Used high mileage Yukon vs Tahoe

[Kgee]

Hello I’m new to this forum. Also this will be my first time owning a SUV. I’ve had my eye on 2 trucks one being 2008 Yukon Slt 2wd fully loaded moon roof captain seats etc 5.3 motor @ 193k miles Dealer wants $10k
Also I found a 2010 Tahoe Lt Leather seats 2nd row Bench seat No moonroof @ 160k miles $10k Private Firm on price
Also 2008 Yukon Denali 6.2 motor fully loaded with Goodies @177k miles dealer wants $10k … Which one should I consider I am on the west coast prices are high for these Tahoe & yukon

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum. All of 'em are at $10k. What strikes your fancy? Do have your heart set on 2wd or 4wd? Which engine? Exterior and interior conditions?

 

[Kgee]

Yea all of them are the same price , I like fully loaded all 3 are pretty clean inside and out, I’m not necessarily using the vehicle for off reading so 2wd wouldn’t be a issue , it will be used accordingly for grocery shopping etc maybe a few times out of state 400 miles max So truck wouldn’t be a daily for the most part

 

[Kgee]

Or Am I better off just spending $13k- $15k on Lower mileage Yukon and or Tahoe .. and have better chances of healthy Engine & transmission ??

 

[91RS]

You don't want the 5.3L. Oil consumption is pretty much a guarantee due to the crappy piston rings they used unless you can find one that had the pistons replaced. Get the 6.2L in a Denali or Escalade. They don't even have AFM in 07-09 so that significantly reduces the possibility of lifter failure (they can still pit the roller or cam surface) but the 6.2L didn't get the low tension rings and therefore had significantly less oil consumption issues. Yes, the 6.2L has terrible fuel economy and needs Premium but that's a small price to pay to avoid the oil consumption issues of the 5.3L which will need new pistons and rings to fix at a minimum cost of $5k.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Hello I’m new to this forum. Also this will be my first time owning a SUV. I’ve had my eye on 2 trucks one being 2008 Yukon Slt 2wd fully loaded moon roof captain seats etc 5.3 motor @ 193k miles Dealer wants $10k
Also I found a 2010 Tahoe Lt Leather seats 2nd row Bench seat No moonroof @ 160k miles $10k Private Firm on price
Also 2008 Yukon Denali 6.2 motor fully loaded with Goodies @177k miles dealer wants $10k … Which one should I consider I am on the west coast prices are high for these Tahoe & yukon

Make sure to have it checked out from top to bottom by a good independent mechanic and try to get service records. I do not have a issue with high mileage vehicles as long as it was serviced regularly.

 

[Tahoe14]

If you have not driven them then that would be the first thing I would do. Check overall condition and see if there are any problems. Take your time, look at interior, exterior, all knobs buttons, tires, brakes, check them with a fine tooth comb and make sure everything works. I would then pick out the one I liked best.

 

[Fless]

Make sure to have it checked out from top to bottom by a good independent mechanic and try to get service records. I do not have a issue with high mileage vehicles as long as it was serviced regularly.

x2 on the inspection. Check them out in person first, rule out any that aren't what you want, and have the target of your affection go through a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic.

EDIT: the inspection will give you some negotiating points.

 

[91RS]

Not these days it won’t. They’ll tell you to hit the road because they know the next guy will probably buy it.

 

[Kgee]

Not these days it won’t. They’ll tell you to hit the road because they know the next guy will probably buy it.

Which is true , everybody is pretty firm on the price now days unfortunately.. Now days Negotiable means they only want to discount $200 if that