2020 GMC Denali purchase?

[coobie]

Found a (demo 9,000 miles)2020 GMC Denali SUV 4X4 with the 6.2 motor locally.I have not owned a GM product since 2002.Any thoughts good bad or ugly?Thanks for your input..

 

[s219]

I assume this is a Yukon? 2020 is the last year of the previous generation, so on the one hand they probably had all the bugs worked out. But on the other hand, the 2021 is all-new with many improvements, and a much better vehicle.

There should be a substantial discount. Many times demos are not priced realistically, and people fall for it and over pay. It better be priced like a used Yukon with 9,000 miles, otherwise it's too much.

 

[coobie]

I assume this is a Yukon? 2020 is the last year of the previous generation, so on the one hand they probably had all the bugs worked out. But on the other hand, the 2021 is all-new with many improvements, and a much better vehicle.

There should be a substantial discount. Many times demos are not priced realistically, and people fall for it and over pay. It better be priced like a used Yukon with 9,000 miles, otherwise it's too much.

Yes Yukon..List was $79,000 now $63,000 IMHO is still CRAZY High $$..

 

[JethroB]

What qualifies as a demo these days?

 

[MossRoad]

Yes Yukon..List was $79,000 now $63,000 IMHO is still CRAZY High $$..

Anytime I see vehicle prices like that I cringe. Our first house was $20K. Our 20 acres was $30K. Our current house was $60K. I realize times are changing, and I don't hold anything against someone that can afford it. My wife and I can afford it. However, it just leaves me with a sour stomach.

About 10 years ago my wife, who works at a financial institution, started telling me about people taking out loans for $50K SUVs and pickup trucks. I guess I'm just a little tight with the money.

 

[4570Man]

I assume this is a Yukon? 2020 is the last year of the previous generation, so on the one hand they probably had all the bugs worked out. But on the other hand, the 2021 is all-new with many improvements, and a much better vehicle.

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Aside from changing to independent rear suspension what’s the difference? Personally I hate both body styles. Members of my family have a 2002 suburban, 2004 which are the same, a 2013 suburban, and a 2015 suburban which I think is the same 14-20. The 15 has by far the worst back hatch, the worst back compartment, almost zero visibility for 3rd row passengers, the least comfortable seats, and worst visibility for the driver out every end. Overall I hate it and aside from the being worn out part the older body ones were much better IMO. I’m not a Ford guy at all but I’ve got a Ford van and a Ford Excursion now. The paint is terrible on the GM vans and the 2500 suburbans are too hard to come by.

 

[2017JD1025r]

Anytime I see vehicle prices like that I cringe. Our first house was $20K. Our 20 acres was $30K. Our current house was $60K. I realize times are changing, and I don't hold anything against someone that can afford it. My wife and I can afford it. However, it just leaves me with a sour stomach.

About 10 years ago my wife, who works at a financial institution, started telling me about people taking out loans for $50K SUVs and pickup trucks. I guess I'm just a little tight with the money.

You were super lucky to have been around for times and deals like that. Around me 2 acres of overgrown thicket is 50-75k. My house on 2 acres is a 1955 and I bought at 170. Houses on a 1/4 acre that are uninhabitable due to damage or mold still bring 60k.

 

[4570Man]

Anytime I see vehicle prices like that I cringe. Our first house was $20K. Our 20 acres was $30K. Our current house was $60K. I realize times are changing, and I don't hold anything against someone that can afford it. My wife and I can afford it. However, it just leaves me with a sour stomach.

About 10 years ago my wife, who works at a financial institution, started telling me about people taking out loans for $50K SUVs and pickup trucks. I guess I'm just a little tight with the money.

Unless I was millionaire level rich I ain’t paying that. I could afford better but my $3500 vehicles do the job fine. Sometimes I feel silly dragging around trailers that I paid more for vs the vehicle pulling it.

 

[MossRoad]

I'm in the market for a mid 90's Suburban. Mine is rotting out. Been looking in oklahoma. no luck yet.

 

[JethroB]

Edmunds.com and KBB.com can give an idea on values by zip code, mileage, etc. Kelly always seems to run higher.

 

[coobie]

What qualifies as a demo these days?

Not a car salesman can't answer that question?

 

[coobie]

Anytime I see vehicle prices like that I cringe. Our first house was $20K. Our 20 acres was $30K. Our current house was $60K. I realize times are changing, and I don't hold anything against someone that can afford it. My wife and I can afford it. However, it just leaves me with a sour stomach.

About 10 years ago my wife, who works at a financial institution, started telling me about people taking out loans for $50K SUVs and pickup trucks. I guess I'm just a little tight with the money.

I hear ya Moss,paid $28,000 for our first house $30,000 for house #2 and $114,000 with 11 acres for house# 3 which were are still in.Car/truck prices are nuts.The wife and I were very fortunate to have pretty good jobs before we retired and had a little extra $$ to spend.Less for the Kids to fight over when we croak..LOL..

 

[Monster5601]

Yes Yukon..List was $79,000 now $63,000 IMHO is still CRAZY High $$..

That is 20% off, a number you can achieve on a new RAM just about any day. I guess it is down to how much you want a Yukon.

 

[coobie]

That is 20% off, a number you can achieve on a new RAM just about any day. I guess it is down to how much you want a Yukon.

Already own a Ram 2500..

 

[Tinhack]

9,000 miles? That's 4.5 miles every single business day. Some exec was using that as a daily driver. That is a used car! Expect at least a 30% discount. After you buy it, it will be worth 40% less than sticker. Keep that in mind.

 

[two_bit_score]

Try:

TrueCar | New & Used Cars for Sale | Car Pricing & Reviews

They used to be more realistic than KBB, NADA or Edmunds, etc.


I thought 7,000 miles was the cut off for a Demo. Used to be anyway at GM dealers I dealt with. Might have changed. I agree "Demos" are not discounted sufficently by dealers. But that is where the negotiation skills of the buyer should come in.

Keep in mind: There will be another one. They are building them every day.

 

[Hay Dude]

Wife just bought a BMW X5 all loaded up with 4,000 miles on it (Dealer demo) for $18,000 off list. I thought that was a heck of a deal.

 

[MF243RedTop]

The 6.2L ecotec is a solid engine, I would buy it if you could get more off the asking price.
Btw what transmission is in it?
The 6 or 8 speed..10speed
The 6l80E is a solid trans but not offered that much anymore or at all..maybe still in the smaller engine configurations..

The newer 8L90-E had some bugs to be worked out.. but I think it's solid now

If it has the new 10 speed... Be careful that's all new

 

[4570Man]

The 6.2L ecotec is a solid engine, I would buy it if you could get more off the asking price.
Btw what transmission is in it?
The 6 or 8 speed..
The 6l80E is a solid trans but not offered that much anymore or at all..maybe still in the smaller engine configurations..

The newer 8L90-E still had some bugs to be worked out.. but I think it's solid now

If it has the new 10 speed... Be careful that's all new

They’re putting an 80 in half tons now?

 

[MF243RedTop]

They're putting an 80 in half tons now?

Yup..
GM 6-Speed 6L8 MYC Transmission Info, Specs, Wiki | GM Authority

GM 8-Speed 8L9 M5U Transmission Info, Specs, Wiki | GM Authority

Probably fixing to be mostly the new 10 speed which was developed in conjunction with ford.
GM 1-Speed Automatic Transmission Info, Specs, Wiki | GM Authority