You really should not have shown me that.
I am seriously thinking of buying it.

 

They've been sitting on it for 5 months.. CarFax looks clean and it's had decent (some) dealer service. Figure you'd get $15k+ for your's... dooo eeet.

 

Just explain “it’s my new side hustle”


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I sent a pic to my wife and she thinks it's kick ass. She keeps asking me if I am thinking about buying it. I submitted a finance request through my bank but we will see. She said if I buy it, we have to take it to car shows.

I said if you let me buy it I will get a chauffeur hat and gloves...

 

One thing that might be a thing with this truck is it might have some body armor and bullet resistant glass.

The hint to this is the wheels and tires. When armored vehicles are built, the weight goes up tremendously and it exceeds the 20-22" tire load rating. So, the coach-builders downsize the wheels to 17's so they can get super heavy duty rated tires.

If serious, I'd ask if they have any info on the coach builder. Looks to be nicely done.

 

I noticed the rims too; I have seen the same rims and tires on up armored vehicles in Afghanistan. My wife is in love with it, she thinks it super cool.

 

Damn you Eric! Congratulations! You have been approved for financing. I almost made a bad mistake and said I would trade in 2007. Changed my mind quick like and I am just going to buy it outright. I can't part with my baby. Too many years of blood, sweat and tears in that truck. My wife is ecstatic and is so excited.

 

Damn you Eric! Congratulations! You have been approved for financing. I almost made a bad mistake and said I would trade in 2007. Changed my mind quick like and I am just going to buy it outright. I can't part with my baby. Too many years of blood, sweat and tears in that truck. My wife is ecstatic and is so excited.

Guess I get a ride in it for family vacation! 😁

 

For some kids they all go to a house and hang out because of a trampoline, a pool, a bowling alley or archery range. Your kid is going to have the popular house and parents because they have a limo ride to all the dances and proms for life.

Tires. Understated with in 17” or 20” rims. I’d say run flat tires. Smart move, we considered one back in 06. There’s no chassis cut and it’s well within its limits.

BTW, you can drink alcohol in back with a livery or other driver [emoji483] . Nice pull!


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For some kids they all go to a house and hang out because of a trampoline, a pool, a bowling alley or archery range. Your kid is going to have the popular house and parents because they have a limo ride to all the dances and proms for life.

Tires. Understated with in 17” or 20” rims. I’d say run flat tires. Smart move, we considered one back in 06. There’s no chassis cut and it’s well within its limits.

BTW, you can drink alcohol in back with a livery or other driver [emoji483] . Nice pull!
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We needed another vehicle like a hole in the head but it is pretty kick ass. When my wife went to the website and saw it was ESV length and not stretched, she wanted it. I wish it had 4 seats in the back but it's alright for what we are going to use it for.

I am going to order one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075M8F1CZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3JD4GGHDQT1NR&psc=1[/QUOTE]

 

The center console can be moved back and two more seats can be put in back around the console. It’s an early 07 sold in 06. Check the build date. Delivery was 11-7-06. It seems unlikely the motor was made before 4-1-06.

Does my '07 ESV have AFM or not

Hi, How can i be sure to know if my ESV has AFM or not? I've been reading about that some 07 caddy's don't have it and others do. My engine code is L92 RPO Code AFM VVT Flex Fuel L92 No Yes No https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4847 From the TSB...

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All model year 2007 Escalades built prior to 4/1/2006 were built with engines that have all the internal AFM / DOD hardware inside. But the ECM is programmed not to use it, and therefore they run on 8 cylinders all the time.

Damn! That’s going to be fun. Are those factory AMP retracting steps too? Throw that other VCIM in there. Sounds like Disney season passes to me.


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Sounds like Disney season passes to me.

I grew up in central Florida and love Disney but I can buy 3 Season Passes for Universal with my military discount with no blackout dates for less than one Disney Pass. We loved Volcano Bay and my son keeps saying he wants to go back. Spiderman is his favorite character and he wants to see him again too.

 

I told my wife this is BS, I have spent the better part of 2 or 3 months getting the white one ready for vacation and now she would want to take the black one.

 

The black one is in unknown condition.. it is nice to think that a 46k mile truck might be unmolested and super clean.. though you never really know until you check it out. It coulda been used as a drug mule for a couple years or who knows what... seems reasonably priced for what it is.. but they have had it in inventory for 5 months.. might be cherry or could be a disaster. Time to call someone you know in the area to check it out

 

Take the white one to VA to pick it up and drive it back. If it gives you any issues, hook a tow strap up and keep on truckin'. If it makes the trip back, you can have some confidence in the Disney trip.

 

We are going to Orlando but not Disney this time. We are staying the Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Universal Orlando. Going to City Walk and Disney Springs to eat.

Spending one day swimming with the dolphins and feeding flamingoes at Discovery Cove: All-Inclusive Family Resort in Orlando, Florida | Discovery Cove

Then going to the Port for a cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbeans Independence of the seas.

Today they are coming to put up my 4-car carport!!!

 

I see allot of limos in New York and they always choose the 18” rims because the suspension is much better. Also they didn’t have magneride back in 2007.

 

That is a super cool truck! Nice find.

