it.

Custom tuned to what you want especially if you do the in person tune.

Cost is approx. $350 last I remembered, but you can email them direct for that info and when and where they will be.

Here is my BB tune write up for my 06 Tahoe in my build thread to give you some idea. Scroll down near the bottom of the page.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/fosscores-2006-tahoe-build-thread.65729/page-8

Unfortunately from the little bit of research I have done, now with the 6 speed trans you can't program it the same way. I believe now you need an autocal or efilive unit to load the tune onto and then flash the vehicle. Everything together I believe is around $5-600. But I heard it is still well worth the money. I plan on doing it at some point.

 

[Fosscore]

Good info and you might be right.

Definitely be worth an email to get the low down from BB. But either way, that custom tune especially in the bigger motor can open a few things up.

 

[DonnyJones]

I saw this today.

http://www.icarschicago.com/web/used/GMC-Yukon-2008-Skokie-Illinois/33466015/

Seems like a great deal. Would like to see carfax before I took the trip down there though.

Anyone ever heard of this company before?

 

[03_GMC]

I saw this today.

http://www.icarschicago.com/web/used/GMC-Yukon-2008-Skokie-Illinois/33466015/

Seems like a great deal. Would like to see carfax before I took the trip down there though.

Anyone ever heard of this company before?

I haven't heard of them but I'm not from around there. The only thing I see that it needs is new wheels. Those are the most ugly wheels GM ever made after the 90's, I would have fired the person that designed those thinking they looked good and complimented the niceness of a Denali.

 

[jyi786]

Stay far away from those fly by night dealers. There's usually major issues with the vehicles they sell.

 

[DonnyJones]

I found a few more options that would pay for me to go look at. None of them are super close and would be a bit of a drive, so I would probably pick the best one of the bunch and go look at it.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ctd/5912412825.html

No carfax on this one. Dealer site also doesn't give much more information. Would have to contact and get report pulled.

http://www.billkaybuickgmc.com/Vehi...D_4dr_1500_Denali-Downers_Grove-IL/2896449363

Craigslist ad says 25,900 on the listing. Looks like a 1 owner with a clean carfax. Also pictures look like it was nicely cared for. Has wrap on DVD screen and a couple other places.

http://www.thegmdealer.com/VehicleDetails/used-2010-GMC-Yukon_XL-Denali-Saukville-WI/2897074073

Carfax shows 2 very minor damage reports. Both state they happen in a parking lot and vehicle bumped into a parked car.

http://www.mandimotors.com/2007-gmc...ke=GMC&type=Used&sold=Available&no_display=1&

Last one has my curiosity the most. Carfax shows clean, no accidents and 1 owner. Vehicle only has 59,000 miles on it and listed for 21,495.

Its a 2007 and has everything but the cooled seats that I like.

 

[jyi786]

I found a few more options that would pay for me to go look at. None of them are super close and would be a bit of a drive, so I would probably pick the best one of the bunch and go look at it.

After the hell I went through trying to find mine, let me try and help.

What are your criteria? Just low price? I honestly would not even consider anything that was in any kind of reported accident, nor from a dealer that doesn't provide Carfax; in this day and age, every single one provides it, so it means probably something to hide.

 

[03_GMC]

The '07 looks like it would fit your needs pretty well. It went to dealer regularly and had recalls taken care of. Just decide how important AC seats are. Like we have said before finding some more room in the budget and spending a little more may be best but patience will pay off.

 

[jyi786]

The '07 looks like it would fit your needs pretty well. It went to dealer regularly and had recalls taken care of. Just decide how important AC seats are. Like we have said before finding some more room in the budget and spending a little more may be best but patience will pay off.

For me, one of the reasons I made sure that I went with the truck that has ventilated seats. It's important to me.