Purchase advice
#1
Purchase advice
I am looking at purchasing a 2009 Yukon Hybrid 4X4, 72,000mi for $26,000 (private party/no taxes), clean carfax.
The problem is I have set a budget of $24,000. Do you guys think this car is worth the price? What would be a good reason to forego my personal budget and splurge on this car? Thanks.
The problem is I have set a budget of $24,000. Do you guys think this car is worth the price? What would be a good reason to forego my personal budget and splurge on this car? Thanks.
#3
Re: Purchase advice
Ok!! I'm pulling the trigger on this one TOMORROW!!! Unless someone can talk me off the ledge last minute. Otherwise... pics to follow tomorrow night!
edit: Thank you evois for your input. I stayed away from the '08 models because of what I learned on this forum. Have had pretty good luck with cars over the years... hoping this one pans out too!
edit: Thank you evois for your input. I stayed away from the '08 models because of what I learned on this forum. Have had pretty good luck with cars over the years... hoping this one pans out too!
Last edited by NavyAirTraffic; 04-07-2014 at 11:10 PM.
#4
Make sure you check how it drives, if the service history is up to date in terms of oil changes(only thing needed really). You're in luck if he used Mobil I synthetic from the get go-that means many more miles ahead of you. Tranny, transaxle and differentials don't need to be changed until 100k miles. Good luck and good find. Post pics!
#5
Re: Purchase advice
No M1 synthetic! He took the car to Jiffy Lube, used a synthetic blend, and didn't even know what viscosity it required.... big BOOOOOO!! Well I GOT IT!! I averaged 18.7MPG on the 4 hour ride home (cruise control the entire way) not as good as advertised. Then in the city I averaged 25MPG (30 mins or so)!! I took the 3rd row seats out (darn they are heavy), hopefully that helps a tad.
Best part... he accepted my final offer of $25,000.
At Walmart getting M1 full synthetic. I know... Walmart, but I needed to get that old oil out of there! Straight off the highway directly to get the oil changed.
Best part... he accepted my final offer of $25,000.
At Walmart getting M1 full synthetic. I know... Walmart, but I needed to get that old oil out of there! Straight off the highway directly to get the oil changed.
Last edited by NavyAirTraffic; 07-10-2014 at 05:20 PM.