What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[the_tool_man]

Yet, people still flock to them to gamble $70-$100K+.

Yeah, and I'm thankful for those people. That way, after a few years, when they depreciate to an affordable level, I can get one. My first full size SUV, a 2002 Expedition, I got 3 years old for exactly 1/3 of sticker price. That was special circumstances, that probably won't converge again. My Yukon was 6 years old at a little over 1/3 sticker. But still you gotta love depreciation.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah, and I'm thankful for those people. That way, after a few years, when they depreciate to an affordable level, I can get one. My first full size SUV, a 2002 Expedition, I got 3 years old for exactly 1/3 of sticker price. That was special circumstances, that probably won't converge again. My Yukon was 6 years old at a little over 1/3 sticker. But still you gotta love depreciation.

I’ve always believed in letting someone else absorb the huge amount of depreciation that happens in the first year or two. The best deal I got was when I bought my daughter a Cruze that was less than a year old and had less than 2000 miles on it. Somebody bought it and decided they wanted something different so they traded it in. I got it for 1/3 less than the new ones on the lot and it had a bunch of extras that the original buyer ordered it with.

 

[pwtr02ss]

I remember you going through this. Actually, I tried to find that returned stapler in the Amazon Warehouse but someone else had already scooped it up.

I think the cracking is from the plastic aging and the unsupported areas failing. The plastic offgases as it ages and I suspect the dark areas around the cracks of yours was from exposure. I suggested Wade trying fix his since it was the first crack and (I believe) his is parked inside. So, I'm under the impression that his plastic is in much better shape, molecularly. But, with the type of plastic that it is, it will continue to get brittle. Ideal conditions (minimal exposure to harsh vibrations, UV, temperature extremes, etc.) slow down the decay, but it'll still eventually happen.

The cracks I epoxied have stayed just as they were almost four years later. But, I've got plenty of newer ones that make it not worth trying to fix any more. I still have my new dash in the shipping box. I guess I'll put it back on the '08's radar since it doesn't look like I'm getting another Tahoe.

If you decide to not swap that dash in, lmk and I'll give your money back since I bought the one that wasn't revised...

 

[MajorJakkov]

Depreciation of newer vehicles is probably fairly low at the moment with the microchip shortage and inflation. I could sell my duramax for $10k+ more today than I paid for it brand new in 2019

 

[Rocket Man]

Depreciation of newer vehicles is probably fairly low at the moment with the microchip shortage and inflation. I could sell my duramax for $10k+ more today than I paid for it brand new in 2019

Yeah but you can’t buy another so what’s the point. My daughter asked me what I paid for hers because Carmax made an offer but I told her to go see what she could buy to replace it and she wised up. All those who buy at today’s inflated prices are going to get hit with enormous depreciation once the chip shortage gets caught up. It will balance out eventually. There’s gonna be a lot of upside down loans in the future.

 

[the_tool_man]

Yeah but you can’t buy another so what’s the point. My daughter asked me what I paid for hers because Carmax made an offer but I told her to go see what she could buy to replace it and she wised up. All those who buy at today’s inflated prices are going to get hit with enormous depreciation once the chip shortage gets caught up. It will balance out eventually. There’s gonna be a lot of upside down loans in the future.

It's just like the housing market in my area. It's an incredibly good time to sell. But then you're just on the other side of the equation when you buy. Unless you're relocating, or you already own your next house, there's no motive to cash out.

 

[Doubeleive]

after 3 years she's finally breaking in nicely

 

[iamdub]

If you decide to not swap that dash in, lmk and I'll give your money back since I bought the one that wasn't revised...

Sure thing. But, the only way it's not going in my '08 is if I sell or total it or if I die or am otherwise incapacitated.

 

[Rocket Man]

Sure thing. But, the only way it's not going in my '08 is if I sell or total it or if I die or am otherwise incapacitated.

Well let’s hope if anything it’s the first and not the other 3.

 

[justchecking]

My last full regular day of work was yesterday. I am going to replace the seal at the oil cooler take off. It's weeping a little, I tried tightening the bolts a little but to no avail. It doesn't really need replaced but I am going to do it anyway. Does anyone have an opinion over the OEM or Felpro? I am also going to replace the driver's side glass and regulator. The glass has a couple of minor scratches and it rattles a bit. The scratches may be from when the previous owners were locked out or possibly someone tried to break in. That doesn't really need replaced either but I am going to do that anyway I think.
At 111,000 miles is there anything else I may want to do even though it may not need it?