Need help with Yukon XL Denali or Suburban 2500 purchase

[Matt_]

Found a 2004 Yukon XL 2500 SLT 8.1L with 140k miles (1 owner). Probably gonna check it out this week.... that's one vehicle that won't flinch at a small lift, 33s, and towing 7k lol

 

[dirtyoldman]

I want!!!!

DO IT!!!!!

 

[NMRam]

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/670776080/overview/


I don't know if the link will work (this computer won't let me use the insert link button) but here's one in Dallas.


If you wanted a 1500, I know a guy selling a '12 with 33k miles here locally...looks brand new!

I saw that one in Dallas... has a bit much done to it which always makes me question previous owners reason for selling.

Is the 2012 a Denali XL???

making them less rare and dropping value

If you plan to keep the Suburban 2500 'til 200k miles, what's it matter if the value drops "quicker" in the meantime?

probably wasn't going to do much offroading with the jeep near term anyways....

Believe me, I've been in the "ehhhh, I can get something else later to do that in" boat. I'm kinda there right now, if I'm 100% honest. BUT... I'm going to ask you a couple of questions an uncle recently asked me when I mentioned a particular scenario to him.

Can you afford to keep it?

Does it make you happy / bring a smile to your face (when you use it the way it's intended)?

If both of those are yes, keep what makes you happy.




Oh, yeah! I did some searches and I'm not seeing anything promising about a 17/18 Suburban 2500.

For value dropping, it only matters in the sense that I won't be towing this year, and maybe next year at the earliest. So if I don't need the tow capacity yet, it might be worth waiting.

The Jeep vs YDXL is as complicated as choosing between the hot crazy bitch who's a freak in bed and the good looking nice chic who's dependable all around.... not an easy answer.

It is just a regular 2012 Suburban 1500 LTZ...No 6.2 here!!! LOL

 

[NMRam]

Found a 2004 Yukon XL 2500 SLT 8.1L with 140k miles (1 owner). Probably gonna check it out this week.... that's one vehicle that won't flinch at a small lift, 33s, and towing 7k lol

8.1 is a beast, I had one in a work truck a few years ago...mileage was not so bueno, though...8-9 empty and 5-6 towing!!!

 

[Matt_]

I was getting excited about owing a beast like that.... buddy checked the truck out for me since its a 2hr drive away. Has some issues, so not as excited. Might check it out on my way home from vacation in 2 weeks if its still there, but looks like the search continues

 

[daddy]

I was getting excited about owing a beast like that.... buddy checked the truck out for me since its a 2hr drive away. Has some issues, so not as excited. Might check it out on my way home from vacation in 2 weeks if its still there, but looks like the search continues

Justin designed a twin-turbo kit for his 8.1

Does that pique your interest any?

 

[drperry]

I was getting excited about owing a beast like that.... buddy checked the truck out for me since its a 2hr drive away. Has some issues, so not as excited. Might check it out on my way home from vacation in 2 weeks if its still there, but looks like the search continues

Justin designed a twin-turbo kit for his 8.1

Does that pique your interest any?

It should! That would be a beast.

 

[Matt_]

They ended up selling the 8.1 that my buddy checked out... not heart broken, more will come along. All I have to do is wait another month for the gas tax increase to go into effect in NJ and no one will want to keep their 11mph guzzlers!

 

[drperry]

The 8.1 averages better than a same year 6.0

 

[Matt_]

Just had a 2011 2500 pop up at a local dealer.... have to go check it out, but damn these things are all priced a few thousand above bluebook. I really am not looking forward to a big monthly payment!