sierra mist Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Ever since my wife traded her 04 Denali in for a 2012 Camry, I have wanted another SUV. I was thinking about another Denali, but started looking at the Escalades around the same generation (03-06) under $10k. Of course, I go to Craigslist! Normally, I always look for vehicles with pics. I wasn't getting any good results. Most of what I saw was people had listings for vehicles they already sold. I found one listed for $7,500 with no pics and hardly any info. It's fully loaded with 210,000 miles, but they claim it's in excellent condition with a clean title. http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/3561381886.html I emailed them and they sent me pics. KBB has the highest private party numbers: Excellent $9,456 Very Good $9,056 Good $8,781 Verify Condition Fair $7,681 Nada has $6,875 and Edmunds killed it on the miles and gave it $6,087. It's about an hour and a half away. I don't want to make the drive and they won't work on the price. Also, what if I drive it and it's as good or even worse than they say. Do I need to try to negotiate a price first? What steps would you take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 and den? THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I can't even imagine the gas mileage, let alone with a system. Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I can't even imagine the gas mileage, let alone with a system. It won't be a daily driver. I have an 07 Maxima that would take that on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I can't even imagine the gas mileage, let alone with a system. It won't be a daily driver. I have an 07 Maxima that would take that on. I just seen the miles it had. Hmm, I'd wait a while longer and see if any other ones pop up. 200k is a lot, especially for an 03. Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 It's been up for almost a month. I have been asking general questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Not that they don't have solid engines in them....but at that high of mileage if the engine doesn't start giving out and giving you issues, the drivetrain, transmission, suspension, etc. will. That is a LOT of wear and tear for a vehicle, especially if not taken the time to maintain it like it should be. Just my $.02 though. Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 trannys are weak the 4l80e and 4l60e suck THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra mist Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 trannys are weak the 4l80e and 4l60e suck Dude said his wife drives it everyday. I bet the gas is killing them and they want to ditch it. She got it 2 years ago. I haven't asked about any engine or transmissions repairs. As far as he knows, everything works. . I don't mind doing suspension work. I planned to do some anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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