Need Advice on a Tahoe???

[kennys223]

I looking into a 03 Chevy Tahoe Z71. It has 107k miles. The dealership is selling it for $14,500. What do you guys think?

What should I look into before purchasing? What can I observe myself by looking at it?

What should I know about the vehicle since it is over 100k miles? Do I need any major maintenance done to it? Take it to a dealership to get serviced?

Any help is much appreciated on this.

 

[swtz71]

03 with 107K for $14.500 seems a bit much.
what kind of condition is it in?

 

[adzam]

I agree that $14,500 seems a little high. I was curious though so I looked it up on kbb.com. I have no idea what kind of shape its in or what options, but in "excellent" condition the retail value of a pretty base model 4wd is around $13,500.

I would shop around...

 

[kennys223]

From what I observed from inside out. Inside is really clean. Leather seats are all in one piece, no rips or tears. It rides pretty smooth. No loud noises from the engine. I am trying to find out if it was serviced at 100k.

What else should I pay attention too?

 

[redemn93]

you can buy that around here for $10-11k.

 

[KrautBurner]

that's not a bad price for here where I live.


I feel I got a good deal on my 01' Tahoe LT leather 4x4
$10,500 with 83K miles

I would have paid more for newer and Z71

 

[kennys223]

I currently live in Georgia. Are there any major services or problems for this vehicle after 100k miles??

 

[KrautBurner]

no major "Service items"

as with any vehicle, even a well maintained vehicle
the suspensions start to wear out
as well as the weakest part of the tahoe is the auto transmission

 

[oak510_tahoe]

In Cali my 2005 Tahoe with 76k 4WD 5.3L Leather $14500

That seems a bit high to me, but it depends on your area.

 

[Physh1]

I just picked up a loaded LT 4x4 with a few more miles that that for 10k (cali truck). It's immaculate for the year and mileage. I think 12k for the one you're looking at is fair and reasonable.

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