New to GM, need advice

[INeedMoreRoom]

I've been looking for a '04-'06 Suburban for a few months now to accommodate my growing family. I've been looking for a black Z71, but have come across a white 05 Yukon XL Denali - rather have "true" 4x4, but like the price and milage. I already know a few things to look out for and have a few projects in mind.
The first thing I want to do is level it - raise the front, not lower the rear. I can't tell the best way to go about that. What else do I need to look out for?

 

[Bombsquad85]

I have an 01 tahoe and a 05 denali i love the denali way more
Trying to sell my tahoe at the moment.

I only drive the denali you won't regret it the awd is awesome

 

[MrBalll]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Joshto the forum from Georgia Dawg country, and congrats on your purchase. There will be plenty on this site to answer your needs. Good luck an post some pics soon.
David g.......

 

[O5Denali]

Depends whats the mileage on the unit? The autoride, if not replaced recently (within 2-3 years) I would delete it for the bilstein 5100s. You could try cranking the stock keys if you're not changing the rear.

 

[INeedMoreRoom]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

Thanks. Searched for a lot of that info, but didn't see this.

As far as replaced autoride, I doubt it's been replaced. How could I tell?
So a standard torsion twist/crank will work? I should only need an inch or two.

Also looking at digital fit mats like Weathertech. I've had Weathertech and Maxliner in my wife's cars; preferred the Weathertech mats, preferred the Maxliner price.
I want as much coverage as possible. Does the cargo liner "behind the second row" accomodate the third row? It looks like there are cutouts for the 3rd for hardware, but I can't tell from pictures what will cover the most floor.

 

[INeedMoreRoom]

Finally got a chance to actually drive the Yukon and saw more that I hated than loved. Looks like a previous owner liked his music more than he liked cleaning; wires run everywhere, holes drilled (poorly) in the rear doors (I guess for tweeters), small amp tucked under dash, but oddly enough, all with stock nav radio...and NOT stock overhead dvd, some cheap looking aftermarket unit. Nasty carpet all through and cracked seats up front, but could probably clean the rears to my satisfaction. Oh, and I've got to tear off a slightly crooked dash kit!
Trying to weigh cost and time of fixing and replacing stuff versus scrapping this option and looking for another. Bare minimum, I'd want to replace the front seat covers, all carpet, and headliner, clean all other seats and look for a factory overhead screen.
So how do I decide where to draw the line between "fun project truck" and "not worth the trouble"? I pretty much decided against it yesterday, but the more I think about it, the more I'm reconsidering.
New front seat covers (can I even get the two tone?) $
New carpet (or pro cleaned) $240+
New headliner $?
Do I find a factory overhead DVD or aftermarket for a bigger screen? I know some integrate with factory stuff.
Asking $6950 for a '05 XL Denali with 158K. I'm sure I can negotiate down, but don't know how much.
Experienced opinions?
This is all barring a once-over from an actual mechanic. If nothing's wrong there, I'll still plan on a $200-$300 fluid change and tune up.

 

[adventurenali92]

158 on a 2005 isn’t all that bad. Seat covers are pretty easy to replace. I replaced my drivers seat lower cushion and got my two tone tan cover on eBay. It wasn’t that expensive. Carpets can be shampooed, or replaced, same with headliner, the over head screen can be replaced. There are plenty of options on that. It’s up to you to decide whether or not you want to take the time to fix it to your standards, and if it’s in good shape mechanically would be the deciding factor.

 

[Bombsquad85]

My carpet is filthy and a couple little things here and there. I find enjoyment in cleaning my vehicles up to my standards and taking something that was abused and making it right. I have similar issues to what you have but I find it worth it to fix. I paid a little more for mine but have only100k miles

 

[Tonyrodz]

As long as it's in good shape mechanically, and they go lower on the price, I think it's a good deal. You could always find the interior replacement parts online or in a jy.