 

Wow, a lot of excitement going on. Take pictures and savor the experience even in what seems like the worst, because that’s often the best if you’re lucky enough to have a picture of it.

I lost the accessory belt on our 08 YXL Denali almost 4 years ago. I was coming off a highway exit from 70 and lost the belt at 40. I was approaching the stoplight at the end of the ramp.
I had six kids with me. The brake booster took the brakes to about 10% of normal. Steering operated only at 20+ mph with brutal force and barely any turning ability. The motor overheated and began to steam obscuring all vision in just 5 seconds.

The motor had to be shut off after shifting into N. I blew through a light that just turned red at the end of the ramp. Cars were just starting to roll. No horn as ignition was still off. The off-ramp went under a train trestle at an odd angle so the turn was 3x as wide on the sweep an normal. I had enough momentum to coast into a Buss parking lot on the other side of the street.

The accessory belt was just replaced but of inferior quality. I thank God for protecting my daughter, nieces and their friends. We opted to have the wife drive the other daughter and her friend in my wife’s 07 Beetle. The Denali didn’t have enough seat belts for the entire crew to take everyone to Knott’s Berry Farm (amusement park) that Halloween.

Explain to the wife & daughter that something stupid breaking on any vehicle can turn dangerous. Help them understand the excitement will still be there when the Limo is ready, but their safety comes first as it’s just a machine. It can’t do it’s job if it’s not looked after like you look over them, your precious cargo.

Taking two vehicles that day kept about 4-500lb of passengers and weight out of the Denali that day. That could have been the dealbreaker for not being able to make that turn with not power steering on a overloaded 3T truck. Do your best, expect the worst. That’s when luck happens …. when preparation meets opportunity.


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The deal for the Limo fell thru, I spent just about all day going back and forth with the dealership on price. I told them what my bank would loan me and what I would pay out of pocket, we could not come to an agreeable price. I may still hear back from them but we were still at a 3 thousand dollars difference. It would have been cool but it is what it is.

 

I sent them one more offer, I doubt they will take it but it's one more try because my wife really loves that truck. She offered to trade in her Hummer but that's going to happen.

 

Are you a Pentagon Federal Credit Union member?

The reason I ask is because the loan to value prospect for the lenders is probably upside down.. The book value of the truck is probably much lower than the asking price.. the banks get cranky when asked to finance above book value. Problem with today is that the book values aren't keeping up with xidenflation.

Anyhow, in the past, Pentagon Federal Credit Union did work with me on an upside down deal before and did come up a few thousand above their evaluation to help me make a deal.

 

I am, the max USAA would loan is $21. The VIN does not reflect it's a limo so that's the main issue. They were stuck on the VIN says this we can't go any higher. I can pay what they want but I'm not going too. I like the back and forth haggle really. I figure I could offer $1500 more and get it, I offered $500 and pay my own tag. I'll see what they say. I will more than likely end up buying it just because the wife really likes it and was kinda heartbroken when I stopped dealing.

 

I'm still trying to work on a deal. We are close but not quite there yet.

 

I got it for $26,500 out the door. I will still have to pay GA tax and tag and $600 shipping but ITS MINE!!
Well, it's the wife's and she will let me drive her around. Looks like I need to buy the tux tee shirt and chauffeur hat.

 

Date Night! What a blast. Congrats!!


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OK it's done, FINALLY!
It should arrive by no later than Thursday/ Friday next week.
I ordered me a new hat. I kind of like that moto. I ordered my Tux T-shirt too. My wife thinks I'm crazy. Well sort of.

 

Eric,
Quit posting cool stuff. You made me buy my wife a Limo. Thanks! She is already in love with it.

Her first text this morning was love you and have a great day. Within 3 seconds the next test was I was looking at limos last night after you went to bed and I just don't see another I like as much as that one. She didn't know at the time I was still working on the deal. I finally had to tell her because she would see lots of money leaving the account.

We did a face time and it has a few places on the outside that need to be touched up. 2 scratches on the back bumper and a little crease on the right-side rear door. Overall, the truck is in really good condition. He showed me that everything works. Even the seat blowers and heaters work!!

 

Eric,
Quit posting cool stuff. You made me buy my wife a Limo. Thanks! She is already in love with it.

Her first text this morning was love you and have a great day. Within 3 seconds the next test was I was looking at limos last night after you went to bed and I just don't see another I like as much as that one. She didn't know at the time I was still working on the deal. I finally had to tell her because she would see lots of money leaving the account.

We did a face time and it has a few places on the outside that need to be touched up. 2 scratches on the back bumper and a little crease on the right-side rear door. Overall, the truck is in really good condition. He showed me that everything works. Even the seat blowers and heaters work!!

Thumbs up!

You'll get some good $$ on selling the white one. It's all new!

 

Good thing it doesn't show as a limo with the VIN or your insurance would probably be a lot higher.

Roy

 

Good thing it doesn't show as a limo with the VIN or your insurance would probably be a lot higher.

Roy

You got that right!

 

I have a week to get all the fluids and belts. I'm going to do a complete front to back service on her probably next weekend after it arrives. One good thing is the airbag recall is already done.