MilesNauticus
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Okay, I know everybody on here has seen this post 1000 times from other people. So please don't be too hard on me. I have owned probably too many vehicles over the, a couple of those being Silverados and Sierras and I've always loved them but recently my wife and I have been looking at Tahoes. More or less she has and she loves them. Problem is our financial situation is tight right now so I had to sale my 2013 Jeep to buy something cheaper. Here's the deal, she loves the Tahoe but ONLY the 2007 and up. Ive found a couple 2007 and newer for good deals but my top dollar is pretty much set. That being said I have found a 2007 LTZ with everything and I want to get some opinions on whether or not I should buy it or steer clear.
2007 LTZ all the upgrades.
Black/Tan
Here's the scary part: 211,000 miles
Now I test drove it the other day, drove an hour and a half to check it out. Guy swears up and down the majority of items were just replaced in the front end because of normal wear and tear. He does not have the full history of the vehicle prior to his buying it other than the carfax but can show all the work he had done to it, but like an idiot I failed to get a copy of everything prior to leaving. I can tell you this handles GREAT, 4WD works well, no noises even at full turn in 4 high. Everything works very well. Leather is in great condition. Some minor stains in the carpet but will be covered up with floor mats.
The only issue is this, as I was driving it the oil pressure warning popped on. Took it back to the guy and he immediately took it to the shop for repair. Just a sensor apparently, he explained in more detail with the mechanic stating it's one of those things that goes out on all of them eventually. But that is what scares me, is this Tahoe hitting that threshold to where I'm going to have to start repairing a lot of things because they're starting to fail?
Anyway, because I drove an hour and a half to check it out only to have something go wrong he's willing to deliver it to my door Tuesday afternoon. All told he claims to have put about $2500 in it since he got it. The lowest he'll go on it out the door is $14000. We've already done the paperwork, I didn't sign anything, just did the paperwork so if I tell him to bring it I hand him a check he hands me a Tahoe. But I'm scared of the mileage. $14k is under the KBB value but only barely.
Should I buy it and roll on, I don't drive that much, I have a take home car for my job so I mainly drive local, to and from the gym and errands, occasional date to the big town 30mins up the road. Need some advice because my wife is going crazy with me going back and forth on this and a 2002 4Runner. $14000 is all I want to spend, I know I can get them for 16-17 with less miles but 14 is my number.
Thanks in advance for the help,I need it....BAD.
EDIT: This is a vehicle from a dealer not a private individual.
2007 LTZ all the upgrades.
Black/Tan
Here's the scary part: 211,000 miles
Now I test drove it the other day, drove an hour and a half to check it out. Guy swears up and down the majority of items were just replaced in the front end because of normal wear and tear. He does not have the full history of the vehicle prior to his buying it other than the carfax but can show all the work he had done to it, but like an idiot I failed to get a copy of everything prior to leaving. I can tell you this handles GREAT, 4WD works well, no noises even at full turn in 4 high. Everything works very well. Leather is in great condition. Some minor stains in the carpet but will be covered up with floor mats.
The only issue is this, as I was driving it the oil pressure warning popped on. Took it back to the guy and he immediately took it to the shop for repair. Just a sensor apparently, he explained in more detail with the mechanic stating it's one of those things that goes out on all of them eventually. But that is what scares me, is this Tahoe hitting that threshold to where I'm going to have to start repairing a lot of things because they're starting to fail?
Anyway, because I drove an hour and a half to check it out only to have something go wrong he's willing to deliver it to my door Tuesday afternoon. All told he claims to have put about $2500 in it since he got it. The lowest he'll go on it out the door is $14000. We've already done the paperwork, I didn't sign anything, just did the paperwork so if I tell him to bring it I hand him a check he hands me a Tahoe. But I'm scared of the mileage. $14k is under the KBB value but only barely.
Should I buy it and roll on, I don't drive that much, I have a take home car for my job so I mainly drive local, to and from the gym and errands, occasional date to the big town 30mins up the road. Need some advice because my wife is going crazy with me going back and forth on this and a 2002 4Runner. $14000 is all I want to spend, I know I can get them for 16-17 with less miles but 14 is my number.
Thanks in advance for the help,I need it....BAD.
EDIT: This is a vehicle from a dealer not a private individual.
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