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1997 GMC Yukon
Invoice: $20,624 - $27,605
Miles Per Gallon
City: 13 MPG - 15 MPG
Highway: 17 MPG - 19 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 5.7L V-8 255 HP
Nothing can haul people, move stuff, pull trailers and go anywhere like a fullsize sportutility vehicle. That term was once synonymous withand limited tothe Suburban. You know the Suburban. Sold by GMC and Chevrolet, it's been around since 1946, and it's still the king when it comes to hauling capacity. But it is no longer alone; there are other choices now. Four of those choices come from the same dealerships that sell the Suburban. The nearly identical GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe are essentially short versions of the Suburban; each of them is available as either a two or fourdoor model. The twodoor Yukon measures 188 inches from stem to stern. The fourdoor is nearly a foot longer, while the Suburban adds another 32 inches. GMC says the Yukon is the sportutility of choice for people who want to comfortably dominate the roads they travel. There's certainly some truth to that. The Yukon can do most of what a Suburban can do, yet it's easier to park and ease into a garage. This year those choices were expanded even further by Ford's new Expedition, which is fourdoor only. The Expedition is an extraordinarily good sportutility, but the GMC and Chevrolet trucks stand up well to this challenge.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 1997 GMC Yukon, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 1997 GMC Yukon for less money than when it was new. If the 1997 GMC Yukon was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 1997 GMC Yukon is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 1997 GMC Yukon will have a very good resale value. This assumes that the 1997 GMC Yukon is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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