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Question about buying a 2011 Tahoe
Posted on 7/25/16 at 10:46 am
Posted on 7/25/16 at 10:46 am
I went and test drove a 2011 Chevy Tahoe LT with 96k miles at a dealership. It is a one owner, accident free vehicle and they are asking $24,865. I like it, but I'm hesitant to buy a used vehicle with no warranty for this much. I want a full size SUV that I can eventually tow with and the wife prefers Tahoes and Yukons. I've followed Will Cover's guide and checked most of the resources online, but I'd like the opinion of you guys.
So with that:
How is the reliability on these?
Is this priced right? Realistically, I would like an OTD price of $23,000 if possible.
So with that:
How is the reliability on these?
Is this priced right? Realistically, I would like an OTD price of $23,000 if possible.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 11:00 am to Hermit Crab
There is one that looks similar to this:
Posted on 7/25/16 at 11:07 am to Flipadelphia
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2011 Chevy Tahoe LT with 96k
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$24,865
No fricking way. Maybe an LTZ for that price, that's way too much for a 2011 LT. I looked at a certified 2012 Suburban LT with 77k miles for $23k about a year ago. The one you're looking at is way overpriced.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 11:09 am to Hermit Crab
Mine is cracked like that!!!
Posted on 7/25/16 at 11:46 am to LNCHBOX
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The one you're looking at is way overpriced.
That's kind of what I figured, any idea what a good OTD price would be? I would actually prefer a Suburban or Yukon XL so I may just keep looking.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 11:48 am to Flipadelphia
Can you post the VIN number?
Posted on 7/25/16 at 11:56 am to Flipadelphia
I have a 2011 with about 60k miles on it. It's an LT. Not going to lie, it hasn't lived up to the price tag. I had the cracked dash (which was replaced under warranty). I've had a few things go out wayyyy too early (changing a daytime running lamp is a BITCH). I've got the paint coming off the buttons for the AC and radio. Good bit a rattling. And we treat the vehicle pretty well. I'm not surprised to see the price around there when a new one is going to cost you 50k, but I think I'm shying away from them for my next purchase (even if they have updated). And I've always driven chevy.
This post was edited on 7/25/16 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:03 pm to Coach Guidry
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Can you post the VIN number?
1GNSCBE02BR207936
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:03 pm to Flipadelphia
Price seems a little much. I paid $22500 for an 07 LT 4 years back with about 80k on it.
Dash was cracked in mine in the same place and also above the steering wheel, that can cause some rattling issues. You can get a dash cover on ebay for between $100-200.
Learn how to clean the throttle body and that can save you some money down the road. Chevy has an issue with that on a lot of their trucks.
Dash was cracked in mine in the same place and also above the steering wheel, that can cause some rattling issues. You can get a dash cover on ebay for between $100-200.
Learn how to clean the throttle body and that can save you some money down the road. Chevy has an issue with that on a lot of their trucks.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:09 pm to KG6
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KG6
Thanks for the input. I know that we want a full size SUV that we can use for towing a camper/boat in the future. The wife likes the GM ones but I'm open to any. I'm a Toyota guy (we both have 4runners right now: a 2002 and 2004). I wouldn't mind a Sequoia or even a Nissan Armada.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:12 pm to trux83LSU
They are high. Im thinking you'd want to be around 20k-20.5k for a selling price.
Its not decoding with the VIN, but does it have any special package on it?
Its not decoding with the VIN, but does it have any special package on it?
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:14 pm to Coach Guidry
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does it have any special package on it?
Not that I can tell. It has leather seats and 2nd row bucket seats. Other than that, it seems pretty standard for an LT.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:44 pm to Flipadelphia
I sold a 2007 Yukon SLT3 4x4 that was totally loaded last October with 135,000 miles for $14k. It sat for nearly a month with no bites at KBB suggested private party ($16.5k). 2007 was likely the worst year mechanically for GM trucks (bankruptcy) and mine was no exception. I replaced both exterior mirror motors ($1k), axle bearings etc. ($1500), cracked leather driver's seat ($200), and lots of other goofy shite you'd think would last longer. Hell, every time I took it in the shop they told me the upper & lower ball joints were shot (~$700).
