Looking for new car questions

[pgshields]

I am looking for a new car, either a 2007-2012 Escalade, Tahoe LTZ, or Yukon Denali. I am looking for one with under 100,000 miles. While I have been looking I have found it interesting that the Price for the Denali and Escalade are the lowest, and the LTZ is the most expensive. Is there a reason that the LTZ is the most expensive? Is it the demand of the LTZ?

Also I know I have read about this and looked it up, but does the maintenance cost of a escalade cost the same if I go to a non-dealer?

Also is there anything specific to look for when buying a used Escalade/Tahoe/Yukon? Thank you in advance.

 

[fiatdale]

Not sure where you are seeing Cadillacs or Denalis cheaper than LTZ Tahoes, that makes absolutely no sense. Unless you arent comparing apples to apples like an 07 Escalade and a 2011 LTZ, mileage etc.

Maintenance is all the same. Pads, Filters, etc. same.

Check and see if it has a cracked dash, as most do. They all have their own bugs just like any other vehicle, but the support group here is excellent so you shouldn't have to worry.

 

[pgshields]

My grandfather has a dealer's license, so I can get on the site (Manheim) where they get them and they are actually cheaper, apples to apples. I am not trying to be like hey I can get on that site by the way. But Yea the escalades are cheaper the the LTZ with same miles and year. Thought it was strange also.

 

[fiatdale]

I still don't think that's right after just looking:

If you can get the escalade cheaper and want the 6.2, ETC then go for it. I'd imagine condition wise they are not up to par with a similar LTZ. Just my opinion

 

[pgshields]

I was looking at a base Escalade vs LTZ which I guess isn't apples to apples.