Would you buy a new old stock 2016 Denali XL?

[Phdhusky]

If it's not vibrating or buffeting or booming, I'd say go for it.

When people mention vibration and booming they are very obvious? Have done mixed driving up to 80 and nothing other than the slight wind noise is noticed. If I can talk myself into it I’ll probably join the Denali family.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

When people mention vibration and booming they are very obvious? Have done mixed driving up to 80 and nothing other than the slight wind noise is noticed. If I can talk myself into it I’ll probably join the Denali family.

I think different people hear /feel it differently, also. I haven't done it, but based on my reading, the test I envisioned doing is to get out on open road and give it a good few minutes at steady speed in 10 mph increments throughout normal driving range. If you've truly given it goes mixed driving for an extended test drive period, I would think you'd have felt something you don't like if it existed.

 

[CMoore711]

Seems like a great deal, if you're happy with it and it's got what you want I'd buy it.

 

[JohnBClark]

Yes comes with full warranty.

They let me have it for extended test drive. The only noise I heard while on the highway was some wind like a window/door was slightly open. Very quiet but was definitely there. Is this a known problem? Wasn’t buffering.

I don’t know if it’s the same or not, but we heard a noise like you’re describing on our brand new 17 Denali XL at highway speeds. Took it to the dealer, made them sit in it with me while I drove it on the highway. It was an improper seal on one of the rearmost windows. They replaced the window and seal and we haven’t heard it again.

 

[Phdhusky]

I don’t know if it’s the same or not, but we heard a noise like you’re describing on our brand new 17 Denali XL at highway speeds. Took it to the dealer, made them sit in it with me while I drove it on the highway. It was an improper seal on one of the rearmost windows. They replaced the window and seal and we haven’t heard it again.

Thanks for this information.

I mentioned it to them and they said they would check it out when they prep the vehicle for delivery. Doubt they will hear anything...

Replacing an Infiniti QX60 with this beast, should be fun!

 

[Tahoe14]

With an issue like that you may have to take the service tech for a ride and point out what you are hearing. Good time to do this is right before the sale as they will be more eager to fix the issue.

 

[slischyn]

I'd check it for bondo and also put up on a hoist to make sure everything is straight and fasteners are unmolested. I know a dealer that sold a vehicle that had major front end damage, almost no miles, as new. Purchaser found out only because on the first oil change, the mech remembered the vehicle and said "oh,,, this is the one with all the front end damage" Dealer refunded full amount of $, only with a gag order.

 

[Phdhusky]

I'd check it for bondo and also put up on a hoist to make sure everything is straight and fasteners are unmolested. I know a dealer that sold a vehicle that had major front end damage, almost no miles, as new. Purchaser found out only because on the first oil change, the mech remembered the vehicle and said "oh,,, this is the one with all the front end damage" Dealer refunded full amount of $, only with a gag order.

Oo scary, yes they had 4 of these vehicles left over from 2016 and needed to clear them from the lot. I will defiantly check it over, the car is still in demo mode if they means anything. You think the dealer would put it on a lift and actually let me look at the undercarriage, might be an unusual request.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Oo scary, yes they had 4 of these vehicles left over from 2016 and needed to clear them from the lot. I will defiantly check it over, the car is still in demo mode if they means anything. You think the dealer would put it on a lift and actually let me look at the undercarriage, might be an unusual request.

They sure as hell will if you've got your checkbook in your hand and are ready to walk if need be.

 

[dmad1]

Go to NADA.com and look up the value for your area code. Also, look under the dash for signs of water or sand. Lots of Hurricane Harvey cars out there.