I say all this not to scare you off the truck, as the drivetrain seems to be solid and they can last forever if you maintain them, but to suggest that you get in-depth maintenance records.
You're in a real catch22 with your search: traditional banks will finance a 2011 with 96k miles for $25k but wouldn't touch a 2007 with 135,000 miles for half that.
I say all this not to scare you off the truck, as the drivetrain seems to be solid and they can last forever if you maintain them, but to suggest that you get in-depth maintenance records.
You're in a real catch22 with your search: traditional banks will finance a 2011 with 96k miles for $25k but wouldn't touch a 2007 with 135,000 miles for half that.
This post was edited on 7/25/16 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 7/25/16 at 12:54 pm to GaryMyMan
Pretty high mileage. The nickel and diming has likely already started.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 1:13 pm to Flipadelphia
I used to tow a boat with the Tahoe. Worked well enough (smaller boat). I really like the look of the vehicle and it's not the worst thing in the world. Everything has been minor for sure. But all the minor shite added together makes me question why they price them so high. I will say I've never had a lick of trouble with the drive train. It's all small cosmetic stuff.
When I bought this one, I looked at used and tried to spend about 10k to get me over for few years. Even looking at old body styles (2006 and older) with higher mileage (80-100k), everything was like 15k. Since then the new price has gone up significantly, and this body style isn't quite an "old looking" style yet. I could see them asking in the 20's for a 5 year old vehicle. I just don't think it's worth it.
When I bought this one, I looked at used and tried to spend about 10k to get me over for few years. Even looking at old body styles (2006 and older) with higher mileage (80-100k), everything was like 15k. Since then the new price has gone up significantly, and this body style isn't quite an "old looking" style yet. I could see them asking in the 20's for a 5 year old vehicle. I just don't think it's worth it.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 1:16 pm to KG6
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I've had a few things go out wayyyy too early (changing a daytime running lamp is a BITCH).
In-laws just bought a certified 2013 Yukon XL Denali with 42k miles a couple months ago. It just spent 4 days at the dealer due to half the electronics just stopping working. They're good looking vehicles, but I'd shy away from them just based off that and stuff I've read from you and others. Also, a friend of theirs 2012 Yukon XL apparently caught on fire due to some faulty electronics. That kind of stuff is scary considering they have them to move small children.
The Expedition is lacking in features comparatively, but you don't see as many of those kinds of stories (but they also sell way less of them, so have to take that with a grain of salt).
Posted on 7/25/16 at 1:42 pm to LNCHBOX
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The Expedition is lacking in features comparatively, but you don't see as many of those kinds of stories
Before we bought this, we toyed with the idea of buying an older SUV for a few years and then getting something new. Shopping used really showed me how much SUV's kept their value.
But driving Expeditions and Tahoes, I felt like the Tahoes held up much better than the Fords. Now this isn't saying anything for models since 2011. This was more like 2005ish year models being test driven 6 or 7 years later. I will have to say that a King Ranch expedition has an amazing interior.
Posted on 7/25/16 at 2:37 pm to KG6
Good luck, Robinson Brothers sells new vehicles at volume prices (like us), but makes their $ on used, so if you get them to move even a $1,000, you are lucky.
I just took in a 2009 Yukon from my neighbor 2 weekends ago. Has 105k miles, family vehicles, but he took care of the maintence on it. Were asking $20995 but I can work on it, if you are interested. Email under my profile
I just took in a 2009 Yukon from my neighbor 2 weekends ago. Has 105k miles, family vehicles, but he took care of the maintence on it. Were asking $20995 but I can work on it, if you are interested. Email under my profile
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