Hello all! As some may remember, I was the first member of the forum to swap in a 6.6 liter L8T into a 2015 Suburban. My ownership of that vehicle was less than ideal. I will quickly map that out, as I feel it is an important backstory and may guide the topic of discussion.
2015 Suburban w/182k miles was purchased in May 2023 for $16,500. Within 60 days, a lifter failed. During those 60 days, I noticed the transmission was VERY tired. After EXTENSIVE research, I opted to swap in the 6.6 engine w/6L90 from a 2022 Silverado 2500. It was quite the costly endeavor. All said, I spent in the neighborhood of $13,000 for the swap. Why did I spend 13k on a vehicle I only paid 16.5k for... and only booked for 10k? I still struggle to understand it. It was fun... but the absolute worst financial decision I have ever made. I lived with resentment, and the fear of another breakdown happening after spending such an absurd amount of money on the vehicle led me to sell it. Took a MASSIVE loss on the sell... but here we are.
I purchased a 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid to replace it back in August and have put 5500 miles on it thus far. Averaging 41MPG combined. It has the tech package, AWD, full digital dash, etc. Very nicely equipped and efficient vehicle. A hybrid vehicle with the CVT is such a smooth experience, but definitely an acquired taste.
With all that said... I have missed the sheer size and capability of the full size 3 row SUV, despite the lack of efficiency. To the point that I have been looking back at the GM platform, despite telling myself I wouldn't lol!
This leads me to my question... would you guys who have a 2021+ Tahoe/Yukon consider purchasing one with nearly 146k miles? I found one for what seems like a decent price. Carfax shows a transmission replacement at 65k miles. Oil changes roughly every 7k to 8k miles... but no mention of lifters ever being replaced which concerns me. Would a purchase like this be a wise/frugal decision? I sometimes tend to think that wise and frugal don't tend to mix, as that approach is what led to me buying a (unbeknownst to me) 2015 Suburban that was WELL past it's mechanical limits.
Would a 2022 Yukon XL w/146k miles qualify for any warranties that would give protection against a failing transmission/engine? Would this purchase put me into the same boat I was in before? Ideally, my thought process on budget for a vehicle is in the low to mid 30s and would like to get into the newest/nicest GM full size SUV in that price range. I am really drawn to the design of the Yukon. I am including a link to the vehicle for anyone interested in checking it out.
www.wilsoncadillac.com
2015 Suburban w/182k miles was purchased in May 2023 for $16,500. Within 60 days, a lifter failed. During those 60 days, I noticed the transmission was VERY tired. After EXTENSIVE research, I opted to swap in the 6.6 engine w/6L90 from a 2022 Silverado 2500. It was quite the costly endeavor. All said, I spent in the neighborhood of $13,000 for the swap. Why did I spend 13k on a vehicle I only paid 16.5k for... and only booked for 10k? I still struggle to understand it. It was fun... but the absolute worst financial decision I have ever made. I lived with resentment, and the fear of another breakdown happening after spending such an absurd amount of money on the vehicle led me to sell it. Took a MASSIVE loss on the sell... but here we are.
I purchased a 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid to replace it back in August and have put 5500 miles on it thus far. Averaging 41MPG combined. It has the tech package, AWD, full digital dash, etc. Very nicely equipped and efficient vehicle. A hybrid vehicle with the CVT is such a smooth experience, but definitely an acquired taste.
With all that said... I have missed the sheer size and capability of the full size 3 row SUV, despite the lack of efficiency. To the point that I have been looking back at the GM platform, despite telling myself I wouldn't lol!
This leads me to my question... would you guys who have a 2021+ Tahoe/Yukon consider purchasing one with nearly 146k miles? I found one for what seems like a decent price. Carfax shows a transmission replacement at 65k miles. Oil changes roughly every 7k to 8k miles... but no mention of lifters ever being replaced which concerns me. Would a purchase like this be a wise/frugal decision? I sometimes tend to think that wise and frugal don't tend to mix, as that approach is what led to me buying a (unbeknownst to me) 2015 Suburban that was WELL past it's mechanical limits.
Would a 2022 Yukon XL w/146k miles qualify for any warranties that would give protection against a failing transmission/engine? Would this purchase put me into the same boat I was in before? Ideally, my thought process on budget for a vehicle is in the low to mid 30s and would like to get into the newest/nicest GM full size SUV in that price range. I am really drawn to the design of the Yukon. I am including a link to the vehicle for anyone interested in checking it out.
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www.wilsoncadillac.com
