'08 vs '09 denali

[airbornedoc]

What is the advantage of buying an 09 versus an 08 denali yukon? I can't find any significant differences between the model years. For example, they both have the 6.2 L 6 speed transmission? Thanks. ABN

 

[mgyver1]

I bought the '08 due to the lifetime powertrain warranty. Not offered on the '09. Now on the towing package for the '09 you get the external engine oil cooler along with the tranny cooler. In the '08 it's only a tranny cooler.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

the 09 denali also has a power increase of 23 hp. Plus Flexfuel. Cooled seats, Xm traffic, BlueTooth, and power tilt steering.

 

[quikag]

auto up window too, which I think was a stupid oversight on the '07 and '08 Denali. It's a minor software change to have auto-up windows. I'd get the '09 unless there is a big cost difference on the '08. I got $16k off a new '08, so I'm happy with her, but I would like the cooled seats and auto up windows.

 

[airbornedoc]

I just asked the dealer about the lifetime powertrain warranty and they said no. The powertrain warranty is 100,000 miles and is on both the '08 and '09. ABN

 

[Rollin Thunder]

09 will also get you a better resale when you get a new one. If you trade every 5 years or so it does. But if you keep for 10 years then it does not matter really. But my vote is for 09 enless you can get a GREAT deal on an 08.

 

[Black Dog]

What is this lifetime powertrain warranty of which you speak???

 

[Rollin Thunder]

What is this lifetime powertrain warranty of which you speak???

IM confused by that too. I got a 120 b2b. But i paid 2k for it.

 

[mgyver1]

What is this lifetime powertrain warranty of which you speak???

The GM Goodwrench limited lifetime service guarantee, was told by the dealer it was only on the '08 models. It of course comes with a list a mile long of stipulations like only getting it fixed at the dealership it was bought from, etc.

 

[quikag]

The only lifetime powertrain warranty was from Chrysler. Of course, lifetime only means until they go bankrupt.