Possible new Denali/tahoe

[DonnyJones]

If your comfortable with it, then go for it. As long as your happy with the deal you get. How far under are you on your current car?

Your saying after trade in, and 3k down that gets you to 15k? Dear god no lol

LOL no, sorry I stated that wrong.

We owe just under 13k on our car. Its worth about 10 to 10,500, so the 3k were putting down basically wipes out our negative equity and puts us "EVEN" for lack of a better term.

So the sticker price on a car would be the price we pay, the extra 3k would no longer be added to the price.

So its listed for 14995. the price for us out the door is 15,000 with tax, title, etc.

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I am still looking around though. Would it be better to look into the 07+'s.

Been looking at escalade's more as of lately.

Found this deal on an 2004

http://www.capitalmotorcompany.com/2004-Cadillac-Escalade-ESV-8-Passenger-Luxury-SUV-wDVD-Entertainment-Navigation-Eau-Claire-Wisconsin-54703/5499952

Although I would prefer the 05+ as they already come with the elec fan and such. Couple of other added options as well.

Any recommendations on a good year? Stick with Tahoes? Escalades? Yukons?

Im open to options and ideas. I've owned all foreign cars up to this point. So this is my first large american car/SUV

 

[DonnyJones]

Found a few more options. Thoughts?

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5030474048.html

Found this for 5 grand

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/637526920/overview/#1

http://madison.craigslist.org/ctd/5046549631.html

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/5037533920.html

 

[YukonXL04]

Those are all good options lol

 

[DonnyJones]

Found a couple more options that I'm looking into...... Would like to get your opinions on them.

http://www.mirsbergersalesandservice.com/2007-cadillac-escalade-awd-2xm%7Cap.html

http://www.mirsbergersalesandservice.com/2005-gmc-yukon-denali-xl-4x4-truck-4DA%7Cap.html

http://www.mirsbergersalesandservice.com/2007-gmc-yukon-denali-xl-awd-suv-1K1%7Cap.html

http://www.ultimateridesinc.com/2008_Cadillac_Escalade_Appleton_WI_255066027.veh#

http://www.ultimateridesinc.com/2005_Cadillac_Escalade_Madison_WI_252651578.veh#

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/5072395197.html

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5064400029.html

Sorry if it's a bit to go through, just looking for advice and opinions from other owners. This seems to be the best place to get information from.

 

[mmeachem]

Found a couple more options that I'm looking into...... Would like to get your opinions on them.

http://www.mirsbergersalesandservice.com/2007-cadillac-escalade-awd-2xm|ap.html

http://www.mirsbergersalesandservice.com/2005-gmc-yukon-denali-xl-4x4-truck-4DA|ap.html

http://www.mirsbergersalesandservice.com/2007-gmc-yukon-denali-xl-awd-suv-1K1|ap.html

http://www.ultimateridesinc.com/2008_Cadillac_Escalade_Appleton_WI_255066027.veh#

http://www.ultimateridesinc.com/2005_Cadillac_Escalade_Madison_WI_252651578.veh#

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/5072395197.html

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5064400029.html

Sorry if it's a bit to go through, just looking for advice and opinions from other owners. This seems to be the best place to get information from.

It depends on whether you want the regular sized body style or strech versions. With the third row up in the regular body style, storage is minimal. Do you want the 5.3 or 6.0/6.2. Nav/entertainment or no?


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[DonnyJones]

It depends on whether you want the regular sized body style or strech versions. With the third row up in the regular body style, storage is minimal. Do you want the 5.3 or 6.0/6.2. Nav/entertainment or no?


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The 5.3 would be nice for gas mileage is all I can see. What about repair costs? Or availability in junk yard compared to 6.0 and 6.2? The extra power for towing Is nice and I like the deeper exhaust tone it gives

Nav is nice because it has the back up camera built in for the wife. Well on the newer models. We do have a nice gps unit and I have a nice aftermarket screen with nav so it's not a huge deal breaker to me either way. It's cool to have.

Did player would be nice for the kids on long trips or car rides.

I like the long versions for the added storage, my wife not so much. She nervous about driving something so big. Hence I said back up cam would be nice. Sh could get use to it although.

Basically just looking for a solid vehicle with lower miles. Third row and leather is a must. Would prefer captains chairs in middle. DVD player a nice plus.

I like denalis for all the convenience options really. Newer style with power lift gate and power folding seats in back are nice.

 

[mmeachem]

The 5.3 would be nice for gas mileage is all I can see. What about repair costs? Or availability in junk yard compared to 6.0 and 6.2? The extra power for towing Is nice and I like the deeper exhaust tone it gives

Nav is nice because it has the back up camera built in for the wife. Well on the newer models. We do have a nice gps unit and I have a nice aftermarket screen with nav so it's not a huge deal breaker to me either way. It's cool to have.

Did player would be nice for the kids on long trips or car rides.

I like the long versions for the added storage, my wife not so much. She nervous about driving something so big. Hence I said back up cam would be nice. Sh could get use to it although.

Basically just looking for a solid vehicle with lower miles. Third row and leather is a must. Would prefer captains chairs in middle. DVD player a nice plus.

I like denalis for all the convenience options really. Newer style with power lift gate and power folding seats in back are nice.

From hearing that you should look for a NNBS Suburban LTZ - Denali XL or Escalade ESV (2007 and up)

For exhaust tone you could get a muffler welded to get the 6.2 sound if you get a Suburban.

All of those should have backup cam - dvd - many used have captains chairs - some come with dvd so look around. I'd look for cheapest with lowest mileage.

Look for rust on the undercarriage - drive with windows down no radio for part of test drive(for noises) - open hood while running - check body lines for gaps - moisture in carpet - tires for life

Ask for a service record if available too

 

[DonnyJones]

From hearing that you should look for a NNBS Suburban LTZ - Denali XL or Escalade ESV (2007 and up)

For exhaust tone you could get a muffler welded to get the 6.2 sound if you get a Suburban.

All of those should have backup cam - dvd - many used have captains chairs - some come with dvd so look around. I'd look for cheapest with lowest mileage.

Look for rust on the undercarriage - drive with windows down no radio for part of test drive(for noises) - open hood while running - check body lines for gaps - moisture in carpet - tires for life

Ask for a service record if available too

Awesome information thanks.

While I love the new per denalis and escalades, they still seem to catch a premium. Prices are a bit high.

That is why I was looking at older styles. I heard pac made an adapter for stock navigation that turned it into a backup camera screen also? Although it was pricey.

I was looking at 05 and up as that's when they started having the e fans stock, at least on the escalades.

 

[mmeachem]

Awesome information thanks.



While I love the new per denalis and escalades, they still seem to catch a premium. Prices are a bit high.



That is why I was looking at older styles. I heard pac made an adapter for stock navigation that turned it into a backup camera screen also? Although it was pricey.



I was looking at 05 and up as that's when they started having the e fans stock, at least on the escalades.

Oh well than look for a Suburban LTZ - you can look for all just take time and widen your search area maybe


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